Thread for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

[Flex]

SEPTEMBER

24th
Egypt 4 - 1 Trinidad and Tobago, 14:00
Afroto 30', Hussam Arafat 51', 90', Mohamed Talaat 59' - Jean Luc Rochford 36'

25th
Paraguay 0 - 0 Italy, 10:00

Nigeria 0 - 1 Venezuela, 12:45
 - Yonathan Del Valle 45'

Spain 8 - 0 Tahiti, 15:30
Aaron Niguez 11', 15', Emilio Nsue 17', 32', Fran Merida 74', Kike 79', 86', Ander Herrera 89'

26th
USA  0 - 3  Germany, 10:00
 - Semih Aydilek 30-Pen', Florian Jungwirth 32', Manuel Schaeffler 72'

Cameroon  2 - 0  Korea Republic, 12:45
Andre Akono Effa 19', Germain Tiko 64'

Ghana  2 - 1  Uzbekistan, 12:45
Ransford Osei 60', Dominic Adiyiah 75' - Sherzodbek Karimov 47'

England  0 - 1  Uruguay, 15:30
 - Tabaré Viudez 84'

27th
Brazil  5 - 0  Costa Rica, 10:00
Alan Kardec 24', 44', Giuliano 35', Alex Teixeira 75', Boquita 89'

Czech Republic  2 - 1  Australia, 12:45
Michael Rabusic 50', Tomas Pekhart 89-Pen' - James Holland 94-Pen'

United Arab Emirates  2 - 2  South Africa, 12:45
Hamdan Al Kamali 91-Pen', Theyab Awana 93' - Kermit Erasmus 54', 72'

Honduras  3 - 0  Hungary, 15:30
Mario Roberto Martinez 35', 70', Arnold Peralta 84'

28th
Nigeria  0 - 2  Spain, 10:00
 - Fran Merida 33', 83-Pen'

Italy  2 - 1  Trinidad and Tobago, 12:45
Michelangelo Albertazzi 39', Silvano Raggio 78' - Juma Clarence 67'

Tahiti  0 - 8  Venezuela, 12:45
Jose Rondon 4', 27-Pen' 92', Jose Manuel Velazquez 19', Oscar Rojas 72', Yonathan Del Valle 78', 88', 92'

Egypt  1 - 2  Paraguay, 15:30
Afroto 38' - Federico Santander 27', Aldo Paniagua 94'

29th
Korea Republic  1 - 1  Germany, 10:00
Kim Min Woo 71' - Richard Sukuta-Pasu 33'

USA  4 - 1  Cameroon, 12:45
Bryan Arguez 41', Tony Taylor 47', Dilly Duka 67', Brian Ownby 91'

Uruguay  3 - 0  Uzbekistan, 12:45
Nicolas Lodeiro 28', Jonathan Urretaviscaya 62', Santiago Garcia 83' -

Ghana  4 - 0  England, 15:30
Dominic Aditiah 38', 88', Andre Ayew 57', Ransford Osei 82' -

30th
Australia  0 - 3  Costa Rica, 10:00
 - Diego Madrigal 35', Luke Devere 82-Own Goal', David Guzman 93'

Brazil  0 - 0  Czech Republic, 12:45

Hungary  4 - 0  South Africa, 12:45
Zsolt Korcsmar 49', Vladimir Koman 55-Pen', Andras Debreceni 71', Adam Presinger 90'

United Arab Emirates  1 - 0  Honduras, 15:30
Ahmed Khalil 41' -

OCTOBER

01st
Venezuela  0 - 3  Spain, 12:45
 - Daniel Parejo 12', Aaron Niguez 26-Pen', Ander Herrera 77'

Tahiti  0 - 5  Nigeria, 12:45
 - Obiora Nwankwo 15', Ibok Edet 24', Kehinde Fatai 34', Nurudeen Orelesi 46', Daniel Adejo 90'

