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New Zealand qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after defeating Bahrain 1-0 in a match play-off second leg at home on Saturday (14/11). On the first leg action in Bahrain some time ago the two teams drew 0-0. While the game play-off zone of Europe, Sunday (15/11) morning last, three favorite teams, namely Russia, France and Portugal managed to win the first leg. While Greece is only reaping a 0-0 draw at home against the Ukraine, In public alone, Russia beat Slovenia 2-1, France hosts Ireland bent 1-0, and Portugal beat the visitors 1-0 Bosnia Herzegovina. All three need only a draw in the second leg duel, Wednesday (18/11) to ensure themselves into South Africa. Results Play-Off matches: New Zealand vs Bahrain 1-0 Goals: R, Fallon (45) Russia vs Slovenia 2-1 Goals Russia: D. Bilyaletdinov (40, 52) Slovenia Goals: N. Pecnik (88) Greece vs Ukraine 0-0 Ireland vs France 0-1 Goals: Anelka (72) Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 Goals: B. Alves (31)

Brazil beat England 1-0 in an international friendly match in Qatar, Saturday (14/11) was in fact. Meanwhile in other friendlies, Spain bending Argentina 2-1. Brazil is reducing its main strength to ensure victory through goals Nilmar header on 47 minutes. Brazil should increase the superiority if Luis Fabiano did not waste an opportunity presents a penalty in minute 56. England players are not reinforced a number of pillars like John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and left back Ashley Cole. They were all absent through injury. The last time England beat Brazil in 1990, and in eight meetings after that, including the fight last night, England lost four times and four other matches end in a draw. Meanwhile in another friendly match, Argentina lost 1-2 to give the European champions, Spain, with the score 1-2. Two goals by diborong Spain Xabi Alonso at minute 16 and 86 (penalty). While goals replies Argentina Lionel Messi printed from the spot on 61 minutes.

Stockholm - Career Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Swedish national team was shaded by a question mark after the coach Erik Hamren not call for the match trials. For what reason? Ibrahimovic is not included in the squad for friendly against Italy party-in this weekend. Hamren this decision made after his discussions with Ibra. "His future on the national team in doubt. Until he took the decision, I would not be called into the squad," said Hamren to Fotbollskanalen launched from Sky Sports. Coach Lars Lagerbäck did not say what the reason was called Ibrahim in detail. But the coach who served as caretaker until the next August it confirmed, that he was only calling the players who have the motivation. "To me is very important to ensure that the players will do the job wholeheartedly country." "I was surprised, but I understand the decision to not meet Ibra my calls. This is the first time I talked to him, and the conversation between us lasted very well." "...

Although without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal still regarded as a dangerous team, at least according to Miroslav Blažević. Yes, the coach of Bosnia that would lead his team in the determination of fighting a ticket World Cup finals against Portugal in the 2010 play-off phase. Recognized Blazevic, her face a little worried about this game. "I never felt so afraid in my life because this game is the biggest test of my career," he said as quoted by Reuters. Still, Blazevic remains optimistic his team can win and grabbed the ticket, although the conditions required to qualify is not easy to fulfill. "It took a world-class performances in the two fight to conquer Portugal," said Blazevic.

1998 world champion, France, Ireland will be challenged in the play-off 2010 World Cup qualifying which will take place on 14 and 18 November with the format of the game, home and away. Play-off game brought together the best teams from the round of European Zone qualifying group. A total of eight teams best runner-up, namely Ireland, Greece, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Portugal, Russia and Slovenia, will compete in play-off to fight the four rations left for Europe to perform at the World Cup. Portugal will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina, while 2004 European champions Greece will be challenged Ukraine. Next Russia will face Slovenia. Thus the draw made the South African national team players Steven Piennaar and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke at the headquarters of FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland, Monday (19/10). Here are the drawing results of play-off: Ireland vs France Portugal vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina Greece vs Ukraine Russia vs Slovenia

Your mouth is your tiger. Proverb is now going to experienced trainers Argentina, Diego Maradona. Because of the emotional statement, he would be investigated and threatened taxable FIFA sanctions. Blatter is not too happy with emotion and Maradona's comments out of place, Friday (16/20). After Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 and qualified for the World Cup finals in 2010, Maradona emotionally attacked his critics and the media. He asked the media to swallow his writings. Maradona has a lot of harsh criticism, after stumbling Argentina in World Cup qualifier. They lost the last three games against Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. He considered not fit into coach. So, once escaped Argentina, Maradona joy and felt no reason to attack his critics behind. But, the words considered rude. "The reports we have received so far is clear and there is no other alternative. We will submit this issue to the Commission for Discipline FIFA opened a case examining Diego Armando Maradona," said ...

