To host the second fight in Montevideo, Uruguay drew 1-1 with his opponent’s. The results are enough to pass La Celeste as the first party in San Jose won 1-0.

Substitute striker Sebastian Abre scored in the opening 70 minutes to take Uruguay to lead. Costa Rica to restore hope to counter Walter Centeno scored three minutes later, but the goal was to be the last until the game was over.

Uruguay, who won the World Cup‘s first edition (1930) and fourth (1950), only appeared three times in the last six World Cup. They were absent in the U.S. in 1994, France 1998 and Germany 2006. Korea-Japan in 2002, Diego Forlan et al did not escape the first round.

In the Zone qualifying round of South America, Uruguay finish in fifth place and the opportunity to play a playoff against the fourth ranked team CONCACAF zone. For Costa Rica, this failure to stop their achievements always appear in the last two World Cup.

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They start with a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Russia tried to score goals quickly to secure the position. However, could not carry out the plan, they were surprised by the offensive game does Slovenia. Slow response to the Russian rearguard Slovenia also facilitate efforts to create a serious threat to the goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.

In the third minute, for example, almost winning through Slovenia Novakovic. that it, he managed to escape out of the off-side trap, reaching the ball, and led him into the penalty box. When dealing one on one with Akinfeev, he rushed to execute so that the balls is predictable and anticipated Akinfeev.

Do not want to give your opponent the opportunity to improve the line, Slovenia continued to stream attacks. With midfield mastery almost perfect, able to dictate against Slovenia. Besides anticipating the opponent’s attack, Slovenia also play effectively. Each flow of the ball from the middle to the front, almost always managed to produce a goal.

While Slovenia does not relax the tension game, Russia was reeling. Never mind the attack, they had the ball hard. Russia must pay for their bad game with a goal behind following a 0-1 Slovenia Zlatko Dedic scored in the 44th minute.

Although only one, fol is vital to both vital and fatal for both teams. Because the goal was to get rid of Slovenia and Russia. Goal that was to change the game.

Russia is aware of the threat of failed escape, trying to play more aggressively in the second half. Indeed, Russia and improve their ball control. Unfortunately, their effort was not strong enough to maintain Slovenia insistence excellence.

Russia suffering more complete following a red card received by Aleksandr Kerzhakov in the 67th minute. He was expelled from the field after breaking Slovenia goalkeeper, Samir Handanovic.

With fewer numbers of soldiers, the Russian attacks were becoming increasingly powerful. Moreover, Slovenia has seemingly appeared satisfied with the 1-0 advantage, doubling the defense seriously.

Indeed, with so, the probability of penetration Russia thinning. However, they also could not get through the human wall that was built Slovenia. Score 1-0 to the host survives until the long whistle.

Lineup teams :
Slovenia: Handanovic; Cesar, Brecko, Suler, Jokic; Radosavljevic, Koren, Kirm; Dedic (Stevanovic 90), Birsa (Pecnik 78), Novakovic
Russia: Akinfeev; Ignashevich, Berezutsky, Aniukov, Zhirkov, Yanbaev (Semak 45); Zurianov, Bilyaletdinov (Pogrebniak 77), Denisov; Arshavin, Pavlyuchenko (Kerzhakov 45)

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For Portugal, come to the Bilino Polje stadium just same to hell. Because, Bosnian always shine when appearing in their public, and the visitors would continue under terror. Referring to the action qualifier, Bosnia only once when bent defeat 2-5 by Spain in the last party Group 5. The rest, Edin et al Dzeko Turkey arrested and 1-1 win over Armenia (4-1), Belgium (2-1), and Estonia (7-0).

Aware of it, “The Seleccao” – the nickname of Portugal – trying to focus and not make the slightest mistake. As for Bosnia, with a fast and rely play collectivity, trying to score a goal since the early minutes. As a result, both teams exchanged attacks and create some opportunities. Unfortunately, a series of opportunities created by both teams did not change goals to break.

