The Aussies are yet to really hit their stride at this tournament, but even without playing overly well, they’ve shown that they can take advantage of poor defending. Unless UAE tighten up, then the reigning Asian Cup champions should have few problems moving one step closer to retaining their crown. After toiling for 180 minutes, Australia, who huffed and puffed but were unable to blow Uzbekistan’s house down, also got this far thanks to a penalty shootout, though their efforts in the previous round were more impressive than UAE’s. Regardless of how we look at this fixture, it’s easy to see that Australia, even without being at their best (whatever that may be nowadays), have offered a good bit more than their hosts. In fact, if this tournament was not in the United Arab Emirates, then the Socceroos would probably be a good bit shorter in the betting. On this basis, punters can’t be blamed for backing the visitors to come out on top.
The Aussies are yet to really hit their stride at this tournament, but even without playing overly well, they’ve shown that they can take advantage of poor defending. Unless UAE tighten up, then the reigning Asian Cup champions should have few problems moving one step closer to retaining their crown.
After toiling for 180 minutes, Australia, who huffed and puffed but were unable to blow Uzbekistan’s house down, also got this far thanks to a penalty shootout, though their efforts in the previous round were more impressive than UAE’s.
Regardless of how we look at this fixture, it’s easy to see that Australia, even without being at their best (whatever that may be nowadays), have offered a good bit more than their hosts. In fact, if this tournament was not in the United Arab Emirates, then the Socceroos would probably be a good bit shorter in the betting. On this basis, punters can’t be blamed for backing the visitors to come out on top.