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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:02:10 GMT 1
European Group 6: BELARUS 5-1 ANDORRA CROATIA 2-2 UKRAINE KAZAKHSTAN 0-4 ENGLAND 6 wins out of 6 for England, who are now 7 points clear at the top following Croatia's draw with Ukraine. A win for England over Andorra on Wednesday would leave them within a point of qualification. 1. England 6-18 (+16) 2. Croatia 6-11 (+6) 3. Belarus 5-9 (+7) 4. Ukraine 5-8 (+2) 5. Kazakhstan 6-3 (-14) 6. Andorra 6-0 (-17)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:07:12 GMT 1
European Group 7: LITHUANIA 0-1 ROMANIA SERBIA 1-0 AUSTRIA Serbia go 5 points clear of France, who weren't playing today. They can make it 8 points with victory over the Faroe Islands on Wednesday. Lithuania missed the chance to go 2nd, losing at home to Romania. 1. Serbia 6-15 (+8) 2. France 5-10 (+1) 3. Lithuania 7-9 (0) 4. Austria 6-7 (-2) 5. Romania 6-7 (-3) 6. Faroe Islands 4-1 (-4)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:12:14 GMT 1
European Group 8: BULGARIA 1-1 IRELAND CYPRUS 2-2 MONTENEGRO Ireland consolidated their 2nd place with a draw in Bulgaria. Montenegro came from 2 down to draw in Cyprus but they still await their first World Cup victory. 1. Italy 6-14 (+6) 2. Ireland 7-13 (+3) 3. Bulgaria 6-8 (+2) 4. Cyprus 6-5 (-3) 5. Montenegro 6-4 (-3) 6. Georgia 7-3 (-5)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:17:27 GMT 1
European Group 9: ICELAND 1-2 NETHERLANDS MACEDONIA 0-0 NORWAY NETHERLANDS qualify for the World CupA great sporting weekend for the Dutch is complete as they become the first European team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Scotland look favourites for 2nd place following Norway's goalless draw in Macedonia but there is a danger the one runner-up to miss the play-offs could come from this group. 1. Netherlands (Q) 6-18 (+12) 2. Scotland 5-7 (-2) 3. Iceland 6-4 (-4) 4. Macedonia 5-4 (-5) 5. Norway 4-3 (-1)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:27:08 GMT 1
African 3rd round, Group A: GABON 3-0 TOGO Gabon maintain their winning start in Group A. Cameroon play Morocco on Sunday. 1. Gabon 2-6 (+4) 2. Togo 2-3 (-2) 3. Morocco 1-0 (-1) 4. Cameroon 1-0 (-1)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:29:31 GMT 1
African 3rd round, Group B: TUNISIA 2-0 MOZAMBIQUE 2 wins out of 2 for Tunisia who are aiming for their 4th successive finals. Nigeria play Kenya on Sunday. 1. Tunisia 2-6 (+3) 2. Nigeria 1-1 (0) 3. Mozambique 2-1 (-2) 4. Kenya 1-0 (-1)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:31:41 GMT 1
African 3rd round, Group C: ZAMBIA 1-0 RWANDA Zambia pick up their first win. Algeria play Egypt on Sunday. 1. Zambia 2-4 (+1) 2. Egypt 1-1 (0) 3. Algeria 1-1 (0) 4. Rwanda 2-1 (-1)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 0:36:45 GMT 1
African 3rd round, Group E: MALAWI 0-1 BURKINA FASO A second win for Burkina Faso, who could be a serious threat to the Ivory Coast in this group. They play Guinea on Sunday. 1. Burkina Faso 2-6 (+3) 2. Ivory Coast 1-3 (+5) 3. Guinea 1-0 (-2) 4. Malawi 2-0 (-6)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 1:02:29 GMT 1
South America: ARGENTINA 1-0 COLOMBIA BOLIVIA 0-1 VENEZUELA URUGUAY 0-4 BRAZIL Brazil go top after a crushing win over Uruguay. After their shock 6-1 loss in Bolivia, Argentina get back to winning ways with victory over Colombia. Bolivia get back to losing ways with a defeat against Venezuela, who are now just 1 point off 5th place. Paraguay play Chile on Sunday. Peru face Ecuador. 1. Brazil 13-24 (+18) 2. Paraguay 12-24 (+10) 3. Argentina 13-22 (+6) 4. Chile 12-20 (+3) ---------------------------- 5. Uruguay 13-17 (+7) ---------------------------- 6. Venezuela 13-16 (-7) 7. Ecuador 12-14 (-5) 8. Colombia 13-14 (-5) 9. Bolivia 13-12 (-7) 10. Peru 12-7 (-20)
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 1:05:58 GMT 1
QUALIFIERS SO FAR: HOSTS SOUTH AFRICA EUROPE NETHERLANDS ASIA AUSTRALIA JAPAN SOUTH KOREA
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 7, 2009 10:40:42 GMT 1
Tremendous service that you're providing here MrH. Thank you.
