Told exclusively by Socceroos' goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, this book promises to be the 'must-have' memento of Australia's historic 2006 World Cup campaign in Germany.
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 will go down in the records of Australian history as one of our greatest sporting conquests. Finally, after 32 years of angst, frustration and at times unbelievably cruel twists of fate; Australian sport had claimed its 'Holy Grail' - qualification for the Football World Cup.
The scenes of unprecedented jubilation at Sydney's Olympic Stadium on that fateful night will live long in the memory of those who were there, and of millions of Australians with a sense of history. It was simply the culmination of a dream for so many people, not least that of the man wearing Australia's now famous Black #1 shirt and hero of the enthralling qualification series vs Uruguay - Mark Schwarzer. Mark's candid overview of the sport, his peers and experiences over the course of Australia's journey to and though the World Cup in Germany will provide enthralling reading and grant an exclusive insight into one of our country's prized sporting properties - The Socceroos. Superbly presented, illustrated and distinctively written in colloquial diary format, this book will narrate the incredible journey that captivates the planet through the eyes of Mark Schwarzer.
