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WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« on: June 22, 2010, 05:12:50 AM »
France-South Africa preview

With just a single point each after their opening two games, France and South Africa meet on Tuesday 22 June in the FIFA World Cup™ equivalent of a last throw of the dice. Although their respective hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16 appear slim, the fact remains that a victory for either Uruguay or Mexico in the other match in Group A would significantly boost the duo's prospects of progressing.

First and foremost, however, there is a question of pride. As tournament hosts, the South African players would love nothing more than to provide their adoring fans with a home victory, while the French are desperate for three points to avoid making a bad situation even worse than it already is.

The match
France-South Africa, Group A, Free State Stadium, Mangaung/Bloemfontein, 16.00 (Local time)

After witnessing their goalless draw with Uruguay and 2-0 loss to Mexico, many observers felt that France looked like a side bereft of ideas. Be it in warm-up matches or in competitive encounters on South African soil, Raymond Domenech has continued to make all manner of tactical changes, all to no avail. In what could be his curtain call as national coach, he may well favour simply revitalising the team rather than making further adjustment’s to Les Bleus’ formation. It would be no surprise then to see certain players more accustomed to sitting on the bench up to this juncture lining up to sing La Marseillaise in Bloemfontein.

In the opposing camp, the South Africans “want to exit the competition head held high,” according to coach Carlos Alberto Parreira. While their performance against Mexico in the opening match was commendable, the same could not be said of their subsequent 3-0 defeat to La Celeste. It is that result which will force the hosts to pounce on any chances that come their way against France, if they are to have any realistic chances of getting out of the group. Reinforcements in attack therefore look likely.

Players to watch
Moneeb Josephs v Hugo Lloris

The pressure is sure to weigh heavily on the shoulders of two players in particular on Tuesday afternoon. The services of Moneeb Josephs and Hugo Lloris, goalkeepers of South Africa and France respectively, will no doubt be called upon numerous times in a match where both teams have nothing to lose. The Bafana Bafana back-up keeper, brought in for Itumeleng Khune following his red card against Uruguay, could be in for a long 90 minutes. As for Lloris, he is in the privileged position of being one of the few French players to have maintained his pre-tournament form. He will need to be at the top of his game to avoid reopening a long-running debate over whether he or Marseille’s Steve Mandanda should be considered France’s undisputed No 1.

The stat
2 - The number of times that France have found themselves in the same FIFA World Cup group as Uruguay, Mexico and the host country. In 1966, the French were found wanting against those opponents in the group stage of the competition, failing to qualify for the next round. Does the same fate await them this time around?

What they said
“We’re focusing on the idea of winning the match, first and foremost. Scoring goals and hoping that the other result goes our way will follow on from that. The most important thing is to keep reminding ourselves that there’s still a chance,” Raymond Domenech, France coach.

“I always said that it would all come down to the final match. I don’t think we can hope to defend, wait for a mistake and hit them on the counter-attack. If we are serious about wanting to make it to the next round, we’ll need to take some risks,” Carlos Alberto Parreira, South Africa coach.

Voice of the fans
“Les Bleus haven’t scored a goal since the beginning of the World Cup. I think that it’s therefore unlikely that they’ll now somehow manage to score four. I hope that they can, but I just don’t see it,” - hhugo, FIFA.com user.

The question
Can France qualify for the Round of 16? Will South Africa become the first host nation to be knocked out at the group stage?
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2010, 06:28:07 AM »
Bafana win
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2010, 07:04:46 AM »
Bafana, Bafana 3-0 !!

Vamonos Mexico 2-0 !!
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2010, 07:41:46 AM »
So a real dilemma here. Not in the way I imagined.

Do we watch France vs SA to see the drama? To see if France will really try to knock the hosts out. Or if they will finally collapse and provide SA with a fitting conclusion of their campaign.

Do we watch Mexico vs Uruguay, which promises to be a top-quality fete match, with players looking to avoid cards and injury?
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2010, 07:43:28 AM »
Well Evra and Malouda on de bench..........Cisse starting alone up front
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2010, 07:49:53 AM »
Diarra is the Captain:

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D Marc Planus
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M Mathieu Valbuena
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2010, 07:52:55 AM »
wow, it take a revolution to put govou on de bench.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2010, 07:54:33 AM »
wow, it take a revolution to put govou on de bench.