We've now reached the stage where the qualifying gets interesting, with some very tight groups, especially in Europe.
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Post by Paddy on Jun 7, 2009 11:19:46 GMT 1
European Group 9: ICELAND 1-2 NETHERLANDS MACEDONIA 0-0 NORWAY NETHERLANDS qualify for the World CupA great sporting weekend for the Dutch is complete as they become the first European team to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Scotland look favourites for 2nd place following Norway's goalless draw in Macedonia but there is a danger the one runner-up to miss the play-offs could come from this group. 1. Netherlands (Q) 6-18 (+12) 2. Scotland 5-7 (-2) 3. Iceland 6-4 (-4) 4. Macedonia 5-4 (-5) 5. Norway 4-3 (-1) Oh dear Norway, after a successful period a decade ago they have very much slipped. Lets hope they pick up skillful players soon. You know when you are struggling when you can't beat a team like Macedonia.
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Post by Paddy on Jun 7, 2009 11:20:26 GMT 1
Tremendous service that you're providing here MrH. Thank you. I'd like to echo this statement.
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Post by Tom on Jun 7, 2009 19:41:08 GMT 1
South America: ARGENTINA 1-0 COLOMBIA After their shock 6-1 loss in Bolivia, Argentina get back to winning ways with victory over Colombia. Interesting, saw highlights of some of the 1st half of this and it looked destined to finish 0-0. Neither side had many clear cut chances and it got quite heated at times.
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 19:54:03 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments, guys. Three more games played last night... CONCACAF 4th round: EL SALVADOR 2-1 MEXICO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 2-3 COSTA RICA UNITED STATES 2-1 HONDURAS Costa Rica continue their good form, winning a back and forth game in Trinidad. The USA got a much needed win against Honduras. Mexico's problems continue, even without Sven. El Salvador's win takes them from bottom to 3rd. 1. Costa Rica 5-12 (+4) 2. USA 5-10 (+4) 3. El Salvador 4-5 (0) ---------------------------- 4. Honduras 4-4 (-1) ---------------------------- 5. Mexico 4-3 (-3) 6. Trinidad & Tobago 4-2 (-4)
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Post by Maximo Mark on Jun 7, 2009 20:05:57 GMT 1
Who do all the play-off teams go? Is it North America vs South America and Asia vs Oceana?
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Post by Tom on Jun 7, 2009 20:07:39 GMT 1
Oh and another thing. Are Cameroon and Mali playing on Wednesday? Im sure i heard that Kebe and/or Cisse at least had been called up to the Mali squad.
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 20:16:47 GMT 1
Who do all the play-off teams go? Is it North America vs South America and Asia vs Oceana? Yes, it is this time. South America 5th v CONCACAF 4th Asia play-off winner v New Zealand
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Post by Panda on Jun 7, 2009 20:18:35 GMT 1
Oh and another thing. Are Cameroon and Mali playing on Wednesday? Im sure i heard that Kebe and/or Cisse at least had been called up to the Mali squad. Cameroon were playing this afternoon (drew 0-0). Mali are playing right now. There are no African games in midweek but they have another round of qualifiers in 2 weeks.
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Post by Tom on Jun 7, 2009 20:34:54 GMT 1
Oh and another thing. Are Cameroon and Mali playing on Wednesday? Im sure i heard that Kebe and/or Cisse at least had been called up to the Mali squad. Cameroon were playing this afternoon (drew 0-0). Mali are playing right now. There are no African games in midweek but they have another round of qualifiers in 2 weeks. Cheers! Cameroon are now struggling to qualify...
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