can the aussies go through to round 2 with brazil ahead of japan and Croatia?
210413
of course they can.. but croatia is a very strong team.. it will be a nice battle for second place..
599616
They are off to a good start, and if they manage to beat Croatia there is no reason why they can’t beat Italy-(not to sure about Czech they look to be a good bet to reach the finals). In the knock out stages if they can stay fit, avoid yellow and red cards they should beat France and make it to the Semis where Germany will bring this Fairy tale to an end. But what a journey it has been !!!!\nAussie, Aussie, Aussie !!!!
331816
sorry no\nAustralia or Japan
233388
No sorry\nAustralia or Japan
266122
argentina had a tough draw last time out(the group of death),but this time brazil have a relatively easier draw than what argentina had and they should make short work of australia and co
17094
Although Sri Lanka and South Africa are playing well, I still believe Australia have a better team composition. So Australia should win.
634085
The matches were:\n\nJune 12 vs Japan Australia won 3-1\nJune 18 vs Brazil Brazil won 2-0\nJune 22 vs Croatia 2-2 draw\n\nAustralia qualified for the World Cup by beating Uruguay.
194955
I can. Who will the runner-up of the WC lose to?
602317
I don't think any of those teams were a surprise, Ecuador were in a weak group, as Poland aren't that good, Australia were also favourite to finish behind Brazil.\n\nAnd Ghana while they were not expected to advance their team is solid that its not a huge shock.\n\nBut to answer your question I think possibly Australia, could take Italy for a ride.
599142
Italy will win.....don't think Socceroos will advance into the top 8 group.
573587
i think japan and brazil might qualify for the group stage. then again, australia is the underdog... and they seem pretty good this time around. in the friendly between netherlands and australia, they drew. thats not bad, dont u think?\n\nbut it'd be fun to see japan in the finals. imagine if brazil didn't qualify... that'd be the joke of the centuary. *have to be honest, i wouldnt mind seeing that happen*
676976
Brazil and Australia will advance.
572098
brazil will have the first real tournament test. croatia, japan, australia wasn't hard opponents. african must stop kaka, emerson, r.carlos. they can do it, having great midfielders. brazil can make an easy match if they scored early in the game, ghanian will reverse in an all-out attack (they dream to score and struggle against pentacampeon), and brazil will enjoy fast break attacks. \nbrazil 80% ghana 20%
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Australia will have a handicap of 1 1/2 - 2 from bookmakers meaning Brasil needs to win by 3. If the margin is by 2, they win half. \n\nTake the handicap and watch Brasil struggle to win by 1.
212799
damn these ppl in 2nd series and dont want to spoil it for us i cant wait for a week to c the breakout cmon let us aussies know whats gonna happen!!!!
237233
Brazil will be second
586629
after seeing Brazil yesterday i think they can at least get a draw.  cahill scored twice doing what he does best, strong support of attackers from midfield. Aloisi also has to start alongside viduka. the good thing about Brazil is they let you play, and if kewell and eMerton could play well for 90 minutes, high up the pitch it stops cafu and Carlos. from getting forward. dont get me wrong brazil are the team to beat but against croatia they looked disinterested at times and looked out of sorts against a well disciplined team.