In the second half, both teams still playing open. They attack each other raw. However, Portugal managed to take advantage of the opportunity and excellence thanks to a goal prior Raul Meireles created in the 56th minute. Nani did move the bait off the left sector, then struck Meireles and goals.

Goal is to move Bosnia to South Africa grew heavier. However, Bosnia has not given up. Full support to make their audience kept trying to keep pace.

Unfortunately, ambition is more difficult because the Bosnians had to play ten men. Sejad Salhovic have accumulated the card on minutes 76.

However, in a state of limp, Bosnia still trying to create goals. However, these efforts are not enough to change the situation until the long whistle blowing. As a result, Bosnia should be eliminated and Portugal reached the Euro ticket. That means 2010 World Cup viewers will still be watching the World Player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lineup Teams :

Bosnia-Herzegovina: Hasagic, Jahic, Nadarevic, Pandza, Bajramovic, Salihovic, Medunjanin (Muslimovic 46), Ibricic, Pjanic, Dzeko, Ibosevic
Portugal: Eduardo, Carvalho, Ferreira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, Tiago, Duda, Meireles, Nani (Edinho 73), Simao (Deco 80), Leidson

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To qualify to the final round, Algeria did not have to play a play-off could be avoided if the 0-2 defeat of Egypt in the last party qualifying African zone Group C. Unfortunately, dramatically, in the game, Egypt could win 2-0.

Results are made in Egypt who could impose almost out play-offs. Because the 2-0 victory enabled them to match the collection points (13) and goal difference (9) with Algeria. With the two teams were both topped the standings, breakouts must be determined through the play-offs.

Recognizing their position threatened, Algeria to prepare better for play-off. In addition to tactics and techniques, they also mature mentally in order to be able to keep the focus until the game actually ends.

Therefore, faced Egypt in the Sudan, Algeria appears to play a more solid coordination and tidy. Though less dominant, they appear more effective. In addition to cope with the threat of opponents, they were able to slip through Anthar Yahya goal in minute 40. Having mastered the long feedback Karim Ziani, who did not guide by Yahia freely shot the ball into the left corner of the opponent’s goal.

Advantages that make Egypt panic. They also increase the tempo as soon as possible and potential attacks. The result, they were able to urge opponents and created a number of threats.

However, Algeria has learned from experience and do not want to fall into the same hole. Facing increasing agresvitas Egypt, Algeria remain calm and focus on the game itself. Despite failing to add a goal, they were able to maintain the advantage until the long whistle.

Lineup Teams :
Algeria: 1-Faouzi Chaouchi; 4-Anthar Yahia (17-Samir Zaoui 68), 3-Nadir Belhadj, Madjid Bougherra, 5-Rafik Halliche; 11-Mourad Meghni (13-Karim Matmour 58), 6-Yazid Mansouri, 15 -Karim Ziani, 12-Hassan Yebda; 10-Rafik Saifi (14-Ghilas Kamel Fathi 84), 9-Abdelkader Ghezzal
Egypt: 1-Essam El Hadari; 6-Hany Said, 18-Wael Gomaa, 14-Sayed Moawad, 3-Ahmed Al-Muhammadi, 5-Abdelzaher El Sakka; 7-Ahmed Fathi (9-Mohamed Zidan 46), 17 — Ahmed Hassan, 22-Mohamed Aboutriaka; 10-Emad Moteab, 9-Amr Zaki (8-Hosni Abd Rabou 46)

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However, France’s success marked a big controversy. Therefore, defining goals scored victories of France William Gallas, initiated the action “Hand of God” Thierry Henry.

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In the game, Ireland won 1-0 after 90 minutes. Because of France won the first leg 1-0, then the aggregate equal and should be an extension of time.

Well, in this time period extension mounting tension. At 103 minutes, Thierry Henry chasing bait near his Irish goal. Impressed very deliberately, Henry controls the ball with his hands, before making assists to Gallas. Gallas eaten bait cross with his head and goals.

