Oh, my word!
War-torn Syria on verge of World Cup fairytale
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wow. Gotta defend now
What a great cross that
I like the Socceroos, but this time I am rooting for the Syrians. Hope they make a miracle happen!
Interesting second half coming up, Australia have the home advantage but Syria know another away goal would probably be enough.
Nicely balanced, I think this goes to ET.
Much as it would be a great story for Syria to qualify - I suspect the Russian Authorities are hoping they dot have to vett / deal with thousands of fans traveling from Syria to the world cup
Who else but Timmy Cahill. Australia's greatest.
I thought Russia and Syria have a close relationship?
Australia dominated possession most of the half, created enough chances to probably scored another goal but they are still vulnerable on the counter.
with the regime - yes
with the people they are blowing up - erm less so
Getting tense now.
1-1 after 90 minutes, extra time to come and penalties if need be of course. Syria better not score, or it's curtains i fear. Apparently Syria's fitness levels aren't great at full time.
Syria down to 10.
Looks deserved.
Live on YouTube for anyone wanting to watch it.
Shame but can't really complain
That Robbie Kruse is utter garbage. Harsh sending off, come on Syria - dig in!!!
Australia ain't all that.
Aussies should have scored there.
Do the winners here have to play another qualification play off game?
15 minutes to hold on for Syria. I think they will win penalties if it comes to them.
We are shite.
Yup, home and away playoffs against one of Panama, USA or Costa Rica.
Feels like a penalty shootout is on its way.
Save for Cahill. That guy's great.
Yes, Timmy! Gotta hang on now.
Now, come on, Syria, you can do it!
Cahill 2-1
Tim fecking Cahill
Such a heartbreak for Syria.
Thats a great leap
Probably our best ever player. We've had some decent players in the past in Kewell, Viduka, Aloisi etc. but I think Timmy tops the list.
feck me Tim Cahill at 37 is still our best player.
Moyes will buy him as soon as he takes the next job, that is if he gets one.
Met Cahill out one night with my mates, he was a total dick and I'd love him if not for that night 
State of this.What's the go with that Massimo chap who the media convinced us was the next coming of Xavi?
Ref's been a bit cack from the bits of the match i've caught in between working
The fourth official has had to take over refereeing duties.