Destiny 06 – 17 Days To Go
We continue the countdown to the World Cup (South American) play-off kick-off of the 1st Leg being played in Montevideo (Saturday 12 November), bringing you up-to-date with all the headline news from around the country surrounding the crucial play-off matches.
We continue the countdown to the World Cup (South American) play-off kick-off of the 1st Leg being played in Montevideo (Saturday 12 November), bringing you up-to-date with all the headline news from around the country surrounding the crucial play-off matches.
SUPPORT THE Socceroos
Australian sports fans can show their support for the Socceroos for the upcoming matches against Uruguay, by logging onto a new interactive fans site - http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/destiny06/
Some of the features of the site include: a message board, send a photo (by mobile only) and be part of a mosaic plus information on Australia and Uruguay. There will features added as we get closer to the big games.
Socceroos WATCH
Tim Cahill was not in the Everton squad that lost 1-0 to Middlesbrough. For Boro, Mark Schwarzer played a full game, while Mark Viduka was replaced in the 78th minute.
Stan Lazaridis was not in the Birmingham City squad that played Norwich.
Luke Wilkshire was replaced in the 76th minute as Bristol City lost 3-0 away at Chesterfield.
Vince Grella played a full game, while Mark Bresciano came on in the 60th minute, as Parma drew 1-1 at home with Messina.
Zeljko Kalac remained on the bench, as AC Milan won 3-1 away at Empoli.
John Aloisi club CD Alaves is in action tonight against Espanyol in the Spanish Primera League.
WHAT-S MAKING THE NEWS
FFA HAPPY WITH SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
Football Federation Australia CEO John O'Neill today said he was satisfied with the security arrangements in place ahead of the Socceroos World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in Montevideo on 12 November. Mr O'Neill had previously expressed concern due to some unsavoury incidents that occurred last time the team was in Uruguay four years ago. After a series of meetings and a letter of assurance from the Uruguayan Football Association President, Mr O'Neill said today that everything was in place ahead of the team's arrival. "As part of our philosophy to leave no stone unturned to get to the world cup we have embarked on ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place ahead of our World Cup qualifier," said Mr O'Neill. "We have had very positive meetings with representatives of both the Australian Government and their counterparts from Uruguay. Ambassador Peter Hussin from the Australian Embassy in Argentina has been extremely helpful to us." "In addition FIFA have pledged to take an active role and the Uruguayan Football Association have also been extremely supportive." "Our Team Manager Gary Moretti has been to Uruguay and met with people such as the Minister for the Interior, Chief of Police and the Mayor who have pledged their support." "All of the security arrangements are now in place and we expect that there will no complications. We'd like to thank all of those involved and look forward to their continued support."