On the way to RSA

In Melbourne tonight, the Socceroos trounced Qatar 3-0 at the Telstra Dome. I viewed the telecast at the M. residence, along with PB2, SB and NW. Courtesy of Mrs M.'s culinary expertise, we dined on quail and vegetables, with baked custard and nectarines for dessert ("pudding", if you're English). Argentinean Quilmes beer had been purchased on the strength of the football photos on the packaging and was found to be pleasantly mild. While Australia slacked off in the goalless second 45, the result was a fine start for new coach Pim Verbeek and our campaign to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.