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CONCACAF matchday 20 recap: A quick summary of action around the CONCACAF final round on WED 14 OCT 2009.
» El Salvador 00-01 Honduras: David SUAZO’s cross in the second half found Carlos PAVÓN, who headed in the only goal of the night. The match ended with los Catrachos awaiting the other result.
» United States 02-02 Costa Rica: Emotions ran high in Washington, DC on both sides, where los Ticos were in need of a win and the Americans saluted forward Charlie DAVIES, seriously injured in an automobile accident earlier in the week. Bryan RUIZ’s two first half goals had Costa Rica on the verge of qualification, but the US equalised through a Jonathan BORNSTEIN header with just seconds remaining. That put Honduras in and sent Costa Rica to the playoff.
¤ Qualified: Honduras, Mexico, United States
» Advanced to CONCACAF/​CONMEBOL playoff: Costa Rica
[posted FRI 16 OCT 2009 – 05:13:51 UTC]

CONMEBOL matchday 18 recap: A quick summary of action around CONMEBOL on WED 14 OCT 2009.
» Uruguay 00-01 Argentina: Just days after securing a late win against Peru, la Albiceleste did it again. The match was still goalless in the 83rd minute when Uruguay’s Martín CÁCERES was shown a second yellow for pulling down Jonás GUTIÉRREZ by hand. When the resulting free kick fell to the feet of Mario BOLATTI, he calmly placed home the winner that earned qualification for Argentina.
» Chile 01-00 Ecuador: Uruguayans will no doubt be sending gifts to Humberto SUAZO, whose goal prevented Ecuador from reaching the playoff.
¤ Qualified: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay
» Advanced to CONCACAF/​CONMEBOL playoff: Uruguay
[posted FRI 16 OCT 2009 – 05:05:14 UTC]

UEFA matchday 16 recap: A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 14 OCT 2009.
» Poland 00-01 Slovakia: Heavy snow in Chorzów may have contributed to the disastrous start; just four minutes in, Seweryn GANCARCZYK bundled a cross into his own goal. Slovak goalkeeper Ján MUCHA spent the rest of the match keeping the inspired home side out of his goal, giving Slovakia the points they needed to win Group 3. Slovenia took second place by defeating San Marino.
» Switzerland 00-00 Israel: A second yellow for Avihai YADIN ended Israel’s slight hopes of advancing out of Group 2. The draw meant a second consecutive Men’s World Cup appearance for the Swiss and a playoff place for Greece, who won against Luxembourg.
» Andorra 00-06 Ukraine: Ukraine had little trouble with the wooden spoon recipients of Group 6 and earned a place in the playoffs.
» Portugal 04-00 Malta: Portugal completed their Group 1 comeback and earned a playoff place with an easy win over Malta, their fourth win in the last five matches.
¤ Qualified: Denmark, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland
» Advanced to playoffs: Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Greece, Ireland Rep, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine
[posted FRI 16 OCT 2009 – 04:54:42 UTC]

CONCACAF matchday 19 recap: A quick summary of action around the CONCACAF final round on SAT 10 OCT 2009.
» Mexico 04-01 El Salvador: Barely two minutes after the kickoff, bees attacked El Salvador’s goal, causing a nine minute delay. The goal was under attack by El Tri throughout the rest of the match, as four different players scored to earn qualification.
» Costa Rica 04-00 Trinidad-Tobago: Alvaro SABORÍO scored twice in three minutes as los Ticos climbed to third. They are assured of at least a place in the playoff.
» Honduras 02-03 United States: The excitement in Honduras’s recent political situation was rivalled by that in the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano, where a spectacular free kick by Julio César DE LEÓN put the home team ahead early in the second half. But a double by Conor CASEY and another amazing free kick, this by Landon DONOVAN, put the US 3-1 up. Though de León scored again ten minutes later, los Catrachos then missed three chances to equalise, including a penalty that Carlos PAVÓN sent over the bar. Honduras are still in the playoffs at least and can qualify directly by defeating El Salvador on WED 14 OCT 2009 if Costa Rica do not win.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Mexico, United States
» Advanced this matchday: Costa Rica, Honduras
× Eliminated this matchday: El Salvador
[posted FRI 16 OCT 2009 – 04:33:13 UTC]

