The Land Down Under. That's how Australia is famously referred to by the world owing to its geographical peculiarities. But when it comes to football; they are The Socceroos. The story of 'Oz' football has been one of sheer determination and resilience, fighting off periods of failures and resisting the pull to give up. Almost in a manner to say "I told you so", just like Johnny Warren, to the rest of the world.
As they line up for their fifth Asian Cup campaign in Qatar in a bid to grab their second crown, Graham Arnold and his men seem to be in utmost belief and confidence that they are there to compete. 13 years will have passed by the time India and Australia meet again on a football pitch (last meeting was on 10th January in the 2011 Asian Cup), and much has changed since. As yet another David vs Goliath game sprouts up into frame in a coveted international tournament, India would hope it goes the underdogs' way this time.
