England was finished in round 16 when lost to Germany 1-4. England pool in Group C consists of USA, Algeria and Slovenia but struggling to take a place in round 16. In first game they draw with USA 1-1 and continuing draws with Algeria 0-0 in second game. Fortunately they win their last game over Slovenia to qualify in round 16.
During qualifiers they qualify in FIFA World Cup 2010 without predicament when finished top of Group 6 with 9 wins and 1 lose. Wayne Rooney become to scorer with 9 goals. Frank Lampard, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney are regular players with take part in over 9 matches.
England fail to show up what they have in qualifiers when in FIFA World Cup 2010 they only manage 1 win, 2 draws and 1 lose. They score only 3 goals from each of Steven Gerrard, Jermain Defoe and Matt Upson and 5 goals against.
It was 13th appearance in FIFA World Cup. The best achievement came on FIFA World Cup 1966 when win over West Germany in extra time 4-2. After that their best achievement is fourth place in FIFA World Cup 1990. In UEFA European Championship the best achievement are third place in 1968 and Semi-finals in 1996.
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Ghana - blackstars
Ghana joins with Cameroon and Senegal advance until quarter-finals in FIFA World Cup for Africa zone representative. They lost to Uruguay in dramatic match when Asamoah Gyan misses penalty kick in extra time. The result was 1-1 in full time but penalty shout they lost 2-4.
During qualification stages Matthew Amoah and Agogo was top scorer with 5 and 4 goals respectively. Richard Kingson, John Pantsil, Eric Addo, Anthony Annan and Michael Essien were regular player for the team with play for over 11 matches. They qualify to finals with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 lose.
Asamoah Gyan becomes top scorer for Ghana with 3 goals in FIFA World Cup 2010 even though he not scored any goal during qualification. Ghana finished second in group D behind Germany and win over USA 2-1 before lost to Uruguay in Quarter-finals.
It was second time Ghana appearance in FIFA World Cup when last time in FIFA World Cup 2006. In 2006 they finished until Round 16 but lost to Brazil. However in African cup of nations they have stunning achievement with 4 title (1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982) and finished second place in African cup of Nations 2010.
During qualification stages Matthew Amoah and Agogo was top scorer with 5 and 4 goals respectively. Richard Kingson, John Pantsil, Eric Addo, Anthony Annan and Michael Essien were regular player for the team with play for over 11 matches. They qualify to finals with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 lose.
Asamoah Gyan becomes top scorer for Ghana with 3 goals in FIFA World Cup 2010 even though he not scored any goal during qualification. Ghana finished second in group D behind Germany and win over USA 2-1 before lost to Uruguay in Quarter-finals.
It was second time Ghana appearance in FIFA World Cup when last time in FIFA World Cup 2006. In 2006 they finished until Round 16 but lost to Brazil. However in African cup of nations they have stunning achievement with 4 title (1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982) and finished second place in African cup of Nations 2010.
Monday, July 26, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Paraguay advance only 3 goals
FIFA World Cup 2010 Paraguay creates own history when finished in Quarter-finals for the first time since 1930. They lost to Spain 1-0 after lead group F and win over Japan in Round 16. It was 8th appearance with 4th consecutive time in FIFA World Cup.
Paraguay also make own pride when leading Group F even though pool with former Champions Italy. During qualifiers of South America they finished third with 10 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses. Salvador Cabanas was their top scorer in qualifiers with 6 goals out of 15 matches. Justo Villar, Paulo Da Silva, Cristian Riveros and Nelson Valdez are among regular player for their team with 17 matches.
Paraquay with the absent of Salvador Cabanas due to suffering gunshot wound to his head still continue their brilliant to reach quarter-finals. This is their best achievement so far after finished round 16 for 3 times in 1986, 1998 and 2002.
Ironically they finished in South Africa only a wins, 3 draws including against Japan and a lost. They also have 3 goals through out the tournament scored by Antolin Alcaraz, Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros.
Paraguay also make own pride when leading Group F even though pool with former Champions Italy. During qualifiers of South America they finished third with 10 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses. Salvador Cabanas was their top scorer in qualifiers with 6 goals out of 15 matches. Justo Villar, Paulo Da Silva, Cristian Riveros and Nelson Valdez are among regular player for their team with 17 matches.
