Qaulifying Rounds are beng played!
It’s the qualifying stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, being held South Africa, on the 10th anniversary of their hosting the Rugby World Cup. For those that are out of the loop, FIFA = Soccer. Some of the more vicious and nasty pundits are saying that the only World Cup worth watching will be in 2011 hosted by New Zealand, but no one wants to hear it. No need to waste any payday loans on more TV channels just to get the latest scores, I’ll help you out on this one.The teams that win on November 18th, the last day of qualification, are the ones that will be in action come June 2010.
South Africa automatically qualifies
For the African nations, South Africa is automatically qualified as the host nation – which won’t exactly guarantee them much.They hold the current ranking of 84th in world standings.Association football is the nation’s most popular sport, though the Rainbow Nation’s strongest squads in international competition are the cricket team, and the Springboks, the South African rugby team.The Springboks are one of the best sides in the world, having won two World Cups, in 1995 and 2007, and only Australia has won two besides South Africa. (Though they recently were beaten by two English club sides, so they aren’t doing themselves any favors.)
Egypt vs. Algeria
The last available spot for Africa was up for grabs, and it came down to Egypt and Algeria playing to break a tie, as they were even up.50,000 fans watched the two square off at Almerreikh Stadium in Omdurman, Sudan, the venue chosen via draw on November 11th. Algeria’s Antar Yahia scored five minutes before half time, and neither side was able score again, leaving Algeria the victors, 1-0.
The Republic of Ireland vs. France
Ireland vs. France shaped up to be a doozy, and seeing the Emerald Isle take on the frogs at Croke Park would be something else.Unfortunately, the Luck of the Irish ran short, and the French aggregated 2 goals to 1, putting paid Irish aspirations of World Cup glory.In addition, Slovenia downed Russia on away goals, and Bosnia and Herzegovina fell to the Portuguese side.(Meaning that the goals scored by the away team will count double in aggregate points).) European teams get a bit more international coverage, but they did invent the sport there.Also, Costa Rica faced off and lost to Uruguay, and Bahrain took on New Zealand, which saw the Land of the Long White Cloud victorious. (Here is a list of those qualified to go to the 2010 World Cup.)
This ought to be good
The wait is going to stink, but that being said, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is going to kick off in June of 2010.Watching the game at the venue would be worth payday loans to see.
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