Monday, June 21, 2010
Portugal Goal Party
Portugal was a stroke of authority to DPR Korea, which won by a convincing 7-0 rout in the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on 21 June. The result leaves the Lusos as second in Group G with a goal difference puts them at the gates of the second round of the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010.
The selection of Carlos Queiroz felt at home in Cape Town, where the home fans fully supported the Europeans. The large colony of descendants of Portuguese immigrants in southern Africa celebrated with euphoria the recovery of his team after a draw in the opener against Ivory Coast on Monday gave a sample of their potential to the North Koreans.
Korea DPR waited well planted in the field lusa initiative that gave the first warnings with a distant shot of Cristiano Ronaldo and a header in the crosshairs of Ricardo Carvalho. The most dangerous attempts of Asians arrived with distant shots of Cha Jong Hyok and An Yong Hak that tested the reflexes of Eduardo, who also wore an auction clearing Hong Yong Jo (18 ').
But the Selecção das Quinas contained the North Korean attack and knew few realize its superiority. Tiago got a great pass inside which culminated Raul Meireles (1-0, 29 ').
Flurry of goals
Rest said the ideas to the Portuguese who left very inspired in the second half, and soon settle the issue at stake here. Simao ladled the seconds between the legs of goalkeeper Korean assistance after Meireles (2-0, 53 ') and immediately increased the distances Hugo Almeida heading in a cross from Fabio Coentrao (3-0, 56').
With the North Koreans admit the obvious superiority of the rival, the Lusos continued to seek goals, enjoying the minutes of good play and generating many times. While Cristiano Ronaldo missed a goal with a shot to the stick, can be awarded half that Tiago scored after a generous pass behind the Real Madrid (4-0, 60 ').
In the final stretch, the Asians failed to pull out of his area to the heated front Lusos. Liedson pounced on a mistake by defender Ri Kwang Chon to make the little hand (5-0, 81 '.) The strangest goal of the match was scored by Ronaldo (6-0, 87 '), who after dominating the ball accidentally with the neck, put an end to their long drought in the shirt of the Portuguese: the striker scoring since February 2009. Tiago completed the bulky marker (7-0, 89 ') to make a new mark in the history of the Selecção das Quinas in World Cup: its biggest victory in this event.
The G Group closes on Friday 25 June at 16:00 (South African time) at two different venues. While Portugal is measured with Brazil at the stadium in Durban, Ivory Coast and will play Korea DPR in the Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit.
Portugal Crushed North Korea 7-0
In the first half only saw one of the goals, made the 28 minutes was enough to numb Meireles and Korean team had no reaction. In the second half the team had an almost perfect forcefulness, the 50 'Simao shortly after the 58' Hugo Almeida's header provided the 3-0.
The goal of the brightest star Cristiano Ronaldo is to be expected, while its participation as the fourth goal which attended Tiago. A 80 'Liedson under his goal after a mistake in the defense of North Korea.
At 86 'At last came the turn to Cristiano Ronaldo who, after a fortunate bounce set up the 6-0 and minutes later Tiago established the 7-0 final that leaves a good chance to qualify for the Luso selected in World Cup Group G .
In Portugal it is a match against the powerful and eternal Brazil, will be ranked in a tie and a defeat would leave pending the outcome between North Korea and Ivory Coast, the latter needs a barrage of goals and hope that Portugal lost.
Video Highlights Portugal 7 - 0 North Korea
North Korea looked surprisingly impressive against the Brazilian juggernaut in their first World Cup match last week, while Portugal did not manage a single goal in its scoreless draw with the Ivory Coast. But the Portuguese drought did not last Monday in Cape Town.
Raul Meireles knocked in a goal in the 28th minute, giving Portugal the lead over its Group G rival. Tiago was credited with an assist on the play. Just in case someone not familiar with this tournament thinks Portugal is being unsportsman like by running up the score like that, there is a very good reason for it.
2 teams will advance from Portugal's group and Brazil has already secured one of those slots. If Portugal loses to Brazil in their next game and the Ivory Coast beats North Korea in theirs then they will be tied in tournament points. Which of them advances to the next round would be decided by who has the larger difference in goals for all games in their group. That is, you add up all of a team's goals scored in their 3 group games and subtract the goals scored against them. Whoever has the better difference between Portugal and the Ivory Coast would advance.
As it stands now, the Ivory coast is a -2 difference and Portugal is at +7. Portugal's slaughter of North Korea has made is extremely difficult for Ivory Coast to surpass them.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Looking Ahead
Another week of World Cup fever comes to end and fans look ahead to another exciting week that determines the Round of 16. - Photo by Sven Anders
Friday, June 18, 2010
Nesrine Tafesh.. Algerian's fan
I love to add more some special things for this beauty about algeria...We are all algerian in World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
Cheb Khaled FIFA World Cup 2010
Algerian singer Cheb Khaled performs during the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg. South Africa and Mexico play in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Majid Bougherra & Wayne Rooney
Algeria's Majid Bougherra (R) fights for the ball with England's Wayne Rooney during a 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Green Point stadium in Cape Town June 18, 2010.
