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Title: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: vb on June 06, 2009, 11:57:23 AM
WC QUALIFICATIONS:

(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/sui.gif) Switzerland (SUI) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svk.gif) Slovakia (SVK) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/arg.gif) Argentina (ARG) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/hon.gif) Honduras (HON) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/cmr.gif) Cameroon (CMR) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nga.gif) Nigeria (NGA) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nzl.gif) New Zealand (NZL) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gre.gif) Greece (GRE) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/alg.gif) Algeria (ALG) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svn.gif) Slovenia (SVN) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/por.gif) Portugal (POR) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/fra.gif) France (FRA) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/uru.gif) Uruguay (URU) 18/11/2009



Japan and Australia have qualified for the WC.

Japan beat Uzbek. 1-0 at Uzbek.

And Australia drew away 0-0 with Qatar.

VB
Title: Other WC Qualifications
Post by: Observer on June 06, 2009, 02:05:55 PM
Looks like Sweden out. Zlatan miss some sitters and once again the media will be all over his performance
for club versus the International stage.
England on a cake walk
Portugal in trouble
Italy gliding through

Title: Europen Qualifications
Post by: Observer on June 06, 2009, 02:13:41 PM
Looks like Sweden out. The media mouth watering once again to attack Zlatan's performance. He missed some sitters and they will have the knives out, talking about his performance for club vs International stage.
Portugal in trouble
Italy on a glide
England get a bye  ;D
Looks like Denmark set
Title: Re: Europe WC Qualifications
Post by: big dawg on June 06, 2009, 02:14:00 PM
Looks like Sweden out. Zlatan miss some sitters and once again the media will be all over his performance
for club versus the International stage.
England on a cake walk
Portugal in trouble
Italy gliding through



A World Cup without Sweden and Zlatan..yikes.. oh well

It looking like C Ronaldo missin WC too

a big day for qualifiers all over the world still..

 Australia
 Japan
 Korea Republic
 Holland

done book they places..
 
GO Warriors !!

WE BEATING COSTA RICA
Title: Brazil-Uruguay
Post by: vb on June 06, 2009, 02:15:54 PM
Although Ur. has been dominant at home to some degree, it is Br. leading 3-0 after 52 mnts.

VB
Title: Re: Europe WC Qualifications
Post by: sHOTTA) on June 06, 2009, 02:21:02 PM
Larrson should have scored.... And the penalty miss omfg... WoW Sweden threw away this game brudda.

Swedes should of won by 4 goals today. Not a bad performance but terrible finishing, it must be said.
Title: Re: Brazil-Uruguay
Post by: sHOTTA) on June 06, 2009, 02:21:37 PM
Uruguay really lucky not to be 5-0 down, that was a clear penalty.
Title: Re: Europe WC Qualifications
Post by: acb on June 06, 2009, 02:27:52 PM
Looks like Sweden out. Zlatan miss some sitters and once again the media will be all over his performance
for club versus the International stage.
England on a cake walk
Portugal in trouble
Italy gliding through



A World Cup without Sweden and Zlatan..yikes.. oh well

a big day for qualifiers all over the world still..

 Australia
 Japan
 Korea Republic
 Holland

done book they places..
 
GO Warriors !!

WE BEATING COSTA RICA


Imagine Portugal not making it at all!!

The reigning World Player of the Year is their captain, and the ex #2 man in charge at Man U (the greatest, glory glory) and they can't make it to the World Cup .... I bet they concentrating on more important tournaments like The Gold Cup
Title: Re: Brazil-Uruguay
Post by: Dumplingdinho on June 06, 2009, 02:55:25 PM
well done brazil, julio cesar is ah boss.

i hope scotland and kj watch de game.
Title: Other WCQ's today, Holland clinches
Post by: E-man on June 06, 2009, 08:18:01 PM
Holland clinches the first European spot to South Africa today.
Denmark upset Sweden

Holland-Iceland 2:1
Lithuania-Romania 0:1
Kazakhstan-England 0:4
Sweden-Denmark 0:1
Serbia-Austria 1:0
Cyprus-Montenegro 2:2
Bulgaria-Ireland 1:1
Albania-Portugal 1:2

Argentina-Colombia 1:0
Uruguay-Brazil 0:4
Paraguay-Chile 0:2
Bolivia-Venezuela 0:1
Title: Re: Other WCQ's today, Holland clinches
Post by: weary1969 on June 06, 2009, 09:16:08 PM
Gr8 Holland all yuh have ovah a yr to find a way to screw it up.
Title: Asia's big three seal football World Cup berths
Post by: Socaman on June 07, 2009, 05:32:41 AM
Asia's big three seal football World Cup berths
By Martin Parry – 8 hours ago

SINGAPORE (AFP) — Australia, Japan and South Korea are celebrating after powering into the World Cup finals, reinforcing their credentials as Asia's best football teams.

Japan became the first side anywhere to book their place in South Africa with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Uzbekistan in Tashkent, with Shunji Okazaki's strike after nine minutes enough to seal their berth from Group A.

Australia joined them after a bruising goalless draw with Qatar in Doha to remain unbeaten after their six games to sit alongside Japan on 14 points.

Both teams have two games left to play but the focus is now on who grabs the third-placed play-off slot from the group, with Bahrain clear favourite.

The Bahrainis have seven points to Qatar's five and Uzbekistan's four, but with a game in hand. They face Australia away next Wednesday then a home tie against the Uzbeks on June 17.

In Group B, South Korea ensured they will appear in their seventh successive World Cup finals with a 2-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai.

Park Chu-Young opened South Korea's account in the fifth minute and Ki Sung-Yeung benefited from a comical error by the UAE goalkeeper on 37 minutes to seal the issue.

Saudi Arabia, who did not play Saturday, are in the driving seat to take the second automatic qualifying spot in the group.

They have 11 points to South Korea's 14, one behind North Korea but with a game in hand.

Iran have seven points but their chances are slim after their goalless draw against North Korea in Pyongyang.

The Saudis face South Korea in Seoul on Wednesday then have what could be a decisive home tie against North Korea on June 17.

The two third-placed teams in each group play each other in a play-off, with the winner taking on New Zealand for the remaining slot at the finals.

Japan coach Takeshi Okada paid tribute to his players? hard work in getting them to their fourth successive World Cup finals.

"I?d like to thank our players for their hard work," said Okada.

"It was a tough game, as we had expected, and our players fought hard until the very end of the game. They showed their mental toughness when our opponents wouldn?t let us play our brand of football.

"This is just the start for us. I?m grateful that we have got this opportunity."

Australia coach Pim Verbeek was also delighted after watching his team make the finals for the second time in a row, and pledged that they would not sit back now they have qualified.

"We are now in the finals and we have a long road before playing in the World Cup," said the Dutchman, whose side host Bahrain in Sydney on Wednesday before playing Japan in Melbourne the following week.

"Despite qualifying, we will go into our game against Bahrain to win."

Verbeek will have been equally pleased that his former charges at South Korea also made the grade.

Their coach Huh Jung-Moo revealed he hoped his northern neighbours would follow his side to South Africa, to give Korea two teams at the tournament for the first time ever.

"I personally hope that North Korea can qualify with us to the finals because it will be the first time in World Cup history to have this," he said.

"I'm really happy that we made it. We played well and we are all satisfied with a performance that saw us win and ensure a place in South Africa in 2010.

"The players were excellent throughout the qualifiers and they did a great job."

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications Today.
Post by: capodetutticapi on June 07, 2009, 02:17:45 PM
de vene bolivia game played in la paz?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications Today.
Post by: vb on June 07, 2009, 02:33:17 PM
de vene bolivia game played in la paz?

that's what it said on the net, live.

The damn signal went after 22 mnts.

VB
Title: Chile, Venezuela score vital wins
Post by: vb on June 07, 2009, 07:13:58 PM
Venezuela's win makes a little more sense, when you see that they were playing against nine men.
---------------

Chile are a step closer to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after they beat South American qualifying group leaders Paraguay 2-0 in Asuncion.

Matias Fernandez opened the scoring after just 14 minutes with a shot from the edge of the box, and nearly doubled the lead ten minutes later when he forced goalkeeper Justo Villar into a great save from his free-kick.

Paraguay nearly drew level on the half-hour mark when Nelson Haedo Valdez' header was cleared off the line by Gary Medel. But shortly after the break Chile consolidated their lead with a headed effort from Humberto Suazo.

Paraguay remain top of the standings with 24 points alongside Brazil, who earlier today destroyed Uruguay 4-0 in Montevideo. Chile move into third place with the win, one behind the leaders and one in front of Argentina, who defeated Colombia 1-0 in Buenos Aires.

Meanwhile, Bolivia played for first time in La Paz since the historic 6-1 victory over Argentina, but they could not live up to such high standards and lost 1-0 to Venezuela thanks to an own goal by defender Ronald Riveros. Riveros put through his own net after a free-kick by midfielder Luis Manuel Seijas in the 32nd minute.

Just over ten minutes earlier Bolivia forward Marcelo Martins missed the chance to put his side ahead from the penalty spot. The evening became worse for Erwin Sanchez' side as both Martins and Leonel Reyes were sent off. Peru take on Ecuador in the final match of the round later today.


Title: Re: Chile, Venezuela score vital wins
Post by: capodetutticapi on June 07, 2009, 09:17:15 PM
vene do what argentina couldnt.
Title: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: Deeks on June 17, 2009, 04:40:04 PM
From BBC Sports

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8106203.stm

North Korea qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1966 following a goalless draw in Saudi Arabia watched by 66,000 fans.

Iran's failure to defeat South Korea in Seoul earlier meant that North Korea only needed a draw in Riyadh.

They join South Korea, Australia and Japan as Asia's four automatic qualifiers for South Africa 2010.

North Korea's Kim Yong Jun was sent off in the fifth minute of injury-time, but by then his team were all but through.

In the 1966 event in England North Korea famously defeated Italy at Middlesbrough's Ayresome Park.

And in the quarter-finals they led Portugal 3-0 at one stage before going down 5-3 as Eusebio inspired a remarkable comeback at Goodison Park.

 606: DEBATE
Forget the Confederations Cup. North Korea have qualified for. Does anyone remember Pak Do Ik?

hopper7
In Wednesday evening's match, North Korea found themselves under a lot of pressure but they held firm at the King Fahd International Stadium.

The Saudis threatened from the start, but were unable to capitalise on a number of scoring opportunities as Korean goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk produced some fine saves.

Saudi Arabia will get another chance to progress after finishing third in Group B to advance to the Asian play-offs, where they will face Bahrain.

They will play each other over two legs in September, with the winners advancing to a home-and-away play-off against Oceania winners New Zealand in October and November.

US vs North Korea or N. Korea vs S. Korea. Any of those matches would be interesting.
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: capodetutticapi on June 17, 2009, 04:48:07 PM
kim jong il must be ridin high. :devil:
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: royal on June 17, 2009, 04:58:28 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: FF on June 17, 2009, 05:02:44 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: capodetutticapi on June 17, 2009, 05:06:07 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again
;D
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: mal jeux on June 17, 2009, 05:08:36 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again

 :rotfl:  :rotfl:  :rotfl:  :rotfl:
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: DeSoWa on June 17, 2009, 05:08:45 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again

you mean "go and see if hear right"  :D

Big Up!
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: FF on June 17, 2009, 05:14:52 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again

you mean "go and see if hear right"  :D

Big Up!

 :rotfl:

exactly dat
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: royal on June 17, 2009, 05:25:57 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again



arite,arite have yuh fun ;D
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: weary1969 on June 17, 2009, 05:38:07 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again

 :rotfl: :rotfl:
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: Brownsugar on June 17, 2009, 06:53:27 PM
I heard dey had to play Bahrain in a qualifier and the winner had to play New Zealand for the spot.

go and listen again

 :rotfl: :rotfl:

 :rotfl: :rotfl:
Ah boy FF at it again!!!...
Title: Re: North Korea Qualifies for SA
Post by: asylumseeker on June 18, 2009, 04:12:47 AM
Ah was going to comment on de substance in de thread, buh nah ... ah go laff too  :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Anybody sniff ah substance violation coming?

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on June 18, 2009, 11:02:29 AM
countries qualified so far added to top of thread.
Title: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Observer on August 31, 2009, 02:31:24 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on August 31, 2009, 02:33:03 PM
CAN GARDLY WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Brazil BRAZIL brazil
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: giggsy11 on August 31, 2009, 02:35:05 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.

This match showing on TV?
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on August 31, 2009, 02:36:09 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.

This match showing on TV?

COSIGN
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: giggsy11 on August 31, 2009, 02:38:35 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.

This match showing on TV?

COSIGN

LOL! What you cosign? Do you have a button that just punches up cosign?  :devil:
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on August 31, 2009, 02:48:08 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.

This match showing on TV?

COSIGN

LOL! What you cosign? Do you have a button that just punches up cosign?  :devil:

So u find out if d game showin on tv
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: giggsy11 on August 31, 2009, 02:49:56 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.

This match showing on TV?

COSIGN

LOL! What you cosign? Do you have a button that just punches up cosign?  :devil:

So u find out if d game showin on tv

Alright I understand now.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: just cool on August 31, 2009, 02:50:36 PM
CAN GARDLY WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Brazil BRAZIL brazil
Trust meh yuh want argentina tuh win this one. trust meh.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on August 31, 2009, 03:06:15 PM
CAN GARDLY WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Brazil BRAZIL brazil
Trust meh yuh want argentina tuh win this one. trust meh.

Y u eh want 2 meet dem if we come 4th?
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: just cool on August 31, 2009, 03:19:44 PM
CAN GARDLY WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Brazil BRAZIL brazil
Trust meh yuh want argentina tuh win this one. trust meh.

Y u eh want 2 meet dem if we come 4th?
Chances are.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on August 31, 2009, 03:22:11 PM
CAN GARDLY WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Brazil BRAZIL brazil
Trust meh yuh want argentina tuh win this one. trust meh.

Y u eh want 2 meet dem if we come 4th?
Chances are.

Well we always wonder who peeps go back if dat happen so we go c.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: just cool on August 31, 2009, 03:24:52 PM
CAN GARDLY WAITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Brazil BRAZIL brazil
Trust meh yuh want argentina tuh win this one. trust meh.

Y u eh want 2 meet dem if we come 4th?
Chances are.

Well we always wonder who peeps go back if dat happen so we go c.
it's OK, i don't want tuh see dat, only if it's mexico, then in that case i'm cool wid dat!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Socafan on August 31, 2009, 04:47:10 PM
Same cutass....
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: capodetutticapi on August 31, 2009, 07:55:08 PM
Argentina squad set for Brazil epic(PA) Monday 31 August 2009
Sebastian Dominguez have been given his first call-up to the Argentina national squad as coach Diego Maradona added seven home-based players to his party ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay.

The defender of Argentinian champions Velez Sarsfield will join the Albiceleste along with team-mates Nicolas Otamendi and Emiliano Papa, Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Battaglia, Lanus star Eduardo Salvio, Estudiantes playmaker Juan Sebastian Veron and Huracan midfielder Mario Bolatti.

Bolatti made his international debut earlier this month, when Argentina defeated Russia 3-2 in a friendly match in Moscow. Veron, meanwhile, will join the squad even though he was substituted in the second half of the Apertura derby that Estudiantes won 3-0 over old enemies Gimnasia La Plata with a minor leg injury.

Maradona believes Argentina, currently in fourth place in the South American qualifying zone, will be virtually assured of a place at South Africa 2010 if they beat the Selecao in Rosario on Saturday.

He told Channel 7: "It will be as tough as all the matches we play against Brazil, but we beat them in illusion. We have the dream of playing the World Cup and we'll be almost in if we beat Brazil."

Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez has already left the squad due to injury. Argentina travel to Paraguay to visit the Guaranies four days after the Brazil match.

Argentina squad
Goalkeepers: Juan Pablo Carrizo (Zaragoza/Spain), Mariano Andujar (Catania/Italy), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands)

Defenders: Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan/Italy), Nicolas Pareja (Espanyol/Spain), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle/England), Gabriel Heinze (Marseille/France), Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan/Italy), Sebastian Dominguez (Velez Sarsfield), Emiliano Papa (Velez Sarsfield), Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield)

Midfielders: Fernando Gago (Real Madrid/Spain), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool/England), Maximiliano Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid/Spain), Jesus Datolo (Napoli/Italy), Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes), Mario Bolatti (Huracan), Sebastian Battaglia (Boca Juniors)

Forwards: Carlos Tevez (Manchester City/England), Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Spain), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid/Spain), Diego Milito (Inter Milan/Italy), Lisandro Lopez (Lyon/France), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli/Italy), Eduardo Salvio (Lanus)
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: capodetutticapi on August 31, 2009, 08:35:24 PM
The general talk in the Argentina media is that Messi needs to step up in this game and run the show. Messi was not a factor in the South American thrashing by Brazil & once again went missing in the first leg. One can't help draw comparisions to similar pressures on a young Diego at the 1982 WC.

On another note, some journalist are reluctant to be critical of Diego's selection, though fans claim that Diego is relying on old legs. Certainly he could change his first choice goalkeeper and gamble on Navarro and look to add a different dimension upfront in Haguin or Lavezzi.

This match showing on TV?

COSIGN

LOL! What you cosign? Do you have a button that just punches up cosign?  :devil:

So u find out if d game showin on tv
no signs of tv coverage.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: asylumseeker on August 31, 2009, 09:46:54 PM
Maradona: second best coach  :P
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Zeppo on August 31, 2009, 11:46:43 PM
Maradona turns to fans for helping hand

I recall an English club chairman indignantly saying some 20 years ago that the fans were mad if they believed their ticket money paid the players' wages.

It was a classic case of someone knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. True, in cold, economic terms he might have been correct. Money pours in from other sources - TV rights, sponsorship deals, corporate boxes and so on, but take the fans away from the stadium and all those other revenue streams instantly dry up.

That is because the football supporter is part of the show. Without the atmosphere created by the fans, the TV rights and the corporate boxes lose their value. The supporter is not a spectator. He/she is a participant, whose actions have an effect on what happens on the field.

This explains why Argentina coach Diego Maradona was so keen to switch the venue for Saturday's crunch World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil.

(continue) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2009/08/i_recall_an_english_club.html)
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Disgruntled_Trini on September 01, 2009, 06:54:04 AM
Palermo gets surprise recall to Argentina squad


Veteran striker Martin Palermo was surprisingly named in the Argentina squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Paraguay.
Click Here

The 35-year-old has not worn the Argentina shirt in the last nine years, while there were two other late call-ups made by coach Diego Maradona with Rolando Schiavi and Rodrigo Brana receiving their first calls ever on Monday night.

Maradona decided to call up the trio after seeing that several of the 25 men he had picked arrive in Argentina with injuries.

Inter Milan duo Diego Milito and Nicolas Burdisso and Boca Juniors midfielder Sebastian Battaglia are almost ruled out for these qualifiers.

Palermo's last appearance for Argentina was in a World Cup qualifier in November 2000, a 2-0 win over Chile.

Argentina squad: Juan Pablo Carrizo (Zaragoza), Mariano Andujar (Catania), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar); Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan), Nicolas Pareja (Espanyol), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle), Gabriel Heinze (Marseille), Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan), Sebastian Dominguez, Emiliano Papa, Nicolas Otamendi (all Velez Sarsfield), Rolando Schiavi (Newell's Old Boys); Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Maxi Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid), Jesus Datolo (Napoli), Juan Sebastian Veron and Rodrigo Brana (Estudiantes), Mario Bolatti (Huracan), Sebastian Battaglia (Boca Juniors); Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Diego Milito (Inter Milan), Lisandro Lopez (Lyon), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli), Eduardo Salvio (Lanus), Martin Palermo (Boca Juniors).
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: asylumseeker on September 01, 2009, 12:44:18 PM
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Palermo's last appearance for Argentina was in a World Cup qualifier in November 2000, a 2-0 win over Chile.

... and he didn't play ... this was under Bielsa. Should Palermo grace the field, it would signify a 10 year gap since he last played for the nat'l team ... back to the infamous missing of 3 PKs v. Colombia.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: fari on September 01, 2009, 12:49:47 PM
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Palermo's last appearance for Argentina was in a World Cup qualifier in November 2000, a 2-0 win over Chile.

... and he didn't play ... this was under Bielsa. Should Palermo grace the field, it would signify a 10 year gap since he last played for the nat'l team ... back to the infamous missing of 3 PKs v. Colombia.


he's a battering ram though with decent touches...i will def.take in this clash
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Observer on September 01, 2009, 03:18:00 PM
Diego is irrepressible. It's always a treat to listen to the great man, even when one does not agree with him. This is interesting, especially because next week's game, featuring Brazil and Argentina, is one of my games of the month, almost as important as Nigeria vs Tunisia and the two Cameroon vs Gabon matches.

Old foes in Diego's sights(FIFA.com)

Wednesday 26 August 2009

Diego Armando Maradona's career in the game has been intertwined with that of Argentina's fiercest footballing rivals: Brazil. From his red card against the Auriverde at the 1982 FIFA World Cup Spain™ through the eternal debate over Pele and his claims to being the world's best, to the wonderful run and pass which helped win a memorable encounter at Italy 1990, El Diez and A Seleção have shared decisive moments aplenty.

The latest chapter in the Albiceleste icon's own Brazilian story is set to be written on 5 September, when he guides his Argentina charges in his first clásico as coach: a game that could prove vital on the road to South Africa 2010. As the day of the match looms large, Maradona took time out to speak to FIFA.com about opposite number Dunga, Brazil's strengths and some of the fiercest duels between the two nations during his playing career.

FIFA.com: Diego, another huge clash with Brazil is fast approaching. How would you explain the rivalry between the two countries to somebody not from either nation?

Diego Maradona: They're the ones who play the joyous and attractive football, while we're known for our gutsiness and having very good players. I'd say that neither is better than the other - there we both are, level-pegging. You have to remember that both countries supply so many players to world football.

Can you compare it to any other game?

It's a South American derby which compares to the final of the Champions League or European Championship. That said, neither side does the other any favours. If they say Kaka won't play then we don't believe them, and if we say Messi will miss out, Dunga won't believe us - that's how it works. You get nothing for free.

What do you remember about your red card against Brazil at Spain 1982?

To be honest, that kick in the 82 tournament was meant for Falcao, not Batista. After they made it 3-1 he (Falcao) started to toy with us, knocking the ball around and showing off, and I didn't like it. I got riled up and kicked out but when I saw it was Batista on the floor I said to him, 'Oh no! That wasn't meant for you!'

Was he ok with that?