Paraquay with the absent of Salvador Cabanas due to suffering gunshot wound to his head still continue their brilliant to reach quarter-finals. This is their best achievement so far after finished round 16 for 3 times in 1986, 1998 and 2002.
Ironically they finished in South Africa only a wins, 3 draws including against Japan and a lost. They also have 3 goals through out the tournament scored by Antolin Alcaraz, Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Argentina and Diego Maradona
Argentina end FIFA World Cup 2010 with humiliating when demolished by young player of Germany 4-0. The match was quarter-finals and it was repeated of FIFA World Cup 2006 as they also lost for the same team. The losses ring a bell match against Bolivia during qualifiers after they also knock down with 1-6.
Argentina called 60 players for qualifiers and initially A. Basile was the coach but resigned due to poor performance. Diego Maradona their hero of 1986 as appointed the head coach for the replacement. They finished 4th place to book to South Africa with 8 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses.
Riquelme, Messi and Aguero become top scorer for Argentina during qualifier with 4 goals. Lionel Messi winner of the 2009 Ballon d’or become most spotlights player for them and appear the entire match including qualifiers count of 13 matches. However he could not scored any goal in South Africa but Gonzalo Higuan becomes top scorer with 4 goals. Gonzalo Higuan first capped was 10th October 2009 against Peru and only appear two times in qualifiers.
Argentina win FIFA World cup 2 times with their legendary player Mario Kempes and Diego Maradona. Mario Kempes bring the first title to Argentina in their soil after beat Netherlands in FIFA World Cup 1978. After that Diego Maradona mark in history as brilliant player and bring second title for Argentina in FIFA World Cup 1986. He also makes an effort to his second finals in the following tournament but lost to Germany.
Overall Argentina finished top fours are 4 times and finished at least quarter-finals for 3 times. It was 15 appearances in FIFA world cup so far.
Argentina called 60 players for qualifiers and initially A. Basile was the coach but resigned due to poor performance. Diego Maradona their hero of 1986 as appointed the head coach for the replacement. They finished 4th place to book to South Africa with 8 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses.
Riquelme, Messi and Aguero become top scorer for Argentina during qualifier with 4 goals. Lionel Messi winner of the 2009 Ballon d’or become most spotlights player for them and appear the entire match including qualifiers count of 13 matches. However he could not scored any goal in South Africa but Gonzalo Higuan becomes top scorer with 4 goals. Gonzalo Higuan first capped was 10th October 2009 against Peru and only appear two times in qualifiers.
Argentina win FIFA World cup 2 times with their legendary player Mario Kempes and Diego Maradona. Mario Kempes bring the first title to Argentina in their soil after beat Netherlands in FIFA World Cup 1978. After that Diego Maradona mark in history as brilliant player and bring second title for Argentina in FIFA World Cup 1986. He also makes an effort to his second finals in the following tournament but lost to Germany.
Overall Argentina finished top fours are 4 times and finished at least quarter-finals for 3 times. It was 15 appearances in FIFA world cup so far.
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Brazil and two generation of golden era
Five time champions Brazil finished FIFA World Cup campaign only to quarter-finals when they lost to Netherlands 1-2. The losses repeated FIFA World Cup 2002 once they only managed to quarter-finals as well.
Brazil reach in South Africa as South America champion in qualifying stages with 9 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses. Luis Fabiano was the top scorer of Brazil with 9 goals out of 11 matches during qualifiers. He continue his excellent in front by adding 3 more goals in South Africa along with Robinho and Elano with 2 goals.
Group stages and Round 16 is easy for Brazilian when finished top of the group and beat Chile 3-0 in round 16. However in Quarter-finals they cannot defend their brilliant even though they in front in first half but eventually Netherlands could score two goals enough to beat them. The losses remind them to FIFA World Cup 2006 when they lost to France 1-0.
Last time Brazil wins the cup was 2002 in Korea Republic and Japan. Before that year they also end FIFA World Cup campaign in Finals as well. Brazil in finals FIFA World Cup 1994 and 1998 with their opponents Italy and France respectively but only wins the cup in 1994.
During 1994 till 2002 was a second generation for Brazilian had hold FIFA World cup since 1970. 1994 was a mark for legendary of Romario, Bebeto and Dunga when wins the cup for the first time in 24 years. Their superb is continuing by Ronaldo in the following tournament but lost to France in finals. However with the superior of three R; Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho they wins again the cup in 2002.