Wahiba Ribery
The wife France's striker Franck Ribery, Wahiba wears an Algerian flag around her waist and France's striker Djibril Cisse, Jude (R) adjusting her hat prior to before the start of the Group A first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 11, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
Wayne Rooney tackled by Hassan Yebda and Rafik Halliche
Wayne Rooney of England is tackled by Hassan Yebda and Rafik Halliche of Algeria during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Hassen Yebda & Steven Gerrard
England's Steven Gerrard, right, competes for the ball with Algeria's Hassen Yebda, left, during the World Cup group C soccer match between England and Algeria in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, June 18, 2010.
Algeria's midfielder Riad Boudebouz
Algeria's midfielder Riad Boudebouz shoots the ball during the Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match England vs. Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
David James vs Madjid Bougherra
David James of England falls over Madjid Bougherra of Algeria as he makes a save during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
England vs Algeria Opening Ceremony
Algeria and England's national football team players enter the pitch prior to the start of the Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match England vs. Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
The Algerian national team vs England
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: The Algeria team line up for a group photo during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
The England National team vs Algeria.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: The England team line up for a group photo during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Medhi Lacen & Frank Lampard
England's Frank Lampard (L) fights for the ball against Algeria's Medhi Lacen during the 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match at Green Point stadium in Cape Town June 18, 2010.
England vs Algeria
(L-R) Algeria's midfielder Adlane Guedioura, England's striker Peter Crouch, England's defender John Terry, Algeria's defender Rafik Halliche, Algeria's midfielder Hassan Yebda, Algeria's defender Nadir Belhadj, England's defender Jamie Carragher and England's striker Wayne Rooney gesture during the 2010 World Cup group C first round football match between England and Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
Algerian fan blows a vuvuzela, Algeria / England
An Algerian fan blows a vuvuzela before the 2010 World Cup Group C soccer match between England and Algeria at Green Point stadium in Cape Town
David Beckham, England vs Algeria
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: David Beckham of England awaits the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Peter Crouch & Nadir Belhadj
England's striker Peter Crouch (R) is challenged for the ball by Algeria's defender Nadir Belhadj during the Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match England vs. Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
England / Algeria
Algeria's goalkeeper M'bolhi Rais Ouheb (C) saves a shot by England's striker Wayne Rooney during the Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match England vs. Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Karim Matmour, England vs Algeria
Algeria's midfielder Karim Matmour (C) advances with the ball past England's midfielder Frank Lampard (L) and defender Jamie Carragher during the 2010 World Cup group C first round football match between England and Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
Wayne Rooney & Djamel Abdoun
England's striker Wayne Rooney walks towards Algeria's midfielder Djamel Abdoun to shake hands at the end of the 2010 World Cup group C first round football match between England and Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Wayne Rooney & Karim Matmour
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Wayne Rooney of England picks up Karim Matmour of Algeria during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
South Korea Squad
South Korea's defender Cha Du-Ri, defender Cho Yong-Hyung, striker Park Chu-Young, midfielder Kim Jung-Woo, goalkeeper Jung Sung-Ryong, defender Lee Jung-Soo (bottom row) defender Lee Young-Pyo, midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng, midfielder Yeom Ki-Hun, striker Lee Seung-Yeoul and midfielder Park Ji-Sung pose before the start of the group B first round 2010 World Cup football match South Korea vs Greece on June 12, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE AFP PHOTO / KARIM JAAFAR (Photo credit should read KARIM JAAFAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Joseph Yobo, Nigeria vs Argentina
Joseph Yobo of Nigeria walks into the stadium prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group B match between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park Stadium on June 12, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Gabriel Heinze Celebrates The Goal
Gabriel Heinze of Argentina celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group B match between Argentina and Nigeria at Ellis Park Stadium on June 12, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Dirk Kuyt & Mark van Bommel, Netherlands vs Denmark
World Cup 2010 South Africa: Netherlands v Denmark
Dirk Kuyt & Mark van Bommel
World Cup 2010 South Africa: Netherlands vs Denmark
World Cup 2010 South Africa: Netherlands v Denmark. Wesley Sneijder
Monday, June 14, 2010
Flags Promoting the FIFA World Cup
Flags for sale on almost every corner promoting the FIFA World Cup.
Surrounded by Oranje
A bold, persistent Danish fan wades into the Dutch supporters' section and demands every ounce of mocking they have for him. He is not disappointed, and later enjoys a beer shower.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Inside The Cape Town stadium
World Cup 2010 South Africa. The opening football match between South Africa and Mexico