The Road to the FIFA World Cup - South Africa 2010

Sweden - Portugal.

0-0. but interesting to look at, when Cristiano gets the ball, he couldn't fucking pass to Quaresma who is clean through, releases it when he is offside! Pathetic! Similarly, Ibra gets the ball, and shoots it bang without even checking other options. Though it was straight on target. Moreover, can't take the diving from Portugese c**ts. Hate them! (oh, except Pepe of course)

Danny on for Portugal. Nani off, who was abysmal as usual.

Pepe = Class as usual. Ibra can't get past him!

One should check out the Quaresma-Cristiano duo, and the way they play together. Both seem to get hold of the ball as soon as Portugal get freekick, and in any case, they dive and catch the ball immediately. Desperate pricks!

Another wasteful "attempt" by Quaresma! Wow, no team players in portugal I'm afraid. I say Danny should get on end of the ball in final third.

Sweden 0-0 Portugal FT

Senegal are off out the world cup qualifiers after drawing away to gambia.

What a goal from Gourcuuuuuuffff! what a player!

What a goal by Gourcuff!!!!!!! whoa!!!

Zizouesque I say! Okay, I hype no more...

With assist and that goal, Gourcuff has saved Domenech's ass!

Romania are looking totally different this half, the combination Gourcuff, Ribery Henry Benzema look really promising. Totally Zizouesque this goal from Gourcuff.

Arshavin is a hell of a player. Hope we can hold on.

Arshavin is either not-so-great or amazing. No offence, that's how the opinions change.

Anyway, Ribery should have scored after great work by Henry, Evra and gourcuff. Teary has had another good game for Les Blues.

Yes, very good game from Henry and much much better half from the whole team. Romania must have something like 15% possession in this second half.

Alive and Kicking wrote:Romania are looking totally different this half, the combination Gourcuff, Ribery Henry Benzema look really promising. Totally Zizouesque this goal from Gourcuff.

It'd be interesting when Nasri and Ben Arfa perform well. Benzema is the only one who seems to be completely inconsistent for France so far. He's still great for Lyon. Good news is he has not attained his peak for Lyon this season thus far. Best is yet to come from him.

And then of course, there's a small matter of Jeremy Menez. the lad is going to be some player.

Briand makes his debut. Have a nice week son!

And he should have scored. Nice pass by Henry.

FT 2-2. Domenech lives to fight another day.

zizoued wrote:Arshavin is either not-so-great or amazing. No offence, that's how the opinions change.

I agree. Often his performances are lackluster, but when he feels like it he can make anybody look silly.

FT 2-1

Big win for Germany and a very impressive debut by Rene Adler, future world goalkeeper of the year.

Saw Mexes, why didn't he play instead of Boumsong?

Effenberg wrote:

zizoued wrote:Arshavin is either not-so-great or amazing. No offence, that's how the opinions change.

I agree. Often his performances are lackluster, but when he feels like it he can make anybody look silly.

FT 2-1

Big win for Germany and a very impressive debut by Rene Adler, future world goalkeeper of the year.

Which club does he play?

Alive and Kicking wrote:Saw Mexes, why didn't he play instead of Boumsong?

After his horror show past two games!

Mexes-Gallas on paper is a strong partnership, but they have failed so far. Moreover, Abidal and Boumsong shouldn't be anywhere near the first 18! So, who should be the pair? I can't think of anyone.

Alive and Kicking wrote:

Effenberg wrote:

zizoued wrote:Arshavin is either not-so-great or amazing. No offence, that's how the opinions change.

I agree. Often his performances are lackluster, but when he feels like it he can make anybody look silly.

FT 2-1

Big win for Germany and a very impressive debut by Rene Adler, future world goalkeeper of the year.

Which club does he play?

Leverkusen.

Still better than Boumsong though. The French defense sucks... mmm it reminds me Marseille and Lyon, same stuff.

Alive and Kicking wrote:Still better than Boumsong though. The French defense sucks... mmm it reminds me Marseille and Lyon, same stuff.

Yeah!

Gallas is having a $h!t season this year... but the problem is that there is no one else.

Bring back Dessailly!!!

Alive and Kicking wrote:Gallas is having a $h!t season this year... but the problem is that there is no one else.

I agree. I'd try Squillaci-Gallas, it could work, and solve many problems!