The first generation of golden era was 1958 to 1970. They did win the cup for three times and keep Jules Rimet Trophy for their goods. 1958 they win the cup for the first time by beat host nation, Sweden in finals 5-2. Pele had scored 6 goals during the tournament in age of 17.
Brazil continues their outstanding play to win second title in FIFA World Cup 1962. Pele was injured and only scored 1 goal. Pele absent not total effect their team when Garrincha managed to win the cup for second times.
FIFA World Cup 1966 Brazil was eliminating early in group stages but continue with their third title in 1970. Pele become legendary player with his aid to wins the cup for the third times. It was also the end of Golden era when they could not with FIFA World cup until 1994.
Brazil reach in South Africa as South America champion in qualifying stages with 9 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses. Luis Fabiano was the top scorer of Brazil with 9 goals out of 11 matches during qualifiers. He continue his excellent in front by adding 3 more goals in South Africa along with Robinho and Elano with 2 goals.
Group stages and Round 16 is easy for Brazilian when finished top of the group and beat Chile 3-0 in round 16. However in Quarter-finals they cannot defend their brilliant even though they in front in first half but eventually Netherlands could score two goals enough to beat them. The losses remind them to FIFA World Cup 2006 when they lost to France 1-0.
Last time Brazil wins the cup was 2002 in Korea Republic and Japan. Before that year they also end FIFA World Cup campaign in Finals as well. Brazil in finals FIFA World Cup 1994 and 1998 with their opponents Italy and France respectively but only wins the cup in 1994.
During 1994 till 2002 was a second generation for Brazilian had hold FIFA World cup since 1970. 1994 was a mark for legendary of Romario, Bebeto and Dunga when wins the cup for the first time in 24 years. Their superb is continuing by Ronaldo in the following tournament but lost to France in finals. However with the superior of three R; Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho they wins again the cup in 2002.
The first generation of golden era was 1958 to 1970. They did win the cup for three times and keep Jules Rimet Trophy for their goods. 1958 they win the cup for the first time by beat host nation, Sweden in finals 5-2. Pele had scored 6 goals during the tournament in age of 17.
Brazil continues their outstanding play to win second title in FIFA World Cup 1962. Pele was injured and only scored 1 goal. Pele absent not total effect their team when Garrincha managed to win the cup for second times.
FIFA World Cup 1966 Brazil was eliminating early in group stages but continue with their third title in 1970. Pele become legendary player with his aid to wins the cup for the third times. It was also the end of Golden era when they could not with FIFA World cup until 1994.
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Uruguay return
Uruguay finished fourth in FIFA World Cup 2010 is the best achievement since 1970. This was fourth time they finished top four. Prior to 1970 they have won two times FIFA World Cup in 1930 and 1950 along with finished fourth place in 1970.
In qualifying group of South America, Uruguay was struggling to advance in final when finished 5th place and need to take part in play-off against Costa Rica to booked ticket in South Africa. They managed to beat their opponent 2-1 in aggregate to advance.
Diego Forlan, Sebastian Abreu and Luis Suarez are the main scorer in qualifying stages when scored 7 goals, 6 goals and 5 goals respectively. In South Africa Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez continue their excellent when managed to score 5 goals and 3 goals respectively.
Luis Suarez has played all matches for Uruguay during in qualifying and World Cup final count to 15 matches except 2 times; Semi-finals match against Netherlands and qualifying match against Bolivia.
Diego Forlan become most highlighted player throughout the tournament when awarded Adidas Golden Ball. As Atletico Madrid key player he had scored at most Uruguay goals with 5 goals out of 11 goals and total of 12 goals including qualifying stages.
In qualifying group of South America, Uruguay was struggling to advance in final when finished 5th place and need to take part in play-off against Costa Rica to booked ticket in South Africa. They managed to beat their opponent 2-1 in aggregate to advance.
Diego Forlan, Sebastian Abreu and Luis Suarez are the main scorer in qualifying stages when scored 7 goals, 6 goals and 5 goals respectively. In South Africa Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez continue their excellent when managed to score 5 goals and 3 goals respectively.
Luis Suarez has played all matches for Uruguay during in qualifying and World Cup final count to 15 matches except 2 times; Semi-finals match against Netherlands and qualifying match against Bolivia.