Gorcouff need to be sitting next to him.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2010, 07:56:09 AM »
So a real dilemma here. Not in the way I imagined.

Do we watch France vs SA to see the drama? To see if France will really try to knock the hosts out. Or if they will finally collapse and provide SA with a fitting conclusion of their campaign.

Do we watch Mexico vs Uruguay, which promises to be a top-quality fete match, with players looking to avoid cards and injury?

Luckily I can do both  ;D

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2010, 08:22:13 AM »
OH shabalala  ;D

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2010, 08:22:26 AM »
That goal is Anelka fault  :devil:
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2010, 08:26:57 AM »
RED!!!  :o

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2010, 08:27:14 AM »
Press Self Destruct!

Red card for Cisse Correction Gorcouff.

I say he shoulda be on the bench eh.
That was harsh though.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2010, 08:28:42 AM »
Press Self Destruct!

Red card for Cisse

Nah is for Goucuff

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2010, 08:30:31 AM »
wow, it take a revolution to put govou on de bench.

Gorcouff need to be sitting next to him.

You got your wish  :D

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2010, 08:32:27 AM »
somebody could desrcribe what just happen dey? mih feed real choppy. I know South Africa score and Gourcuff get send off ???
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #17 on: June 22, 2010, 08:38:33 AM »
And then there was 2  :o  :devil:  :rotfl:

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #18 on: June 22, 2010, 08:40:02 AM »
That 2nd goal was Evra fault.
Anelka had a big hand in that too
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #19 on: June 22, 2010, 08:41:19 AM »
What a save!

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« Reply #20 on: June 22, 2010, 08:45:48 AM »
Uruguay up 1-0!
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #21 on: June 22, 2010, 08:52:55 AM »
wow, it take a revolution to put govou on de bench.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #22 on: June 22, 2010, 08:58:15 AM »
somebody could desrcribe what just happen dey? mih feed real choppy. I know South Africa score and Gourcuff get send off ???

Sent off for throwing an elbow while challenging for the ball aerially. Turned perhaps on the angle the ref saw it from, but the ref was on top of the action. Tough for France; great stuff from a drama perspective at a WC. Another great day for soccer ... particularly so if Mexico goes home  :( :-\

For a fleeting second I thought the ref got it wrong and had tossed Djibril Cisse based on his attempt at a bicycle kick on goal that had marginal contact with a defending player.

Cisse was in extra agony over the ejection decision. Looks like a man in search of a goal, but he needs to share the ball rather than take the weight of the situation on his shoulders. French midfield has been a bit tentative in delivering service to him.
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2010, 08:58:52 AM »
I hope France leave without scoring. Dog side !

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #24 on: June 22, 2010, 09:09:11 AM »
This game show's how long FIFA hand is. I hope Mexico score and even up the game and France actually score a goal. That red card was nothing, maybe a foul. The ref was looking for something to call. Since then like he swallow he whistle. I won't be surprised that SA is given a PK.

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #25 on: June 22, 2010, 09:11:59 AM »
So close to make it 3...oh my oh my

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #26 on: June 22, 2010, 09:28:10 AM »
Ok help mih out somebody....if the scores stay as is, South Africa will reach the second round right?? 
Ah mean ah would be happy for them but I would much prefer to see Mexico go through, they are playing some nice football....and they from CONCACAF.....
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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2010, 09:29:57 AM »
Well France just messed up the plot  :(

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Re: WC 2010 - Match 34 - Group A: France vs South Africa
« Reply #28 on: June 22, 2010, 09:30:19 AM »
Ok help mih out somebody....if the scores stay as is, South Africa will reach the second round right?? 
Ah mean ah would be happy for them but I would much prefer to see Mexico go through, they are playing some nice football....and they from CONCACAF.....

No, they are a net -2 on GD behind Mex

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« Reply #29 on: June 22, 2010, 09:30:32 AM »
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