The best thing about living in London is the time zone. We're able to watch World Cup football games live and at a reasonable hour. We've just finished watching Australia hold Croatia to a draw, 2-2 in Stuttgart. The result is enough to take Australia through to the second round for the first time in history.
The game was a nail-biter right to the end. Australia made history by twice coming from behind to earn the point they needed to move into the second round. I'm sure we woke the neighbours cheering for the Socceroos at the most exciting moments. Australia's next game will be against Italy. Perhaps we should warn the neighbours now?
I'm sure they're already confused by a Kiwi in London cheering for Australia. This is nothing compared with the complex loyalties on the pitch tonight. Seven members of the Australian squad were born in Australia but have Croatian roots. Meanwhile, three of the Croatians, were born and raised in Australia, but chose to play for the land where their parents were born.
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