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WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« on: June 12, 2010, 10:42:55 AM »
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Group D rivals Serbia and Ghana will take to the pitch at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria knowing their qualification hopes for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™'s Round of 16 could well hinge on this encounter. The venue will be filled to the rafters and there is likely to be heavy support for Ghana in the African side's second consecutive appearance at the global showcase. As for Serbia, they will look to replicate the performances of their venerated predecessors who lit up the world stage under the flag of the former Yugoslavia.

The match
Serbia-Ghana, Group D, Pretoria, Sunday 13 June, 16.00 (local time)

Ghana will not need reminding of their FIFA World Cup debut four years ago, when a loss to Italy left them with an uphill struggle to advance. The Black Stars did that with two subsequent wins but they will hope for a brighter start this time. The side coached by Serbian tactician Milovan Rajevac had a brief preparation phase ahead of the main event that included just two friendlies. The first yielded a 4-1 defeat by the Netherlands, but Ghana bounced back to down Latvia 1-0 in their second dress rehearsal. They look to be blessed above all with a fine team ethic, particularly since Rajevac opted to integrate a number of players from the U-20 side that won last year's world title. That decision quickly paid off as they reached the final of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year.

Despite the notable absence of injured midfielder Michael Essien, the west Africans can count on several gifted individuals capable of filling the void. Up front, Asamoah Gyan will be eager to impress, while midfield trio Sulley Muntari, Kwadwo Asamoah and Andre Ayew can provide support in numbers going forward. Serbia will nonetheless start the game as favourites and desperate to justify that billing, given the famous names sprinkled through their line-up and their impressive showing in qualifying when they topped a group that featured France, Austria and Romania.

From the sidelines, coach Radomir Antic will be expecting big things from a side populated by players who have emerged as first-team stalwarts at some major clubs. Heading that list is Manchester United centre-back Nemanja Vidic, who will line up alongside Chelsea right-back Branislav Ivanovic, while their midfield includes Inter Milan's Dejan Stankovic and Stuttgart's Zdravko Kuzmanovic. Further forward, striker Nikola Zigic will look to wreak havoc using his height, just as he will for Birmingham City next term after joining from Valencia.

Key duel
Asamoah Gyan v Nemanja Vidic

Ghana will forever be grateful to Asamoah for registering their first ever goal at a FIFA World Cup finals. His star continues to shine brightly and he found the net on several occasions during this year's CAN to help his side finish runners-up. Four years on from his history-making strike against the Czech Republic, much is expected of the 24-year-old on South African soil yet he will doubtless need to be at his very best to get anything out of Vidic, the man charged with stifling any Ghanaian attacks. Vidic's extraordinary mastery of the defensive arts has really come to the fore in the last two seasons, allowing him to triumph in the UEFA Champions League with United while earning him respect and admiration throughout the game.

The stat
1 - As part of Yugoslavia, Serbian players met Ghana once, for a 1997 friendly that the Balkan side won 3-1.

What they said
"We have players in our side who took part in the 2006 World Cup. I think we'll need to prepare better this time. There won't be any easy opponents as each team has good players and everyone wants to appear in this event. The task won't be easy, but we're confident and think we can do ourselves justice," Nemanja Vidic, Serbia defender.

"I'm confident and full of hope. I hope the players will give the best of themselves. We want to do great things with this team. We're going to concentrate on the next game and we hope to leave the World Cup having achieved some good results," Milovan Rajevac, Ghana coach.

The question
Can Ghana spring a surprise or will Serbia live up to their standing as favourites?
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2010, 08:00:00 AM »
....rel sad to see this Ghanaian side without Essien....Ah going with them no matter WHAT!


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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2010, 08:03:34 AM »
This game done looking 100% better than the last one.
Men testing the ball early.
With all the talk about how the ball will swerve and give keepers trouble. Nobody eh connect on a real bullet yet.
Free kicks have been poor so far as well.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2010, 08:04:13 AM »
without muntari and appiah on the bench as well, ghana will be in trouble...i predict a serbia win.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2010, 08:05:26 AM »
without muntari and appiah on the bench as well, ghana will be in trouble...i predict a serbia win.

maybe vidic and co. will continue fouling....that will bode well for Ghana.


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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2010, 08:05:53 AM »
LET'S GO GHANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2010, 08:14:45 AM »
without muntari and appiah on the bench as well, ghana will be in trouble...i predict a serbia win.

maybe vidic and co. will continue fouling....that will bode well for Ghana.

...maybe not! The ref lettin' serbia play physical.


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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2010, 08:30:54 AM »
Damn these f**king vuvuzelas...

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2010, 08:43:25 AM »
Damn these f**king vuvuzelas...