Yes, of course. We became good friends later on because he went to join Lazio and we lived close by. Every time there was an awards ceremony or something we'd sit together and chat loads. I'd always say to him, 'Look, that kick wasn't for you. I swear I saw you and thought you were Falcao.' We'd have a good laugh because he used to say that Falcao was fair-haired and they didn't look anything like each other. And he's right, but I explained to him that I couldn't see anything because of the red mist!

So did your part in Claudio Caniggia's winning goal at Italy 1990 feel a bit like revenge?

It was marvellous. Brazil had a great team and they had us on the back foot the entire game, but the one chance I had I undid them. I beat Alemao and Dunga for pace, then got my body between him and the ball and stopped him bundling me over. And when I ran out of room I played a through-ball with my right for a bolt of lightning called [Claudio] Caniggia who had raced past me. I played the ball with my right and it went through the legs of (Brazil defender) Ricardo Rocha, who caught me with a sliding tackle.

And then came Caniggia's finish...

That's it. I was still on the floor watching as Cani took on [Claudio] Taffarel. And I was thinking 'shoot, shoot, please shoot!' but he just kept on dribbling and dribbling. Then he swerved round him and shot, and when the keeper moved out the way I looked towards the goal and saw the net rippling. It was one of the happiest moments of my life.

You have, on occasion, given Caniggia some friendly stick about his less-than-enthusiastic celebration, isn't that right?

It's unbelievable, I wanted to reach up and embrace the heavens! But Caniggia just did this, this movement (Maradona raises his hand in the air). That was typical of him, he did the same against Italy. It was crazy.

There's a constant debate between Brazilians and Argentinians over whether Pele or you is the world's best ever player. Is it possible to make a comparison given you played in completely different eras?

Do you know what? I played in European football for ten years while Pele played in South America. Yes he won World Cups and everything, but playing in Europe is something else entirely. Not that that makes me much better than him or anything like that. When I played, the man-markers in Spanish and Italian football were like hunting dogs. They never left me alone.

Pele had Coutinho and Rivelino, who for me is one of the best ever, alongside him. And then there was Jairzinho, Clodoaldo, Gerson and Tostao. Those guys were brilliant. Oh well, what matters is that when the people voted, he came second behind me. Nobody can take that away from me. And there was another vote in Brazil in which he came second behind Ayrton Senna. He needs to stop coming second!

Staying on the Brazilian national team. How did you rate their performance at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009?

They played very well. I think they struggled to find a solution on the left flank, where they tried Kleber, [Andre] Santos and even Dani Alves. But Felipe Melo was on top form, as was Luis Fabiano and Kaka. Maicon's like a tractor while every time Robinho attacks with the ball at his feet he's looking to score. They're a very tough team. They've got great centre-backs and the best keeper in the world, in my humble opinion.

Gone are the days when Brazilian keepers would let in shots that weren't even on target. In Julio Cesar they've got the best around, who's proven that at Inter and with the national team. It's a solid side though you can get at them. But let me make it clear: we're going to go for the win.

If you could have one of the Brazilians in your team, which would you choose?

From this national side? I'd like to have Kaka. He can turn a game for you.

And which Argentinian do you think the Brazilians would like?

They'd love to have [lionel] Messi, I'm sure of it.

How did you normally do against Dunga as a player?

I did well. The thing is that Dunga, when he was a player, wanted to be the Sheriff of the pitch. There he was with those huge legs and he wanted to hog half the pitch. And if you didn't close him down then he'd want to take over, he wanted to boss the midfield. That's why I mention that Caniggia goal in Italy, because he stuck out a leg to try and bring me down but I saw him coming. He didn't get the ball or me. But to be honest we've been getting on well recently.

And finally, would you care to predict the result of 5 September's game?

No, I'm not one for guessing results. But what I will say is that this game is vital for our qualifying hopes.

Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Big Magician on September 01, 2009, 04:04:26 PM
DIEGO DIEGO
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Toppa on September 02, 2009, 10:35:57 AM
Brazil will mash dem up.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 02, 2009, 10:38:23 AM
Brazil will mash dem up.
yuh talkin bout potatoes.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Toppa on September 02, 2009, 10:46:45 AM
Brazil will mash dem up.
yuh talkin bout potatoes.

Yeah, Argentine papas.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: palos on September 02, 2009, 12:19:10 PM
jai john quakin right about now... ;D
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Zeppo on September 03, 2009, 11:06:30 AM
Dunga shrugs off rivalry with Maradona

Brazil coach Dunga insists his playing rivalry with Argentina coach Maradona will have no bearing on Saturday’s World Cup qualifier between the South American giants.

Both players captained their countries to World Cup wins and also played against each other in the 1990 World Cup but this weekend marks their first clash as coaches.

"We each had our history as a player and we are now taking steps as coaches," he told a news conference on Wednesday.

(continue) (http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-worldbrazildunga&prov=reuters&type=lgns)
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: davidephraim on September 03, 2009, 11:53:10 AM
Dunga shrugs off rivalry with Maradona

Brazil coach Dunga insists his playing rivalry with Argentina coach Maradona will have no bearing on Saturday’s World Cup qualifier between the South American giants.

Both players captained their countries to World Cup wins and also played against each other in the 1990 World Cup but this weekend marks their first clash as coaches.

"We each had our history as a player and we are now taking steps as coaches," he told a news conference on Wednesday.

(continue) (http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-worldbrazildunga&prov=reuters&type=lgns)

thats BS. This is just an extension of that. Go Brasil...
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Toppa on September 04, 2009, 01:08:36 AM
World Cup Debate: Can Argentina Defeat Brazil?


On Saturday, South America will come to a stand still as world powers Argentina and Brazil clash in arguably the most important match of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Brazil could secure qualification with a victory in Rosario, while Argentina will be forced to claim the three points just to stay in the chase for one of four automatic World Cup spots designated to the region.

Can Argentina Claim Maximum Points?

They certainly could, but it won't be easy. Due to their disastrous form in the World Cup qualifiers, many believe Argentina will be trampled all over by Brazil. Since Diego Maradona was appointed the head coach of the side last year, they have struggled heaps. Argentina were thrashed 6-1 by Bolivia in a qualifier in La Paz in April, and obviously ever since that moment heavy pressure has mounted on Maradona and his under performing squad. Is this a joke? Is Maradona even qualified to be a coach? Can Alfio Basile still return? These were some of the questions asked by the local press and supporters of the national team.

Maradona was brought in as national team coach instead of several other more experienced coaches, and this decision has certainly backfired for Los Albicelestes. Like Pele recently said, Maradona has everything that it takes to become a great coach in the future, but perhaps it would have been a better idea to bring him in at another time, but not when Argentina are desperate for points in order not to miss out on their first World Cup since 1970, a tournament which was won by Pele and Brazil.

What Argentina Need To Do To Win...

The struggling Argentines are up against the most in-form side in world football right now, and will certainly need to be at their very, very best in order to claim the desired result, which is obviously a victory. Argentina have won only one of their last seven matches against the Brazilians, and are fully aware that unless things go exactly to plan they will suffer another painful defeat.

But Argentina count with a very impressive squad, who are more than capable of beating the very best teams in the world. With the likes of Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano, Carlos Tevez and Juan Sebastian Veron, Argentina have sufficient firepower to unsettle the Brazilians. It is only a matter of getting the side motivated, and Maradona is an expert when it comes to this. With tactics aside, over the last few days Maradona has stressed the importance for his players to believe in themselves and to really believe that they can beat the Brazilians.

Argentina will surely be highly motivated to confront their arch-rivals, but this alone won't earn them the three points. What Argentina have to do is make life extremely difficult for Brazil by pressuring them throughout the entire ninety minutes, but of course by not getting too carried away and allowing the speedy Brazilians to explode on swift, deadly counterattacks.

Another important factor is for pressure to be taken off Messi. The Barcelona superstar is an absolutely sensational player, but even if he scored five times in a recent outing against Tristan Suarez, he can't be given all of the responsibility to perform against Brazil. When the teams met in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Messi was relied upon to do pretty much everything, and obviously couldn't carry the entire load by himself. This time it has to be a team effort. The only way Argentina can beat Brazil is by playing as a coherent unit.

Home-Advantage Factor

No matter what form you are in, playing at home is always a significant advantage for the home side. Maradona & co. switched from their normal venue, the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires to the Gigante de Arroyito stadium in Rosario. The purpose? To feel the comfort of the home fans. Not only is the stadium a very compact one that tends to be intimidating for opposing teams, but Rosario is a football-mad city and their fans are described as being some of the most passionate not only in Argentina, but in the whole world. This could definitely be a bonus for the side, and a significant disadvantage for the Brazilians. The rivals met at the venue in the 1978 World Cup, with the match ending in a violent goalless draw. The match is commonly known as 'The battle of Rosario'.

"The War Of Words"

Over the past week lots has been said about the big game. The Brazilian press accused Maradona of being the first to provoke Brazil, after claiming to be "a better player than Pele was" and that "Argentina have a better team than Brazil." But the Brazilians haven't been silent, and Pele responded to Maradona by affirming "I'm confident in Brazil, most of all against teams who we have always been superior to, like Argentina" and "we already know who Maradona is...what he says isn't worth taking into consideration."

Players from both teams also exchanged opinions, with Messi insisting that Argentina are more than capable of beating Brazil "comfortably." Robinho on the other hand claimed to be ready for "a war-type climate", while his strike-partner Luis Fabiano agreed by saying that the Argentines are already "trying to provoke, trying to make the climate a tense one."

Everything has been said, let the best team win!

Goal.com asks: Can Argentina Defeat Brazil? Or Will Brazil Prove Superior Once Again?

Gregory Sica, Goal.com
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Toppa on September 04, 2009, 01:08:57 AM
4-0 Brazil
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Zeppo on September 04, 2009, 11:57:18 AM
Kaká: Argentina will crack under pressure

Brazil star Kaka said Thursday he believes Argentina will crack under pressure when the old rivals meet Saturday in their World Cup qualifier in Rosario.

Argentina are only fourth in the regional group, five points behind the group-leading Brazilians, and only four teams go through automatically, hence Real Madrid star Kaka says the nerves will get to Lionel Messi and company as they go all out for the win they need to catch up.

"They are going to start off a little tense and I think this can play in our favour. There are many ways in which we can try to exploit the fact the pressure is on Argentina," said Kaka.

(continue) (http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblwc2010latamargbrakaka&prov=afp&type=lgns)

Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: sammy on September 04, 2009, 10:30:04 PM
anyone knows what time TT this game starting?
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 04, 2009, 11:33:01 PM
i predict ah 1 all draw but as brazil fan i hoping dey put ah beat down on argentina
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: 100% Barataria on September 05, 2009, 10:57:08 AM
anyone knows what time TT this game starting?


8.30pm EST

http://www.atdhe.net/

Thought our game would be on atdhe, doesn't appear so
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Peong on September 05, 2009, 12:09:32 PM
Licks for Argentina.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: fari on September 05, 2009, 12:14:00 PM
Licks for Argentina.

end of the road for maradona...a genius of a player but out of his depth as a coach
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 05, 2009, 01:35:03 PM
Other scores from today:

Sept. 5, 2009:

Bulgaria   4:1 (1:1)   Montenegro
Azerbaijan   1:2 (0:0)   Finland
Armenia   0:2 (0:1)   Bosnia-Herzegovina
Moldova   0:0   Luxembourg
Russia   3:0 (3:0)   Liechtenstein
Ukraine   5:0 (2:0)   Andorra
Côte d'Ivoire   5:0 (1:0)   Burkina Faso
Gabon   0:2 (0:0)   Cameroon
Rwanda   0:1 (0:0)   Egypt
Scotland   2:0 (0:0)   FYR Macedonia
Malawi   2:1 (0:1)   Guinea
Turkey       4:2 (2:1)    Estonia

Bahrain is still scoreless with SA in the 45'

Portugal equalized against Denmark in the 86'

Zlatan gets the go ahead goal 2:1 in the 90+4!
Hungary   1:2 (0:1)   Sweden

Georgia   0:2 (0:0)   Italy
Israel      0:1 (0:0)   Latvia
Cyprus   1:2 (1:1)   Republic of Ireland

also friendlies today:

Germany 2:0 South Africa
South Korea 3:1(2:1) Australia
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: elan on September 05, 2009, 03:00:05 PM
Other scores from today:

Sept. 5, 2009:

Bulgaria   4:1 (1:1)   Montenegro
Azerbaijan   1:2 (0:0)   Finland
Armenia   0:2 (0:1)   Bosnia-Herzegovina
Moldova   0:0   Luxembourg
Russia   3:0 (3:0)   Liechtenstein
Ukraine   5:0 (2:0)   Andorra
Côte d'Ivoire   5:0 (1:0)   Burkina Faso
Gabon   0:2 (0:0)   Cameroon
Rwanda   0:1 (0:0)   Egypt
Scotland   2:0 (0:0)   FYR Macedonia
Malawi   2:1 (0:1)   Guinea
Turkey       4:2 (2:1)    Estonia

Bahrain is still scoreless with SA in the 45'

Portugal equalized against Denmark in the 86'

Zlatan gets the go ahead goal 2:1 in the 90+4!
Hungary   1:2 (0:1)   Sweden

Georgia   0:2 (0:0)   Italy
Israel      0:1 (0:0)   Latvia
Cyprus   1:2 (1:1)   Republic of Ireland

also friendlies today:

Germany 2:0 South Africa
South Korea 3:1(2:1) Australia


England 2:1 Slovenia
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: elan on September 05, 2009, 03:00:51 PM
Ronaldo cannot play outside of England and Man United. No protect through club affiliation from ref.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 05, 2009, 03:56:58 PM
Bahrain drew at home, they now need an away win to be the smallest country ever to qualify for the WC.

Bahrain   0:0   Saudi Arabia

Spain      5:0 (1:0)   Belgium
France   1:1 (0:0)   Romania
Switzerland   2:0 (0:0)   Greece
Slovakia   2:2 (0:0)   Czech Republic
Poland   1:1 (0:1)   Northern Ireland
Croatia   1:0 (0:0)   Belarus
Austria   3:1 (2:0)   Faroe Islands

Big win for Colombia
Colombia 2:0 Ecuador
Peru 1:0 Uruguay
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: giggsy11 on September 05, 2009, 04:39:17 PM
Ronaldo cannot play outside of England and Man United. No protect through club affiliation from ref.

Nah, I don't think Ronaldo has played a decent game for Portugal since 06 against Holland. By the way why you seem so angry? You should be happy Chelsea start off well.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: giggsy11 on September 05, 2009, 04:43:28 PM
England players can flap their gums all they want as they talk up their chances, but they are a mediocre team at best! Their midfield continue to be unimaginative and one dementional  and most of their players are very overrated! Capello is a genius!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: FireBrand on September 05, 2009, 05:31:50 PM
Bahrain drew at home, they now need an away win to be the smallest country ever to qualify for the WC.
Bahrain   0:0   Saudi Arabia

Not quite... If they beat the Saudis on Wed they will advance to another play-off with New Zealand. The winner of that home and away play-off is WC bound.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Trinidogg on September 05, 2009, 06:13:50 PM
USA vs El Salvador game started Findley on the bench i think... its on Espn Classic.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: freakazoid on September 05, 2009, 06:41:30 PM
argentina only going wide and trying to cross but    their strikers are very small in stature  and outnumbered in the box.
time to  cut through men messi
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Peong on September 05, 2009, 06:48:04 PM
I not gettin any links to work
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: kounty on September 05, 2009, 06:50:49 PM
that was a sweet goal by ES.  they attack lookin real potent, but defense porous. 
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: freakazoid on September 05, 2009, 06:51:51 PM

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=48019&part=sports (http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=48019&part=sports)

cctv5 the 1st sopcast link working 4 me
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 05, 2009, 06:52:40 PM
24th minute.....Brazil 1:0 Argentina. 

  Luicao bury a clinical header in the corner of the goal (to the 'keeper's left) off a free kick from about 45 yards out.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: freakazoid on September 05, 2009, 06:53:49 PM
24th minute.....Brazil 1:0 Argentina. 
they are becoming very potent on set plays.

Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Brownsugar on September 05, 2009, 06:55:44 PM
From listening to the commentary off and on, it seems like Argentina just cyar see dey way....they are looking out of sorts....true??
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Peong on September 05, 2009, 06:57:04 PM

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=48019&part=sports (http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=48019&part=sports)

cctv5 the 1st sopcast link working 4 me

Thanks Trini :)
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Bourbon on September 05, 2009, 06:57:39 PM
*whistles*


Yuh want to be disrespectful ? Take wood.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: freakazoid on September 05, 2009, 06:59:09 PM
not exactly. maybe they want it too much.  conceding wont help either


2 nil lawd.  concacaf team may be meeting argentina.


 poor tactics argentina trying to attack down the flanks and cross. thats english style ball. especially when your targets are messi and tevez and the brazilian defenders are very tall
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 05, 2009, 06:59:52 PM
24th minute.....Brazil 1:0 Argentina. 
they are becoming very potent on set plays.



  ....yeas they are/have been.  Yuh eh lie.....Confederations Cup really highlighted that.  Argentina playing (and getting away) with a little more physicality but Brazil will make them pay all the same!  


From listening to the commentary off and on, it seems like Argentina just cyar see dey way....they are looking out of sorts....true??



  Argentina was enjoying a spell of attacking possession for a good 10 of the first 23 minutes and Messi really showing why he so special, but they just couldn't get past Brazil's central defenders......uh oh!  2:0, Luis Fabiano!!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: futbolfan on September 05, 2009, 07:01:21 PM
2-0 Brazil....Argentina cyah defend ah set piece to save dey life
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Bourbon on September 05, 2009, 07:02:42 PM
not exactly. maybe they want it too much.  conceding wont help either


2 nil lawd.  concacaf team may be meeting argentina.


 poor tactics argentina trying to attack down the flanks and cross. thats english style ball. especially when your targets are messi and tevez and the brazilian defenders are very tall

I feel maradonna raise de pressure too high. If he did jus move de game and keep he mouth closed..it woulda be different. Buh getting into ole talk...and den de interviews...den dat stadium.....it pile up too much.

And it doh matter dat de concacaf team meeting argentina. We coming 3rd.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 05, 2009, 07:03:46 PM
2-0 Brazil....Argentina cyah defend ah set piece to save dey life


   How it score?!  I busy postin' friggin' update and response to allyuh and I I miss de ting!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 05, 2009, 07:09:08 PM
not exactly. maybe they want it too much.  conceding wont help either


2 nil lawd.  concacaf team may be meeting argentina.


 poor tactics argentina trying to attack down the flanks and cross. thats english style ball. especially when your targets are messi and tevez and the brazilian defenders are very tall

I feel maradonna raise de pressure too high. If he did jus move de game and keep he mouth closed..it woulda be different. Buh getting into ole talk...and den de interviews...den dat stadium.....it pile up too much.



     :D  and then Kaka gone and put even MORE pressure on dem sayin' dey go crack under de pressure.   Rel chain-up talk.  Rel gamesmanship.....how long has it been since Argentina has lost a WC Qualifier at home again?
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 05, 2009, 07:11:32 PM
....nearly make it 3 off yet another set play if not for a rel good save by the 'keeper!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Brownsugar on September 05, 2009, 07:57:12 PM
ooooohhhhh guuuudddd....Brazil getting a real cut arse dread....
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: fari on September 05, 2009, 07:59:49 PM
u mean they giving a cutarse...fabiano score to make it 3-1...a beauty if a chip
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Socafan on September 05, 2009, 08:01:11 PM
Jaijohn must be on suicide watch. Argentina need to stop playing small goal on big field. And they need to get some flavour in their game.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: freakazoid on September 05, 2009, 08:03:09 PM
ah brazilian blood going and spill 2nite. not wishing it but its going to happen
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: DeSoWa on September 05, 2009, 08:04:21 PM
ooooohhhhh guuuudddd....Brazil getting a real cut arse dread....

 ???   ;D

Big Up!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Brownsugar on September 05, 2009, 08:04:59 PM
ooooohhhhh guuuudddd....Brazil getting a real cut arse dread....

 ???   ;D

Big Up!

ooopsss....  :rotfl:  ;D
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Toppa on September 05, 2009, 08:25:25 PM
Oh dear... :D
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Peong on September 05, 2009, 09:22:04 PM
3-1 loss at home lol
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on September 05, 2009, 09:50:32 PM
3-1 loss at home lol


At least some good news
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 05, 2009, 09:51:19 PM
Venezuela leading Chile 2 - 1, ah watching a delayed telecast...
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: asylumseeker on September 05, 2009, 10:11:21 PM
Things are shaking up in CONMEBOL b/c of Colombia's victory over Ecuador and Peru's snatching of 3 points from Uruguay.

Venezuela leading Chile 2 - 1, ah watching a delayed telecast...

Yuh want to know how it turns out?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 05, 2009, 10:12:43 PM
Things are shaking up in CONMEBOL b/c of Colombia's victory over Ecuador and Peru's snatching of 3 points from Uruguay.

Venezuela leading Chile 2 - 1, ah watching a delayed telecast...

Yuh want to know how it turns out?

Ah went digging up on FIFA.com but ah eh see nutten...right now in the 73rd min they at 2 -2 ....doh tell mih, I like the suspense.... ;D
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: elan on September 05, 2009, 10:14:58 PM
Ronaldo cannot play outside of England and Man United. No protect through club affiliation from ref.

Nah, I don't think Ronaldo has played a decent game for Portugal since 06 against Holland. By the way why you seem so angry? You should be happy Chelsea start off well.
I eh mad it just sickening to watch his behavior on the pitch. One of these days he will actually take off with all the flapping he does do.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Midknight on September 05, 2009, 10:23:43 PM
England players can flap their gums all they want as they talk up their chances, but they are a mediocre team at best! Their midfield continue to be unimaginative and one dementional  and most of their players are very overrated! Capello is a genius!

I take it you mean that they all suffer from the same unique hallucination that they're a world class team?
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 05, 2009, 10:42:11 PM
allyuh check on jai john to make sure he is okay....now dat brazil qualify, i can sit back and watch argentina either crack under de pressure or play some serious ball and get results.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: giggsy11 on September 06, 2009, 12:41:55 PM
England players can flap their gums all they want as they talk up their chances, but they are a mediocre team at best! Their midfield continue to be unimaginative and one dementional  and most of their players are very overrated! Capello is a genius!

I take it you mean that they all suffer from the same unique hallucination that they're a world class team?

