FIFA World Cup 2010 Odds – Australia is returning to the FIFA World Cup finals again, last achieving the mark in 2006. The squad has a new coach, Dutchman, Pim Verbeek who will guide many of the players who cut their teeth in World Cup competition in Germany four years ago. Placed in Group D, World Cup Soccer oddsmakers at Bodog.com have installed the Aussies at 150-to-1 odds, underdogs to group favorite's Germany (16/1) and Serbia and Ghana both lined at 66/1.
Australia's 2010 14-match World Cup qualification route went through Asia overcoming some of the continents best to finish top of Group 1 and be one of the first nations to reach South Africa.
Midfielder Tim Cahill has become the face of the squad. He dangerous to any opposition and can create scoring chances in front of goal so it will be hard to contain this midfield maestro. Wide-man Harry Kewell provides a source of inspiration on the left, with Brett Emerton playing an equally important role on the opposite flank.
Verbeek stepped out of the shadows of former Dutchman and Coach Guus Hiddink, to take Korea Republic to the 2007 AFC Asian Cup before assuming the reins of Australia in December 2007 just prior to the commencement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Verbeek has brought a pragmatic approach to the team, built on a thrifty rock-solid defense, but also with capabilities going forward on the flanks. Highly respected by the players, Verbeek has instilled a strong sense of team in what is a highly motivated and focused unit.
This trip to South Africa is Australia's third, now revisiting the Finals after a nice showing in Germany 2006. The Aussies finished second in their group behind Brazil and ahead of Croatia and Japan. It took a penalty deep into injury-time for Italy to overcome Australia in the Round of 16 and continue their run to the crown.
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