Are the Socceroos set to write another fine chapter in Australia’s sporting history?
When Australia joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on 1 January 2006, many agreed the most valued reward would be a fairer qualification path to the World Cup. Having finally turned our backs on the ruthless two-leg play-off system, Australians can look forward to qualification through Asia. Beginning now though, the move represents so much more… we are on the path to the 2007 Asian Cup. Eyes on the prize Before joining the AFC, Socceroo supporters had a mere handful of meaningful international fixtures every four years. Australia’s inclusion in AFC tournaments however, presents many more opportunities to support the Socceroos in full competitive internationals. Can we dare to dream that Australia will earn AFC Cup glory on its very first attempt? The AFC is the world’s largest football association, with 46 member nations – whose populations equate to more than half the world’s population. Geographically, AFC nations cover half the globe. As the AFC’s marquee competition, t
