Oh man. Words actually cannot describe how amazing that was. Paston- I f**king love you. So humble afterwards too, and when all those fans were grabbing him. Mate, you did us proud. Rory Fallon- what a moment! Bullet header after a perfect cross and a killer time in the game too. That is every kid's dream- so well done!! The back line- quality. Siggy, I love him so much!! What a run to win the corner, rubbish yellow card and you're just the man. A Kiwi through and through. Nelsen- incredble player. Pure class. A captain. He was focussed, and that kiss of the badge before kick off summed it up for me. He wanted it so badly, to be the captain of a New Zealand World Cup team. And didn't he perofrm. Just breathtaking. Gah, I could go on about all the players. Bertos was top, the midfield never stopped running, put in good tackles too. The front three never stopped working etc etc. I'm sure its all ready been covered.
Superb atmosphere. Must have been amazing to be there! Great job to everyone involved. Everybody supported them and believed- pressured the Bahrainis and I think that went on the pitch too. The players played with their heart and never stopped running.
Also, I had to laugh at Vicelich's interview when asked what he'd say to West Auckland: "Yeah, I'd just like to give a big thumbs up" (or words tothat effect). Good on ya mate, although I'm not sure you heard the question properly!
We are going to the World Cup. Fan-f*cking-tastic.