Rogerioandrade Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Peru v Bolivia The two worse teams in South America, no chances for them. Would anyone mind watching this game rather than the Peruvians ? Chile v Ecuador - Ecuador needs to beat the Chileans by 5 goals and Uru v Arg is a draw Unlikely, Chile has a very good team. Ecuador may actually win but not by 5 goals. This going to be a very exciting day for S.A. qualifiers, specially the URU x ARG clash. That´s a historical, folkloric rivalry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluz Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ecuador won't qualify directly. It needs a win to get to the play-off. And beating Chile in Santiago is a very difficult job. However, if Ecuador gets the play-off spot, it will be very difficult to beat. The game will be played at 2.800m high Quito. Brazil was very lucky to secure a draw there this time and Argentina lost it. I don't think either Honduras or Costa Rica will be able to match Ecuador in those conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Its most likely that Chile is going to win against Ecuador and both Uruguay and Argentina will be in the top five and both will be able to beat Costa Rica or Honduras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluz Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Its most likely that Chile is going to win against Ecuador and both Uruguay and Argentina will be in the top five and both will be able to beat Costa Rica or Honduras. I agree, that's why I've said that beating Chile in Santiago is difficult job by itself. I am just saying that Ecuador will not go for the goal difference against Chile. It is a different tactical option of play. Trying to build a 5 goal margin would mean risking the possible chance of a play-off spot. Ecuador will probably play to win, but without taking to much risk. The play-off is a very good option for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCD 2012 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Portugal v Malta - Portugal wins and they are in the playoffSweden v Albania - Sweden is in the playoffs if they win and Malta draws Portugal I'd prefer Sweden to qualify over Portugal, but they're an aging team. I'll be frank, I can't stand Cristiano Ronaldo. Czech Republic v Northern Ireland - Czech Republic is the playoff finisher if they beat NI and Slovenia fails to beat San MarinoPoland v Slovakia - Slovakia wins and they're in San Marino v Slovenia - Slovenia wins and they are in the playoffs, Slovenia wins and Slovakia draws or loses they are into the finals. I would go for the Czechs and Slovakia to qualify but again I find it hard for San Marino to win. Estonia v BelgiumNothing can change in the group, poor Belgium - Spain qualified, Bosnia second (I hate Bosnia now, poaching Canadian playoff) Pretty sad to see Belgium not qualify for the second time. Although, their campaign this time was rubbish. Andorra v Ukraine - Ukraine wins, they are in the playoffsKazakhstan v Croatia - Croatia wins combined with a Ukrainian draw or lose and they are in the playoffs I still think the Croatian deserve to qualify more than the Ukrainians ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I still think the Croatian deserve to qualify more than the Ukrainians ! Based on the only thing that matters - the quality of football played - Ukraine certainly deserve to go ahead of Croatia. We thrashed Croatia twice; they're not the same team they used to be. Ukraine very nearly got a draw at Wembley, giving us our toughest home match in the group by a long-shot, and they beat us in their own country. After last week's debacle, I'd rather see the Croatian fans in South Africa than the Ukrainians, but that's an entirely different matter. On football alone Ukraine more than deserve their likely play-off spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluz Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'd prefer Sweden to qualify over Portugal, but they're an aging team. I'll be frank, I can't stand Cristiano Ronaldo. I would go for the Czechs and Slovakia to qualify but again I find it hard for San Marino to win. Pretty sad to see Belgium not qualify for the second time. Although, their campaign this time was rubbish. I still think the Croatian deserve to qualify more than the Ukrainians ! I am sorry to say that I don't see your wishes come true. By the way, I don't like Cristiano Ronaldo as well and he is not the one helping Portugal to get in, but the Brazilians on the team: Deco, Pepe and Liedson. However, facing Malta at home is almost a sure thing. By the way, the series of matches with the lame ducks in the groups is making all of this confrontations pretty predictable: - Portugal against Malta would put Portugal in the play-off. - Slovenia against San Marino would leave the Czechs out and Slovakia needing to beat Poland away to avoid the play-off. - Ukraine against Andorra would put Ukraine through to the play-off. - Greece against Luxembourg would leave Israel out and Switzerland needing a draw at home against Israel to avoid the play-off. There is little hope for surprises now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ukraine won 6-0 against Andorra, Croatia won 2-1 against Kazakhstan. So Croatia is out, Ukraine has reached the play-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 And Germany achieved a very flattering 1-1 against Finland. The team was changed on six positions and there certainly was no pressure anymore after the early qualification on Saturday, but the team's performance was abysmal nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ukraine won 6-0 against Andorra, Croatia won 2-1 against Kazakhstan. So Croatia is out, Ukraine has reached the play-offs. Ooh, I didn't know those matches had been played already. Thanks for the update I'm about to watch England's final qualifier. Wish us luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 No thanks I can't believe I'm about to say this, but please Poland score some goals. I want little old Slovenia in the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gamesandcounting Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yep. I want Slovenia and Greece to make it. Switzerland don't deserve it after that Quarter Final in 2006. At least Greece have some international pedigree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yep. I want Slovenia and Greece to make it. Switzerland don't deserve it after that Quarter Final in 2006. At least Greece have some international pedigree! And Greece doesn't deserve it after that abysmal performance in EURO 2008. The Swiss team at least has the courage and ability to play offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 What that they got ridiculously lucky playing the boringest football I've ever seen. And judging Switzerland on 2006 is misguided and ignorant. They played well for themselves at home last year but just didn't have the finishing. How can 23 players from 4 years ago mean that the current 23 players don't deserve to be in the next world cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 The Swiss just qualified for the 2nd time in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Switzerland-Israel 0-0 -- Switzerland is qualified for the World Cup! Congratulations! Greece will go to the play-offs, having defeated Luxembourg 2-1. Latvia won 3-2 against Moldova, but due to Greece's win that doesn't help them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Meanwhile, Slovakia is still heading for the last remaining direct qualifying spot for a European team, leading 1-0 against Poland. Also Portugal is heading for the play-off spot in group 1 (leading 3-0 against Malta) and Slovenia is heading for the play-off spot in group 3 (currently 2-0 against San Marino while the Czechs are only at a 0-0 against Northern Ireland). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Slovakia is qualified. Slovenia has the play-off spot in group 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 So the directly qualified teams from Europe are: Denmark Switzerland Slovakia Germany Spain England Serbia Italy Netherlands Taking part in the European play-offs on November 14 and 18 are: Portugal Greece Slovenia Russia Bosnia and Herzegovina Ukraine France Ireland Norway is out. The draw for the play-offs will take place next Monday, October 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Steel Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Congratulation to Slovakia (the country of my heritage) on qualifying for the first World Cup as an independent nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Come on Ireland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 We want: Portugal Greece France Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 The seeded teams are likely France, Russia, Greece and Portugal So the possible matches France v Slovenia, Ukraine, Bosnia or Ireland Russia v the same Greece v the same Portugal v the same I hope for France v Ukraine, Russia v Slovenia, Greece v Ireland and Portugal v Ukraine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feheva Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I hope for France v Ukraine, Russia v Slovenia, Greece v Ireland and Portugal v Ukraine. Two Ukraines and zero Bosnias there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faster Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 That's because I wasn't sure who I wanted to take out Ukraine, so Bosnia v Portugal. I want France, Slovenia, Bosnia and Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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