Ireland coach, Giovanni Trapattoni, immediately protested. So did the Irish players, because he felt Henry was clearly handsball first. However, referee Martin Hansson of Sweden still endorse the goal. As a result, France was leading 2-1.

Gallas controversial goal that is what eventually led France to the final round at the 2010 World Cup. This is one of the football scandal. In the videotape clearly visible, Henry impressed deliberately control the ball with his hands, then make a bait to William Gallas.

The case is similar to the goals “Hand of God” maradona time in Argentina against England 1986 World Cup. At that time, Maradona’s hand ball and beat goalkeeper Peter Shilton. But the referee did not see and goals remain certified. In the video, Maradona clear the ball with his hands, not his head. It makes driving and Argentina eventually emerge as champions.

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Despite a demand from Egypt for additional protection for its nationals and interests in Algeria, Egypt Air’s Algiers offices were again ransacked by fans still angry over stonethrowing in Cairo last week that left three Algerian players injured.

“We have put all our security forces on their highest level of alert,” Khartoum state governor Abderrahman al-Khidr told reporters in the Sudanese capital, adding that a total of 15,000 police would be on duty for Wednesday’s game and ready to respond to any incident.

capacity stadium in Khartoum’s twin city of Omdurman to allow for segregation of the rival fans.

Algeria and Egypt each have an allocation of 9,000 tickets for their travelling fans.

“We are expecting 48 planes from Algeria and 18 from Egypt,” Khidr said, adding that 2,000 fans were also travelling by road from neighbouring Egypt for the game.

The Khartoum governor said travelling fans needed to be aware of a shortage of hotel capacity in the Sudanese capital.

“For those who arrive on match day, the two sets of fans will be assigned separate areas to sleep in,” where giant screens will also be set up to allow those without tickets to see the game.

A rash of violence since the 2-0 Egyptian victory, which forced Wednesday’s neutral-venue play-off, has ratcheted up security fears around the game.

The Egyptian foreign ministry summoned the Algerian ambassador to seek increased security for its nationals after a spate of attacks against Egyptian targets.

Cairo wants “assurances that the Algerian authorities are doing everything necessary to ensure the safety of Egyptian nationals in Algeria,” deputy foreign minister for Arab affairs Abdel Rahman Salah told reporters.

He stressed “the importance of halting the escalation” in the build-up to Wednesday’s game.

But around 100 people left Algeria on Sunday because of violence aimed against Egyptians, many of them staff for Egyptian companies like an Orascom subsidiary that had 15 offices ransacked on Sunday.

Ayman Sayyed, an engineer who returned with his wife and daughter, said on arrival at Cairo airport that on Sunday “400 Algerians besieged the building where we live with other Egyptians, but we managed to get out.”

Mohannad Ibrahim, an accountant, said for his part that “our house was surrounded by Algerians carrying knives, but we were able to escape via the roof.”

According to witnesses, Egyptian expatriates have been grouped in areas secured by the Algerian police after incidents including an initial attack on the Algiers offices of Egypt Air on Sunday.

Algeria’s ambassador in Cairo, Abdelkader Hadjar, told reporters authorities in his country were “making every effort and will do more to protect Egyptian nationals and interests.”

Algiers had sought similar assurances from Cairo after its players were injured when stones were thrown at their bus as they being driven from the airport to the team hotel last week.

Despite that appeal, 20 Algerians were among 32 people injured in clashes after Saturday’s game.

Egypt’s victory in that match left the two teams tied on 13 points with the same goal difference forcing Wednesday’s play-off for a place in the 2010 finals in South Africa.

The North African rivals have a history of bad blood, with riots breaking out after Egypt defeated Algeria in a 1989 match in Cairo.

Algeria player Lakhdar Belloumi was tried in absentia and sentenced to prison in Egypt for allegedly seriously injuring the Egyptian team doctor with a bottle after that game.

Egypt last qualified for the World Cup in 1990, and Algeria in 1986.

