Mehmet Durakovic: "God is an Argentinean"

Mehmet Durakovic scored a wonderful goal against Canada in a World Cup Qualifier in Sydney 1993. The Aussies won on penalties and went on to play Argentina in the final qualifier.

Speaking from the Australian Institute of Sport, where Durakovic is currently

Speaking from the Australian Institute of Sport, where Durakovic is currently completing his Coaching Licence course along with the likes of Phil Moss (Manly United NSWPL) and Gareth Naven (Former Perth Glory stalwart, Durakovic knows the game against Qatar won't be easy.


The former Socceroo says, "It won't be easy, new coach, new players, it will take time to gel. We need a win.

"We used to have an average crowd of 12, or 15,000 now they pack them in. Hopefully the big Melbourne crowd will get behind the team."

The Socceroos of 1993 lost 1-0 to Argentina in Buenos Aires after gaining a 1-1 draw in Sydney.

"They had Batistuta, Balboa, Redondo, Maradona these guys were great players. Most of the players we had were part-time, and we lost 1-0 away and drew 1-1 at home," said Durakovic.

"It was a great achievement. I know we failed but the two goals they scored showed God is an Argentinian. You wouldn't expect to concede them in training never mind in a World Cup Qualifier.

Mehmet predicts: Australia 2 Qatar 0