Trinidad and Tobago  0 - 0  Paraguay, 15:30

Italy  2 - 4  Egypt, 15:30
Umberto Eusepi 29', Michelangelo Albertazzi 53' - Ahmed Shoukri 23', 46', Bogy 70', 80'

02nd
Germany  3 - 0  Cameroon, 12:45
Richard Sukuta-Pasu 41', Semih Aydilek 58', Lewis Holtby 70' -

Korea Republic  3 - 0  USA, 12:45
Kim Young Gwon 23', Kim Bo Kyung 42', Koo Ja Cheol 75-Pen' -

Uruguay  2 - 2  Ghana, 15:30
Nicolas Lodeiro 74', Abel Hernandez 91' - Mohammed Rabiu 54', Ransford Osei 70'

Uzbekistan  1 - 1  England, 15:30
Ivan Nagaev 77' - Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely 88'

03rd
Hungary  2 - 0  United Arab Emirates, 12:45
Krisztian Nemeth 19', Vladimir Koman 23' -

South Africa  2 - 0   Honduras, 12:45
Andile Jali 31', Sibusiso Khumalo 46' -

Costa Rica  2 - 3  Czech Republic, 15:30
Diego Estrada 49-Pen', Josue Martinez 61' - Jan Chramosta 11', 86', Jan Vosahlik 77'

Australia  1 - 3  Brazil, 15:30
Aaron Mooy 14' - Ciro 34', Douglas Costa 62', Paulo Henrique 81'

GROUPS

Previous Tournaments

Canada 2007
Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Czech Republic
Third: Chile
Fourth: Austria
adidas Golden Ball: Sergio AGUERO (ARG)
adidas Golden Shoe: Sergio AGUERO (ARG)
FIFA Fair Play award: Japan

Netherlands 2005
Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Nigeria
Third: Brazil
Fourth: Morocco
adidas Golden Ball: Lionel MESSI (ARG)
adidas Golden Shoe: Lionel MESSI (ARG)
FIFA Fair Play award: Colombia

UAE 2003
Winner: Brazil
Runners-Up: Spain
Third: Colombia
Fourth: Argentina
adidas Golden Ball: ISMAEIL MATAR (UAE)
adidas Golden Shoe: Eddie JOHNSON (USA)
FIFA Fair Play award: Colombia

Argentina 2001
Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Ghana
Third: Egypt
Fourth: Paraguay
adidas Golden Ball: Javier SAVIOLA (ARG)
adidas Golden Shoe: Javier SAVIOLA (ARG)
FIFA Fair Play award: Argentina

Nigeria 1999
Winner: Spain
Runners-Up: Japan
Third: Mali
Fourth: Uruguay
adidas Golden Ball: Seydou KEITA (MLI)
adidas Golden Shoe: PABLO (ESP)
FIFA Fair Play award: Croatia

Malaysia 1997
Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Uruguay
Third: Republic of Ireland
Fourth: Ghana
adidas Golden Ball: Nicolas OLIVERA (URU)
adidas Golden Shoe: ADAILTON (BRA)
FIFA Fair Play award: Argentina

Qatar 1995
Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Brazil
Third: Portugal
Fourth: Spain
adidas Golden Ball: CAIO (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Joseba ETXEBERRIA (ESP)
FIFA Fair Play award: Japan

Australia 1993
Winner: Brazil
Runners-Up: Ghana
Third: England
Fourth: Australia
adidas Golden Ball: ADRIANO (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Henry ZAMBRANO (COL)
FIFA Fair Play award: England

Portugal 1991
Winner: Portugal
Runners-Up: Brazil
Third: Soviet Union
Fourth: Australia
adidas Golden Ball: PEIXE (POR)
adidas Golden Shoe: Sergei SHERBAKOV (URS)
FIFA Fair Play award: Soviet Union

