The lions ought to thank their lucky stars for avoiding the group of death where Australia, China, Iraq and Asian games champions will fight it out for the 2 slots in round 4.However, I suppose coach Raddy would prefer Japan, North Korea, Kuwait, China to the Saudis and Uzbekistan. These 2 teams play cut throat attacking style of soccer and I doubt Singapore can use their soak and strike strategy against them.
The 2005 and 2007 Asean champions love to play 10 men behind the ball when they are up against Asia Powerhouses like Japan, Iraq and China in our past games. It worked out well and we obtained some impressive results like a 2-0 win over Iraq and a 0-0 draw with china. However, against the physical Uzebs and the skillful, pacy Saudi, theres a lot of work to be done to salvage at least a point. Remember how the former soviet union team overpowered the chinese in the 2007 Asian Cup? Were you at the stadium when 3 time Asian Champions, Saudi, dominated the Lions in a friendly this June? The saudis played with a reserve team and were leading 2-0 at halftime, only to win 2-1 after one of their players were sent off in the 2nd half.
Nevertheless, I am a true blue Lions supporter and have absolute faith in the tactical knowledge of coach Raddy. Singapore soccer has improve tremendously since his appointment as coach and I am positive we are heading in the correct direction. We one of the top 20 nations in Asia soccer. Given some luck, determination, hard work and preparation, maybe the Lions can achieve the ex Goal 2010. Win or lose, I am always behind the Lions. Go Lions Goal!
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