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It was done in less-than-dramatic fashion.

And the main event isn't going to happen for another year.

But after tying Qatar 0-0 (I admit, I had to look up where Qatar was on a map) Australia is on its way to the 2010 World Cup of Soccer being held in South Africa.

No one outside of Europe or South America has ever won the World Cup and indeed Australia isn't a favourite to reverse this trend. But at the 2006 tournament they made great strides, qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 32 years and getting past the first round to make it to the knockout stages, the first for an Oceanic team. Can they build on this to greater success in 2010?

I don't follow soccer religiously by any means, but during the World Cup, perhaps because the whole world seems to be paying attention, I tune in. And having a team to root for certainly makes for a more enjoyable experience.

Canada didn't qualify...and I'm sure most of you reading this don't care much for the US of A. So join me in 2010...Go Australia, go!!!