I zone them ting out since the confederations cup.
Background noise.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2010, 08:48:22 AM »
Damn these f**king vuvuzelas...

I zone them ting out since the confederations cup.
Background noise.

When it have plenty action on the field they not as noticeable... whenever there's a lull is like yuh cyah hear nutten else.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2010, 08:59:07 AM »
How much times they go talk about group C?
Steups. Allyuh done beat this dead horse until it come back to life and beating it to death again.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2010, 09:01:58 AM »
Another snoozer jezanages this WC so far is pure ZZzzzzzzzzz  :sleepy: :sleepy:

very little individual or collective initiative to inspire
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2010, 09:03:03 AM »
How much times they go talk about group C?
Steups. Allyuh done beat this dead horse until it come back to life and beating it to death again.

   ....hard luck, Bitter....we live in the americans' backyard and are receiving "their" feed.  Sadly, we are going to be hearing about Group C up until the final game!.....but regarding the current game...is it me or is the ref letting serbia play?  Wasn't Ghana supposed to get a penalty on the so-called foul called on Ghana in the box near the end of the half?


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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2010, 09:06:41 AM »
Another snoozer jezanages this WC so far is pure ZZzzzzzzzzz  :sleepy: :sleepy:

very little individual or collective initiative to inspire

Dise because Brasil or Holland  hasn't played yet! I am waiting for one decent free kick!

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2010, 09:06:49 AM »
How much times they go talk about group C?
Steups. Allyuh done beat this dead horse until it come back to life and beating it to death again.

   ....hard luck, Bitter....we live in the americans' backyard and are receiving "their" feed.  Sadly, we are going to be hearing about Group C up until the final game!.....but regarding the current game...is it me or is the ref letting serbia play?  Wasn't Ghana supposed to get a penalty on the so-called foul called on Ghana in the box near the end of the half?

Agreed... that and Zigic should have about three yellow card by now.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2010, 09:15:33 AM »
I don't find that this game is as boring as some ah y'all saying it is.  Ghana is showing promise in this game, they are controlling the pace, defending very well and their forwards just need to be a little more industrious and have better finishing.  That, and the prospect of Serbia scoring at any time, they ARE a very good and very dangerous side, after all, have me on the edge of my seat.


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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2010, 09:17:30 AM »
I don't find that this game is as boring as some ah y'all saying it is.  Ghana is showing promise in this game, they are controlling the pace, defending very well and their forwards just need to be a little more industrious and have better finishing.  That, and the prospect of Serbia scoring at any time, they ARE a very good and very dangerous side, after all, have me on the edge of my seat.

Yeah, this is an entertaining game.
Could have 2 or 3 goals in it yet.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2010, 09:21:44 AM »
This Argentine ref is a muddac**t.  I swear African teams have so much bias to overcome when it comes to some ah these officials.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #18 on: June 13, 2010, 09:22:25 AM »
Ghana's youngsters have amazing skill.

They pressure the ball well in defence too

Ah hope their finishing can improve.

This referee tiefing
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2010, 09:31:18 AM »
Amazing ! Watch out now.
Is now de reff have license
to F**k w/Ghana.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #20 on: June 13, 2010, 09:31:47 AM »
Potential game changer here now, Serbs down to 10
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #21 on: June 13, 2010, 09:33:07 AM »
This Argentine ref is a muddac**t.  I swear African teams have so much bias to overcome when it comes to some ah these officials.

  I glad to know is not only me cussin' so on dis early Sunday mawnin!  I was willing to give the lil argentine f**ker the benefit of the doubt, but after some of them non/reverse-calls, he could hang for all I care!


Ghana's youngsters have amazing skill.

They pressure the ball well in defence too

Ah hope their finishing can improve.

This referee tiefing

  Everyting yuh say dey is on point!  I fully agree wit yuh!!


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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #22 on: June 13, 2010, 09:34:21 AM »
I thought it was me alone who notice the ref. from early on the the first half.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #23 on: June 13, 2010, 09:34:37 AM »
is there anyone in serbia whose name does not end in the letters 'ic' (itch)?
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #24 on: June 13, 2010, 09:39:17 AM »
Now is de time to bring on ah fresh Attacking MF

or a Forward to keep dem busy defending.
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« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2010, 09:39:49 AM »
Ref Tiefing for who now?
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« Reply #26 on: June 13, 2010, 09:40:10 AM »
PENALTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #27 on: June 13, 2010, 09:40:54 AM »
What a clumsy unfortunate handball. That just as bad as Green effup
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« Reply #28 on: June 13, 2010, 09:41:05 AM »
goooooooolllll!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 8 - Group D: Serbia vs Ghana
« Reply #29 on: June 13, 2010, 09:41:22 AM »
Blow yuh vuvuzela!
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