Brazil, the Netherlands, England, and the US advance. With Bubba in the house, you knew there would be more last minute drama for the US.
It’s a long shot for the Socceroos, but I’ll be pulling for them. Will Minister Ferguson be (1) watching the game, (2) sleeping (it starts at 0430 in Canberra), or (3) reading the Montara Inquiry report? Good odds on (1) and (2). No chance for (3). 🙂
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Sadly, I think Ferguson will be working out who to vote for tomorrow – KRudd’s been ambushed by his deputy PM in what the Australian media’s dubbing “the Spill”. Some wags have suggested Kevin’s called in BP for advice …