If again!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 06, 2009, 01:20:01 PM
So Brazil was the first South American and only team world wide to clinch their spot yesterday

Quote
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009

Results today Sept 6, 2009

Nigeria   2:2 (1:1)   Tunisia
Ghana   2:0 (1:0)   Sudan
Benin      1:1 (0:0)   Mali
Togo      1:1 (1:0)   Morocco
Mozambique   1:0 (0:0)   Kenya
Algeria   1:0 (0:0)   Zambia
Title: Anybody seen jai john?
Post by: palos on September 06, 2009, 06:33:32 PM
I'm truly worried for my friend after that SHELLACKING his team took in dey backyard yesterday from their superiors Brazil.

jai...please say something...even if somebody make a proxy post on your behalf..just let de MB know yuh ok.

Otherwise...ah go have to issue a amber alert fuh yuh tail jes like de one de argentinian authorities issue fuh messi and tevez since yesterday!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Anybody seen jai john?
Post by: weary1969 on September 06, 2009, 07:17:49 PM
All is not lost San Juan win yday.
Title: Re: Anybody seen jai john?
Post by: ZANDOLIE on September 06, 2009, 07:56:15 PM
I'm truly worried for my friend after that SHELLACKING his team took in dey backyard yesterday from their superiors Brazil.

jai...please say something...even if somebody make a proxy post on your behalf..just let de MB know yuh ok.

Otherwise...ah go have to issue a amber alert fuh yuh tail jes like de one de argentinian authorities issue fuh messi and tevez since yesterday!  ;D ;D

yuh doh bite nice atall boy
Title: Re: Anybody seen jai john?
Post by: asylumseeker on September 06, 2009, 08:06:18 PM
I'm truly worried for my friend after that SHELLACKING his team took in dey backyard yesterday from their superiors Brazil.

jai...please say something...even if somebody make a proxy post on your behalf..just let de MB know yuh ok.

Otherwise...ah go have to issue a amber alert fuh yuh tail jes like de one de argentinian authorities issue fuh messi and tevez since yesterday!  ;D ;D

By now iz a serious silver alert, cause he prolly aged through worrying overnight.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on September 07, 2009, 08:21:28 AM
Adel Tarrabt versus Togo

http://www.youtube.com/v/2eMcbbIMThc
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: jai john on September 07, 2009, 08:33:45 AM
allyuh check on jai john to make sure he is okay....now dat brazil qualify, i can sit back and watch argentina either crack under de pressure or play some serious ball and get results.

Doh worry I fine. I still have yet to see the game so , as usual I doh comment on things I eh see, but I saw the results so ah have ah few words on dat.
It eh looking good for my team and certain statements are coming back to haunt us. The most poignant is that of Riquelme.... " Maradona and I see things differently when it comes to football " Now everyone and his dog know by now I am a big Riquelme fan and I take what de man said seriously. It really was a nice way to say .......
Well everyone can fill in de blanks.
When you look at how the team has performed since maradona has taken charge you must wonder if he is the best man for the job. Now for all the criticisms of Riquelme,  some justified others not , he is still the leading scorer for Argentina in this campaign, and led Argentina to victories against the same teams they are struggling to get results from these days.
Now few will argue that Argentina has some of the best players in world football yet the national team  does not reflect that. Granted maradona lost 5 players from his preferred 11 due to injury and he was playing against Brazil, the team has lacked cohesion and the dominance they once showed against their regional opponents. No longer is Argentina a team to be feared.
mexico had a similar problem early in the campaign when Ericksson was at the helm ....they reverted to a tried and proven mexican coach and now few will dare to bet against them qualifying. they have gone from the worst mEXICAN TEAM EVERR ...TO KYAH LORSE !
A similar transformation has taken place with England ...from traditional strugglers  who just seemed to do enough to get there to serious contenders for the next WC.
I remember someone teasing Small Mag bout his support for England ...I eh so sure dat is a laughing matter now ! England with a change in management is now a far cry from England the team with the same players under Ericksson. england beating people and scoring plenty goals now !
It is difficult to change cult figures however as we have seen here in Trinidad ...When  I made the call for Yorke to use Tobago as his swan song and retire gracefully in a celebration in his homeland there was not much support fpr it. man was still seeing dwight playing a big part in th team. Now Yorke himself has had to step down.
same thing with latapy ..any other coach would have been given the sack because the team has not improved under his charge but is Latapy we talking bout so I suppose the same will be the case ...it will be up to Latapy to stay or leave.
So it is with maradona ....another coach would have been given the boot already but is Diego we talking bout .
I however feel that if he does not win with this team next game ..That's it !
Argentina will probably go for Bianchi...a tried and tested performer ...or batista who has shown he is up to the task wit the young stars. there is also Simione , a WC winner and well respected coach in Argentina.
So I wait to see what happens next but you know Jai doh give up .....is Spurs in England, Villareal in Spain...AC Milan in Italy... Argentina in World Cup ..and Boca Juniors everywhere else !
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 07, 2009, 11:10:29 AM
i agree dat de team need riquelme and maradonna not ready as a coach...also their defence real shaky, they missing players of the calibre such as walter samuel, ayala and if  u go back some years passarella and ruggeri.
i tink they will still qualify but to contend at de world cup they will need a serious coach such as batista or bianchi.

i like simeone and actually wish he could coach de soca warriors but that will not happen for many reasons.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: palos on September 07, 2009, 11:51:06 AM
i agree dat de team need riquelme and maradonna not ready as a coach...also their defence real shaky, they missing players of the calibre such as walter samuel, ayala and if  u go back some years passarella and ruggeri.
i tink they will still qualify but to contend at de world cup they will need a serious coach such as batista or bianchi.

i like simeone and actually wish he could coach de soca warriors but that will not happen for many reasons.

If dey bring back dem fellas you callin dey....Argentina will miss SA 2010 by not qualifying.

Dem fellas too ole.  As it is, me eh know wha de ass Veron doin on dah team.  Is not like Argentina doh have de yutes....but what dey doh have is wing backs (all due respeck to Zanetti who is a utility player supreme).  Every other top team have dem and how they are used is key to modern football
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on September 07, 2009, 11:54:15 AM
i agree dat de team need riquelme and maradonna not ready as a coach...also their defence real shaky, they missing players of the calibre such as walter samuel, ayala and if  u go back some years passarella and ruggeri.
i tink they will still qualify but to contend at de world cup they will need a serious coach such as batista or bianchi.

i like simeone and actually wish he could coach de soca warriors but that will not happen for many reasons.

If dey bring back dem fellas you callin dey....Argentina will miss SA 2010 by not qualifying.


We go b in good company nutten wrong wit dat.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: dinho on September 07, 2009, 12:00:26 PM
thats the first time in a while i see a brazil v arg look like men against boys..

but doh hate on veron, the old man look good in that game and was one of the few players who was stepping up to the plate. Tevez look like ah energizer bunny, running around the place aimless like a headless chicken..

Messi get lock down for the most part although i eh go lie that belt he give a defender in the 18 yard box was a Mastercard moment.. Kun get lock down.. Where was Lavezzi and Zarate?

On a side note, somebody on the site was talking last week about the difference between Argentine and Brazilian players.. how a brazilian will beat yuh and leave yuh, while and argentinian will run with the ball with close control but yuh go still be there with him.. And yuh know what, de man was talking some sense and allyuh was ponging him. Makes a great argument about the merits of different individual playing styles..

Argentina next glaring problem is the keeper not good. On that last goal, he had no business coming so far off his line to challenge Fabiano and get chip. When Kaka play that ball, Fabiano wouldve had a more than difficult angle on goal with a defender tracking back, but the keeper turn that play into a 1 v 1 opportunity, to which Fabiano obliged.

Brazil looking kinda scary dread..

They strong in all areas of the pitch and with a kinda solidity and discipline that wasn't necessarily the hallmark of the brazilian teams of yesteryear.. They looking alot more business-like than artistic these days, just look at Luis Fabiano.. a clinical finisher with minimal flair. Credit to Dunga for the monster he creating there.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Zeppo on September 07, 2009, 12:31:16 PM
Argentina next glaring problem is the keeper not good.

It's been a long time since Argentina has had a world class keeper. Or if they have a good one he's only around for no longer than a 2-year spell, then a new one comes along. No one has been really steady for them there over a sustained period of time.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Zeppo on September 07, 2009, 12:33:15 PM
Maradona learning the hard way

As the Argentina squad drove sadly away from the stadium in Rosario on Saturday night there were no protests from the supporters who were still milling around. Despite the 3-1 defeat by Brazil there was applause and shouts of encouragement.

So much for the team bus, but what about the coach? Argentina's struggle to qualify for next year's World Cup will inevitably be personalised. It is not just Argentina who are stumbling, it is "Diego Maradona's Argentina". How much responsibility should the little man bear for his team's current plight?

When Maradona was appointed almost a year ago, I commented here that Argentina's qualification was by no means assured. The team was already in trouble after predecessor Alfio Basile's reign ended with a run of one win in seven matches despite fixtures easier than those Maradona has had to face. So the situation he inherited was far from comfortable.

(continue) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2009/09/maradona_learning_the_hard_way.html)
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: weary1969 on September 07, 2009, 12:40:20 PM
Maradona learning the hard way

As the Argentina squad drove sadly away from the stadium in Rosario on Saturday night there were no protests from the supporters who were still milling around. Despite the 3-1 defeat by Brazil there was applause and shouts of encouragement.

So much for the team bus, but what about the coach? Argentina's struggle to qualify for next year's World Cup will inevitably be personalised. It is not just Argentina who are stumbling, it is "Diego Maradona's Argentina". How much responsibility should the little man bear for his team's current plight?

When Maradona was appointed almost a year ago, I commented here that Argentina's qualification was by no means assured. The team was already in trouble after predecessor Alfio Basile's reign ended with a run of one win in seven matches despite fixtures easier than those Maradona has had to face. So the situation he inherited was far from comfortable.

(continue) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2009/09/maradona_learning_the_hard_way.html)

U C sumting else we have in common. Come Diego come watch d WC on tv wit we..
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 07, 2009, 04:04:38 PM
Ghana is on the inside

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(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Midknight on September 07, 2009, 05:28:59 PM
Ghana is on the inside

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(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009

In addition to my usual Brazil, I backing all the African teams that will be in South Africa (except Tunisia), but I will have a special rag to wave for Ghana. They could poison real people this rounds.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 07, 2009, 05:58:08 PM
i agree dat de team need riquelme and maradonna not ready as a coach...also their defence real shaky, they missing players of the calibre such as walter samuel, ayala and if  u go back some years passarella and ruggeri.
i tink they will still qualify but to contend at de world cup they will need a serious coach such as batista or bianchi.

i like simeone and actually wish he could coach de soca warriors but that will not happen for many reasons.

If dey bring back dem fellas you callin dey....Argentina will miss SA 2010 by not qualifying.

Dem fellas too ole.  As it is, me eh know wha de ass Veron doin on dah team.  Is not like Argentina doh have de yutes....but what dey doh have is wing backs (all due respeck to Zanetti who is a utility player supreme).  Every other top team have dem and how they are used is key to modern football

i wasnt implying de need to bring back ayala and samuel but they dont have defenders that are good as them...dey midfield and attack is probably de best in de world but dat defence is almost as bad as de soca warriors...when heinze is yuh best defender yuh have some problems.
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: giggsy11 on September 07, 2009, 06:02:04 PM
Game on Setanta right now.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: giggsy11 on September 07, 2009, 06:03:26 PM
Would love to see a Brazil v Ghana finals! That would be sweet!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Brownsugar on September 07, 2009, 06:04:31 PM
i agree dat de team need riquelme and maradonna not ready as a coach...also their defence real shaky, they missing players of the calibre such as walter samuel, ayala and if  u go back some years passarella and ruggeri.
i tink they will still qualify but to contend at de world cup they will need a serious coach such as batista or bianchi.

i like simeone and actually wish he could coach de soca warriors but that will not happen for many reasons.

If dey bring back dem fellas you callin dey....Argentina will miss SA 2010 by not qualifying.

Dem fellas too ole.  As it is, me eh know wha de ass Veron doin on dah team.  Is not like Argentina doh have de yutes....but what dey doh have is wing backs (all due respeck to Zanetti who is a utility player supreme).  Every other top team have dem and how they are used is key to modern football

Yuh know I was listening the commentary to this game but not really paying close attention.  I heard the commentator say "Veron" but I didn't look up at the screen because I say cyar be Veron from 2002 campaign and earlier, have to be another Veron a younger brother or cousin....but nah man, all yuh serious is that same Veron??   And I thought we in a mess with we old players....

Ah know our excuse is that we Federation doh "succession" plan properly but what is Argentina excuse, ah thought they had a really good youth system??.... ??? :-\
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 07, 2009, 06:06:36 PM
Argentina next glaring problem is the keeper not good.

It's been a long time since Argentina has had a world class keeper. Or if they have a good one he's only around for no longer than a 2-year spell, then a new one comes along. No one has been really steady for them there over a sustained period of time.

dey produce good keepers at the youth level but for some reason some of dem dont play much at the senior level, players such as cariizo and especially ustari were very good plus in de past they had a lot of keepers doing well in de major leagues but the past few years they are selecting de shithongs...jack must be pickin their team.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 07, 2009, 06:38:48 PM
Ghana is on the inside

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(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009

In addition to my usual Brazil, I backing all the African teams that will be in South Africa (except Tunisia), but I will have a special rag to wave for Ghana. They could poison real people this rounds.

  I wit yuh on dat.....Nigeria KILLIN' meh though!!  Yesterday was their best chance at taking control of their group and they went and blew it with seconds left in the game!
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 07, 2009, 06:42:41 PM


Argentina next glaring problem is the keeper not good. On that last goal, he had no business coming so far off his line to challenge Fabiano and get chip. When Kaka play that ball, Fabiano wouldve had a more than difficult angle on goal with a defender tracking back, but the keeper turn that play into a 1 v 1 opportunity, to which Fabiano obliged.



   ......arm, dinho, ah tink the 'keeper HAD to come out for that ball because Fabiano had the defnder well beaten for pace AND position and he had no choice but to try and close down on Fabiano......I eh tink yuh could really blame the 'keeper on dat one. 



Argentina next glaring problem is the keeper not good.

It's been a long time since Argentina has had a world class keeper. Or if they have a good one he's only around for no longer than a 2-year spell, then a new one comes along. No one has been really steady for them there over a sustained period of time.

dey produce good keepers at the youth level but for some reason some of dem dont play much at the senior level, players such as cariizo and especially ustari were very good plus in de past they had a lot of keepers doing well in de major leagues but the past few years they are selecting de shithongs...jack must be pickin their team.


   Ustari should be their next world class 'keeper, IF he could overcome his devastating injury.   
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on September 07, 2009, 06:44:43 PM
Ghana is on the inside

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(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009

In addition to my usual Brazil, I backing all the African teams that will be in South Africa (except Tunisia), but I will have a special rag to wave for Ghana. They could poison real people this rounds.

  I wit yuh on dat.....Nigeria KILLIN' meh though!!  Yesterday was their best chance at taking control of their group and they went and blew it with seconds left in the game!

SW/Nigeria/Venus remind meh again y I like sports
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 07, 2009, 06:46:21 PM
Holland and all the African teams..... :wavetowel: :wavetowel:
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Observer on September 07, 2009, 06:49:48 PM
Argentina next glaring problem is the keeper not good.

It's been a long time since Argentina has had a world class keeper. Or if they have a good one he's only around for no longer than a 2-year spell, then a new one comes along. No one has been really steady for them there over a sustained period of time.

dey produce good keepers at the youth level but for some reason some of dem dont play much at the senior level, players such as cariizo and especially ustari were very good plus in de past they had a lot of keepers doing well in de major leagues but the past few years they are selecting de shithongs...jack must be pickin their team.

Juan Pablo Carrizo & Nicolás Navarro should be considered as starters. Carrizo had a good campaign in the earlies of the WCQ and Navarro was solid for Napoli last year
Title: Re: Argentina vs Brazil SA Qualification
Post by: Zeppo on September 07, 2009, 07:07:46 PM
Juan Pablo Carrizo & Nicolás Navarro should be considered as starters. Carrizo had a good campaign in the earlies of the WCQ and Navarro was solid for Napoli last year

Carrizo lost his spot as a starter with Lazio last season and Napoli sent Navarro back to Argentina on loan.

Keeper is still a trouble spot for Argentina.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 07, 2009, 08:16:31 PM
Holland and all the African teams..... :wavetowel: :wavetowel:

   .....ah doh really support the North African teams over the other ones though..... ;)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 12:25:12 PM
Sept 9, 2009:

Armenia   2:1 (1:0)   Belgium
Czech Republic   7:0 (3:0)   San Marino
Faroe Islands   2:1 (2:1)   Lithuania
Cameroon   2:1 (1:0)   Gabon

and another last minute goal for Sweden in the 85'

Malta 0:1 (0:0) Sweden
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: vb on September 09, 2009, 12:30:06 PM
I just see Bosnia-Hers. equalise with a FK vs. Turkey.
Took my breath away yes. Curling in to the far right V - Keeper had no chance.
One day I wish to see TT take FKs like that....sigh..... :(

VB
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: frico on September 09, 2009, 12:45:25 PM
Would love to see a Brazil v Ghana finals! That would be sweet!
When?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on September 09, 2009, 12:47:50 PM
Would love to see a Brazil v Ghana finals! That would be sweet!
When?

Evry 4 yrs it does have a final choose 1
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on September 09, 2009, 12:54:33 PM
1949: By the way, the Football Association's guest of honour at Wembley tonight is triple Olympic and World champion  Usain Bolt, surely the fastest man who will ever walk this earth?   Hopefully, Usain will be the dude shaking hands with the players before kick-off - it was Lord Triesman on Saturday. Exactly.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: elan on September 09, 2009, 12:58:48 PM
Portugal 1 - Hungary 0  Pepe 10'
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 12:59:40 PM
Ah backing England to beat Croatia. I mean, it would be hilarious if England were to miss the WC, but they would consider it a catastrophe and I'll feel bad for them. But I really want them to win to vindicate Capello. I like him, he's a great coach and if they lose he'll probably be sacked.

Oh wait, they have two more games to try and qualify. This is actally rare that they can qualify this early?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 01:00:30 PM
Portugal 1 - Hungary 0  Pepe 10'

Pepe score? Lard.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on September 09, 2009, 01:01:19 PM
Portugal 1 - Hungary 0  Pepe 10'

So a Ronaldo go b in SA
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 01:02:19 PM
Capello tell dem bout dah long ball yuh know!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 01:09:33 PM
Schupid penalty by Croatia

1-0 England.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:16:12 PM
Schupid penalty by Croatia

1-0 England.
frankie score it.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:18:35 PM
serbia leadin 1 nil over france.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 09, 2009, 01:20:31 PM
serbia leadin 1 nil over france.
France really ah mess oui!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 01:30:34 PM
serbia leadin 1 nil over france.
France really ah mess oui!!

lol Henry confronted the coah about it.

2-0 England btw.

If France eh qualify...lol!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:33:26 PM
italy leadin bulgaria 2 nil.iaquinta with de goal.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:34:12 PM
saudi arabia now score on bahrain.1 nil in de 13th.beat bahrain ass.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on September 09, 2009, 01:34:18 PM
Arguably de biggest game today is Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain.

Dey draw 0-0 in Bahrain on Saturday

Bahrain now in de exact same position as we were against dem last WCQ.  Needing an away goal and just a draw to go SA.

Saudi Arabia already up 1-0 but Bahrain jes need 1 goal and doh concede no more.

Pressha!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 01:34:43 PM
saudi arabia now score on bahrain.1 nil in de 13th.beat bahrain ass.
\

Ent yuh shitting yuhself fuh later?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 01:35:21 PM
Arguably de biggest game today is Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain.

Dey draw 0-0 in Bahrain on Saturday

Bahrain now in de exact same position as we were against dem last WCQ.  Needing an away goal and just a draw to go SA.

Saudi Arabia already up 1-0 but Bahrain jes need 1 goal and doh concede no more.

Pressha!

How dise de biggest game today? Hello...Argentina vs Paraguay!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:35:45 PM
serbia leadin 1 nil over france.
France really ah mess oui!!

lol Henry confronted the coah about it.

2-0 England btw.

If France eh qualify...lol!
gerrard with de second goal.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:36:45 PM
Arguably de biggest game today is Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain.

Dey draw 0-0 in Bahrain on Saturday

Bahrain now in de exact same position as we were against dem last WCQ.  Needing an away goal and just a draw to go SA.

Saudi Arabia already up 1-0 but Bahrain jes need 1 goal and doh concede no more.

Pressha!
even if bahrain were to win they still have ah playoff with new zealand.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:37:58 PM
thierry tie it up in de 31st.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: STEUPS!! on September 09, 2009, 01:43:24 PM
Arguably de biggest game today is Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain.

Dey draw 0-0 in Bahrain on Saturday

Bahrain now in de exact same position as we were against dem last WCQ.  Needing an away goal and just a draw to go SA.

Saudi Arabia already up 1-0 but Bahrain jes need 1 goal and doh concede no more.

Pressha!

How dise de biggest game today? Hello...Argentina vs Paraguay!

How daiz d biggest game today? Hello... T&T vs USA 

 ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:48:28 PM
Liechtenstein 1 V Finland 1 FT
Romania 1 V Austria 1 FT
Belarus 0 V Ukraine 0 FT
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on September 09, 2009, 01:51:34 PM
Them England commentators done pickin England to win in South Africa. We papa!

They do look real good under Capello. Well organized, disciplined and everyone functioning, plus they scoring goals. Wait how come Lampad and Gerrard playing together  ;D The media should all swallow some of them own too too. They does talk so much shit it does become fact.   :notlistening::puking:

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 01:54:24 PM
Israel 7 V Luxemgourg 0 FT
Andorra 1 V Kazakhstan 3 FT
Bosnia H 1 V Turkey 1 FT
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: FireBrand on September 09, 2009, 02:05:12 PM
Bahrain equalized in the 42 min.

Saudi Arabia 1 - Bahrain 1
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 02:05:58 PM
Bahrain equalized in the 42 min.

Saudi Arabia 1 - Bahrain 1

so would Bahrain win on an away goal?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 09, 2009, 02:08:15 PM
Bahrain equalized in the 42 min.

Saudi Arabia 1 - Bahrain 1

Shit!!....first it looks like we not going SA, now Bahrain want to wipe that record we had....the smallest nation ever to qualify...steups...it not a nice time to be a T&T fan.... :(
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: ricky on September 09, 2009, 02:11:14 PM
Bahrain equalized in the 42 min.