CONMEBOL matchday 17 recap: A quick summary of action around CONMEBOL on the weekend of SAT 10-SUN 11 OCT 2009.
» Argentina 02-01 Peru: A rainy night in Buenos Aires nearly ended in disaster for the home side when Peru’s Hernán RENGIFO equalised in the 90th minute. But in stoppage time, Martín PALERMO scored the winner, sending la Albiceleste back up to fourth place.
» Colombia 02-04 Chile: Chile scored twice in the space of just two minutes, cancelling out an earlier own goal. In the second half, Giovanni MORENO scored an equaliser, but Jorge VALDIVIA and Fabián ORELLANA each scored to give la Roja the win and a trip to South Africa.
» Ecuador 01-02 Uruguay: Antonio VALENCIA put Ecuador up midway through the second half, only to see Luis SUÁREZ equalise a minute later. In stoppage time, Uruguay’s Edison CAVANI was fouled in the area, and Diego FORLÁN made no mistake on the penalty. The fourth and final automatic place will go to the winner of the Uruguay-Argentina match on WED 14 OCT 2009, whilst Ecuador can reach the playoff with a win over Chile.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Chile
× Eliminated this matchday: Colombia
[posted MON 12 OCT 2009 – 00:56:15 UTC]

CAF matchday 13 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 10-SUN 11 OCT 2009.
» Zambia 00-01 Egypt: Hosny ABD RABOU was the hero for the Pharaohs as he placed a powerful strike in the top corner of the goal. Egypt host Algeria next month needing a three goal win to qualify. If Egypt win by two goals, a playoff will be needed to decide the Group C title.
» Malawi 01-01 Côte d’Ivoire: With the home side playing only for a place in the African Nations Cup, Jacob NGWIRA gave them the lead in the second half. But the Elephants’ Didier DROGBA equalised four minutes later, and the draw meant that Côte d’Ivoire are bound for South Africa as Group E winners.
» Cameroon 03-00 Togo: After a slow start in Group A, the Indomitable Lions have now won three straight.
» Gabon 03-01 Morocco: The Black Panthers kept pace with a hard fought win over Morocco. To qualify, Gabon must hope for Cameroon to slip up in Morocco next month.
» Nigeria 01-00 Mozambique: As the match remained goalless, it appeared that Tunisia’s win over Kenya would make them the champions of Group B. But deep in stoppage time, a save from João KAPANGO rebounded straight to Victor OBINNA, who scored the goal that kept the Super Eagles alive. Nonetheless, Tunisia qualify if they defeat Mozambique next month.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Côte d’Ivoire
× Eliminated this matchday: Burkina Faso, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Togo, Zambia
[posted MON 12 OCT 2009 – 00:56:01 UTC]

UEFA matchday 15 recap: A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on SAT 10 OCT 2009.
» Russia 00-01 Germany: Miroslav KLOSE was the hero as Germany secured qualification from Group 4. Russia will have another chance in the playoffs.
» Estonia 00-02 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Bosnia-Herz also wrapped up a playoff place as the number two team in Group 5. Vedad IBIŠEVIĆ sealed the win with Bosnia-Herz’s second goal midway through the second half.
» Ukraine 01-00 England: Ukraine now have a leg up on Croatia for the Group 6 playoff place after their win over previously undefeated England. Three Lions goalkeeper Robert GREEN was sent off for a professional foul just fifteen minutes in.
» Denmark 01-00 Sweden: A thunderous strike from Jakob POULSEN twelve minutes from time proved decisive as Denmark won Group 1. Sweden must now hope for Portugal to slip up against Malta on WED 14 OCT 2009.
» Greece 05-02 Latvia: Fanis GEKAS took his tally to nine total goals in the qualifiers with four tonight, helping Greece keep second place in Group 2. A win against Luxembourg on the last matchday means at least a playoff place.
» Slovakia 00-02 Slovenia: The Slovaks blew a chance to secure their first trip to a Men’s World Cup as Valter BIRSA and Nejc PEČNIK scored for Slovenia. Slovakia will have another opportunity to take the Group 1 crown against Poland on Wednesday.
» Ireland Rep 02-02 Italy: Sean ST LEDGER sent the fans at Croke Park into a frenzy as he scored his first goal for Ireland Rep to take the lead in the 87th minute. But just two minutes later, Alberto GILARDINO equalised, and Italy earned qualification from Group 8. Ireland Rep are assured of a playoff position.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Denmark, Germany, Italy, Serbia
» Advanced this matchday: Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Ireland Rep, Switzerland
× Eliminated this matchday: Austria, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Turkey
[posted SUN 11 OCT 2009 – 00:25:19 UTC]

CONMEBOL matchday 16 recap: A quick summary of action around CONMEBOL on WED 09 SEP 2009.
» Uruguay 03-01 Colombia: Uruguay jumped back into the thick of the CONMEBOL race as Andrés SCOTTI and Sebastián EGUREN scored in a 10 v 10 second half. There is now a three point range between fourth placed Ecuador and eighth placed Colombia.
» Paraguay 01-00 Argentina: Nélson HAEDO VÁLDEZ scored midway through the first half to send Paraguay through to South Africa 2010. Meanwhile, Argentina’s troubles multiplied as Sebastián VERÓN was sent off for a second yellow; la Albiceleste fall into fifth place.
» Brazil 04-02 Chile: Chile missed their first chance to qualify as a late double by NILMAR extended Brazil’s unbeaten streak in the qualifiers to eleven matches.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Paraguay
× Eliminated this matchday: Bolivia
[posted THU 10 SEP 2009 – 05:58:57 UTC]

