- May 13, 2012
- 15,812
- 5,967
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Other Teams
- Brumbies, Socceroos
There is one interesting aspect about this tour by Argentina and Brazil for me.
Back in 1988, we invited both Argentina and Brazil to compete in the Bicentennial Cup, a small tournament to celebrate our bicentenary.
On 7 July 1988 we lost 1-0 to Brazil in front of 11,214 fans at Olympic Park, Melb.
On 14 July 1988 we famously defeated then reigning world champs, Argentina, 4-1 in front of 18,985 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium.
In the final, played on 17 July 1988, we lost 2-0 to Brazil in front of 28,161 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium.
It has to be said, it would appear there is far more interest in Argentina and Brazil, and the world game more generally, than existed nearly 30 years ago.
Back in 1988, we invited both Argentina and Brazil to compete in the Bicentennial Cup, a small tournament to celebrate our bicentenary.
On 7 July 1988 we lost 1-0 to Brazil in front of 11,214 fans at Olympic Park, Melb.
On 14 July 1988 we famously defeated then reigning world champs, Argentina, 4-1 in front of 18,985 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium.
In the final, played on 17 July 1988, we lost 2-0 to Brazil in front of 28,161 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium.
It has to be said, it would appear there is far more interest in Argentina and Brazil, and the world game more generally, than existed nearly 30 years ago.