As I'm watching the fifth place game between Auckland City vs. Jeobunk Motors. Auckland City is representing the OFC well. They have some good shots on goal, they just can't finish. Despite the concern that the OFC would be weak after the departure of Australia, Auckland is justifying their place at the tournament. I really did not like the idea of having them play in a playoff against the J-League champ to gain entry to quarterfinals. They earned the right but FIFA wants butts in the seats and having a host team would do it. They are considering adding 8 teams to tournanment next year. Like the World Cup, the host would gain a place, but does that mean the champion of this year tournament comes back to defend their title. I am curious to see where this is going????
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