Saudi Arabia v Iraq into the final!

Well possibly the smallest crowd in history will watch the Asia Cup final between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

If Graham Arnold takes responsibility for the demise of the Socceroos who should take responsibility for the continents best playing their semi-finals and finals before a few thousand?

Iraq made it, albeit on penalties. Coach Jorvan Vieira has done a remarkable job. Amazing what this team has achieved when you think of the circumstances in their country over the last five years.

And Japan is out! Every one's winner is gone. Maybe the Australia game took too much out of them.

Either way conceding three goals was not pretty.

Saudi Arabia, with all of its players playing in Saudi Arabia, reach the final.

There's a thought.

The future of Australian football. It's not the A-League but it could be in years to come when money increases and some of the players stay longer.

So on to Sunday.

Iraq for my heart. They were strong against South Korea and have improved throughout the tournament.

Saudi Arabia have had a difficult route and surprised many, so they will start favourites.

Iraq have struggled to win games apart from the game against Australia:)

Draws with Oman, Thailand, a win over Vietnam and penalties against Korea.

Can you win the Asia Cup by winning two games?

I think not, though Vieira and his mates will not care one hoot if they do.

Wily Coach Vieira may well out-smart his opponent,