International
Portugal defeat Turkey 2-0
So Portugal defeated Turkey a couple of days ago in the second match of the Euro 08 competition. It was a well-balanced game even though Portugal held most of the possession. Turkey played well, especially Kazim Kazim who was always a headache down that right flank however Tuncay wasn’t effective at all and needs some [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )France vs England 1-0
England was handed defeat in Paris last night by their neighbours across the channel. The only goal scored was from the penalty spot after England keeper James took down Anelka. Ribery stepped up to convert and sent James the wrong way.
England never really seemed to trouble France as they delivered some very solid defending and [...]
Brazil vs Sweden 1-0
Brazil played Sweden at the Emirates stadium in England last night and it was the youngster, Alexandre Pato that came off the bench to score the winning goal for his country in his first game for the Selecao. The game was to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1958 world cup final that was played [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Brazil defeat Ireland 1-0
There was only one goal in last nights friendly held in Dublin and it was the in form Robinho, given the nourishment to shine under Schuster’s Madrid. Brazil held most of the possession throughout the match but did not find the net until 67 minutes as Ireland held up to their attacks. A pin-point accurate [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Italy vs Portugal 3-1
Italy defeated Portugal 3-1 last night in Zurich and although it was a friendly, they proved that they mean business for this coming Euro as they chase the double which only France has managed so far in 1998 and 2000.
The first goal came right before half-time as Toni converted a Grosso cross. Soon after the [...]
Australia defeat Qatar 3-0
Goals from Josh Kennedy, Tim Cahill and Marco Bresciano were more than enough to see off Qatar in Melbourne today. Their 2010 campaign is off to a flying start with the convincing win at Telstra dome.
All the goals were scored in the first half starting with Josh Kennedy who towered above the Qatar defense to [...]
Ivory Coast roast Guinea 5-0
Although Guinea made it to the quarter-final stage of the competition, the Ivory Coast ended their ambitions in a convincing fashion. The pure football of the cup of nations continued and some great goals were scored, check out the highlights below.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Africa cup of nations action
Thought I’d chuck up some highlights from the African cup of nations that is currently being played in Ghana. It’s a really entertaining competition to watch and isn’t always given enough coverage. The pressures of club competition and strict tactics don’t apply here, it’s all about that audacious run past several defenders or that rocket [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Brazil vs Uruguay
Brazil played against Uruguay a few days ago as part of the 2010 world cup qualification campaign. The match was played out at Sao Paulo’s Morumbi stadium and was a chance for several players to return to the grounds of the club that started it all for them (SPFC). Kaka’, Mineiro and Luis Fabiano all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Lulinha
Just a quick post about another new up and coming star. Brazil’s hero of the under-17s south american cup. His name is Lulinha and he currently plays for Corinthians in Brazil. He’s also attracted the attention of Chelsea with a couple of scouts sent to watch him in league action impressed with what they saw! [...]
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