CONCACAF matchday 18 recap: A quick summary of action around the CONCACAF final round on WED 09 SEP 2009.
» Trinidad-Tobago 00-01 United States: Ricardo CLARK’s booming shot from outside the area was the difference as T-T were eliminated.
» Mexico 01-00 Honduras: A second half penalty by Cuauhtémoc BLANCO spoiled Honduras’s hopes of keeping up with the US.
» El Salvador 01-00 Costa Rica: Los Ticos slipped from first place to fourth in the space of a week, owing to Rudis CORRALES’s stoppage time goal.
» Advanced this matchday: Mexico, United States
× Eliminated this matchday: Trinidad-Tobago
[posted THU 10 SEP 2009 – 05:44:48 UTC]

UEFA matchday 14 recap: A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 09 SEP 2009.
» Latvia 02-02 Switzerland: The Swiss held on to their Group 2 lead as substitute Eren DERDIYOK scored a late equaliser.
» Norway 02-01 Macedonia FYR: Norway secured second place in Group 9, but they may find themselves shut out of the playoffs as the worst runner up.
» Hungary 00-01 Portugal: PEPE’s early goal off a DECO free kick improved Portugal’s chances in Group 1, as Denmark were held in Albania.
» Northern Ireland 00-02 Slovakia: Goals from Stanislav ŠESTÁK and Filip HOLOSKO kept Slovakia five points clear in Group 3. N Ireland are tied with Slovenia for second but have played one match more.
» Wales 01-03 Russia: Russia kept up with Group 4 leaders Germany by winning in Cardiff. Germany and Russia are each assured of at least a playoff place.
» Belarus 00-00 Ukraine: Ukraine’s second consecutive Men’s World Cup qualification slipped further away as they could only manage a draw in Minsk...
» England 05-01 Croatia: ...leaving the door open for England to take the Group 6 crown in decisive fashion.
» Spain 03-00 Estonia: Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Group 5 draw with Turkey earlier in the day, coupled with Spain’s decisive performance, sent la Furia Roja through to South Africa 2010 as Iker CASILLAS broke Andoni ZUBIZARRETA’s national record of 56 clean sheets.
¤ Qualified this matchday: England, Spain
» Advanced this matchday: Germany, Italy, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia
× Eliminated this matchday: Belarus, Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg, Macedonia FYR, Scotland, Wales
[posted THU 10 SEP 2009 – 05:36:34 UTC]

Stoppage time heroics send Bahrain through: Bahrain advanced to the final of the AFC/​OFC playoff on away goals as they played to a dramatic 2-2 draw in Saudi Arabia on WED 09 SEP 2009. The first leg in Manama ended goalless, and first half goals from either side left the match at 1-1 until second half stoppage time. Hamad AL MONTASHARI headed in a cross from Yasser AL QAHTANI to give Saudi Arabia the apparent victory, but mere moments later, the home side were shocked as Abdullah Baba FATADI’s header found net beyond goalkeeper Waleed ABDULLAH. Bahrain move through to the playoff final against New Zealand.
[posted THU 10 SEP 2009 – 04:53:31 UTC]

CAF matchday 12 recap: A quick summary of action around the CAF second group phase on the weekend of SAT 05-SUN 06 SEP 2009.
» Gabon 00-02 Cameroon: The match was postponed from SAT 20 JUN 2009 due to the death of Gabon president Omar BONGO, but as post election violence flared up in the country, the delay seemed perhaps insufficient. Nonetheless, the match saw Achille EMANA and Samuel ETO’O score for Cameroon just two minutes apart. The Indomitable Lions emerge from last place in Group A and can take over first by defeating the Black Panthers again at home on WED 09 SEP 2009.
» Côte d’Ivoire 05-00 Burkina Faso: The Elephants continued to trample their Group E opposition with a second 5-0 win. Côte d’Ivoire need one point to qualify.
» Nigeria 02-02 Tunisia: Twice the Super Eagles took the lead, but twice the Carthage Eagles equalised. Tunisia keep their two point lead in Group B.
» Algeria 01-00 Zambia: Rafik SAIFI’s second half goal was the difference as the Desert Foxes remain three points clear of Egypt in Group C.
» Ghana 02-00 Sudan: Making up for lost time, the Black Stars qualified for their second straight Men’s World Cup after losing the first eleven qualifying tournaments they entered. Sulley MUNTARI and Michael ESSIEN were the goalscoring heroes as Ghana secured top spot in Group D.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Ghana
× Eliminated this matchday: Benin, Guinea, Malawi, Mali, Rwanda, Sudan
[posted MON 07 SEP 2009 – 05:37:23 UTC]

