Description
Beginning with John Aloisi stepping up to take the winning penalty against Uruguay, the documentary retraces the steps along the way: from the Oceania Qualifying Tournament held in Adelaide in 2004; the two qualifying matches against the Solomon Islands & finally, the home-and-away clashes against Uruguay.
The story touches on the off-field drama as well: The rise of Football Federation Australia; the departure of Coach Frank Farina and the subsequent arrival of Guus Hiddink; Players struggling for fitness; the meticulous preparations for the tripto Uruguay & the return voyage to Australia. The documentary features interviews with players, coaches and officials to present the full story behind one of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history.
Details
Released: Thu 30 Nov 2006
Catalogue Number: SBS1001
Rating: 
Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
What are DVD regions?
- Actor: Les Murray
- Distributor: Roadshow Home Entertainment
- Label: SBS
- Feature:
- Extended interviews
- City Profiles On stadiums & the cities where Australia will be playing during the World Cup
- Discs: 1
- Format: PAL
- Running Time: 83 minutes
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