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Post by Panda on Aug 13, 2009 1:25:08 GMT 1
European Group 9: NORWAY 4-0 SCOTLAND A disaster for Scotland, who not only lose but slip down to 3rd on goal difference, behind Macedonia. The turning point of the match came in the first half, when Gary Caldwell was booked twice in the space of a minute to reduce Scotland to 10 men and John Arne Riise then fired home a free-kick to give Norway the lead. This was Norway's first win in the group. 1. Netherlands (Q) 7-21 (+14) 2. Macedonia 6-7 (-3) 3. Scotland 6-7 (-6) 4. Norway 6-6 (+1) 5. Iceland 7-4 (-6)
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Post by Panda on Aug 13, 2009 1:33:09 GMT 1
This is how the runners-up table looks after tonight's games. The top 8 runners-up qualify for the play-offs. The 9th placed runner-up is eliminated. Results against 6th-placed teams don't count towards this table.
1. Russia 5-12 (+8) 2. France 5-10 (+1) 3. Bosnia 5-9 (+8) 4. Croatia 5-8 (+2) 5. Hungary 4-7 (+2) 6. Switzerland 4-7 (+1) 7. Ireland 5-7 (+1) 8. Northern Ireland 5-7 (-1) ---------------------------- 9. Macedonia 6-7 (-3)
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Post by Panda on Aug 13, 2009 12:45:34 GMT 1
CONCACAF 4th round: HONDURAS 4-0 COSTA RICA MEXICO 2-1 UNITED STATES TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 1-0 EL SALVADOR Last night's results throw the group wide open, with the top 4 now separated by just 3 points. Honduras crushed leaders Costa Rica to give themselves a great chance of qualifying for the first time since 1982. Mexico continued their post-Sven recovery by beating the USA and are now just a point behind the Americans. Trinidad & Tobago won the battle of the bottom two to put themselves back in play-off contention. 1. Costa Rica 6-12 (0) 2. Honduras 6-10 (+4) 3. USA 6-10 (+3) -------------------------- 4. Mexico 6-9 (-1) -------------------------- 5. El Salvador 6-5 (-2) 6. Trinidad & Tobago 6-5 (-4)
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:17:50 GMT 1
Saturday's results... African 3rd round, Group A: GABON 0-2 CAMEROON In a game postponed from June, Cameroon fight their way back into contention, with Samuel Eto'o on the scoresheet. Gabon still have a 2 point lead at the top. Togo can go top with a win over Morocco on Sunday. 1. Gabon 3-6 (+2) 2. Cameroon 3-4 (+1) 3. Togo 3-4 (-2) 4. Morocco 3-2 (-1)
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:22:07 GMT 1
African 3rd round, Group C: RWANDA 0-1 EGYPT Egypt go level on points with leaders Algeria. Algeria play Zambia on Sunday. Rwanda are now eliminated. 1. Algeria 3-7 (+4) 2. Egypt 4-7 (+2) 3. Zambia 3-4 (-1) 4. Rwanda 4-1 (-5)
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:28:46 GMT 1
African 3rd round, Group E: IVORY COAST 5-0 BURKINA FASO MALAWI 2-1 GUINEA The Ivory Coast are virtually guaranteed qualification after thrashing nearest rivals Burkina Faso. That result meant Malawi were eliminated but they managed to take Guinea out with them thanks to a second half comeback. 1. Ivory Coast 4-12 (+12) 2. Burkina Faso 4-6 (-3) 3. Guinea 4-3 (-3) 4. Malawi 4-3 (-6)
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:31:19 GMT 1
Asian play-off, 1st leg: BAHRAIN 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA All square after the 1st leg. The 2nd leg is on Wednesday, with the winner going on to face New Zealand for a place in the finals.