Saudi Arabia 1989
Winner: Portugal
Runners-Up: Brazil
Third: Soviet Union
Fourth: Australia
adidas Golden Ball: PEIXE (POR)
adidas Golden Shoe: Sergei SHERBAKOV (URS)
FIFA Fair Play award: Soviet Union

Chile 1987
Winner: Yugoslavia
Runners-Up: Germany FR
Third: German DR
Fourth: Chile
adidas Golden Ball: Robert PROSINECKI (CRO)
adidas Golden Shoe: Marcel WITECZEK (GER)
FIFA Fair Play award: Germany FR

USSR 1985
Winner: Brazil
Runners-Up: Spain
Third: Nigeria
Fourth: Soviet Union
adidas Golden Ball: SILAS (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Sebastian LOSADA (ESP)
FIFA Fair Play award: Colombia

Mexico 1983
Winner: Brazil
Runners-Up: Argentina
Third: Poland
Fourth: Korea Republic
adidas Golden Ball: GEOVANI (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: GEOVANI (BRA)
FIFA Fair Play award: Korea Republic

Australia 1981
Winner: Germany FR
Runners-Up: Qatar
Third: Romania
Fourth: England
adidas Golden Ball: Romulus GABOR (ROU)
Golden Shoe: Mark KOUSSAS (AUS)
FIFA Fair Play award: Australia

Japan 1979
Winner: Argentina
Runners-Up: Soviet Union
Third: Uruguay
Fourth: Poland
adidas Golden Ball: Diego MARADONA (ARG)
Golden Shoe: Ramon DIAZ (ARG)
FIFA Fair Play award: Poland

Tunisia 1977
Winner: Soviet Union
Runners-Up: Mexico
Third: Brazil
Fourth: Uruguay
adidas Golden Ball: Vladimir BESSONOV (RUS)
Golden Shoe: QUINA (BRA)
FIFA Fair Play award: Brazil

[Brownsugar]

I wanted to check in with info on the other teams but ah see we didn't have a thread for the other games separate and apart from the thread about our team...

Ah was trying to decipher when the Italy vs. Paragauy game starting locally.  Its listed at 16:00 on FIFA's website so that equated to 10 am here (I think).....

Oh yeah I eh have to work today so is football in mih pwefen....

Edit:

The games today are (EST)

Paraguay vs. Italy - 10 am
Nigeria vs Venezuela - 12:45 pm
Spain vs. Tahiti - 3:30 pm

Source FIFA.com
http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/index.html

That last one I have to see....cuz ah expect Tahiti to collect at least 6.  They cannot get a better result than us.  If that happens then we might as well tell the team pack up and come home...

[Automan]

I think 9AM start

any links to the game ..... 
(working with some Italians) 
YEA,  Monday's game will be fun with them ppl

[gawd on pitch]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

[Flex]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

[fari]

I have not really got to check out the italy players b/c i watching de game in between doing de ppl work but i can say that for paraguay the #16 moreira and the #10 are the danger men.  both of them have some booming shots (#16 wid both feet).   anybody else takin in de game?

[gawd on pitch]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

Any other links? It seems as if none are working. Except for one but there is no video.

[mwanasoka]

From what I see in the first half Italy vs.Para.,The Warriors played a better flowing game than doth ah

them.These guys are clumsy and cyar put together four passes without loosing the ball.The Warriors look

more mature and skilled and had a better flowing game despite the loss.I see opportunities here.Maybe I'm an

eternal optimist but lehwe see what develop in the second half.

[mwanasoka]

I seeing it on ESPN360.com.Allyuh cyar get it from there?

[Brownsugar]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

Any other links? It seems as if none are working. Except for one but there is no video.

Really?? mine working just fine....(sorry to rub it in somewhat  )

[Flex]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

Any other links? It seems as if none are working. Except for one but there is no video.

http://espn.go.com/broadband/espn360/index

[Brownsugar]

Paraguay just missed a golden opportunity....

[D.H.W]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

Any other links? It seems as if none are working. Except for one but there is no video.