Diego Forlan become most highlighted player throughout the tournament when awarded Adidas Golden Ball. As Atletico Madrid key player he had scored at most Uruguay goals with 5 goals out of 11 goals and total of 12 goals including qualifying stages.
Friday, July 23, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Germany facts
Finished third in FIFA World Cup 2010 extent their success in FIFA World Cup history to 12th time ended as top four. Germany also continue their consistency achievement in last 8 years when continues advance to semi finals FIFA World Cup for the third time. Last time in Finals is FIFA World Cup 2002 as they lost to Brazil 2-0.
Prior to South Africa games start Germany going through qualifying stages in ease task when finished top of the group with 8 wins and 2 draws. Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski Micheal Ballack and Bastian Schweinsteiger are key players for them when they together scored 20 out of 25 goals.
Micheal Ballack absent in FIFA World Cup 2010 due to injury not exaggerated Germany team when they advance to Semi-finals and finished third. Thomas Muller become words of mouth as young player in age of 21 scored 5 goals. He also awarded as Best Young Player and Adidas Golden boot even though he never play any games during qualifying matches. His first capped was 3 March 2010 against Argentina.
Germany is most successful team in the world when the only team could finish 12th time in top four out of 17th appearances. Their first appearance was FIFA World Cup 1934 and finish 3rd place and never fail to qualify to World Cup excluding 1930 and 1950 when Germany not enter and banned respectively.
Germany first win in FIFA World Cup was 1954 and win again in their soil in 1974. 16 years later they win again their third title in Italy with repeated match of 1986 against Argentina. They have advance to finals count of 7 times and only managed to win 3 times. Their worst achievement were 1938 and 1978 when only finished at first round and second round respectively.
Prior to South Africa games start Germany going through qualifying stages in ease task when finished top of the group with 8 wins and 2 draws. Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski Micheal Ballack and Bastian Schweinsteiger are key players for them when they together scored 20 out of 25 goals.
Micheal Ballack absent in FIFA World Cup 2010 due to injury not exaggerated Germany team when they advance to Semi-finals and finished third. Thomas Muller become words of mouth as young player in age of 21 scored 5 goals. He also awarded as Best Young Player and Adidas Golden boot even though he never play any games during qualifying matches. His first capped was 3 March 2010 against Argentina.
Germany is most successful team in the world when the only team could finish 12th time in top four out of 17th appearances. Their first appearance was FIFA World Cup 1934 and finish 3rd place and never fail to qualify to World Cup excluding 1930 and 1950 when Germany not enter and banned respectively.
Germany first win in FIFA World Cup was 1954 and win again in their soil in 1974. 16 years later they win again their third title in Italy with repeated match of 1986 against Argentina. They have advance to finals count of 7 times and only managed to win 3 times. Their worst achievement were 1938 and 1978 when only finished at first round and second round respectively.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Information on Netherlands
Netherlands makes ninth appearances to FIFA World Cup 2010 and ended as a runner-up for the third times. This is the fourth times they finish as top four in FIFA World Cup history.
They went to South Africa with an excellent track record when winning eight straight matches at the qualifying stage and proceeded to another six straight win before subdued by Spain in the final. In the final they lost to Spain 1-0.
During the Qualifying stage Dirk Kuyt and Klass Jan Huntelaar became the main scorer with each contributed three goals. However, Wesley sneijder more prominent at the FIFA World Cup 2010, scoring five goals and once shared with Diego Forlán, Thomas Muller and David Villa as top scorer.
Netherlands emerged as the major powers in the sport of football began in 1974 to 1978. They come with the pattern of total football game, which was introduced by Ajax and led by Johan Cruyff to appear at the final stage for the first time. However, they lost to hosts Germany 2-1.
Interval of two years they managed to finish in third place in the European Cup in 1976. In the semi-finals they lost to Chezskolavakia.
1978, they again appear to FIFA World Cup final match despite the absence of major star Johan Cruyff. Like in 1974 they again met the host team in the final stage but this time they will be Argentina. The host nation once again beat them with a score of 3-1.
After the era of Total Football greatness Netherlands failed qualified to FIFA World Cup in 1982 and 1986. They comeback to the FIFA World Cup began in 1990 and continues until the FIFA World Cup 2010 except in 2002 when they failed to qualified. For the period of 20 years from 1990 to 2010, Netherlands best achievements are finished third place in 1998 and runner-up in 2010.