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:39:23 GMT 1
European Group 1: DENMARK 1-1 PORTUGAL HUNGARY 1-2 SWEDEN Denmark now have a 4 point lead at the top after drawing with Portugal. A freak injury time goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Sweden the points against Hungary and sees them move up to 3rd, ahead of Portugal. Denmark could qualify on Wednesday, though they'd need Malta to get a result against Sweden and Portugal to beat Hungary. 1. Denmark 7-17 (+11) 2. Hungary 7-13 (+5) 3. Sweden 7-12 (+5) 4. Portugal 7-10 (+4) 5. Albania 8-6 (-4) 6. Malta 8-1 (-21)
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:48:23 GMT 1
European Group 2: ISRAEL 0-1 LATVIA MOLDOVA 0-0 LUXEMBOURG SWITZERLAND 2-0 GREECE Switzerland go top after beating Greece with 2 late goals. Latvia's win in Israel gives them a great chance of reaching the playoffs and possibly qualifying for the first time. Luxembourg's point in Moldova means they still have a mathematical, if very unlikely chance of finishing 2nd. 1. Switzerland 7-16 (+7) 2. Greece 7-13 (+6) 3. Latvia 7-13 (+5) 4. Israel 7-9 (+1) 5. Luxembourg 7-5 (-10) 6. Moldova 7-2 (-9)
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Post by Panda on Sept 5, 2009 23:55:40 GMT 1
European Group 3: POLAND 1-1 NORTHERN IRELAND SLOVAKIA 2-2 CZECH REPUBLIC As you were in Group 3 as leaders Slovakia drew with neighbours the Czech Republic, having led twice. Poland scored a late equaliser to deny Northern Ireland a rare away win. Slovakia can qualify on Wednesday if they beat Northern Ireland, and Poland draw with Slovenia. 1. Slovakia 7-16 (+11) 2. Northern Ireland 8-14 (+6) 3. Poland 7-11 (+11) 4. Slovenia 7-11 (+6) 5. Czech Republic 7-9 (+2) 6. San Marino 8-0 (-36)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 0:03:35 GMT 1
European Group 4: AZERBAIJAN 1-2 FINLAND RUSSIA 3-0 LIECHTENSTEIN Russia keep the pressure on Germany ahead of their clash in Moscow next month. Finland kept their playoff chances alive by coming from behind to beat Azerbaijan. 1. Germany 7-19 (+16) 2. Russia 7-18 (+12) 3. Finland 7-13 (-1) 4. Wales 7-9 (-2) 5. Azerbaijan 7-1 (-8) 6. Liechtenstein 7-1 (-17)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 0:11:10 GMT 1
European Group 5: ARMENIA 0-2 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA SPAIN 5-0 BELGIUM TURKEY 4-2 ESTONIA Spain make it 7 wins out 7 with a crushing win over Belgium. They will qualify on Wednesday if they avoid defeat against Estonia and Turkey beat Bosnia. Bosnia remain in pole position for the playoff spot after beating Armenia, whilst Turkey were given a major scare by Estonia. 1. Spain 7-21 (+16) 2. Bosnia 7-15 (+13) 3. Turkey 7-11 (+3) 4. Belgium 7-7 (-6) 5. Estonia 7-5 (-12) 6. Armenia 7-1 (-14)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 0:18:49 GMT 1
European Group 6: CROATIA 1-0 BELARUS UKRAINE 5-0 ANDORRA Another win for Croatia means England's lead is cut to just 4 points but England only need one win to seal qualification. A draw against Croatia on Wednesday will be enough if Ukraine fail to beat Belarus. 3 of Ukraine's 5 goals against Andorra were penalties, 2 of which came in stoppage time. 1. England 7-21 (+22) 2. Croatia 8-17 (+9) 3. Ukraine 7-14 (+8) 4. Belarus 7-9 (+4) 5. Kazakhstan 7-3 (-15) 6. Andorra 8-0 (-28)
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Post by Thor on Sept 6, 2009 0:20:58 GMT 1
European Group 3: POLAND 1-1 NORTHERN IRELAND SLOVAKIA 2-2 CZECH REPUBLIC As you were in Group 3 as leaders Slovakia drew with neighbours the Czech Republic, having led twice. Poland scored a late equaliser to deny Northern Ireland a rare away win. Slovakia can qualify on Wednesday if they beat Northern Ireland, and Poland draw with Slovenia. 1. Slovakia 7-16 (+11) 2. Northern Ireland 8-14 (+6) 3. Poland 7-11 (+11) 4. Slovenia 7-11 (+6) 5. Czech Republic 7-9 (+2) 6. San Marino 8-0 (-36) This is so tight. Given who San Marino are playing it's basically... 1 Slovakia 7 16 2 Northern Ireland 8 14 3 Slovenia 8 14 4 Czech Republic 8 12 5 Poland 7 11
