Thailand romp home. Now it's time for Australia

Thailand 2 Oman 0

Thailand produced a wonderful performance in the Rajamangala Stadium tonight. The crowd, although not large, was passionate and very knowledgeable in their support for a Thai team full of running, skill and enterprise.

And running is not a word we've heard much of in this tournament but boy did they run, and fast.

Did Oman played their best game against Australia? Or could so-called easy beats Thailand top the group?

Can Australia overcome Iraq and face Thailand in a play-off for the right to stay in Bangkok.

Mood in the Aussie camp is a little tense. Coach Graham Arnold seems ill at ease when facing an increasingly negative press.

A win would help against Iraq. Australia have to lift. And find some pace. Do we have enough in the sapping conditions?

Thailand went the full ninety. Can Australia? Let's hope so.

Should be a cracker tomorrow at the Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok. Kick-off 5:30 Thai time, 8:30 EST.

Fire up Australia. Can't wait.