Saturday, July 21, 2007

Asian Cup Action Tonight.

It will be tonight anyways, if you happen to be from this region.

Match Number one would be Australia Vs Japan. A lot of people see this as a Dream final. Funny. Let me remind everybody what I think. Australia and Japan are overrated. I firmly believe that both will not Win this Tournament. Ok, maybe reach the finals and that's it.

Is Australia the Brazil of the Asian Cup? (have a really bad start and end up winning the tournament). No. I hope its a Japan victory, welcoming Australia to the AFC and prepare better for the next time. Give them a torrid time, showing them that you're welcome to join the Asian Confederation but its not going to be easy.

Of course the last time these teams met, it was the World Cup where Australia won 3-1. Why issit different this time? There is no Gus Hiddink Fulls stop.

Match number 2 would be Vietnam Versus Iraq.
Iraq wins. Well done Vietnam.

Who knew that Vietnam, the only Co-host to make it through to the Quarterfinals. I have to say, among all the groups, Vietnam and Thailand had the more possibilities and hopes of doing well. In all, all the co-host exceeded expectations and their fans can be really proud. Malaysia not included.

Anyways, Iraq is a stronger team than what people Imagined. I see them as a dark horse of winning this tournament. I believe that they won't win this one, but will do well enough. Maybe a Final appearance.

I hope the finals would be between an Arabian team versus a Eastern Team. Then we would have a great tournament. How about Japan VS Iran.

Yes I believe Iran as a spanking chance to win. But they have a difficult path ahead.