Saudi Arabia 1 - Bahrain 1

so would Bahrain win on an away goal?


yep
then a home and home with NZ to qualify
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jumbie on September 09, 2009, 02:12:03 PM
ah feeling sorry for scotland boy. they real trying, but just get ah goal in the preffin. France still looking like tata, lets hope they come better in the 2nd 1/2
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: FireBrand on September 09, 2009, 02:12:39 PM
Bahrain equalized in the 42 min.

Saudi Arabia 1 - Bahrain 1

so would Bahrain win on an away goal?


If it stays like this, yes. Still 45 mins to play.... Go Saudis!  :devil:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 02:36:20 PM
cesc score fuh spain,leadin 1 nil over estonia.this go b ah massacre.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 02:36:36 PM
Ha. I'm glad for England.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 02:37:32 PM
rooney with england 5th.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on September 09, 2009, 02:38:50 PM
Germany 4 V Azerbaijan 0 final.
Russia 3 V Wales 1 final.
Portugal 1 V Hungary 0 final.
Italy 2 V Bulgaria 0 final.
Slovenia 3 V Poland 0 final.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on September 09, 2009, 02:40:03 PM
Beenie like he Poland team boil down like baggie.  They going down to Slovenia at the moment.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 09, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
Beenie like he Poland team boil down like baggie.  They going down to Slovenia at the moment.

They had Northern Ireland pegged in their own half over the weekend but just couldn't see their way....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: theworm2345 on September 09, 2009, 03:01:13 PM
Bahrain set to go through to face New Zealand on away goals (barring a late goal from the Saudis)
http://www.justin.tv/hwawshy6

Their goal was scored by a Nigerian guy
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 09, 2009, 03:06:20 PM
Poisoned by late Saudi Goal!!!!!!!

Bahrain salt!  What ah fackin goal!!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: theworm2345 on September 09, 2009, 03:08:22 PM
Poisoned by late Saudi Goal!!!!!!!

Bahrain salt!  What ah fackin goal!!!!
WHAT A FINISH!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 09, 2009, 03:08:59 PM
Well look excitement Bahrain come back and score!!!  Wha de f**k I seein here boi!!!! :rotfl:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: vb on September 09, 2009, 03:09:14 PM
SA went ahead in the 90 mnt
Bah equalize in the 93........men going crazy :-)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 03:09:37 PM
Poisoned by late Saudi Goal!!!!!!!

Bahrain salt!  What ah fackin goal!!!!
WHAT A FINISH!

hard luck
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 03:10:10 PM
SA went ahead in the 90 mnt
Bah equalize in the 93........men going crazy :-)

wow again, madness

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: kicker on September 09, 2009, 03:11:04 PM
Bahrain was seconds away from being the heartbreak capital of World Cup Qualifying...wow
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: vb on September 09, 2009, 03:11:12 PM
Bah getting on like dey qualify but as far as I know both games draw.

I assume is on to extra time.

VB
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: vb on September 09, 2009, 03:12:16 PM
That Saudi Stadium look like it was going to erupt.

VB
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 09, 2009, 03:12:20 PM
SA went ahead in the 90 mnt
Bah equalize in the 93........men going crazy :-)

Dem men was determined they had to win dis game!!!  Ah glad fuh dem because most teams would have been depressed at the thought of possibly losing so late.  Instead they fight back and get an opportunity to play for a spot.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 03:12:33 PM
Bah getting on like dey qualify but as far as I know both games draw.

I assume is on to extra time.

VB

Bahrain has the away goals
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: grimm01 on September 09, 2009, 03:12:42 PM
Bah getting on like dey qualify but as far as I know both games draw.

I assume is on to extra time.

VB

extra time?
away goals taking dem thru to the play-off.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on September 09, 2009, 03:12:53 PM
Bah getting on like dey qualify but as far as I know both games draw.

I assume is on to extra time.

VB

Away goal rule in effect
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: kicker on September 09, 2009, 03:14:03 PM
If New Zealand is anything like they looked in the Confed Cup, Bahrain should feel good about their South Africa chances...
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: grimm01 on September 09, 2009, 03:18:48 PM
Well ah happy for dem. Ah went to Bahrain on a school trip in March of this year and ah wanted to not like them after the way they carry on in the stadium after losing to us but the place and people was real nice.


The only football talk was from the President of a petrochemcial company we met with. At the end ah presented him with a gift and tell him in front of everybody doh worry, FIFA change de rules so yuh won't have to play T&T again and he laugh.

Well if BAH make it and we don't ah guess he laughing last.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 03:27:37 PM
With that win England is in .. Spain is looking to clinch today also 3:0 over Estonia in 90+3'

Quote
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: vb on September 09, 2009, 03:50:58 PM
Bah getting on like dey qualify but as far as I know both games draw.

I assume is on to extra time.

VB

Away goal rule in effect

I forget about dat thanks.

Well I glad for these fellas. AFter the heartbreak of 2005 which I sympathise with having experienced it in 1989 - they should get past NZ.

Good luck to them.

VB
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on September 09, 2009, 03:56:58 PM
In the Bosnia vs Turkey game a Bosnian lose the ball and start rolling and bawling holding he leg. Bosnia win the ball back, the man jump up and start running to support and get into the penalty area. Pure fackry   :clown:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: freakazoid on September 09, 2009, 05:31:31 PM
argentina jus concede  to paraguay
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on September 09, 2009, 05:35:34 PM
argentina jus concede  to paraguay

 :devil:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 09, 2009, 07:00:00 PM
Paraguay is back in with a defeat over Argentina 1:0

Quote
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 09, 2009, 07:44:23 PM
Brazil running all over Chile. Dey up 2-0.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mango Chow! on September 09, 2009, 08:36:29 PM
Brazil running all over Chile. Dey up 2-0.

   Dey had come back, but Brazil restore order: 3-2 with about 16 minutes to go.


....as a typing this, they more than restore order: 4-2 Brazil.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Dumplingdinho on September 09, 2009, 09:02:48 PM
Nilmar play real good, de entire team looked good except Adriano.  Melo gave away ah stupid penalty but overall Brazil looking real dangerous heading to South Africa.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on September 09, 2009, 09:58:44 PM
England  ;D

what a performance
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on September 10, 2009, 05:24:11 PM
not WCQ but the Freulein beat England 6-2 today in the final of Women's Euro 2009

(http://www1.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/competitions/WOCO/88/50/48/885048_w1.jpg)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 10, 2009, 06:09:01 PM
Aye ah need to organise mih orange juzzy early!!!...

GO HOLLAND!!!....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on September 10, 2009, 07:12:27 PM
England  ;D

what a performance

Aye ah need to organise mih orange juzzy early!!!...

GO HOLLAND!!!....

At least mih next two teams still going thru...  if only France would hold up their end of de bargain now.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: giggsy11 on September 11, 2009, 03:47:38 PM
Very lucky they still have an opportunity to qualify.


Argentina stuck with Diego Maradona comedy roadshow

There was a moment at Wembley when it seemed that Fabio Capello might be required to follow the lead of his predecessor and reach for an umbrella. Not to keep the rain off his head, but to protect himself from the undiluted praise hosing down from the press box.
 
By Jim White UK Telegraph
Published: 7:30AM BST 11 Sep 2009

 
For every reporter watching England qualify for next summer's World Cup finals, this was a triumph of management. It had to be. Here was an England team playing, according to one seasoned Italian observer, like Brazil, against the very opponents who two years previously had made them look like Barnsley.

With the pool of players from which to choose largely unchanged since that woeful evening in November 2007, that could mean only one thing: it was the manager who made the difference.

 
Sport on television In the universality of the praise, it has been largely forgotten that when Capello was appointed, there was a significant number among those who now drool who were far from welcoming. What they wanted was an English manager for the England team. To steer the national side away from the McClaren mire, they insisted, it was surely time for a local hero.

In football you should be careful what you wish for. Even as Capello has proven the wisdom of securing the services of the best available candidate, no matter his background, in Argentina they are living with the consequences of appointing the biggest of all local heroes.

When Diego Maradona became national team manager last November, every neutral could foresee it might not have been the wisest piece of decision-making by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Choosing a former cocaine fiend with a terrifyingly addictive personality might have appeared to the rest of the world as something of a risk.

After all, the last time most of us had seen him in public had been at the 2006 World Cup, where he had stood in the VIP section at Argentina matches surrounded by a posse of pneumatic female companions, waving his shirt above his head and revealing a girth of which a walrus might be a tad embarrassed.   :rotfl: :rotfl: But in Argentina, when it comes to Diego Maradona, there is no such thing as a neutral. In his homeland opinion is divided about their greatest citizen into two basic camps: those who merely love him and those who worship the very ground upon which he steps.

In Buenos Aires he is a national treasure. Making him team manager was the equivalent of giving Dame Judi Dench the England job, with Stephen Fry and Michael Palin as her assistants. Though as it turned out, the AFA might have been wiser to employ that particular threesome.

This week, Argentina lost crucial World Cup qualifying matches at home to Brazil and away to Paraguay. Quite how they managed to lose when they number within their team such assets as Lionel Messi, Carlos Tévez and Javier Mascherano is perhaps a question that might have been put to Maradona. Except the manager, smelling conspiracy at every turn, is not taking questions.

Mind you, watching the way he reacted on the touchline on Wednesday in Asunción it is unlikely he would make much sense if he were. Drowning in a tracksuit several sizes too big for him, he shouted, ranted and raged with an increasing lack of coherence, seemingly incapable of diagnosing the problem, or knowing how to effect a cure. His reaction when Juan Sebastián Verón was sent off was the classic response of the failing manager: he unleashed a verbal tirade at the referee, blaming him for the team's qualification predicament.

Though it is hard to see how the official is responsible for a policy which has seen 62 players selected in nine months (yet still managing to leave out Madrid's young stars Gonzalo Higuaín and Esequiel Garay). Or for playing the diminutive Messi as a lone target man. Or for a schedule in which training starts at any time between midday and four in the afternoon, whenever it is the manager can make it out of bed. With his nocturnal interests, you see, Diego doesn't do mornings.   :o In Argentina, they have not sacked a national manager in 30 years, so he won't be going anywhere. Besides, to fire Maradona would be not so much like shooting Bambi as machine-gunning the entire Richmond Park deer herd before turning the weapon on yourself. And there is no chance of Maradona quietly admitting to his culpability and standing down. He has insisted he will see the job through to South Africa next summer.

Now fifth in the South American table, Argentina are heading towards a play-off with a team from the Concacaf group. It would take a monumental act of Diego-inspired folly for them to lose that one. And despite the possibility of a brief moment of schadenfreude, most neutrals will be hoping they succeed, if nothing else so as not to be deprived of the Maradona comedy roadshow in the finals.

For the AFA hierarchy, however, victory in a play-off would come at a terrible price: Maradona would still be in charge, thus continuing to subject them to an appointment nightmare solely of their own making.
 
Title: SAUDI ARABIA VS BAHRAIN 2-2
Post by: MANAMA on September 12, 2009, 10:31:36 AM
(http://www.appliedlanguage.com/flags_of_the_world/large_flag_of_bahrain.gif)


SAUDI ARABIA VS BAHRAIN 2-2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYuRengDPA0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo1me7nOoWA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatZKFtmYOY
Title: Re: SAUDI ARABIA VS BAHRAIN 2-2
Post by: 100% Barataria on September 12, 2009, 10:32:25 AM
SAUDI ARABIA VS BAHRAIN 2-2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYuRengDPA0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo1me7nOoWA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatZKFtmYOY

a a, yuh come back?  Good luck vs NZ
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on September 12, 2009, 05:59:20 PM
That Argentina article was a good read but this is the most instructive part....

 
For every reporter watching England qualify for next summer's World Cup finals, this was a triumph of management. It had to be. Here was an England team playing, according to one seasoned Italian observer, like Brazil, against the very opponents who two years previously had made them look like Barnsley.

With the pool of players from which to choose largely unchanged since that woeful evening in November 2007, that could mean only one thing: it was the manager who made the difference.

aaaahhhh yeeeessss the manager made the difference....*sigh*
Title: Dynamic of football : Saudi Arabia 2-2 Bahrain (Last 4mins)
Post by: MANAMA on September 14, 2009, 09:44:21 AM
Dynamic of football : Saudi Arabia 2-2 Bahrain (Last 4mins)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1nMBPPum-M


RIYADH - Ismail Abdullatifs dramatic stoppage time equaliser ensured Bahrain remain in contention for a place at next year's World Cup as they drew 2-2 in the second leg of their qualifying play-off against Saudi Arabia at King Fahd International Stadium.

The hosts took the lead in the 12th minute through Nasser Al Shamrani before Bahrain equalised five minutes before the break through Jaycee John.

But a thrilling final few minutes saw Saudi Arabia seemingly secure victory as they went ahead through 2005 AFC Player of the Year Hamad Al Montashari only for Abdullatif to grab an equaliser that ensures Bahrain progress on away goals to face New Zealand in a final play-off for a place at the World Cup.

The visitors started well and called Saudi goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah (pictured) into action in just the third minute when he had to palm over a dangerous Faouzi Aaish free kick.

Two minutes later Bahrain shot-stopper Sayed Jaafar did well to deny an onrushing Yasser Al Qahtani following a swift break from Saudi Arabia.

But the hosts went ahead soon after following a delightful passage of play in which Al Qahtani picked out Mohammed Noor with a pass and he in turn played a first-time ball into the path of Al Shamrani, who swept home from close range.

Sayed Jalal almost levelled for Bahrain midway through the half when he volleyed inches wide but the equaliser arrived in the 40th minute when John fired home from close range following Abdulla Omar's cross across the face of goal.

With Bahrain needing just a draw to qualify, Saudi Arabia were forced to press for a second and Abdullah Shuhail just failed to get on the end of an Al Qahtani cross early in the second-half.

But chances were at a premium and as the game entered stoppage-time it appeared the visitors had done enough to secure the result they needed.

However, Saudi Arabia went ahead in dramatic fashion when Al Qahtani chased a seemingly lost cause and successfully hooked the ball back into the area just before it went out of play and found Al Montashari, who powered a header into the back of the net.

The home fans were still celebrating when their side's hopes of a place at the World Cup were ended as Bahrain won a corner that Salman Isa floated into the box and Abdullatif sent a header into the bottom corner of the goal.

This video incude the last 5 mins video from STAR SPORTS (ESPN).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1nMBPPum-M

Title: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 09, 2009, 05:19:25 PM
live on fsc tomorrow @ 11:30am.this is de final home and away playoff fuh both teams.come on kiwis.
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: weary1969 on October 09, 2009, 05:23:49 PM
live on fsc tomorrow @ 11:30am.this is de final home and away playoff fuh both teams.come on kiwis.

COSIGNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 09, 2009, 05:38:38 PM
other games on fsc
france v faroe islands @ 3pm
denmark v sweden @ 5pm
spain v armenia on fsc esp @ 12pm
Title: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 09, 2009, 06:03:09 PM
live on fsc @ 11:30am tomorrow.
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 09, 2009, 09:49:32 PM
New Zealand 1982 Coach: Beating Bahrain Is Very Acheivable
The former boss is optimistic...
 
New Zealand’s 1982 World Cup boss John Adshead believes that the current team can progress past Bahrain to make the 2010 version.

The All Whites are in the middle-east ahead of the first leg of their play-off against Bahrain on Saturday.

The return match takes place in Wellington on November 14.

Adshead is proud that two of his players from the Spain tournament 27 years ago are close to taking New Zealand to a second World Cup.

Head coach Ricki Herbert and assistant Brian Turner are just 180 minutes away from South Africa.

"Over two legs, I would put my hand on my heart and say honestly that New Zealand can achieve this," Adshead said according to the New Zealand Press Association.

"It's not just achievable, it's very achievable, but football is a funny game. When you think you're right, it will turn around and whack you.

"But if we do the right things, I honestly believe this could be our second trip to a World Cup."

Adshead thinks that as the second leg is in Wellington, that could help the Kiwis.

"You're thinking Bahrain will want to come over here with an unassailable lead and that often leads to little chances."
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: King Deese on October 09, 2009, 10:05:20 PM
Capo, meet Don Cornelius. He would like to talk to you about the honeys that live out in New Zealand and Bahrain. Yeah, TnT, they not into that world cup thingy, just ask Jakula.
Title: Cameroon v Togo WCQ
Post by: Jah Gol on October 10, 2009, 08:40:52 AM
http://www.iraqgoals.net/ch2.html (http://www.iraqgoals.net/ch2.html)

0-0

(http://www.footballshirtculture.com/images/stories/cameroon-2010-puma-african-cup-of-nations-football-shirts.jpg)

Title: Re: Cameroon v Togo WCQ
Post by: Jah Gol on October 10, 2009, 09:04:19 AM
1-0 Cameroon
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: Trini _2026 on October 10, 2009, 09:40:22 AM
http://www.atdhe.net/9710/watch-bahrain-vs-new-zealand
Title: Re: Cameroon v Togo WCQ
Post by: Jah Gol on October 10, 2009, 10:31:38 AM
3 - 0 FT. Gabon win 3-1
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 10:52:24 AM
kiwi we want ah goal
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 11:01:31 AM
NZ playin ah pack ah shit
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 11:05:49 AM
spain leadin 1 nil
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: Tenorsaw on October 10, 2009, 11:09:46 AM
What a miss by Bahrain a while ago.  Forward chose to go for goal from a slightly acute angle, instead of squaring back to his totally alone player in the six..May well live to regret that one, and he was subbed. :(
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 11:11:31 AM
like NZ finding they form in de last 10 mins
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: Bakes on October 10, 2009, 11:12:43 AM
What a miss by Bahrain a while ago.  Forward chose to go for goal from a slightly acute angle, instead of squaring back to his totally alone player in the six..May well live to regret that one, and he was subbed. :(

Salman Isa looked like he was offside when he received that ball anyways... he still should have done better with the finish though.  I think going for goal was the right idea b/c I don't think that other forward would have been onside had he squared it to him.

But is in Bahrain dey playing so anything mighta happen... linesman mighta siddung on de flag.
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: Tenorsaw on October 10, 2009, 11:21:31 AM
Dem fellas nashy...A lil gym work needed to keep them up on their feet more.
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 11:21:53 AM
goaless draw.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 12:10:58 PM
ukraine leadin 1 nil over england in de 80th.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 10, 2009, 12:24:53 PM
ukraine leadin 1 nil over england in de 80th.

Fulltime... Ukraine wins after Robert Greene was sent off in the 14' (first England keeper ever sent off in WC qualification) for taking down a player on a breakaway in the box.  Hard luck case, ref coulda show leniency but didn't.  Shitschenko miss the penalty but Navarenko later scored the lone tally to vault Ukraine past Croatia and into 2nd.

Slaven Bilic boys playing good shit this rounds...
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on October 10, 2009, 12:25:05 PM
ukraine leadin 1 nil over england in de 80th.
FT

England went down to 10 men from the 13th... R.Green last man on Sheva... Sheva missed the pen and then they scored via a deflection off Ashley Cole

England had about 2 good chances..Lamps and Rooney in the end..  Ukraine hit the post and James made an awesome save in the second half

Ukraine played very good..England were poor but with 10 men

Only good thing about this is Croatia are basically out of the WC... Ukraine need 3 points vs Andorra..which is basically 3 points in advance

Haha @ Croats... hate that f**king side

4-1.. 5-1 Enjoy the Cup at home
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 1-868 on October 10, 2009, 04:06:38 PM
El SAl Mex... 2 mins into game.. game stopped. ..........
Bees Invasion
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: DeSoWa on October 10, 2009, 04:11:01 PM
WTF!  :o ah just try to see the mexico/elsal game online and got on just in time to see one of the goal/net on fire! anybody saw what happened?

Big Up!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 1-868 on October 10, 2009, 04:12:20 PM
That smoke is fire extingushers, used to drive away the bees
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: santacruz on October 10, 2009, 04:12:39 PM
it aint on fir they just trying to ge rod of the bees
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: WestCoast on October 10, 2009, 04:13:13 PM
somebody says that the stadium has a bee infestation...so match on hold for now

ah next tess tell me is a Family gathering of Caribman and he family, is one setta pests..... :devil:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: DeSoWa on October 10, 2009, 04:24:19 PM
oh ok...lol ah coulda swear was ah fire de trying to get rid of oui...all dat drama for some bees...like it had ah nest in de VEE or what?

Big Up!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: WestCoast on October 10, 2009, 04:27:45 PM
oh ok...lol ah coulda swear was ah fire de trying to get rid of oui...all dat drama for some bees...like it had ah nest in de VEE or what?

Big Up!
man ya ever see a queen and her hive when they are swarming on something
Is BEES fa DAYS
(http://www.beginningbeekeeping.com/bigswrm.jpg)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 1-868 on October 10, 2009, 04:34:52 PM
OG El Sal   Mex 1 up
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: just cool on October 10, 2009, 05:15:09 PM
What channel is the USA game playing on?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: DeSoWa on October 10, 2009, 05:19:14 PM
What channel is the USA game playing on?

THe USA game would not be on TV in the US, don't know why...but you can get it online here:
http://atdhe.net/9796/watch-honduras-vs-usa

Big Up!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 10, 2009, 05:23:26 PM
What channel is the USA game playing on?

THe USA game would not be on TV in the US, don't know why...but you can get it online here:
http://atdhe.net/9796/watch-honduras-vs-usa

Big Up!

It's on pay-per-view only...

It's not being shown... some small company (MediaPro) bought the rights from the Honduran FA and showing it via pay per view only.  Head down to your local bar if yuh desperate enough... maybe they bought it lol
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: warmonga on October 10, 2009, 05:38:57 PM
bahrain have rell f**kin heart boi. 0=-0 against new zeland now pressure is on for NZ at home. best of luck to both teams

war
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: monty on October 10, 2009, 05:53:07 PM
What channel is the USA game playing on?

THe USA game would not be on TV in the US, don't know why...but you can get it online here:
http://atdhe.net/9796/watch-honduras-vs-usa

Big Up!

It's on pay-per-view only...

It's not being shown... some small company (MediaPro) bought the rights from the Honduran FA and showing it via pay per view only.  Head down to your local bar if yuh desperate enough... maybe they bought it lol

I see WFUT showing it according to the channel guide. That is channel 49 on comcast in NJ.


