Dublin – France qualify for the opportunity to keep the World Cup (WC) 2010. This was in line with the 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland host the first leg playoff at Croke Park Stadium, Dublin. The second action would played at the Stade de France, Paris (18/11).

“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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Jose – Uruguay win the first playoff action to the 2010 World Cup. Play against Costa Rica, Diego Forlan cs slim 1-0 win.

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.

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