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 0:26:07 GMT 1
European Group 7: AUSTRIA 3-1 FAROE ISLANDS FRANCE 1-1 ROMANIA A great night for Serbia and they weren't even playing. They will qualify if they beat France on Wednesday. Austria kept their playoff hopes alive but they may be left to rue being held to a draw in the Faroes a year ago. 1. Serbia 7-18 (+10) 2. France 7-14 (+2) 3. Austria 7-10 (0) 4. Lithuania 7-9 (0) 5. Romania 7-8 (-3) 6. Faroe Islands 7-1 (-9)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 0:34:39 GMT 1
European Group 8: BULGARIA 4-1 MONTENEGRO CYPRUS 1-2 IRELAND GEORGIA 0-2 ITALY Italy and Ireland remain on course for a showdown in Dublin next month that will probably determine the group winners. Both teams remain unbeaten, as do Bulgaria, who could snatch a playoff spot if Italy or Ireland slip up. 1. Italy 7-17 (+8) 2. Ireland 8-16 (+4) 3. Bulgaria 7-11 (+5) 4. Cyprus 7-5 (-4) 5. Montenegro 7-4 (-6) 6. Georgia 8-3 (-7)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 0:41:22 GMT 1
European Group 9: ICELAND 1-1 NORWAY SCOTLAND 2-0 MACEDONIA Scotland are back on track for the playoffs after goals from Scott Brown and James McFadden gave them victory over Macedonia. A draw against Holland on Wednesday will mean the Scots finish 2nd, though they probably need a win to make sure of a playoff place. 1. Netherlands (Q) 7-21 (+14) 2. Scotland 7-10 (-4) 3. Norway 7-7 (+1) 4. Macedonia 7-7 (-5) 5. Iceland 8-5 (-6)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 1:12:09 GMT 1
European runners-up table: (including every team that can still qualify)
Teams in bold currently occupy 2nd place in their group.
Spain 6-18 (+12) England 5-15 (+14) Germany 5-13 (+6) Russia 5-12 (+8) Serbia 5-12 (+6) Denmark 5-11 (+5) Italy 5-11 (+4) Croatia 6-11 (+3) Ukraine 6-11 (+3) France 6-11 (+1) Bulgaria 6-10 (+5) Latvia 6-10 (+4) Switzerland 5-10 (+3) Greece 6-10 (+3) Slovakia 5-10 (+2) Ireland 6-10 (+2) Finland 6-10 (-2) Scotland 7-10 (-4) Bosnia 5-9 (+8) Sweden 6-9 (+1) Turkey 6-8 (+1) Slovenia 6-8 (+1) Northern Ireland 6-8 (-1) Norway 7-7 (+1) Hungary 5-7 (+1) Portugal 6-7 (0) Macedonia 7-7 (-5) Israel 6-6 (0) Czech Republic 6-6 (-1) Lithuania 6-6 (-1) Austria 5-6 (-2) Wales 6-6 (-4) Poland 5-5 (-1) Romania 6-5 (-4) Belgium 6-4 (-8) Belarus 5-3 (-2) Luxembourg 5-3 (-10)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 8:39:18 GMT 1
CONCACAF 4th round: COSTA RICA 0-3 MEXICO HONDURAS 4-1 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO UNITED STATES 2-1 EL SALVADOR Costa Rica go from 1st to 4th after losing at home to Mexico, who move into the top 3. Just 1 point separates the top 4 with 3 rounds of games remaining. 1. Honduras 7-13 (+7) 2. USA 7-13 (+4) 3. Mexico 7-12 (+2) ------------------------ 4. Costa Rica 7-12 (-3) ------------------------ 5. El Salvador 7-5 (-3) 6. Trinidad & Tobago 7-5 (-7)
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Post by Panda on Sept 6, 2009 8:57:55 GMT 1
South America: ARGENTINA 1-3 BRAZIL CHILE 2-2 VENEZUELA COLOMBIA 2-0 ECUADOR PARAGUAY 1-0 BOLIVIA PERU 1-0 URUGUAY BRAZIL qualify for the World CupBrazil become the first South American team to qualify after winning in Argentina. They'll maintain their record of being the only team to play in every finals. Argentina are left clinging onto an automatic place. Paraguay and Chile both have the chance to join Brazil in the finals on Wednesday. 1. Brazil (Q) 15-30 (+21) 2. Chile 15-27 (+9) 3. Paraguay 15-27 (+8) 4. Argentina 15-22 (+2) --------------------------- 5. Colombia 15-20 (-2) --------------------------- 6. Ecuador 15-20 (-4) 7. Uruguay 15-18 (+6) 8. Venezuela 15-18 (-7) 9. Bolivia 15-12 (-12) 10. Peru 15-10 (-21)
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