*** the channel guide just change and something else showing. So scratch that****
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on October 10, 2009, 05:55:31 PM
goal de mexico. 3-0. mexico gonna qualify again  :-\
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 100% Barataria on October 10, 2009, 05:55:47 PM
Aguire have El Tri lookin real nice now, Mex to 18 pts
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: mukumsplau on October 10, 2009, 05:56:35 PM
so nobody concern bout argentina like me? peru equalize 1 -1

oh gad oi argie score 2 - 1 injury time
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on October 10, 2009, 05:57:38 PM
2-1 Argentina
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 1-868 on October 10, 2009, 05:57:49 PM
3 nil  Mexico
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: FLi ! on October 10, 2009, 05:58:01 PM
Arg score in the dying seconds of the game, in a torrential rain storm

Maradona do a slide on his belly, lol  :rotfl: :rotfl:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on October 10, 2009, 05:58:28 PM
now 3-1
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: elan on October 10, 2009, 05:59:45 PM
What a freekick, Golasso that.  :o
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: elan on October 10, 2009, 06:00:17 PM
4-1 Vela
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: DeSoWa on October 10, 2009, 06:00:33 PM
what a frantic finish by argentina, peru almost equalise from the half line kick off, almost lob the keeper, ball hit the cross bar lol...maradonna do ah belly flop

Ok Mex up 4-1

Big Up!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: monty on October 10, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
Is only goals in this Mexico game.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 100% Barataria on October 10, 2009, 06:02:38 PM
Is only goals in this Mexico game.

More to come tonite
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: mukumsplau on October 10, 2009, 06:03:39 PM
Is only goals in this Mexico game.

More to come tonite
:beermug: :beermug:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Preacher on October 10, 2009, 06:04:18 PM
Mexico Qualify.  good Job Mexico
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on October 10, 2009, 06:07:09 PM
that should be we qualifying tonight. time to blacklist jack warner and camp permanently
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 100% Barataria on October 10, 2009, 06:09:20 PM
that should be we qualifying tonight. time to blacklist jack warner and camp permanently

Ent, sigh. 
Title: Re: Bahrain V New Zealand
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 07:00:58 PM
Bahrain Frustrated At New Zealand World Cup Play-Off Stalemate
Failing to score wasn't what the hosts had in mind...
 
Bahrain were frustrated by their inability to break down New Zealand in the first leg of their 2010 World Cup play-off in Manama but coach Milan Macala insists that the tie is not over yet after a goalless draw.

The hosts attacked from the beginning, roared on by a noisy National Stadium, but were unable to turn possession into clear chances as the All Whites defended well.

Jaycee John, Salman Isa and Husain Ali had and then spurned opportunities, unable to find a way past Mark Paston in the New Zealand goal.

Macala admitted that the game had not gone to plan.

"We didn't have our expected form in the first half but things improved in the second period and the performance was better,” Macala said according to PA Sport.

“We had a lot of scoring chances but we couldn't convert them to goals," said Macala.

The return leg takes place on November 14 in Wellington and the Czech tactician is already looking ahead.

"We have a lot of time before the second leg and we will prepare well for the game.

"We wanted to have a good result tonight to have a good advantage before the second leg but this didn't happen and hopefully we can qualify in the return leg."
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on October 10, 2009, 07:41:07 PM
that should be we qualifying tonight. time to blacklist jack warner and camp permanently

D sad ting if we eh get rid ah dem come oct 2014 we go b sayin d same ting and man go have 2 change he name again.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: just cool on October 10, 2009, 07:54:25 PM
that should be we qualifying tonight. time to blacklist jack warner and camp permanently
that is if we started off right three yrs ago? we did every thing wrong , so what do you expect!!!
we hired ah assistant coach tuh coach ah national team, then we blacklist the WC players, then we bring in ah clueless mercinary of ah coach(pancho) then the minister and the TTFF has a rocky relationship.

look @ this vibe, from the begining of the campaign, we didn't put the best players in their right position on the field. so what do you expect. yuh cyar get wine from sand!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 100% Barataria on October 10, 2009, 08:51:26 PM
Honduras US still goaless
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: just cool on October 10, 2009, 09:14:39 PM
Honduras US still goaless
Not no mo! 1 nil hon.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 10, 2009, 09:36:09 PM
3-1 USA WOW!!!!!  :applause:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 09:39:01 PM
3-1 USA WOW!!!!!  :applause:
>:(
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 10, 2009, 09:50:53 PM
hon throw way ah penalty.could have tied it up.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on October 10, 2009, 09:54:44 PM
that should be we qualifying tonight. time to blacklist jack warner and camp permanently
that is if we started off right three yrs ago? we did every thing wrong , so what do you expect!!!
we hired ah assistant coach tuh coach ah national team, then we blacklist the WC players, then we bring in ah clueless mercinary of ah coach(pancho) then the minister and the TTFF has a rocky relationship.

look @ this vibe, from the begining of the campaign, we didn't put the best players in their right position on the field. so what do you expect. yuh cyar get wine from sand!

Friend d only ting we do rite 4 d last 3 yrs was hire Wim
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 10, 2009, 10:35:34 PM
3-1 USA WOW!!!!!  :applause:
>:(

3-2
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on October 11, 2009, 12:31:08 AM
we're up to 19 qualified now.

(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 11, 2009, 03:30:38 PM
Brazil getting tap up in Boliva. Running wid they tongue out, they just pull one back Nilmar (again) Diego cant get no love from Dunga.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on October 11, 2009, 04:23:29 PM
Mexico Qualify.  good Job Mexico

My, my how things have turned around for Mexico.....anybody remember when they was catching dey nenen to win their games??....wow....*sigh*
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on October 11, 2009, 08:06:36 PM
Mexico Qualify.  good Job Mexico

My, my how things have turned around for Mexico.....anybody remember when they was catching dey nenen to win their games??....wow....*sigh*

Dey know when 2 drop an axe on a coach head.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 12, 2009, 11:11:27 AM
Mexico Qualify.  good Job Mexico



My, my how things have turned around for Mexico.....anybody remember when they was catching dey nenen to win their games??....wow....*sigh*


Dey know when 2 drop an axe on a coach head.

What amazes me is the people who made the poor decision to hire a coach that should have never been hired in the first place are never held accountable  :devil:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 12, 2009, 04:21:27 PM
Watching Chile vs Colombia, Score was 4-1 and a player from Chile begin to gallary down the side line (which is wrong in my eyes). The Colombian eh taking dat, he pelt ah two footer about hip height behind him and then bend down and give him talk while he on the ground. The referee come over and send off the player from Chile. Though from a sporting perspective the player was wrong, I can't see a red card for that. And worst no card for the Colombian.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Fyzoman on October 12, 2009, 04:57:30 PM
Watching Chile vs Colombia, Score was 4-1 and a player from Chile begin to gallary down the side line (which is wrong in my eyes). The Colombian eh taking dat, he pelt ah two footer about hip height behind him and then bend down and give him talk while he on the ground. The referee come over and send off the player from Chile. Though from a sporting perspective the player was wrong, I can't see a red card for that. And worst no card for the Colombian.

I had to re-read dis, so you mean the victim from Chile get de red card?? me eh understand dat!
yuh miss out ah piece or what?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 12, 2009, 05:18:06 PM
Watching Chile vs Colombia, Score was 4-1 and a player from Chile begin to gallary down the side line (which is wrong in my eyes). The Colombian eh taking dat, he pelt ah two footer about hip height behind him and then bend down and give him talk while he on the ground. The referee come over and send off the player from Chile. Though from a sporting perspective the player was wrong, I can't see a red card for that. And worst no card for the Colombian.

I had to re-read dis, so you mean the victim from Chile get de red card?? me eh understand dat!
yuh miss out ah piece or what?

Neither me! I see the ref run up and send off the man from Chile. Like the referee bamsee was clapping because they was in Colombia. I never see dat before. Actually ah lie, once before when a referee give Robinho (Santos) a yellow card for the same thing vs Corinthians
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: FF on October 12, 2009, 07:33:57 PM
Watching Chile vs Colombia, Score was 4-1 and a player from Chile begin to gallary down the side line (which is wrong in my eyes). The Colombian eh taking dat, he pelt ah two footer about hip height behind him and then bend down and give him talk while he on the ground. The referee come over and send off the player from Chile. Though from a sporting perspective the player was wrong, I can't see a red card for that. And worst no card for the Colombian.

I had to re-read dis, so you mean the victim from Chile get de red card?? me eh understand dat!
yuh miss out ah piece or what?

Neither me! I see the ref run up and send off the man from Chile. Like the referee bamsee was clapping because they was in Colombia. I never see dat before. Actually ah lie, once before when a referee give Robinho (Santos) a yellow card for the same thing vs Corinthians

did does happen in brazil alot  :rotfl:

dem men provoking ppl and looking for blade.. hold a red card  :rotfl:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Peong on October 13, 2009, 12:55:50 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8301442.stm

Bees stop play at Azteca Stadium
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46530000/jpg/_46530148_mexico-bees466x282afp.jpg)

Emergency treatment on the goalposts in Mexico
Fire extinguishers were used to clear the bees

The World Cup qualifier between Mexico and El Salvador had to be temporarily halted when a swarm of bees invaded a goalmouth at the Azteca Stadium.

The match was barely three minutes old when the bees took refuge inside the goalposts at the EL Salvador end.

Play was held up for around six minutes as officials used fire extinguishers to clear the insects.

Mexico went on to win the match 4-1 to secure a place in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

The Mexicans will finish their Concacaf campaign away to Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on October 13, 2009, 12:59:34 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8301442.stm

Bees stop play at Azteca Stadium
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46530000/jpg/_46530148_mexico-bees466x282afp.jpg)

Emergency treatment on the goalposts in Mexico
Fire extinguishers were used to clear the bees

The World Cup qualifier between Mexico and El Salvador had to be temporarily halted when a swarm of bees invaded a goalmouth at the Azteca Stadium.

The match was barely three minutes old when the bees took refuge inside the goalposts at the EL Salvador end.

Play was held up for around six minutes as officials used fire extinguishers to clear the insects.

Mexico went on to win the match 4-1 to secure a place in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

The Mexicans will finish their Concacaf campaign away to Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.


see now thats why we call the top corners "the jep nest"!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: WestCoast on October 13, 2009, 05:23:04 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8301442.stm

Bees stop play at Azteca Stadium
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46530000/jpg/_46530148_mexico-bees466x282afp.jpg)

Emergency treatment on the goalposts in Mexico
Fire extinguishers were used to clear the bees

The World Cup qualifier between Mexico and El Salvador had to be temporarily halted when a swarm of bees invaded a goalmouth at the Azteca Stadium.

The match was barely three minutes old when the bees took refuge inside the goalposts at the EL Salvador end.

Play was held up for around six minutes as officials used fire extinguishers to clear the insects.

Mexico went on to win the match 4-1 to secure a place in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

The Mexicans will finish their Concacaf campaign away to Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.


see now thats why we call the top corners "the jep nest"!
Touché ;D ;D
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 07:08:39 AM
televised games

gol tv
germany v finland 12pm
italy v cyprus 2pm

fsc esp
denmark v hungary 2:30pm
france v austria 5pm

fsc
england v belarus 3pm

galavision/espn2
usa v CR 8pm

telemundo
tnt v mex 8pm
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 10:13:24 AM
finland 1-0 germany 11th min.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 14, 2009, 10:22:01 AM
France playing some fellas from one ah Pharoah's islands... 0-0 in de 17'.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on October 14, 2009, 10:44:37 AM
finland 1-0 germany 11th min.

they're taking their foot off the gas now that they're qualified?  >:(

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 10:46:47 AM
France playing some fellas from one ah Pharoah's islands... 0-0 in de 17'.
that is saturday game
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 11:57:04 AM
ger 1 - 1 finland.final.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on October 14, 2009, 11:58:36 AM
Podolski equalized in 90', Germany's Brazilian Cacau started today.

Azerbaijan 1:1 Russia.
Andorra 0:6 Ukraine.
Kazakhstan 1:2 Croatia.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Deeks on October 14, 2009, 12:00:57 PM
1-1. That is unbelievable!!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 14, 2009, 12:37:56 PM
Win or lose Spain playing some sweet football. That ball moving and all the players look so comfortable, even with two or three players around them
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on October 14, 2009, 12:52:46 PM
Snow falling hard at the Poland Slovakia match. Yellow ball in effect.
http://www.atdhe.net/9811/watch-poland-vs-slovakia

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: just cool on October 14, 2009, 01:17:28 PM
Watching england game, them men dun qualify and playing like they didn't, if only TNT could play wid such intensity and intelligence.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 14, 2009, 01:29:27 PM
Spain game freeze when it come back 4-0 Spain WTF!

France just get a shocking shocking penalty decision. Wait till allyuh see it, the FIX is on.  :devil:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 01:56:25 PM
Lawd Ialy lucky. Gilardino with a hat trick.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on October 14, 2009, 02:26:58 PM
Switzerland is qualified now with a draw vs. Israel

Slovakia wins a snowblown victory over Poland to top their group also.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 14, 2009, 02:46:03 PM
Watching england game, them men dun qualify and playing like they didn't, if only TNT could play wid such intensity and intelligence.

That is the least you can expect from players who getting 25,000.00 a game!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on October 14, 2009, 03:03:21 PM
England 3 Belarus 0

Becks came on in the 65th and proved why he is still class...got the man of the match award

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mad Scorpion a/k/a Big Bo$$ on October 14, 2009, 03:11:41 PM
England 3 Belarus 0

Becks came on in the 65th and proved why he is still class...got the man of the match award



Man of the match in 25 mins?!!  Wha he do so? :o
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 14, 2009, 04:03:42 PM
England 3 Belarus 0

Becks came on in the 65th and proved why he is still class...got the man of the match award



Man of the match in 25 mins?!!  Wha he do so? :o

England was already 2-0  up as well, he must be hit two good cross after all is Beckham.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: sammy on October 14, 2009, 04:52:51 PM
Watching england game, them men dun qualify and playing like they didn't, if only TNT could play wid such intensity and intelligence.

That is the least you can expect from players who getting 25,000.00 a game!

i sure them men eh studying the money.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 1-868 on October 14, 2009, 05:03:45 PM
H-T 0 -0 Uruguay : Argent
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 05:06:30 PM
Vamos, Uruguay!  :devil:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 06:35:57 PM
Argies won 1-0 to clinch the final automatic qulifying spot, Uruguay moved to the play-off spot.

CR beating the US 2-0 in the 1st half.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 14, 2009, 07:00:46 PM
Argies won 1-0 to clinch the final automatic qulifying spot, Uruguay moved to the play-off spot.

CR beating the US 2-0 in the 1st half.

ah hope yuh have yuh EPT stick ready... cuz yuh real late  :)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 07:04:09 PM
Argies won 1-0 to clinch the final automatic qulifying spot, Uruguay moved to the play-off spot.

CR beating the US 2-0 in the 1st half.

ah hope yuh have yuh EPT stick ready... cuz yuh real late  :)

 >:(

Don't see you on IMIX again. Thinking of going to Law School. Any advice?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 07:06:24 PM
argentina all de way.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 07:09:14 PM
argentina all de way.

Shit team is shit team.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 14, 2009, 07:13:56 PM
>:(

Don't see you on IMIX again. Thinking of going to Law School. Any advice?

I overs dat place about six months now... was fun while it lasted.

If yuh seriously need advice and considering an American school PM mih with yuh questions, plenty I could share.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 07:25:14 PM
argentina all de way.

Shit team is shit team.
gyul rock so.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 07:33:16 PM
argentina all de way.

Shit team is shit team.
gyul rock so.

lol
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on October 14, 2009, 08:03:11 PM
like Simoes get a red card or what?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on October 14, 2009, 08:03:34 PM
Wow Heart break Cost Rica.

2-2
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 14, 2009, 08:04:37 PM
Well look ting... CR snatch ah draw from de mouth of victory.

Now instead ah Honduras having to go to a playoff with Uruguay... CR have to make de trip instead.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: DeSoWa on October 14, 2009, 08:07:11 PM
total breakdown by costa rica....was cruising until the last 10 mins...coach get sent off and the US kept pressing  :(

Big Up!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Deeks on October 14, 2009, 08:09:59 PM
all yuh serious about CR!!! But what de....!!!!!! They go fire Simoes!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: capodetutticapi on October 14, 2009, 08:20:50 PM
i tink CR have ah chance v uruguay
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on October 14, 2009, 09:55:59 PM
Ah REAL feelin it fuh de Ticos.

NO TEAM...well except jamaica...should have to suffer dah kinda fate.

Man done orderin dey bullet proof vest and ting fuh South Africa and den BAPS...USA come and poison dem in de late late late dregs.

USA is a REAL jumbie side sah.  Hayyysoooooooooosssss!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 14, 2009, 10:43:17 PM
Ah REAL feelin it fuh de Ticos.

NO TEAM...well except jamaica...should have to suffer dah kinda fate.

Man done orderin dey bullet proof vest and ting fuh South Africa and den BAPS...USA come and poison dem in de late late late dregs.

USA is a REAL jumbie side sah.  Hayyysoooooooooosssss!!

Yuh go be feeling fuh dem even more come de play-off... Simoes gone like ah backside and get red carded against de US tonight.  That means he misses the first leg of the playoff against Uruguay next month... in Montevideo, I believe.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on October 14, 2009, 11:00:57 PM
We can add another 4 teams tonight, for a total of 23. Nine left to go. Our friends Sweden lost out today.

(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/sui.gif) Switzerland (SUI) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svk.gif) Slovakia (SVK) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/arg.gif) Argentina (ARG) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/hon.gif) Honduras (HON) 10/14/2009
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: rotatopoti3 on October 14, 2009, 11:50:03 PM
Fire Bun Costa Rica. :flamethrower:...Uruguay does play real DIRTY.... :devil:

Ah supporting  U R U GAY just cause Australia beat dem in d last WorldCup to go to Germany
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on October 15, 2009, 12:26:59 AM
Fire Bun Costa Rica. :flamethrower:...Uruguay does play real DIRTY.... :devil:

Ah supporting  U R U GAY just cause Australia beat dem in d last WorldCup to go to Germany

You go seriously support some garbage CONMEBOL team over a fellow CONCACAF team to get to the World Cup?  Fack dat... I want to see we send 4 teams to South Africa, dem bigger federations done like to cry about how we eh deserve it arready.  Fack Uruguay they shoulda handle dey stories against Argentina.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Deeks on October 15, 2009, 07:20:31 AM
I on Bakes side on this one. As much as I does be real pissed when TT let CR of the hook on many occasions in WC qualifiers, I do hope CR qualifies. We need to keep our 3 auto spots and fight for the 4th spot.The SA, Euros, Africans and Asians want one of our spots badly. We have to fight tooth and nail to keep it. ONLY ON THE PLAYING FIELD WE CAN PROVE THEM WRONG. IF we lose a spot it would be harder for TT and the other Carib teams. GO TICO TICO. IF not Simoes going back to Brazil.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Observer on October 15, 2009, 07:29:39 AM
CR should have an advantage with their home game against Uruguay, on the artificial surface. To tell you the truth Uruguay did not look impressive at all. They defended well, at times desperate, clearly their tactic was to disrupt rhythm in midfield. All in all I would say CR better off against Uruguay than they would have been versus Argentina.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bitter on November 14, 2009, 07:04:24 AM
Kiwis qualify for South Africa
(FIFA.com) Saturday 14 November 2009
 
New Zealand claimed their place at next year's FIFA World Cup™ finals with a pulsating win over Bahrain today in the second leg of their play-off. Striker Rory Fallon headed home the only goal of the game on the stroke of half-time, while goalkeeper Mark Paston also saved a penalty to see the All Whites through to South Africa.

In front of a capacity crowd at Wellington's Westpac Stadium on Saturday night, New Zealand repeated the efforts of the national team of 1982. The 35,194 boisterous fans, the largest crowd to watch a football match in New Zealand, made their presence felt with a continuous cacophony that started well before the opening whistle and continued long after referee Jorge Larrionda blew for full-time. The result gave the All Whites a 1-0 aggregate win following the goalless draw in Manama on 10 October.

"This group of players has given everything to achieve this dream, everything over the last four years," said New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert, who was a member of the defensive line that played in Spain. "It's incredible. We're back. We're there."

New Zealand skipper Ryan Nelsen, paid tribute to the 35,100 fans in Wellington - a record for a football match in the country. "The crowd was incredible and I don't know if we could have won it without them," he said. "They were our 12th man today and they got us home. I've played in some incredible atmospheres but this is right up there."

The hosts were under early pressure conceding two corners and having defender Ben Sigmund yellow-carded in just the third minute. They gave Bahrain goalkeeper Sayed Mohammed Jaffar his first test in the eighth minute when a Shane Smeltz header across the goalmouth from a Leo Bertos free-kick found Nelsen, but his looping header found the top of the net.

Striker Chris Killen almost broke the deadlock in the 19th minute when he sent a delightful left-foot volley from the edge of the penalty area beyond the Bahrain goalkeeper but off the crossbar. Soon after attacking midfielder Bertos, having made his presence felt with a number of early runs at the defence, sent a right-footed free-kick just wide of Jaffar's left-hand post.

All Whites goalkeeper Paston was on hand on the half-hour to dive low to his left and deny a snap volley in front of goal by Bahrain front man Jaycee John. Jaffar then produced a superb reflex save from a goalbound header by Fallon with half-time closing in, with Bertos again involved in the play in providing the cross.

But that was all in vain in the 45th minute when, from a Bertos corner, Fallon rose highest in the six-yard area to send a powerful header beyond Jaffar. On the balance of play the All Whites half-time lead was deserved, with Bertos and a Tony Lochhead providing most of the sting in the home side's attacking forays.

The drama intensified in the 50th minute when referee Larrionda pointed to the penalty spot after Lochhead fouled Abdulla Ismaeel Omar. However, the combination of a poor strike from Sayed Mohamed Adnan and a perfectly-timed dive by Paston to his right kept the All Whites in front.

Nelsen increasingly stamped his class on the match, organising the defence as the visitors pushed forward in search of an equaliser.

Smeltz came close to doubling the tally with 20 minutes to play but his close-range strike flashed wide. Killen then sent an overhead kick on the six-yard box high over the cross bar with nine minutes remaining. Desperate defending from All Whites pair Ivan Vicelich and Nelsen spurred the home side on in the closing minutes.

In the end it was one shot for glory, and Fallon and New Zealand, took it.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: 1-868 on November 14, 2009, 10:29:25 AM
Good, T & T  remains the smallest nation to qualify for WC
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 14, 2009, 10:55:53 AM
Ah taking bets fuh Ireland vs France!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: mukumsplau on November 14, 2009, 12:48:45 PM
shit dat i rather uruguay go tru dem is d betta side. trinidad shoulda handle dey stories properly.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on November 14, 2009, 01:58:08 PM
Ah taking bets fuh Ireland vs France!

