Weekend Preview
Sep 04, 2008 | 8:07PM | BobbyMcMahon
All the major European leagues finally got going last weekend but World Cup qualifying this weekend and in midweek takes centre stage. The European qualifying competition is the last of the federations to get going but to honest there... Read More
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Eurio 2008 - Day 18
Jun 24, 2008 | 9:45AM | BobbyMcMahon
Another break day and so an opportunity to answer some questions. Danielgregg – Something I've noticed about this tournament, don't recall if it's something unique o... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Third Place Game - Austria 0-1 Chile
Jul 22, 2007 | 11:51AM | BobbyMcMahon
This game may have only produced a single goal but it was entertaining throughout as both sides contributed to an excellent game of football. Austria settled more quickly into the game and it took Chile fifteen minutes or so to establish the... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Austria vs. Chile Third Place Game
Jul 22, 2007 | 9:14AM | BobbyMcMahon
I expect peace and love to break out for this game. Chile will be on their absolute best behaviour while I'm sure that Austria haas also been told to g... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Chile 0-3 Argentina
Jul 19, 2007 | 7:08PM | BobbyMcMahon
As with the other semi final played the previous night this one was essentially decided in the first quarter of an hour. Only seven minutes after Chile goalkeeper Cristopher Toselli had set a new FIFA under-20 World Cup ... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , Austria 0-2 Czech Republic
Jul 18, 2007 | 7:18PM | BobbyMcMahon
Two goals in the opening fifteen minutes of this game killed any remote chance there might have been that this semi final could have turned out to be a memorable match for the neutrals.
Missing two of their normal starting defenders (Madl suspended, Panny injured) and their defens... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , Chile vs. Argentina - Semi Final Preview
Jul 18, 2007 | 9:23AM | BobbyMcMahon
Chile vs. ArgentinaTime (EST), date & location – 19:45, July 19 at the National Soccer Stadium (BMO Field... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Day 16 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
Jul 15, 2007 | 6:54PM | BobbyMcMahon
A bit of an abbreviated report seeing that it is the fourth posting of the day. A terrific game - tight and hard-fought - and one that could have gone either way. Moralez' goal ri... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , Day 16 Chile 4-0 Nigeria after extra time
Jul 15, 2007 | 2:12PM | BobbyMcMahon
This was an absolutely engrossing game from two technically accomplished sides showcasing very different styles. The Nigerians languid in attack with an attitude of "another chance will soon come along so no... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Czech Republic 1-1 Spain, Czech Republic win on penalty kicks
Jul 15, 2007 | 10:29AM | BobbyMcMahon
There is the old adage that if you can’t say anything good, then don’t say anything at all. So in terms of the Czech Republic’s performance against Spain I can say that they do take penalties... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , Portugal 0-1 Chile
Jul 12, 2007 | 6:49PM | BobbyMcMahon
A largely disappointing game but with a bizarre ending. Portugal had Mano sent off for pushing a Chilean player. As the referee showed Mano the red card an... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Day 13
Jul 12, 2007 | 11:53AM | BobbyMcMahon
It is the second day of the round of sixteen and if we can come close to the drama and excitement of yesterday, we will be doing well. I’m heading to the stadium to watch Argentina and Poland in twenty minutes and if I pick up any add... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , mini preview USA vs. Uruguay
Jul 10, 2007 | 5:57PM | BobbyMcMahon
A preview of the game courtesy of FIFA.com
Here is the profile of the man who will be in the middle, Ravshan Irmatov of Uzbekistan. He h... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup Day 9, wrap up
Jul 08, 2007 | 7:05PM | BobbyMcMahon
Congo beats Canada and so the four best third place finishers come from groups A, B, C and D. The draw for the last sixteen is now final and on side one its Austria vs. Gambia; USA vs. Uruguay;... Read More
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FIFA under-20 World Cup, Day 9 preview
Jul 08, 2007 | 9:05AM | BobbyMcMahon
Scotland fans are well use to failures at World Cups. But as of last night Scotland has now taken it to a different level. Scotland’s last second loss to... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup Day 8, Brazil 1-2 USA continued from last night
Jul 07, 2007 | 8:21AM | BobbyMcMahon
Brazil vs. USA
I sat down and watched the complate game this morning rather than just the second half as or... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Day 6 Austria 1-0 Canada
Jul 05, 2007 | 8:05PM | BobbyMcMahon
With two losses in two games Canada’s hopes of advancing to the first knock out round of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup are hanging by a thread. Based on their displays over the last two games they are fortunate that they still have any hope at... Read More
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