HARBOURSPORT |
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER - AUSTRALIA v UZBEKISTAN Stadium Australia, Wednesday 1st April 2009. |
Photos by Michael Shillito |
Singing on the train on the way to the game |
The Brewery was packed for pre-match drinkies |
The Youth Choir sing before the match |
The Aussie fans are in voice |
The giant flag comes over the crowd |
The teams enter the arena |
Lining up for the national anthems |
The scarves go up for the Australian anthem |
The teams take their places for the game |
Kick off |
The Uzbek keeper makes an early save |
Another possession for Carl Valeri |
The players position themselves for a header |
Lucas Neill clears the ball out of trouble |
Uzbekistan take a throw-in |
The Aussies stand and sing |
The Aussie subs warm up |
Australia sets a 2-man wall |
An Uzbekistan actor pretends to be injured |
Into the second half |
Australia creates another attacking opportunity |
Although not full, the eastern stand was well populated |
The western stand wasn't as full, but not a bad crowd |
The small Uzbekistan contingent on the opposite corner |
Pim Verbeek watches the action |
The Aussies continue to press |
Another fine piece of Uzbek sportsmanship |
An Aussie shot on goal is saved |
Australia on the attack |
Scott Chipperfield takes Australia forward |
Mark Bresciano just clears the wall |
Battle for a header |
As the rain comes down, Josh Kennedy scores for Australia |
The players celebrate |
And the crowd goes wild |
Another Uzbek goes down |
The referee points to the spot |
Harry Kewell steps up to take the shot |
The keeper is beaten, and it's Australia 2-0 |
Celebration time for the Socceroos |
An early shower for Harry Kewell |
The Mexican wave goes round the ground |
The scarves go up as the triumphant crowd sings |
4 minutes till party time |
Uzbekistan think they scored, but it's offside |
It's all over - 2-0 to the Socceroos |
Celebration time - singing in the rain |
As the players do a lap of honour |