ESPN have it now
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 14, 2009, 02:40:00 PM
this ireland v france game is full of heart and passion..

that france kit looking real mad too..
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on November 14, 2009, 02:51:02 PM
this ireland v france game is full of heart and passion..

that france kit looking real mad too..
was di score?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: D.H.W on November 14, 2009, 02:52:05 PM
wait nah dread , alyuh see france kit yet, oh gord  :o , wicked
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on November 14, 2009, 03:41:37 PM
this ireland v france game is full of heart and passion..

that france kit looking real mad too..
was di score?

France leadin 1-0 bout 10 more min
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: fari on November 14, 2009, 03:55:20 PM
anelka motm for me, the man reallll work today, first half de man was all by halfway line holding up and passing off.   he does just look so fluid with the ball.  gourcuff ent do too hot b/c then again as tommy smyth himself say irish was playing with 2 back fours.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: SabreWolves on November 14, 2009, 04:26:22 PM
Por 1 - Bos - 0    FT
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on November 14, 2009, 05:09:51 PM
Por 1 - Bos - 0    FT

So it look like Ronaldo/Henry makin d trip
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 14, 2009, 05:22:59 PM
Today was the last of qualifying in Europe??
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 14, 2009, 05:51:48 PM
Today was the last of qualifying in Europe??
Next Wednesday
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 14, 2009, 05:53:47 PM
Today was the last of qualifying in Europe??
Next Wednesday

OK.....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 14, 2009, 06:42:58 PM
i know this was a friendly, but check out knock for Spain first goal v Argentina..

http://www.youtube.com/v/ln0ZmSPxW-Q

Pass and move... football made simple.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mango Chow! on November 14, 2009, 07:21:56 PM
Un%$#@believable!!!!  Mozambique did what Nigeria couldn't do a few weeks ago in defeating Tunisia in what had to be the most dramatic set of Qualifiers played today.  Nigeria snatch qualification from the jaws of elimination today.  Big up!! 
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on November 14, 2009, 07:58:52 PM
Un%$#@believable!!!!  Mozambique did what Nigeria couldn't do a few weeks ago in defeating Tunisia in what had to be the most dramatic set of Qualifiers played today.  Nigeria snatch qualification from the jaws of elimination today.  Big up!! 

I gave dem ah dead. Congrats Super Eagles
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: just cool on November 14, 2009, 08:24:05 PM
What happened with the costa rica uraguay game?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on November 14, 2009, 08:49:27 PM
What happened with the costa rica uraguay game?

CR boi sorry but u cyah beat dem fellas
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 14, 2009, 11:17:00 PM
New Zealand, Cameroon and Nigeria join the club today. Six to go.

In the European playoffs Portugal, France, & Russia took the lead, while Greece and Ukraine drew the 1st match.

Uruguay takes an away goal into their home match vs. Costa Rica.

Egypt and Algeria play off in neutral territory on the 18th.

Quote

(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/sui.gif) Switzerland (SUI) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svk.gif) Slovakia (SVK) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/arg.gif) Argentina (ARG) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/hon.gif) Honduras (HON) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/cmr.gif) Cameroon (CMR) 11/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nga.gif) Nigeria (NGA) 11/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nzl.gif) New Zealand (NZL) 11/14/2009

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: kounty on November 15, 2009, 06:42:12 AM
New Zealand, Cameroon and Nigeria join the club today. Six to go.

In the European playoffs Portugal, France, & Russia took the lead, while Greece and Ukraine drew the 1st match.

Uruguay takes an away goal into their home match vs. Costa Rica.

Egypt and Algeria play off in neutral territory on the 18th.

Quote

(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/sui.gif) Switzerland (SUI) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svk.gif) Slovakia (SVK) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/arg.gif) Argentina (ARG) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/hon.gif) Honduras (HON) 10/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/cmr.gif) Cameroon (CMR) 11/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nga.gif) Nigeria (NGA) 11/14/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nzl.gif) New Zealand (NZL) 11/14/2009

watchin all dem flags, it now startin to f**kin hurt boy!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 15, 2009, 08:31:40 AM
i know this was a friendly, but check out knock for Spain first goal v Argentina..

http://www.youtube.com/v/ln0ZmSPxW-Q

Pass and move... football made simple.


aaaaaaahhhhh why I fell in love with the game in the first place.....like a pin ball machine....
AH LOVE IT!!  (c) Andre Samuel
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on November 15, 2009, 11:52:41 AM
Xabi is a friggin boss.


Huge indictment of Rafa Benitez right now.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: theworm2345 on November 15, 2009, 03:00:28 PM
I'm praying Ireland can pull off a miracle on Wednesday  :'(
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Trini Madness on November 15, 2009, 03:11:46 PM
cant wait to see what ivory coast brings to the world cup, they're gonna be a big threat.

Xabi is a friggin boss.


Huge indictment of Rafa Benitez right now.

thats a wound that wont heal for me
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: chinee boi on November 15, 2009, 03:21:48 PM
like Bahrain come short again  :rotfl:
Title: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: palos on November 16, 2009, 05:07:38 PM
I backin Algeria for this game.

Game bein played in neutral Sudan as both teams ended their WCQ campaign with identical records including goal difference and head to head matches.

Algerian team bus was pelted on it's way to a practice in Egypt where several Algerian players recieved injuries.  Egypt claims the attacks were staged by Algerians.

Egypt scored in the 95th minute to get the 2-0 victory at home that assured this sudden death playoff.

Hopefully Algeria buss dey ass in Sudan on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Tallman on November 16, 2009, 05:55:21 PM
Algerian team bus was pelted on it's way to a practice in Egypt where several Algerian players recieved injuries.  Egypt claims the attacks were staged by Algerians.

Rafik Halliche
(http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/media/ALeqM5h57xeKmbAfzn2d3qhj3PHq0QS3dw?size=l)

(http://www.ennaharonline.com/en/thumbnail.php?file=Bus_cass___781537003.jpg&size=article_medium)
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: palos on November 16, 2009, 06:14:55 PM
Algerian player slams decision to allow Egypt game
By Reuters

November 16, 2009


SOCCERNET.COM (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=699227&sec=worldcup2010&cc=5901)

FIFA should have postponed Saturday's tense World Cup qualifier between Egypt and Algeria after the visiting team bus was attacked in Cairo, Algeria midfielder Khaled Lemmouchia said.

Three players from Algeria's team were slightly hurt on Thursday when youths stoned their bus as they arrived in the Egyptian capital.

The incident prompted FIFA to ask Egypt for written guarantees confirming additional security measures to protect the Algerian squad, while the Egyptian FA claimed the incident was staged by the Algerians.

"Allowing this game to go ahead was recklessness," Lemmouchia, one of the players injured, told French sports daily L'Equipe on Monday.

Egypt and Algeria will return to the pitch in neutral Sudan on Wednesday to settle the last of Africa's qualifying berths for the 2010 World Cup after a dramatic late goal gave the home side a 2-0 win on Saturday.

Substitute Emad Moteab's header five minutes into stoppage time gave Egypt the winning margin they needed over Algeria and ensured they finished level at the top of Group C, forcing a sudden-death playoff.

"I can tell you that in our side, some players were pallid, others were like paralysed before the game," added Lemmouchia. "We are human beings, we have families, fears and joys, just like everybody and FIFA let us play in that context. If they prefer to see Egypt than us at the World Cup, they'd better say it clearly.

"We did play that game with players injured. I had three stitches on my scalp and nobody asked me if it was of any discomfort," he said. "What do you think would have happened if Egyptians had been attacked like that in Algiers? They would have turned back and asked for a walkover and they would have got it."

Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: weary1969 on November 16, 2009, 06:25:47 PM
Like is more than sudden death in football.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Deeks on November 16, 2009, 06:55:44 PM
Yep is serious football. But the Egyptians lucky(so far) that fifa has not given them a serious fine or ban from playing in Cairo in the future. We will see.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Bakes on November 16, 2009, 08:07:51 PM
Go Alegria


... for joy.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: frico on November 17, 2009, 05:04:46 AM
The African Champions would be hard to beat they didn't become champions by fluke.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Disgruntled_Trini on November 17, 2009, 08:34:17 AM
Real nice article, Phil Ball is meh favourite sports writer of late.

This article is about who is better between Spain and Brasil, it seems Fabio Capello thinks it is Brasil. Phil Ball disagreed and put forward reasons why.


After the Brazil v England game in Doha on Saturday night, Fabio Capello remarked, amongst other things, that Brazil were a better side than Spain and were more likely favourites for the crown in South Africa. In justifying this view, he said that Brazil were physically stronger, and that they defended better.

'Respetable', as the Spanish are wont to say when they disagree diplomatically. Fabio is paid much more than I am for offering his views, but I did decide to take time out over the weekend to watch the two friendlies, Spain v Argentina and Brazil v England, with a view to forming an opinion on who might be still there in the later stages in summer, walking out for the semi-finals, at the very least.

Not forgetting the usual suspects Germany, Italy, and a couple of possibilities from Africa, the most obvious thing to conclude is that if thinness of squads is to be a factor, England will have to wait until 2018, and only then if they manage to be picked as hosts. Capello's second-string were disappointing in almost all facets under the glare of the Khalifa Stadium's lights, and as such it might be a tad premature of Fabio to declare Brazil the favourites on grounds (partly) of their defence. If nobody attacks you - as England didn't - no wonder you look good.

The point about Spain's relative physical weakness has some truth to it, but it didn't seem to worry them too much in the European Championships of 2008. Teams whose intention it was to kick them out of their stride had to catch them first. None of them did. The only side in the last few years to raise any question marks about Spain was, oddly enough, the USA, whose simple (but fair) harrying tactics and speedy counter-attacks produced an unexpected shock in the Confederations Cup, but you could still put it down to an off-day. Argentina tried the same in Madrid on Saturday night, but still went home defeated.

Brazil looked ok in Doha, but they hardly had to break sweat. With all due respect to Darren Bent, the defences in the Premier League are still a poor preparation for a game against Brazil, scarce though the service was to him on Saturday night. In the Premier League, Bent is accustomed to his team actually having the ball from time to time, in advanced positions. It helps. He huffed and puffed, but he never came close to blowing anyone's house down. And in the second half, there was a rather amusing cameo when James Milner decided to take on Maicon - I think it was - with a little step-over and a shuffle. Oh well - you couldn't fault him for trying, but the attempted trickery would hardly have ruffled a ten year-old on the Copacabana. Stick to what you know best Jim.

So are Brazil 'stronger' than Spain, to quote Fab's actual adjective? I ain't so sure, but like the rest of the Spanish press I am equally reluctant to 'vender la piel del oso antes de cazarlo' (sell the bearskin before I've even shot the critter). The Spanish are increasingly paranoid about talking their team up as favourites, given that they've learned their lesson about this in the past, and given their unusual discipline before the 2008 competition - refusing to get carried away and actually galvanising the team with their permanent criticism of Luis Aragonés. But on Saturday night it was difficult not to get drawn into launching a few verbal fireworks, so good were Spain in general. The only cold water thrown at the sparklers were the words of Capello. The Spanish have always been terrified of his honesty, but they respect him nonetheless.

Argentina, of course, were also under the microscope. The fact that they only just qualified for South Africa has broken little ice with the general perception of them as a world force. They also have little understanding of the phrase 'friendly match'. It is an integral part of their national sporting character to be rabidly competitive, and the spirit is very much intact. Argentina don't like to lose to anyone, and were also in need of some collective therapy after the traumas of the qualifying stages. What better team to do it against but Spain, tipped by several as favourites for South Africa?

The final result, 2-1, masks the truth of a game in which Spain were vastly superior in most phases (save perhaps the beginning of the 2nd half) but in which Argentina, clearly in terminal decline, were still able to put up a decent fight. That said, a squad that counts on Collocini (who could never defend, even in his better days), Cambiasso and Gago (the former a Real Madrid reject and the latter about to become one), Heinze and Demichelis, both built for battle but for little else, will understandably condemn poor Messi to looking a bit lost. While Tévez came on and did his usual headless chicken act, only Di María really looked the part. Kun Agüero was never going to take part, but he would surely have given Argentina more edge. Diego Maradona claimed after the game that Argentina were the better side in the second half, but Diego has never been famed for his calm objectivity. They were better for about fifteen minutes, during which they scored a (dubious) penalty.

Spain, on the other hand, just continue to get better. The depth of the squad is frightening, at least in midfield. When Sevilla's Jesus Navas came on for a well-deserved debut in the second half, his immediate speed, hunger and international credentials were blatantly evident. How is Del Bosque going to put together a squad with so much talent frothing over the rim? Who is he going to leave behind? Good question. On Saturday night there was no Fernando Torres, no Marcos Senna, no Dani Güiza, no Santi Cazorla, no Carlos Marchena, no Albert Riera... do you want me to go on? Cesc Fabregas is still not guaranteed a game, and only came on for the final half hour. How scary is that? In fact, Spain's initial line-up consisted exclusively of players playing in Spain.

Spain have weaknesses in defence? Maybe. It's true that Sergio Ramos has a tendency to go walkabout when he plays full-back, and that his decision making is better when he plays at centre-half. Ramos' problem is that he thinks he's Dani Alves, and maybe Alves' problem is that he thinks he's Ramos - but let's just go with the first part. Ramos' occasional dodginess does not detract from the fact that he is a great player, and one who would breeze into any international side. If Ramos were English, he'd be the first name on Capello's team-sheet.

Carles Puyol isn't the force he once was, and even in his heyday he could be guilty of poor positioning, but he represents the old spirit of the 'furia', the idea that when the going gets tough, the Spanish are up for it. Carlos Marchena, although a more quiet assassin, comes into the same category, and takes no prisoners. Add Ramos and Senna to the mix and the side is hardly a collection of fly-by-nights. Argentina tried to ruffle them, but failed. Gerard Piqué has also emerged as a major figure, after returning from Manchester United. Raúl Albiol wasn't great in the second half, and the Argentines seemed to sense it - but the idea that Spain's defence may be their undoing this summer is still a question for the jury to consider.

They do have the best goalkeeper in the world too, just in case anyone's forgotten. Iker Casillas was substituted in the 88th minute of Saturday's game not because he was injured but because Vicente Del Bosque wanted to manipulate a situation whereby the great one could be applauded from the field on the occasion of his 100th game for Spain. Very occasionally, Casillas has been criticised for slumps in form during the last ten years, but the public fuss that has accompanied these brief periods bear witness to the scarcity of their happening. Casillas is off form? The world has tipped on its axis.

To have managed 100 international appearances in only nine years is impressive enough, but the statistics of his era make significant reading too. The win over Argentina was the 71st victory with Casillas between the sticks, beating the previous record of 70 held by Andoni Zubizarreta. The latter also holds the record number of appearances for Spain (125), but only bubonic plague will prevent Casillas from beating that figure.

The other factor that Capello forgets is that Spain's midfield functions in such a way as to take the pressure off its defence, even if it were a little creaky. Argentina looked mesmerized in the first half, only getting a breather when they managed to floor a passing Spaniard - a tactic that is still a depressing feature of the South Americans' repertoire. Xabi Alonso and Xavi Hernandez - the latter generously praised by Maradona on the day before the game - played either side of Sergio Busquets (who along with Piqué is the new golden discovery), and the threesome fed the shifting dynamics of the three players in front of them, Andres Iniesta, the excellent David Silva, and David Villa.

Even when Alvaro Negredo came on for Silva, Spain looked no less threatening. Negredo is probably well down in the pecking order for a trip to South Africa, but he still looks a classy player with a traditional centre-forward look to him. Strange that Real Madrid were so ready to let him go, although the fact that Sevilla were prepared to put €15 million down for him probably helped to persuade them.

Brazil are stronger (Capello meant 'better') than Spain? Well maybe that made the defeat in Qatar a little easier for him to take, but good though Brazil are, I saw nothing in Doha on Saturday night to suggest that they are the obvious favourites for summer's trophy. With Gerrard, Lampard, Beckham and Walcott in the mix, not to mention John Terry and Rio Ferdinand, Brazil might have been obliged to have broken a little more sweat.

Nice try Fabio. At least it got people talking. Spain must indeed continue to be self-aware, but at the moment, if I had any money - I know who I'd put it on.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Deeks on November 17, 2009, 08:53:32 AM
This question will definitely be settle on the field whenever the 2 teams meet in the WC next year.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Observer on November 17, 2009, 10:35:20 AM
It's complete bullshit that FIFA has not acted on this. They talking about diving and all sorts of fair play and yet they allowed this to happen. It's pure madness ???
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Big Magician on November 17, 2009, 11:22:13 AM
Football is not a matter of life and death...its much more serious than that "

ah know someone said that once...or someting like it...anyone can name the person ??
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Tallman on November 17, 2009, 11:31:54 AM
Football is not a matter of life and death...its much more serious than that "

ah know someone said that once...or someting like it...anyone can name the person ??

Bill Shankly
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Deeks on November 17, 2009, 05:13:24 PM
From Skyscrapercity.com

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1004991
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Bakes on November 17, 2009, 05:21:16 PM
Football is not a matter of life and death...its much more serious than that "

ah know someone said that once...or someting like it...anyone can name the person ??

Bill Shankly

Even wrote a book by that title... "It's far more important than that"


YNWA
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Andre on November 18, 2009, 10:55:59 AM
fifa.com streaming the game live eh allyuh.

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1135950.html#watch+algeria+egypt+live
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 10:59:51 AM
i hope algeria win this just for justice sake..
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:24:55 AM
Packed stadium in Khartoum.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:27:15 AM
Look like at least 100 photographers there.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:29:13 AM
They whistle through Egypt Anthem. You barely hear it at all.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:35:01 AM
Algerian pelt a blade and get a yellow within the 1st minute.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Andre on November 18, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
dat fifa link working for allyuh?

all i seeing is a black screen.

scheups.

http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/news/newsid=1135950.html#watch+algeria+egypt+live
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:37:22 AM
fight in the 4th minute.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 11:42:57 AM
fight in the 4th minute.

WTF??!!
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Andre on November 18, 2009, 11:46:22 AM
ah hope the losing side doh start blowing up themselves.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:53:40 AM
The game is not attractive at all. The pitch isn't helping either.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:55:21 AM
Algerian just dive into the keeper after he caught the ball. No way he could have won that header. Yellow card.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: frico on November 18, 2009, 11:55:46 AM
ah hope the losing side doh start blowing up themselves.
Daiz what some ah the TT players should do after all the shit they played in the HEX.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 11:59:39 AM
Fight no 2 Egypt Yellow carded.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Deeks on November 18, 2009, 12:09:03 PM
I seeing it. Tough game. All the marble up for grabs.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Deeks on November 18, 2009, 12:12:59 PM
Algeria draw 1st blood. 1-0.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 12:13:33 PM
What a goal.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Deeks on November 18, 2009, 12:22:42 PM
half-time 1-0 Algerie. Not great, but passionate football. Ah love it.!!!!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on November 18, 2009, 12:34:29 PM
UKR 0 Greece 1... 32'
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 12:43:32 PM
So as of right now....Egypt only need a draw....correct??  I kinda rooting for them....
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 01:01:54 PM
So as of right now....Egypt only need a draw....correct??  I kinda rooting for them....
No it's a one off game. Winner takes all.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 01:26:59 PM
Algeria qualifies.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: DeSoWa on November 18, 2009, 01:27:19 PM
Algeria it is! congrats.

Big Up!
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 01:29:12 PM
What a goal.

Kinda remind meh of de Marco Van Basten finish against Russia in de Euro Final back in de day.

Not as tight an angle...but tight enough...and BLASTED into the roof of de net.

Congrats to Algeria.  Hard lucks to de Pharoahs.

As Deeks say...not de most attractive football by any means....but GRIPPING none the less.  REAL PASSION on display from BOTH teams and supporters.

Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 01:31:51 PM
What a goal.

Kinda remind meh of de Marco Van Basten finish against Russia in de Euro Final back in de day.

Not as tight an angle...but tight enough...and BLASTED into the roof of de net.

Congrats to Algeria.  Hard lucks to de Pharoahs.

As Deeks say...not de most attractive football by any means....but GRIPPING none the less.  REAL PASSION on display from BOTH teams and supporters.


Most times you see that shot blasted over the bar. Great goal indeed.
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Deeks on November 18, 2009, 01:32:43 PM
Hard luck Egypt. I guess it is not your turn, even though I think you should be in SA. Today you played better than Algerie but did not score the all important goal. See you in Rio.Congrats Algerie. You played like QRC against Saints.
Title: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 01:49:06 PM
http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=56048&part=sports (http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=56048&part=sports)
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Bakes on November 18, 2009, 01:52:40 PM
Hard luck to the players and true Egyptian fans... but just desserts fuh de Egyptian federation and police for allowing what happen last week to take place.  Allah doh like ugly neither.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 01:57:07 PM
Looks like Greece has qualified.

Into injury time and still 1-0 Greece

Ukraine has to score 2 to qualify.  1-1 is no good as Greece has the away goal and they tied 0-0 in Greece.

BIG RESULT for the Greeks.  BIG LETDOWN for the Ukranians who were trying to qualify fir their 2nd World Cup in 2 years (I think they've only been existence as a footballing country for these past 2 world cups so would have had a perfect WCQ record)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 02:03:34 PM
Zidane in the house taking his seat..

big game about to start.

IRELAND: Given; O'Shea, St Ledger, Dunne, Kilbane; Lawrence, Whelan, Andrews, Duff; Doyle, Keane.

FRANCE: Lloris; Sagna, Escude, Gallas, Evra; L Diarra, A Diarra, Henry, Gourcuff; Anelka, Gignac.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jumbie on November 18, 2009, 02:11:03 PM
Any links for the France match?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 02:16:14 PM
http://www2.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=55249&part=sports
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 02:19:59 PM
Any links for the France match?

http://www.atdhe.net/10488/watch-france-vs-ireland
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jumbie on November 18, 2009, 02:21:47 PM
http://www2.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=55249&part=sports

Dinho and eman

appreciated
Title: Re: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 02:24:26 PM
Germany 1 up. I'm trying to make out the emblem they're using on their shirts. Looks like some retro thing.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 02:27:10 PM
Ireland real pressurin

France playin copious amounts a TATA!

I HATE DOMENECH!  >:(
Title: Re: Egypt vs Algreia sudden death WCQ.....winner take all (go to SA)
Post by: Andre on November 18, 2009, 02:30:13 PM
another world cup without the african champions. that doh seem right.
Title: Re: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: FF on November 18, 2009, 02:33:09 PM
Germany 1 up. I'm trying to make out the emblem they're using on their shirts. Looks like some retro thing.


something for Enke maybe?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 02:33:30 PM
Slovenia 1 Russia 0
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jumbie on November 18, 2009, 02:33:53 PM
Ireland real pressurin

France playin copious amounts a TATA!

