The need to “maximize the quality, quantity and frequency of competitive matches” has pushed the CONCACAF region to create an UEFA Nations League style regular match up tournament for the teams in the North American, Central American and Caribbean regions. The idea was proposed late last year. https://twitter.com/JuanG_Arango/status/964522677292666881 As reported the match ups and precise… Continue reading CONCACAF League of Nations
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World Cup 2010 Day 17, A Brief Recap
Germany 4-1 England Miroslav Klose (20′) Lukas Podolski (32′) Thomas Muller (67′, 70′) Matthew Upson (37′) England were outplayed but also undone by an event that will be talked about for years to come. Germany started brighter and showed more skills. It wasn’t long before a high ball was misjudged by John Terry and allowed… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 17, A Brief Recap
World Cup 2010 Day 12, A Brief Recap
Mexico 0-1 Uruguay Luis Suarez (43′) Fears of a convenient draw, one which would guarantee both teams’ qualification to the first knockout round at the expense of South Africa and France seemed unfounded. Not only the starting 11s seemed offensive but the early exchanges showed intent to play the game. Mexico enjoyed better possession but… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 12, A Brief Recap
World Cup 2010 Day 7, A Brief Recap
Argentina 4-1 South Korea Park Chu-Young (og 16′) Gonzalo Higuain (33′ 76′ 80′) Lee Chung-Yong (45′) An unfortunate own goal off a freekick and off the foot of Park Chu-Young, who didn’t really know much about it, was an early omen for the Koreans. Argentina controlled and managed the ball better and showed some of… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 7, A Brief Recap
World Cup 2010 Day 1, A Brief Recap
South Africa 1-1 Mexico Siphiwe Tshabalala (55′) Rafael Marquez (79′) Vuvuzelas in full blast Mexico controlled the match early, especially down the wings, but the South Africans soon settled. A Mexico goal was correctly called back for offside. South Africa resisted and showed some good passing – and goalkeeping courtesy of Khune – before Tshabalala… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 1, A Brief Recap