Unlike the fate of the Netherlands in the European Cup, when emerging European champions in 1988. Marco Van Basten and Ruud Gullit became the main planners of their success during the year. After 1988 they made it to the Semi Final by three times (1992, 2000 and 2004) and Quarter Final two times (1996 and 2008).
They went to South Africa with an excellent track record when winning eight straight matches at the qualifying stage and proceeded to another six straight win before subdued by Spain in the final. In the final they lost to Spain 1-0.
During the Qualifying stage Dirk Kuyt and Klass Jan Huntelaar became the main scorer with each contributed three goals. However, Wesley sneijder more prominent at the FIFA World Cup 2010, scoring five goals and once shared with Diego Forlán, Thomas Muller and David Villa as top scorer.
Netherlands emerged as the major powers in the sport of football began in 1974 to 1978. They come with the pattern of total football game, which was introduced by Ajax and led by Johan Cruyff to appear at the final stage for the first time. However, they lost to hosts Germany 2-1.
Interval of two years they managed to finish in third place in the European Cup in 1976. In the semi-finals they lost to Chezskolavakia.
1978, they again appear to FIFA World Cup final match despite the absence of major star Johan Cruyff. Like in 1974 they again met the host team in the final stage but this time they will be Argentina. The host nation once again beat them with a score of 3-1.
After the era of Total Football greatness Netherlands failed qualified to FIFA World Cup in 1982 and 1986. They comeback to the FIFA World Cup began in 1990 and continues until the FIFA World Cup 2010 except in 2002 when they failed to qualified. For the period of 20 years from 1990 to 2010, Netherlands best achievements are finished third place in 1998 and runner-up in 2010.
Unlike the fate of the Netherlands in the European Cup, when emerging European champions in 1988. Marco Van Basten and Ruud Gullit became the main planners of their success during the year. After 1988 they made it to the Semi Final by three times (1992, 2000 and 2004) and Quarter Final two times (1996 and 2008).
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
FIFA World Cup 2010 : All about spain and world cup history
Spain is a new world champion in most favorite sports in earth after beat Netherlands 1-0 with an effort of Iniesta on final match at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. They came in South Africa with high expectation to win the cup after wining the UEFA Europeans Champions in 2008.
David Villa and Fernando Torres become most spotlight players prior to the World Cup 2010. However Fernando Torres injury affects his performance although not for David Villa as become main scorer for Spain.
Spain best achievement was ranked fourth in the World Cup in 1950 and 14 years later they did won European Cup champion in 1964. After two big successes that Spain failed to become the world major national team when only qualify for the World Cup in 1966 and failed to qualify in European Champions until 1980.
World Cup 1978 is the starting point of the rise of Spain after failing to highlight themselves as rulers of the world football from 1966 till 1978, when failing progress to World Cup and European Cup. However, their best performance only up to the Quarter Final of World Cup in 1986, 1994 and 2002. While on the European stage they became the runner-up in 1984 and twice in the quarter-final in 1996 and 2000.
Spain become European champion 2008 for second time after defeating Germany 1-0 in soil of Austria and Switzerland as witness the rise of Spain. Two years later, Spain became a world leader of football after won the 2010 World Cup.
David Villa and Fernando Torres become most spotlight players prior to the World Cup 2010. However Fernando Torres injury affects his performance although not for David Villa as become main scorer for Spain.
Spain best achievement was ranked fourth in the World Cup in 1950 and 14 years later they did won European Cup champion in 1964. After two big successes that Spain failed to become the world major national team when only qualify for the World Cup in 1966 and failed to qualify in European Champions until 1980.
World Cup 1978 is the starting point of the rise of Spain after failing to highlight themselves as rulers of the world football from 1966 till 1978, when failing progress to World Cup and European Cup. However, their best performance only up to the Quarter Final of World Cup in 1986, 1994 and 2002. While on the European stage they became the runner-up in 1984 and twice in the quarter-final in 1996 and 2000.
Spain become European champion 2008 for second time after defeating Germany 1-0 in soil of Austria and Switzerland as witness the rise of Spain. Two years later, Spain became a world leader of football after won the 2010 World Cup.
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