I HATE DOMENECH!  >:(

take him orf you xmas list.

1 nil Ire
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 02:33:59 PM
Robbie Keane 1:0
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 02:35:02 PM
Goal Robbie Keane...

game on!!
Title: Re: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 02:36:24 PM
Germany 1 up. I'm trying to make out the emblem they're using on their shirts. Looks like some retro thing.


something for Enke maybe?

I saw it up close now, It's the usual DFB logo and 3 stars but on a black shield. Then there's a thin stripe through it vertically down the length of the jersey. Looks like this will be their 2010 shirt.
(http://www.tou.ch/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/wm-trikot-2010-deutschland.jpg) (http://www.tou.ch/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/wm-trikot-2010-deutschland-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 02:38:32 PM
Ok....all yuh help mih out....Ireland need to win?
Portugal need to win?
Russia need to win?
And

Costa Rica need to win?

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 02:42:40 PM
Ok....all yuh help mih out....Ireland need to win?
Portugal need to win?
Russia need to win?
And

Costa Rica need to win?



First legs were (home team first):

Portugal 1:0 Bosnia
Costa Rica 0:1 Uruguay
Ireland 0:1 France
Russia 2:1 Slovenia

So Ireland needs to erase France's away goal. Same for Costa Rica.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 02:45:54 PM
Ok....all yuh help mih out....Ireland need to win?
Portugal need to win?
Russia need to win?
And

Costa Rica need to win?



First legs were (home team first):

Portugal 1:0 Bosnia
Costa Rica 0:1 Uruguay
Ireland 0:1 France
Russia 2:1 Slovenia

So Ireland needs to erase France's away goal. Same for Costa Rica.


Also now that Slovenia scored an away goal, Russia needs to score 2 to take it to extra time or score 3 to win outright.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 03:01:57 PM
Ok....all yuh help mih out....Ireland need to win?
Portugal need to win?
Russia need to win?
And

Costa Rica need to win?



First legs were (home team first):

Portugal 1:0 Bosnia
Costa Rica 0:1 Uruguay
Ireland 0:1 France
Russia 2:1 Slovenia

So Ireland needs to erase France's away goal. Same for Costa Rica.


Also now that Slovenia scored an away goal, Russia needs to score 2 to take it to extra time or score 3 to win outright.

actually may bad, a draw would see Russia through as well.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 03:03:01 PM
Ireland! Ireland! Ireland!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 03:09:55 PM
Puttigal score...
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 03:12:45 PM
Ireland! Ireland! Ireland!
Much more positive than France. I hope they get through.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Andre on November 18, 2009, 03:28:26 PM
allez france!

de brothers go work it out.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: TdotTrini on November 18, 2009, 03:36:56 PM
Wild man McShane on for O'shea.
Title: Re: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 03:42:18 PM
2-2 FT
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: FF on November 18, 2009, 03:47:16 PM
Well Slovenia beat out Russia...

Hiddink for T&T!!  ::)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: g on November 18, 2009, 03:50:51 PM
If Russia don't make it, they will crucify Abramovich for taking their coach in the middle of a WC Campaign to coach his english team
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 03:51:04 PM
Well Slovenia beat out Russia...

Hiddink for T&T!!  ::)

Keep dreaming... :beermug:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 03:54:57 PM
It's an aggregate draw for France and Ireland
on to extra time
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on November 18, 2009, 03:55:37 PM
It's an aggregate draw for France and Ireland
on to extra time

france playing tired  :P
Title: Re: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: Babalawo on November 18, 2009, 03:56:27 PM
2-2 FT
ivory coast ah big side
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 18, 2009, 04:07:48 PM
why this asshole french coach cyah bring on Benzema yet??

Anelka just try to dive for a pk, but this game is pace..
Title: Re: Germany v Ivory Coast
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:09:42 PM
2-2 FT
ivory coast ah big side
Very. They have most quality depth in Africa.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on November 18, 2009, 04:11:36 PM
HENRY
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 04:12:11 PM
France just scored (by hand  ;D)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 04:12:25 PM
Henry = Hannah
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on November 18, 2009, 04:13:00 PM
HENRY
I MEAN HAND OF HENRY LOL.  :devil: TO GALLLAS
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Cantona007 on November 18, 2009, 04:13:11 PM
France just scored (by hand  ;D)


Robbery!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:13:33 PM
Henry = Hannah
real shit
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jumbie on November 18, 2009, 04:15:36 PM
sad.. terrible non call with that hand.


at least france bring up they game a little.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: #4 on November 18, 2009, 04:17:27 PM
wow... if it stays this way, I feel real sorry for dem Irish, boy... we Trinis know how that feels.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:17:47 PM
Henry should have been sent off for that.
Title: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 04:17:50 PM
PHEW!

Like Henry feel he is GOD now too
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 04:20:15 PM
Duff should give henry ah lil rough up after this game!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 04:33:04 PM
France qualifies in Hand of God II.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Babalawo on November 18, 2009, 04:33:22 PM
goovuh sucks
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:33:54 PM
 That real hard to deal with,
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 04:34:28 PM
Hard luck dey Ireland.
France looking like they set for an early exit in South Africa.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:35:06 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if Henry get death threats.
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: dervaig on November 18, 2009, 04:36:11 PM
Offside and handled the ball.

Unreal!

Where is instant replay when needed?
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 04:36:43 PM
PHEW!

Like Henry feel he is GOD now too

never forget.

the hand of GOD reigns over all !!  ;D
 
(http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c71692/media/image/200911/phpQeQOXD_thumb_Henry.jpg)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Tongue on November 18, 2009, 04:36:50 PM
luck of wha Irish..... drown yuh sorrows in so good whisky.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:38:24 PM
All of UK sad....poor things..not jes de Irish feeling it, but ah remember a pull hair and me eh care.

and yes it is Ireland and not england but say wha...
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Trinidogg on November 18, 2009, 04:38:35 PM
Anyway i still glad France qualify over Ireland to bad it gotta be like that but say what thats life...
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Deeks on November 18, 2009, 04:38:56 PM
Jah Gol,
              death threats from who, the IRA?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 04:39:51 PM
What a stinking way to qualify.

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 04:41:42 PM
I will be rooting for france to loose all group stages game... :beermug:
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:42:07 PM
The ball hit the man hand first but then he handle it better than Jordan  lol
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on November 18, 2009, 04:42:24 PM
Henry is mih boy and France is one ah mih teams... but nah, ah cyah like dat.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:44:01 PM
Jah Gol,
              death threats from who, the IRA?
From angry Irishmen not any group in particular. An entire country hates him now.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 04:47:27 PM
WORLD CUP 2010
The final qualifiers

By Jon Carter
(Archive)
November 18, 2009

As we reach the end of World Cup qualifying in Europe, Africa and the intercontinental play-offs, we look at each of the qualified teams and how they got there.

• HOSTS
South Africa. Not having to lift a finger to qualify for their own competition, the South African side gave a good account of themselves at the Confederations Cup, but failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup. The eyes of the world will be upon them in June.

• UEFA REGION
Denmark: A 1-0 win over rivals Sweden gave the Danes top spot and they only lost once in a group they were not expected to win.

England: A defeat to Ukraine aside, Fabio Capello's side were consistently impressive as they won 9 out of their 10 games and bagged the most goals too.

Germany: With two wins over rivals Russia, the Germans sealed their place with some gritty performances and some dominant home form.

Italy: Not the most convincing in terms of form, the World Champions struggled away from home, came back from two goals down against Cyprus, and still topped the group.

Netherlands: Wrapping up qualification early with a 100% record, the Dutch hardly broke sweat and conceded just two goals on their way to the finals.

Serbia: A shock group winner after holding off France, a 5-0 hammering of Romania showed the world that they are a serious proposition.

Spain: Arguably the best side in the competition, a classy display saw them maintain a 100% record and not concede a single goal at home.

Slovakia: Despite losing to rivals Slovenia in the penultimate game, they picked up a win over Poland to seal their place at the top of the group and book their place at their first international competition.

Switzerland: With a point enough on the final day, the Swiss lost only once - to minnows Luxembourg - during the qualifiers to pip Greece to the post.

PLAY-OFFS:
Greece: A first-half goal from Dimitris Salpigidis saw off Ukraine after a 0-0 draw at home in the first leg. Going to Donetsk and winning was a great result, if somewhat unexpected.

Slovenia: An away goal in Russia in the first leg proved crucial, but they still had to overcome Guus Hiddink's men at home and an incredible 1-0 win sealed their progress for the first time since 2002.

Portugal: Ronaldo-less Portugal won 1-0 in both legs against Bosnia-Herzegovina to seal their progress. A shocking qualifying campaign, but they got the results when it mattered most.

• CONMEBOL
Brazil: Favourites in the group, Dunga's men made sure of qualification without dominating and struggled slightly away from home.

Paraguay: Winning seven of their eight home games, Paraguay surprised many by easing through the qualifiers with wins over Brazil and Argentina.

Chile: Getting to a World Cup for the first time since France '98, their away form saw them score 18 goals and seal their place.

Argentina: After making a meal of qualifying, including a horrible final run, Maradona's men made it by beating Uruguay away in the last game. More will be expected in South Africa.

• CONCACAF

Mexico: A perfect home record and no real surprises in a group they were always going to find easy.

United States: Managing to beat Honduras on the road, the U.S. also cruised through by virtue of an impressive home record.

Honduras: In the most dramatic of conclusions on the final day, Honduras beat El Salvador 1-0 but only qualified when the U.S. equalised against Costa Rica with 20 seconds remaining.

INTERCONTINENTAL PLAY-OFF
(first leg): Costa Rica 0-1 Uruguay.

• CAF

Ghana: Dominant home form from the Black Stars kept them at the top of each of their groups, and they have been tipped to end a 28-year wait for the African Nations Cup title before South Africa.

Ivory Coast: A commanding qualification from the Elephants, as they did not lose a game in either group stage on their way to the finals.

Nigeria: The Super Eagles pipped Tunisia to the post on Saturday when coming from behind to beat Kenya 3-2 and ensure a dramatic conclusion to qualifying. Nigeria won nine of 12 qualifiers across both group stages, drawing the other three games.

Cameroon: A win away at Morocco saw Cameroon hold off the challenge of Gabon to finish first in Group A. The Indomitable Lions recovered from a poor start to the second group stage when they picked up only one point from their first two games.

Algeria: Needing a sudden death play-off to beat Egypt, the situation came about because Egypt won their final group game 2-0. A fiesty affair, the play-off was held in neutral Sudan and Algeria won 1-0, sending them to their first World Cup since 1986.

• ASIA

Australia: Hammering all before them at home, they managed just two goals on the road, but qualified with ease.

Japan: Finishing as runners-up behind the Socceroos, Japan's excellent early away form pushed them above Bahrain.

South Korea: Looking to emulate their successes of 2002, they topped both their groups without losing a game and netted 22 goals in the process too.

Korea DPR: Getting through for the first time since 1966, when they famously beat Italy, Korea DPR finished as runners-up behind their southern rivals as they had a better goal difference than Saudi Arabia.

INTERCONTINENTAL PLAY-OFF
New Zealand: Rory Fallon's goal on Saturday was enough for the All Whites to defeat Bahrain 1-0 on aggregate. New Zealand finished top of the group in Oceania when winning five of their six qualifiers.
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: elan on November 18, 2009, 04:48:19 PM
Lets see what FIFA and UEFA is made off.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:49:25 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:49:55 PM
Lets see what FIFA and UEFA is made off.

And what are they supposed to do?

Ban the ref and the linesman?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:50:25 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol
Correct the referee supposed to pick it up.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 04:50:44 PM
I will be rooting for france to loose all group stages game... :beermug:

Same here.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 04:51:39 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:52:25 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol
He still do shit.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:53:07 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!
Title: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 04:53:10 PM
http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=55241&part=sports (http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=55241&part=sports)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:53:43 PM
If that was Kenwyne Jones who diod hands it against jamaica and knock them out...what then?
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: elan on November 18, 2009, 04:57:24 PM
Lets see what FIFA and UEFA is made off.

And what are they supposed to do?

Ban the ref and the linesman?

Did UEFA not hand Eduardo a ban for diving or was threatening to?


How alyuh saying Henry was offside? The #17 started in an offside position, but Henry ran pass 2 defender. He started out honest.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 04:58:25 PM
Gunner Stunner and Maryland Trini dey ah post yet???
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 04:59:26 PM
Elan the ball hit the man hand first you know, then...THEN he guided it,,, this is a blown linesman and Ref call nothing more.


I feel for the Irish, but if that T&T versus Jamaica I am sure none of us would be feeling sick
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: breezers on November 18, 2009, 04:59:49 PM
Lets see what FIFA and UEFA is made off.

And what are they supposed to do?

Ban the ref and the linesman?

Firstly dey should fine Henry & then dey should really reassess d traditional rules (human officiating only) & implement some sort of technology tuh help dem referees to be more precise in dey judgments. But TiTi rell nasty boi...cuz ah cyar understand how he could kno he do yuh ting and still celebrate like if nuttin eh happen nah...ah eh look fuh him dey! Keane dem throway too much too...steupsssssss  
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 05:00:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/9OiWTFg1-zo
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 05:00:21 PM
Grazie Jah Gol.....Grazie!!... :beermug: :beermug:
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 05:01:10 PM
Uruguay anthem real long ....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:01:26 PM
Look how Ireland have dey own Haiti like story now.
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:02:36 PM
Yuh feel if Keane did score off a hand ball he would hold he head down and mope?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 05:05:33 PM
If that was Kenwyne Jones who diod hands it against jamaica and knock them out...what then?
Wrong is wrong
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:11:54 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!

Hush yuh arse nah. The real issue is that Henry is fukking cheater and France did not deserve to go through.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:13:23 PM
If that was Kenwyne Jones who diod hands it against jamaica and knock them out...what then?
Wrong is wrong

Ent. Acting like ah schupidee. Same way people in TnT feel when Crouch pull Sancho hair to score the goal, well the Irish are feeling worse cos they outplayed France and deserved to go through.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 05:13:45 PM
All Uruguay in the opening minutes.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 05:20:04 PM
I will be rooting for France to loose all group stages game... :beermug:

Same here.


They should get embarrassed like 2002.....and even worse this time....never liked French football, and now I never will   >:( >:(
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on November 18, 2009, 05:21:31 PM
I can't imagine being an Irish person...wow that must hurt.. I felt real gutted after the game ...Ireland outplayed them for the majority of the 2 legs...

Keano should have buried his chance in the second half after he rounded the keeper but very very unlucky for Ireland

2 players were in an offside position when the freekick was played... possible flicked handball to Henry..and Henry then blatantly hands it..

that is tough
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 05:24:51 PM
The ball reach the next half of the field yet??....steups.  France done sour mih night, Costa Rica eh helping nah.... >:(
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 05:26:02 PM
The ball reach the next half of the field yet??....steups.  France done sour mih night, Costa Rica eh helping nah.... >:(
The had a decent shot go wide.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:26:57 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!

Hush yuh arse nah. The real issue is that Henry is f**kking cheater and France did not deserve to go through.

You hush yuh arse...Henry is a player, the REF and linesman blew the call not his fault, he eh went they to cheat it was reflex first tiem and then he guided it ..any footballer in the same situation would have celebrated...the ref had a right to call the f**king play back.

henry is not a cheater and France did have more shots on goal 2-1 over Ireland
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:31:06 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!

Hush yuh arse nah. The real issue is that Henry is f**kking cheater and France did not deserve to go through.

You hush yuh arse...Henry is a player, the REF and linesman blew the call not his fault, he eh went they to cheat it was reflex first tiem and then he guided it ..any footballer in the same situation would have celebrated...the ref had a right to call the f**king play back.

henry is not a cheater and France did have more shots on goal 2-1 over Ireland

Yuh see, if yuh had just hush yuh arse you coulda prevent yuhself from talking so much shit. But no...

If Henry is not a cheat then Crouch isn't a cheat either. A frigging blatant hand-ball is ten times worse than pulling someone's hair, impse.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 05:31:28 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!

Hush yuh arse nah. The real issue is that Henry is f**kking cheater and France did not deserve to go through.

You hush yuh arse...Henry is a player, the REF and linesman blew the call not his fault, he eh went they to cheat it was reflex first tiem and then he guided it ..any footballer in the same situation would have celebrated...the ref had a right to call the f**king play back.

henry is not a cheater and France did have more shots on goal 2-1 over Ireland

Karma is a bitch....France eh going a friggin place in the World Cup....the fans in the stadium should boo them every time they play especially Henry.....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:33:02 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!

Hush yuh arse nah. The real issue is that Henry is f**kking cheater and France did not deserve to go through.

You hush yuh arse...Henry is a player, the REF and linesman blew the call not his fault, he eh went they to cheat it was reflex first tiem and then he guided it ..any footballer in the same situation would have celebrated...the ref had a right to call the f**king play back.

henry is not a cheater and France did have more shots on goal 2-1 over Ireland

Yuh see, if yuh had just hush yuh arse you coulda prevent yuhself from talking so much shit. But no...

If Henry is not a cheat then Crouch isn't a cheat either. A frigging blatant hand-ball is ten times worse than pulling someone's hair, impse.

You is de imps...The ref band the lineman blew the play...NOT Henry's fault dum sum.  Pull yuh head out yuh arse

If french players were offsides, If Henry hands the ball TWICE why de ref eh call de play back?

IMPS

And how puling ah man hair less offensive than a hand ball?
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 05:35:59 PM
Ah not watching continously but every time ah check the game ah only seeing the ball going in one direction....steups....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:36:26 PM
what Henry was supposed to do?  Say nah ref ah hands de ball?

lol


He shouldna hands de frigging ball in the first place.  ::)

The ball hit his hand first and then he guided it with his hands after..so he did not follow the rules, why didn't the ref or linesman call the play?

Thats the REAL ISSUE!

Hush yuh arse nah. The real issue is that Henry is f**kking cheater and France did not deserve to go through.

You hush yuh arse...Henry is a player, the REF and linesman blew the call not his fault, he eh went they to cheat it was reflex first tiem and then he guided it ..any footballer in the same situation would have celebrated...the ref had a right to call the f**king play back.

henry is not a cheater and France did have more shots on goal 2-1 over Ireland

Yuh see, if yuh had just hush yuh arse you coulda prevent yuhself from talking so much shit. But no...

If Henry is not a cheat then Crouch isn't a cheat either. A frigging blatant hand-ball is ten times worse than pulling someone's hair, impse.

You is de imps...The ref band the lineman blew the play...NOT Henry's fault dum sum.  Pull yuh head out yuh arse

If french players were offsides, If Henry hands the ball TWICE why de ref eh call de play back?

IMPS

And how puling ah man hair less offensive than a hand ball?

Boy you so dumb. Whether the ref saw it or not does not take away from the fact than Henry deliberately hands the ball. Just like whether the ref saw it or not does not take away the fact that Crouch pulled Sancho hair in order to score the goal.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:37:52 PM
You is de dumb one..if a ref doh see a hand ball, or a foul, or an offsides, is de player fault?

steups

go put ah big stone on yuh shirt to mark yuh spot and step back and see how much shit yuh talking.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: fari on November 18, 2009, 05:39:26 PM
lord i trying to imagine TT playing this side, my word, the touches and intricate combinations these fellas have...ridiculous
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:39:30 PM
You is de dumb one..if a ref doh see a hand ball, or a foul, or an offsides, is de player fault?

steups

go put ah big stone on yuh shirt to mark yuh spot and step back and see how much shit yuh talking.

 ::)

Cah believe a grown man could have so little sense.

So why the hell the whole of Trinidad was vex with Crouch for? Ent it wasn't his fault the ref eh see him pull Sancho hair?


Ress yuh mouth nah.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:40:01 PM
You is de dumb one..if a ref doh see a hand ball, or a foul, or an offsides, is de player fault?

steups

go put ah big stone on yuh shirt to mark yuh spot and step back and see how much shit yuh talking.

 ::)

Cah believe a grown man could have so little sense.

And I always thought you were a woman???  Thansk for clearing that up.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on November 18, 2009, 05:43:28 PM
Trinity Cross...kindly f**k off... France getting knocked out the group stage... SHIT COACH SHIT TEAM SHIT FANS

enjoy your 3 games you cheating snail eating bastard
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 05:44:12 PM
Same thing like diving. Last WC, Australia vs Italy, Lucas Neill slide toward Grosso, Grosso see the man on the ground and say ay.. look ah easy penalty, make sure it had contact, fall down. Penalty score, Italy is WC champions right now.

So if yuh vex with Henry (and rightfully so) you have to be vex with the divers and fakers in general (C. Ronaldo!). If the culture of football is to see what you could get away with and who you could fool, then you can't expect that players wouldn't take advantage. Play to the whistle, ref will sort it out on the field, God will sort it out in the afterlife.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:44:41 PM
Trinity Cross...kindly f**k off... France getting knocked out the group stage... SHIT COACH SHIT TEAM SHIT FANS

enjoy your 3 games you cheating snail eating bastard

Hush yuh little ass..I care less if they plane doh take off.

grow to f**k up boy.

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:44:58 PM
Trinity Cross...kindly f**k off... France getting knocked out the group stage... SHIT COACH SHIT TEAM SHIT FANS

enjoy your 3 games you cheating snail eating bastard

Boy, one of the few times we've seen eye to eye.
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: PantherX on November 18, 2009, 05:45:40 PM
Lets see what FIFA and UEFA is made off.

You don't think that this kind of thing wasn't encouraged beforehand?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on November 18, 2009, 05:46:03 PM
Trinity Cross...kindly f**k off... France getting knocked out the group stage... SHIT COACH SHIT TEAM SHIT FANS

enjoy your 3 games you cheating snail eating bastard

Hush yuh little ass..I care less if they plane doh take off.

grow to f**k up boy.



Well f**k you and Henry then... yuh bulling him awa...defending a cheater so.. he probably cheating on you with Domenech
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 05:46:28 PM
Same thing like diving. Last WC, Australia vs Italy, Lucas Neill slide toward Grosso, Grosso see the man on the ground and say ay.. look ah easy penalty, make sure it had contact, fall down. Penalty score, Italy is WC champions right now.

