I think we need to doff our cap to those behind Australian Soccer (ie the Hungarian cassanova, Les Murray). To think that Australia could handle a four week lead up for a soccer game between Australia and a small royal enclave on the Arabic Peninsular. But excited we are.
The game against Uzbekistan (hands up those who didn't need to google where that is) was an appetiser for what is to come.
Adelaide United's success against the pride of Tashkent has kept soccer's momentum up.
Here's a quick primer:
Qatar, nicknamed the Maroons (a little known tribute to Alfie Langer...who the Sultan is nuts about) have never played in the World Cup finals. They didn't get out of the group stages of the Asia Champs. They represent a country of 1.3 million, many of whom are stinking rich and thus wouldn't dare to ruin their pedicures by kicking a football. Featuring a number of popular Qatari names, such a Cesar, Passos and Sebastian, the side is ranked 81 in the world.
But hey, they're a step up on Samoa and Nauru.
So roll on Wednesday. Shame it's only on Fox.
ADDENDUM by Mix Master D
Only one half of The Balls actually thinks that soccer is a sport.