President of the Argentine soccer federation (AFA), Julio Grondona, defending Diego Maradona. He also would keep it as Argentina national team coach. Maradona got threatened sanctions from FIFA, after the words are considered rude. After Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 and qualified for the 2010 World Cup, Maradona as a chance to attack back to its critics. He said the victory was for all the people of Argentina, except the media and his critics. He also asked the press and critics swallowed feelings of their words. As a result of his words are considered rude and emotionally, FIFA had asked the Commission to act Discipline. If it is considered a violation, Maradona could be affected by sanctions. Maradona to defend direct Grondona. FIFA and the international public reacted immediately, because that issue had words Maradona. "If a statement saying it was not Maradona or another player, it will not get a reaction like that. In fact, it was not considered important," said Grondona. ...

France, Portugal, Russia and Greece as a seed placed in the play-off round of World Cup European zone which took place on 14 and 18 November. Similarly FIFA announced on Friday (16/10). As a leading team, four teams are certainly not going to meet each other in two play-off action (cage and away) to fight a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next year. Prospective their opponents in round play-off later is a non-leading four teams, namely Ukraine, Ireland, Bosnia and Slovenia. Draw potential opponents will be Monday (19/10). The eight teams that appeared in the play-offs was ranked second best World Cup qualifying group nine zones of Europe. The nine teams from the European zone which passes directly to South Africa as the group champion, Danish, Switzerland, Slovakia, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy, and Netherlands.

Although only played in the middle of the second half, the performance of England's senior quarterback, David Beckham, so stunning. He said as the Man of the Match or the best performer in the British action in the party of counter Belarus last World Cup qualifying on Wednesday (14/10) or Thursday morning pm. LA Galaxy player 34-year-old was entered in the 58th minute to replace Aaron Lennon. He immediately gave assists through the birth sepakpojok for the second goal scored England Shaun Wright-Phillips in the 60th minute. The game itself ended 3-0 to win the British host. Two other goals by Peter Crouch printed in the minutes of the 4 and 70. Because it was an impressive performance, Beckham got an award as man of the match at the end of the game. Coach Fabio Capello, who admitted Beckham amazed by the performance that night saying, Beckham won the award which was quite surprising because he only played 30 minutes. Capello had Beckham likens such as Barack Obama, President of the...

Switzerland and Slovakia complete the nine teams from the European zone which passes directly to the South African World Cup as group winners after they get rid of his opponents in the final qualifying match on Wednesday (14/10). Switzerland appeared as Group 2 champion with a value of 21 after the final morning match was a 0-0 draw with guests Israel. The results draw was enough to prevent them from pursuing its nearest competitor in the Greek another game 2-1 win over Luxembourg. In the second position, the Greeks collected 20 total points and advanced to the play-off. Slovakia ensure themselves escaped to South Africa as group winners thanks to 3 thin 1-0 victory over host Poland. They are two points ahead of Slovenia who finished second in the other party's 3-0 win over San Marino. Meanwhile, Portugal opened the opportunity to escape into South Africa through the play-off after successfully put himself in second place Group 1. Position they gained after successfully killing Mal...

World Cup qualifiers towards the end of 2010 and which teams are going to perform in South Africa will become clear in this weekend. The following schedule more games: European Zone Saturday (10/10/2009) Group 1 Danish vs Swedish Portugal vs Hungary Group 2 Switzerland vs Luxembourg Moldova vs Israel Latvia vs Greece Group 3 Czech Republic vs Poland Slovakia vs. Slovenia Group 4 Finland vs Wales Russia vs. Germany Liechtenstein vs. Azerbaijan Group 5 Armenia vs Spain Bosnia vs Estonia Belgium vs Turkey Group 6 Belarus vs. Kazakhstan Ukraine vs England Group 7 Serbia vs Romania Lithuania vs Austria France vs Faore Islands Group 8 Cyprus vs. Bulgaria Montenegro vs Georgia Ireland vs Italy South American Zone Sunday (11/10) morning WIB Chile vs Colombia Ecuador vs Uruguay Venezuela vs Paraguay Argentina vs Peru Monday (12/10) morning WIB Bolivia vs Brazil Africa Zone Saturday (10/10) Group A Cameroon vs Togo Gabon vs. Morocco Group C Egypt vs. Zambia Group D Ivory Coast vs. Malawi Sunday ...