So if yuh vex with Henry (and rightfully so) you have to be vex with the divers and fakers in general (C. Ronaldo!). If the culture of football is to see what you could get away with and who you could fool, then you can't expect that players wouldn't take advantage. Play to the whistle, ref will sort it out on the field, God will sort it out in the afterlife.

Thank you Bitter I am not condoning his hand ball, I doh care which ah dem teams won really, but Henry is not known for diving, handling the ball or as a cheat.

The ref had a right to deal with the play


ANGER should be directed at him and the linesman for missing such a blatant handle of the ball..NOT at Henry.

Robbie Keane was doing the same thing if he had a chance.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: STEUPS!! on November 18, 2009, 05:48:47 PM
dishonesty in football only spoils the game.

i is a france fan, but i bunnin fire on henry rite now.

he shud get a diarrhea tonight.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 05:49:45 PM
dishonesty in football only spoils the game.

i is a france fan, but i bunnin fire on henry rite now.

he shud get a diarrhea tonight.

Wha de arse...

 :rotfl:

Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: Carib-Briton on November 18, 2009, 05:52:52 PM
Yuh feel if Keane did score off a hand ball he would hold he head down and mope?

 :rotfl:
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: theworm2345 on November 18, 2009, 05:54:16 PM
Now I know how you guys felt in '89, though I'm not sure the U.S. cheated that night.  Felt physically sick after it happened.  Absolutely gutted.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 05:54:31 PM
0-0 HT.

Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: kingman on November 18, 2009, 05:58:41 PM
0-0 HT.



What channel?

Kingman
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: che on November 18, 2009, 05:58:50 PM
This game shows just how bad T&T  football really is. We cah make ah note against Costa Rica, and Costa Rica cah make ah note against Uruguay.  :-[
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 05:59:10 PM
Costa Rica cause a finger tip save from the keeper a few mins before the end....but ah have a feeling Uruguay will pull it off eventually....they living too much in Costa Rica's half....
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 05:59:23 PM
Now I know how you guys felt in '89, though I'm not sure the U.S. cheated that night.  Felt physically sick after it happened.  Absolutely gutted.
The US didn't cheat.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 06:01:16 PM
Costa Rica playing decently, they had good shots at goal.
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on November 18, 2009, 06:11:05 PM
Now I know how you guys felt in '89, though I'm not sure the U.S. cheated that night.  Felt physically sick after it happened.  Absolutely gutted.

I feel for you man... I was in Trotters and left there feeling like if T&T were Robbed of a WC place...

Hold your head high...Trappatoni is a genius and the squad are lions and If he stays and develops the upcoming youths and keeps the experience lot,  2012 Euro's and 2014 Brazil , Ireland will be present

Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 06:11:12 PM
this game is real pace....!
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: jai john on November 18, 2009, 06:11:59 PM
i Wanted France to win ..but ??? Not so ! Henry should be fined and banned for unsporting conduct ...but Maradona got away vs england so I dont expect much. Talk about the luck of the Irisn !
The keeper was appealing even before Gallas scored ...that alone should have alerted a blinking linesman .....and I mean no disrespect ...a man could blink anytime ..at the wrong time ... but if he eh see he EH SEE ...HE kyah unblink.
So France with their array of stars will be in SA ..and just like Italy, Argentina, etc. .it was close.
Would not want to see a WC devoid of some of the best players in the world but this incident just adds to the European cup semi disappointment  that Chelsea had to face ...FIFA must surely now realise what other sport bodies have ...like cricket, lawn tennis etc...Get with the programme mICHEL !!!
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: capodetutticapi on November 18, 2009, 06:22:19 PM
lets go concacaf
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 06:23:33 PM
Now I know how you guys felt in '89, though I'm not sure the U.S. cheated that night.  Felt physically sick after it happened.  Absolutely gutted.

No doubt we were gutted in 89....but not because of any cheating by the USA.

However...for those who were around in 1973....THAT was cheating.

We scored 5 times against Haiti and somehow tied 1-1 and that result meant we were out of the 1974 World Cup in Germany.

The ref and linseman were banned for life as a result of their "actions" in that game.  Little consolation for us.

Real sorry worm.  As you know, I wanted France to win...but not like this.  Ireland outplayed them in their backyard.  France were insipid.  Not surprising given that Domenech is their coach but DAMN that was a cruel way to exit bro.

Nothing you can do now but grieve.  Even though I doh really drink, ah go "grieve" wit yuh in solidarity... :beermug: :beermug:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Dinner Mints on November 18, 2009, 06:26:46 PM
...Henry is not known for diving
lol. OK.
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 06:31:20 PM
Palos we lost 2-1, no tie.  And we scored 6 and de tiefs disallowed 5 good goals.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 06:32:17 PM
...Henry is not known for diving
lol. OK.

Before the incident with Brent, was Crouch known for pulling fists full of hair??.....or diving??....or any other form of cheating there is in the game??......
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: Bakes on November 18, 2009, 06:34:16 PM
I doh see how man blaming de linesman when he on the far side of the goal... is not everything he go see, is humans officiating the game after all.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 06:35:12 PM
well,  Uruguay is up one
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 06:37:18 PM
well,  Uruguay is up one


Ent ah tell all yuh that....dem was living in Costa Rica half too much.....and getting good chances....they was bound to score eventually....hard luck Costa Rica.....

Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 06:38:05 PM
Palos we lost 2-1, no tie.  And we scored 6 and de tiefs disallowed 5 good goals.

OK.  I stand corrected.  Thanks  :beermug:
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 06:39:48 PM
WTF!!!!.....CR respond with a goal....game papa!!!!
Title: Re: WHAT A TEEF!!
Post by: ttcom on November 18, 2009, 06:39:53 PM
Shxt happen, I get stuff like that happen to me everyday at work. If we get over Jackass tiefing the world cup players  money, we'll get over this.  Goooooooooooo France
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on November 18, 2009, 06:40:09 PM
Trinity Cross...kindly f**k off... France getting knocked out the group stage... SHIT COACH SHIT TEAM SHIT FANS

enjoy your 3 games you cheating snail eating bastard

Last I checked you's ah fan ah England... not only did Crouch cheat as well but the English does eat all manners ah nastiness.  Classic case ah pot calling de kettle black, lol

Hard luck dey Ireland... allyuh play hard and allyuh probably deserve to win but all in all the better team is thru.  I ent like how dey do it but ah still rooting dem on.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 06:41:33 PM
Game on Boy !!!!!
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 06:45:48 PM
Laaaawwwwddd now bachanal break out!!!!
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 06:48:39 PM
Wait, is Simoes acting up so?

This is serious business
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 06:51:52 PM
HOW DE HELL HE MISS DAT!!!!!
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 06:52:56 PM
Actually that is a clear case for a man to dive.
Man stay up and stay honest, gets nothing.

If he dive, maybe he get a penalty and they in the WC.

He was definitely getting held back.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: chinee boi on November 18, 2009, 06:54:57 PM
HOW DE HELL HE MISS DAT!!!!!

fuh real
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 06:56:10 PM
Dat was a penalty, Costa Rica get teef.

I hate cheats, how de hell yuh go pull ah man shirt so hard?  Might as well as hands de damn ball.

Teef!  lol
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: chinee boi on November 18, 2009, 06:58:21 PM
like we watching water sports....men only diving!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 06:58:30 PM
...Henry is not known for diving
lol. OK.

Before the incident with Brent, was Crouch known for pulling fists full of hair??.....or diving??....or any other form of cheating there is in the game??......

hear nah, professional football full ah fouls....hand ball, hair pulling, elbows etc.

the ref blew it, nutten to do with Henry, linesmen and ref blew it

plain and simple.

i jes saw a C Rican player getting tugged when he was about to shoot....clear penalty, no call...defender was cheating to stop his team from giving up a goal

ref did not call it..hard luck CR!
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 06:59:05 PM
CR keeper is MOM so far. The man wukkin overtime.
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 07:02:30 PM
URU is in
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: chinee boi on November 18, 2009, 07:02:43 PM
dang CR out
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 07:03:15 PM
Bummer!!!!....Hard luck they CR....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: E-man on November 18, 2009, 07:03:33 PM
All done:

Quote
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/sui.gif) Switzerland (SUI) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svk.gif) Slovakia (SVK) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/arg.gif) Argentina (ARG) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/hon.gif) Honduras (HON) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/cmr.gif) Cameroon (CMR) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nga.gif) Nigeria (NGA) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nzl.gif) New Zealand (NZL) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gre.gif) Greece (GRE) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/alg.gif) Algeria (ALG) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svn.gif) Slovenia (SVN) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/por.gif) Portugal (POR) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/fra.gif) France (FRA) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/uru.gif) Uruguay (URU) 18/11/2009
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 07:03:41 PM
Hard luck dey Costa Rica.

If you had manage to keep the usa out for another 90 seconds, you wouldn't be watching the WC from home like we.

At least we have a big-ass flag!
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: truetrini on November 18, 2009, 07:04:07 PM
Hard luck dey Costa Rica.

If you had manage to keep the usa out for another 90 seconds, you wouldn't be watching the WC from home like we.

At least we have a big-ass flag!

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Uruguay v Costa Rica
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 07:05:30 PM
oh well..

everyone taught since 2002, CR was an automatic in the WC.. but....

fire coach, hire Simones, had a 95' equalizer against the USA and now this..  no WC...

hard Luck


Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Small Magician aka Wazza on November 18, 2009, 07:09:45 PM
f**k Costa Rica

let them go SA2010 and develop and gain experience to give them a better shot for 2014 ?

USA Mex Jamaica CR Honduras Panama Guatemala El Salvador Canada Haiti= ENEMIES


USA and Mex will always Qualify... Honduras I hoping will fall apart after 2010 like what we did.. so 2 spots available for 2014
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: College on November 18, 2009, 07:15:00 PM
hard luck CR .. hard luck to the Irish too. Dont think Henry necessarily cheated though. He handled the ball but after watching the replay a few times, it was more instinctive than deliberate. All that in de game, but seriously though, if it were you in Henry's position, what would you do?  :beermug: Even an Irish player commented that Henry's good name should not be tarnished, it appeared to be an instinctive reaction.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 07:17:22 PM
All done:

Quote
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/rsa.gif) South Africa (RSA) automatic
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/aus.gif) Australia (AUS) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/jpn.gif) Japan (JPN) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/kor.gif) Korea Republic (KOR) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ned.gif) Netherlands (NED) 06/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/prk.gif) Korea DPR (PRK) 17/06/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/bra.gif) Brazil (BRA) 05/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gha.gif) Ghana (GHA) 06/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/eng.gif) England (ENG) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/esp.gif) Spain (ESP) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/par.gif) Paraguay (PAR) 09/09/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/civ.gif) Ivory Coast (CIV) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/den.gif) Denmark (DEN) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ger.gif) Germany (GER) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/ita.gif) Italy (ITA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/srb.gif) Serbia (SRB) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/mex.gif) Mexico (MEX) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/usa.gif) United States (USA) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/chi.gif) Chile (CHI) 10/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/sui.gif) Switzerland (SUI) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svk.gif) Slovakia (SVK) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/arg.gif) Argentina (ARG) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/hon.gif) Honduras (HON) 14/10/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/cmr.gif) Cameroon (CMR) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nga.gif) Nigeria (NGA) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/nzl.gif) New Zealand (NZL) 14/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/gre.gif) Greece (GRE) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/alg.gif) Algeria (ALG) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/svn.gif) Slovenia (SVN) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/por.gif) Portugal (POR) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/fra.gif) France (FRA) 18/11/2009
(http://www.fifa.com/imgml/flags/s/uru.gif) Uruguay (URU) 18/11/2009



Go football !!

Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 07:18:57 PM
I find de mods should merge all threads on dis messageboard into one BIG ASS THREAD called FOOTBALL.

Dat way de board go be nice and clean.  ::)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: College on November 18, 2009, 07:21:33 PM
I find de mods should merge all threads on dis messageboard into one BIG ASS THREAD called FOOTBALL.

Dat way de board go be nice and clean.  ::)

hard luck they Palos... ah was now starting to get in to the tief thread bc it had more to do with cheating or not cheating as opposed to qualifying although the so call tief caused France to qualify
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 07:21:59 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: College on November 18, 2009, 07:23:35 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bitter on November 18, 2009, 07:29:25 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Intercol?
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 18, 2009, 07:30:28 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

steups...Fire bun Hengland....GO HOLLAND!!!...GO ORANJE!!!....

Mih other teams are all African nations but Ghana especially....Spain and all the underdog teams that does make the WC so enjoyable....
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: big dawg on November 18, 2009, 07:31:56 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Not sure i'll call dem the dark horse...IMHO, They have all the guns and ammunation in place to pull it off...


but then again.. we say that about dem last time, and the time before that..


I still predict they go win ....go football  :beermug:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: College on November 18, 2009, 07:37:28 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Not sure i'll call dem the dark horse...IMHO, They have all the guns and ammunation in place to pull it off...


but then again.. we say that about dem last time, and the time before that..


I still predict they go win ....go football  :beermug:

Think they have the right coach this time around
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: STEUPS!! on November 18, 2009, 07:46:29 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Eh!!  ??? ???

doh bet no money on dat eh pappy!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 07:48:01 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Intercol?

Even dat dem go manage to lorse on penalties  8)
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: palos on November 18, 2009, 07:49:18 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Not sure i'll call dem the dark horse...IMHO, They have all the guns and ammunation in place to pull it off...


but then again.. we say that about dem last time, and the time before that..


I still predict they go win ....go football  :beermug:

You predictin de Knicks to win de NBA title since 2000 so England in good company... ;D
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: College on November 18, 2009, 07:51:37 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Not sure i'll call dem the dark horse...IMHO, They have all the guns and ammunation in place to pull it off...


but then again.. we say that about dem last time, and the time before that..


I still predict they go win ....go football  :beermug:

You predictin de Knicks to win de NBA title since 2000 so England in good company... ;D

Although yuh not referring to me I am a huge Knicks fan and yes we winning next year when we get Bron Bron, DWade and Chris Bosch...
 ;D
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Jah Gol on November 18, 2009, 07:55:32 PM
I backing Brazil and Ivory Coast....yes Ivory Coast.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Toppa on November 18, 2009, 08:05:27 PM
I find de mods should merge all threads on dis messageboard into one BIG ASS THREAD called FOOTBALL.

Dat way de board go be nice and clean.  ::)

lol
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bourbon on November 18, 2009, 09:04:02 PM
Well...Henry admit it. I eh like tings like dis...i done doh really like france dat much..and i detest dommenech.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=700494&sec=worldcup2010&cc=3888

We go see next year.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Daft Trini on November 18, 2009, 09:11:14 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

steups...Fire bun Hengland....GO HOLLAND!!!...GO ORANJE!!!....

Mih other teams are all African nations but Ghana especially....Spain and all the underdog teams that does make the WC so enjoyable....

Ghana all the way..... Ghana and Germany in de finals  :beermug:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Bakes on November 18, 2009, 09:45:54 PM
The draw is Dec 4th.

Hoping England gets seeded and at least make it to the quarterfinals... they is meh dark horse to win the whole thing.

Not sure i'll call dem the dark horse...IMHO, They have all the guns and ammunation in place to pull it off...


but then again.. we say that about dem last time, and the time before that..


I still predict they go win ....go football  :beermug:

Think they have the right coach this time around

Agreed... dai'z my squad and I ent shame to say.

Also like France and Holland.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Mango Chow! on November 19, 2009, 06:02:52 AM
Same thing like diving. Last WC, Australia vs Italy, Lucas Neill slide toward Grosso, Grosso see the man on the ground and say ay.. look ah easy penalty, make sure it had contact, fall down. Penalty score, Italy is WC champions right now.

So if yuh vex with Henry (and rightfully so) you have to be vex with the divers and fakers in general (C. Ronaldo!). If the culture of football is to see what you could get away with and who you could fool, then you can't expect that players wouldn't take advantage. Play to the whistle, ref will sort it out on the field, God will sort it out in the afterlife.


 :applause: :applause: :applause:
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: Fyzoman on November 19, 2009, 06:16:05 AM
what ah boring day it woulda be without henry handball!! men getting on like dais de first hands dat ah ref/linesman miss, steups....i rather see france than ireland at the WC anyway.

let mudder c^%t costa rica stay home just like we!!!
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: dinho on November 19, 2009, 08:41:13 AM
France vs Ireland

Ah cyah lie, ah feeling real sorry for Ireland after they outplay France in their own stadium and put sweat and blood on the pitch to come and lose like that.. But we need to take a step back from what happen in the game and remember that FIFA is to blame for putting them in that predicament in the first place with the last minute seeding system.

As for the handball, well after looking at the replays i think Henry initially went to trap with his foot but misjudge the height of the ball.. it hit his hand and he instinctively control it and then cross in the box. I can't call it cheating because i don't think his initial intention was to control with his hand a la Maradona. A nasty man play for sure but at that point is too much to expect him to hold up his hands and admit to it after the fact.. the only men i remember doing something like that was Paolo Di Canio and Gianfranco Zola and in both those examples, it wasn't the hopes of their entire nation pinned on their shoulders in an extra time scenario.

Russia v Slovenia

An upset of huge proportions... An moreover an unbelievable anti-climax for a long term Russian football program that has been years in the making that alot of money was poured into.. SA 2010 was supposed to be Russia's coming out party, especially after a strong performance at the Euros.

And it go be real sad not to see Arshavin at a World Cup in the peak of his career. Instead we get to see shitty, defensive minded Slovenia bore us on their way to a first round exit.

Egypt v Algeria

It good.. damn good for Egypt.

Yuh want to buss man head before game and not take responsibility, fuss yuh thirst for a world cup at all costs? I like Egypt side, but certain principles supposed to endure above everything else regardless, and ah cyah endorse the stinkness.. Let dem keep dey ass home..

Portugal v Bosnia

Much prefer to see Portugal at a world cup, as the only team in Europe that does endorse individual flair.

Greece v Ukraine

.............


Costa Rica v Uruguay

Only positive could have come from another CONCACAF representative in SA but at the end of the day I guess the best team won.

This Uruguayan side is not too high on the quality of years gone by though, so not expecting too much from them.
Title: Re: Other WC Qualifications.
Post by: weary1969 on November 19, 2009, 08:46:08 AM
All dat I miss yday lawdddddddd fadderrrrrr
Title: Where do we go from here ?
Post by: jai john on November 28, 2009, 03:16:20 PM
Our WC effort ended and having to look on from the sidelines we have an opportunity to plan our future, but where do we go from here ?
The following article gives the Argentina experience :

Argentina's success is built on its commitment to youth
By John F. Molinaro, CBCSports.ca


The list of world-class stars Argentina has produced reads like a who's who of international soccer.

Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Javier Saviola, Juan Ramon Riquelme, Diego Simeone, Pablo Aimar, Esteban Cambiasso, Javier Mascherano, Carlos Tevez ... they all played at the FIFA U-20 World Cup before going on to achieve world-wide fame during their respective pro careers.

Another future star in the making always seems ready to come off the rolls of the impressive Argentine assembly line to take the soccer world by storm; a year after Messi guided Argentina to a FIFA World Youth championship in 2005, he was starring for Spanish outfit FC Barcelona, one of the most famous clubs in the world.

    Diego Maradona made his pro debut when he was only 16 years old. (Getty Images. (Tom Hanson/Canadian Press) Diego Maradona made his pro debut when he was only 16 years old. (Getty Images)

Little wonder Argentina has dominated the U-20 World Cup, winning a record five tournaments (including four of the last six). The South American powerhouse has also asserted itself at senior level, winning 14 Copa America titles (South American championships) and two FIFA World Cups (1978 and 1986), one more than England, the inventors of the modern game.

So, it begs the question: Why does Argentina produce a staggering number of world-class players?

One reason is the quality of coaching and a deep commitment to developing young talent.

"Argentina has an excellent youth team program and they have the best coaches in the world in terms of teaching young players," soccer commentator Dick Howard told CBCSports.ca.

Howard also points out Argentine pro clubs have a knack for spotting emerging talent at a young age.

"All the top teams in Argentina identify players when they're still young, bring them into their system, and place them into their regional training centres," Howard said. "From the time the players walk through the door when they're 13, they're looked after as they grow up and work their way into the starting line-up."

Indeed, Argentinos Juniors, one of the country's top teams, discovered Diego Maradona when he was only 10 years old. After several years of playing in the club's youth team, Maradona made his debut for Argentinos Juniors just days before his 16th birthday.

In 1979, Maradona helped Argentina win the FIFA World Youth Championship in Japan and moved to Europe, where he joined FC Barcelona and then Napoli en route to becoming the greatest soccer player of his era.

Spotting players with potential at a young age, though, isn't enough. Hugo Tocalli, coach of Argentina's under-20 team, points to Argentina's rigorous and stringent screening process that separates the proverbial wheat from the chaff.

"Looking at these players, their careers are like a funnel," Tocalli said. "At the start there's a real jam, a huge one, where all these players are getting into the game. And then it gets narrower and narrower and in the end there are only few players coming out.

"So to make it into the [Argentine] first division, and to be the best player on your team in the first division and then to be selected for the national team, that's hard.

"It takes us a year-and-a-half to choose a team of under-17 players. We track 130 or 150 players, and then narrow it down to twenty. This is why I'm saying it's like a funnel, a really small funnel," Tocalli said.

The unstable economic situation in Argentina allows soccer officials to draw from a vast pool of kids from every walk of life - a much larger talent pool when compared to other countries where soccer isn't the only way to escape poverty.

"We have kids who are from really poor families, who have to do so much even just to get to practice, and we have kids who are from the middle class, and from the higher classes," Tocalli said. "We have some kids who don't study, and others who want to be doctors or lawyers. We have guys from all walks of life."

Another key element of Argentina's development program, according to Tocalli, is that it won't sacrifice short-term success for achieving its long-term goals.

"I don't feel pressure to take my players and make them World Cup champions. My job is to train these guys so that after the U-20 World Cup they can play in the major leagues and for the senior national team," Tocalli said.

He also believes Argentina's overwhelming success in producing star players can be attributed to the fact the game is such an integral part of the national culture and identity.

"When a father has a son, he really believes this kid is going to be the next Maradona. When these kids are born, the first present they get from their parents is the jersey of their parent's favourite soccer club.

"Then they take their first step, and the next present is a soccer ball to kick around. Everyone does it - the father, the mother, the little sister - so they just live with a real passion for the game."

Added Tocalli: "I believe it comes from [the womb], this obsession with soccer. Because the mother passes it on and the father passes it on. To be a soccer player, it's really something - and I think it's the same with Brazil - that they're born and then they go out to play.

"Soccer is what's important to South American countries like Argentina and Brazil."
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