CONCACAF matchday 17 recap: A quick summary of action around the CONCACAF final round on SAT 05 SEP 2009.
» United States 02-01 El Salvador: Cristian CASTILLO put the visitors ahead midway through the first half, but for the third time this year, the US erased a deficit against a team wearing blue and white. This time Clint DEMPSEY and Jozy ALTIDORE each headed in crosses from Landon DONOVAN.
» Honduras 04-01 Trinidad-Tobago: Two from Carlos PAVÓN in the first half sent los Catrachos on their way to first place.
» Costa Rica 00-03 Mexico: But just as the picture was starting to clarify, el Tri put three past Costa Rica at Estadio Saprissa. The two teams are now tied for third place, a point behind joint leaders Honduras and the US.
[posted MON 07 SEP 2009 – 05:13:36 UTC]

CONMEBOL matchday 15 recap: A quick summary of action around CONMEBOL on SAT 05 SEP 2009.
» Colombia 02-00 Ecuador: Ecuador’s Pablo PALACIOS was booked for diving early in the second half, his second yellow. Los Cafeteros’ patience paid off in the last ten minutes, when Jackson MARTÍNEZ and Teófilo Antonio GUTIÉRREZ both scored.
» Peru 01-00 Uruguay: The already eliminated Incas issued a spoiler alert to their remaining opponents, as Hernán RENGIFO’s late strike tripped up Uruguay. The result meant that Colombia leaped over Uruguay and Ecuador for fifth place.
» Chile 02-02 Venezuela: The match swung back and forth, but Chile’s Rodrigo Javier MILLAR was the last goalscorer. His equaliser means that Chile hold on to second place.
» Argentina 01-03 Brazil: But the day belonged to LUISÃO and LUIS FABIANO, who combined for three goals to continue Brazil’s perfect record of qualifying for every Men’s World Cup. Argentina remain mired in fourth place, with the next four teams breathing down their necks.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Brazil
[posted MON 07 SEP 2009 – 05:04:05 UTC]

UEFA matchday 13 recap: A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on SAT 05 SEP 2009.
» Scotland 02-00 Macedonia FYR: Goals from Scott BROWN and James MCFADDEN gave Scotland the advantage heading into Group 9’s last matchday. They can secure second place with a draw against already qualified Netherlands on WED 09 SEP 2009.
» Denmark 01-01 Portugal: Seven points adrift in Group 1, Portugal needed to attack early and often in Copenhagen. Though Nicklas BENDTNER scored against the run of play late in the first half, LIEDSON equalised for his new country in the 86th minute.
» Hungary 01-02 Sweden: Sweden also did their part to make Group 1 much more interesting; at the death, Zlatan IBRAHIMOVIĆ blocked Gábor BABOS’s clearance into the goal for an improbable win. Denmark are still four points clear, but Hungary are now just one point ahead of Sweden and three ahead of Portugal for second place.
» Georgia 00-02 Italy: But the most unlikely goals of the day were both scored by Georgia’s Kakha KALADZE – in his own net. Italy remain one point ahead of Ireland Rep in Group 8 with a match in hand.
» Switzerland 02-00 Greece: Greece’s Loukas VINTRA saw his second yellow as the first half expired, but the Swiss could not capitalise until the last six minutes of the second half. They now pull ahead of Greece for the lead in Group 2.
» Slovakia 02-02 Czech Rep: Marek HAMŠÍK put Slovakia ahead 2-1 on a second half penalty but then received a second yellow card. Milan BAROŠ scored on a header to level the match again, leaving Slovakia still two points clear of Northern Ireland in Group 3 with a match in hand.
» Spain 05-00 Belgium: Spain ratcheted their goal difference to +16 as David SILVA and David VILLA each scored twice. They are assured of at least a playoff place and need four more points to win qualification from Group 5.
» Advanced this matchday: Spain
× Eliminated this matchday: Armenia, Cyprus, Estonia, Faroe Is, Moldova, Montenegro
[posted MON 07 SEP 2009 – 04:48:55 UTC]

CONCACAF matchday 16 recap: A quick summary of action around the CONCACAF final round on WED 12 AUG 2009.
» Mexico 02-01 United States: Charlie DAVIES put the US ahead just eight minutes in, but after an equaliser from Israel Macias CASTRO, Miguel SABAH scored the winner in the last ten minutes.
» Trinidad-Tobago 01-00 El Salvador: Cornell GLEN’s goal in the sixth minute vastly improved T-T’s chances of a second qualification.
» Honduras 04-00 Costa Rica: Two from Carlos COSTLY made the difference, as los Catrachos take over second place on goal difference.
[posted THU 13 AUG 2009 – 07:48:46 UTC]

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