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=49965&part=sports

[mwanasoka]

Yuh see wah ah mean?

[Observer]

Poor game overall, lots of tactical fouls. It could be the heat as well.

[mwanasoka]

Egypt was sucking wind also with 30 mins. to go.We looked  ah lill fresher.

[Consultant]

Mwansoka, I think the junior warriors did quite well for the first 25 mins, after which they turned to the 'boom-kick' style that we are so accustomed seeing with our seniors. From what I have seen so far, I think the Paraguayan's will run at us all game, although the Italy match should be a bit more interesting...

We'll have to wait and see, but hopefully the U20's don't feel too dejected after y'day's mauling. In the second half we let them have the match, no fight, whatsoever.

For me, there were two players who stood out: Thomson and Da Silva. Thomson gave a very promising performance, unlike Sean. Very, very disappointed, kept giving the ball away the whole game. Also the captain has to step up as does Hyland. I didn't think our defense looked half bad. It was our porous mid-field that put our defence under much pressure.

My two cents....

[Socapro]

Egypt was sucking wind also with 30 mins. to go.We looked  ah lill fresher.

Can I borrow your rose-tinted glasses?
They sound pretty groovy to me, bet they have a T&T flag painted on them as well! 

[mwanasoka]

Mwansoka, I think the junior warriors did quite well for the first 25 mins, after which they turned to the 'boom-kick' style that we are so accustomed seeing with our seniors. From what I have seen so far, I think the Paraguayan's will run at us all game, although the Italy match should be a bit more interesting...

We'll have to wait and see, but hopefully the U20's don't feel too dejected after y'day's mauling. In the second half we let them have the match, no fight, whatsoever.

For me, there were two players who stood out: Thomson and Da Silva. Thomson gave a very promising performance, unlike Sean. Very, very disappointed, kept giving the ball away the whole game. Also the captain has to step up as does Hyland. I didn't think our defense looked half bad. It was our porous mid-field that put our defence under much pressure.

My two cents....

I agree somewhat.De Silver was half step orf an tried to play catch up @ high speed-had to pull brakes too much.But a good player.Tompson is ah dream.So is Bentrix.
Our players had to get within 4 feet when defending and contain them to allow another to blindside de man on the ball and pick he pocket instead of ball watching.

[Sam]

A 0-0 tie with Paraguay v Italy is good for us.

Fingers cross..

[Brownsugar]

Any links for Italy vs Paraguay game?
or Nigeria vs Venezuala

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

Any other links? It seems as if none are working. Except for one but there is no video.

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=49965&part=sports

Justin TV freeze mih out....and dat link you have there full of Chinese all over it and eh seeing no video...anywho I think I gone for now yes....I hope it stays at 0 - 0

[mwanasoka]

Bess play of de match.

[Observer]

As i said in another thread Italy notorios slow starters. That being said Italy not impressive, one shot I can remember in the whole game.

[Sam]

Yes, Italy tie Paraguay 0-0.... Final...

[fari]

As i said in another thread Italy notorios slow starters. That being said Italy not impressive, one shot I can remember in the whole game.

commentator said they had 5 shots but 1 on target...let's hope they keep that up against us

[Flex]

P  W  D  L  F  A  P

Egypt  1  1  0  0  4  1  3
Italy  1  0  1  0  0  0  1
Paraguay  1  0  1  0  0  0  1
Trinidad & Tobago  1  0  0  1  1  4  0

[mwanasoka]

As i said in another thread Italy notorios slow starters. That being said Italy not impressive, one shot I can remember in the whole game.

commentator said they had 5 shots but 1 on target...let's hope they keep that up against us

Lehwe hope so.We hit pipe twice and two fingertip saves by the keeper.

[Observer]

Weh papa! Venezuela have Nigeria backing, they should be 2-0 up.

[E-man]

Red card on Nigeria

[E-man]

Del Valle scores for Venezuela 1:0