“Currently we are half way to the WC. Ideally, we should qualify,” said Raymond Domenech, the French architect, as reported by AFP. “What I liked from this action is that we did not conceded. Ireland played very well so we have to be careful throughout the game,” he continued.

Ireland is taking the initiative more attacks, especially in the first round. But, the invasion led host captain Robbie Keane failed to fruition until the break.

In minute 72, nicknamed Les Bleus, the French-scoring because even smells good fortune created by the deflection (drift direction). Kick striker Nicolas Anelka in the penalty box on Sean St Ledger’s body so that the turning direction and deceive Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given. French superiority lasted long whistle sounded.

The result blow for Ireland after the defeat left untouched during qualifying. “France was lucky. We will not discouraged and still believes qualify,” said Keane, as reported by The Irish Examiner.

Ireland last time competing in the edition of WC 2002 in South Korea and Japan. At that time The Boys in Green-Ireland title-pass until the second round of last 16 of the alias. Ireland gait in WC fairly decent. In the 1994 edition in the United States, they escaped to the big 16. While the WC 1990 in Italy, Ireland and even stepped up to the quarter-finals.

“War is still very open to us. Kans we still fifty-fifty, although our one goal deficit. On the second leg we will look more aggressive and score goals,” said Giovanni Trapattoni, Ireland tactician, told Reuters.

At the end of an incident action between the French midfielder Lassana Diarra and Ireland players Keith Andrews. Both are stubborn because goodwill Andrews shook hands Lassana not reciprocated. Real Madrid players that just turned around. “Unsympathetic attitude of a famous player. I was surprised, but it’s not my habit to complain,” said Trapattoni about Diarra.

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Costa Rica and Uruguay have to fight a ticket to fight the World Cup because only four ranked CONCACAF zone and five positions CONMEBOL zone. First leg action in Ayma Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, San Jose, so it’s Uruguay, the guest.

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Performed by lowering the number of its flagship players, like Forlan, Luis Suarez and Diego Lugano, Uruguay appear relatively more dominant in the first round with a number of opportunities to carve.

Uruguay scored the only goal in this action as the game entered the 23rd minute. Starting from a football corner, Lugano managed to take advantage of the heat and put the ball into the nets of Costa Rica.

1-0 positions are held until the end of the fight. The second fight will be in a stable dihelat Uruguay, Estadio Centenario, November 18st. Although thin, will remember the second fight will be held on home turf, Uruguay is relatively more favored.

Meanwhile, Costa Rica from the camp, coach Rene Simoes remain satisfied with his squad game. Difference between a goal he believes could be dikehjar in the second game.

“We must believe in ourselves. Why can not win in the Centenario?” He said as reported by AFP.

Lineup Teams :

Costa Rica: 1-Keilor Navas, 2-Esteban Sirias, 3-Luis Marin (7-Rolando Fonseca 63), 5-Gilberto Martinez (4-Michael Umaña 24), 8-Celso Borges, 9-Alvaro Saborío, 10-Walter Centeno, 11-Brian Ruiz, 13-Roy Miller (15-Junior Diaz 77), 14-Randall Azofeifa, 16-Cristian Bolaños

Uruguay: 1-Nestor Muslera, 2-Diego Lugano, 3-Diego Godin, 4-Mauricio Victorino, 5-Sebastian Eguren, 7-Alvaro Fernandez, 9-Luis Suarez (16-Sebastian Fernandez 80), 10-Diego Forlan, 11 -Alvaro Pereira, 14-Nicolas Lodeiro (17-Jorge Rodriguez 61), 15-Alvaro Gonzalez

match ANDORRA vs UKRAINE.

0-1 Shevchenko 22′

0-2 Gusev 61′

0-3 I.Lima (OG) 70′

0-4 Rakytskyy 80′

0-5 Seleznov 81′

0-6 Yarmolenko 83′

match Kazakhstan vs Croatia.

0-1 Vukojevic 10′

1-1 Khizhnichenko 26′

1-2 Kranjcar 90′