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The Best and Some of the Rest....still places to play for in South Africa.
Posted by: BobbyMcMahon on Nov 16, 2009 at 12:27:22 AM

The Best…..

New Zealand keeper Mark Paston stepped in to take the place of regular starter Glen Moss who was suspended. Paston took his opportunity with both hands as he saved a penalty that ultimately made the difference between the Kiwis going to the 2010 World Cup Finals and Bahrain qualifying instead.

The atmosphere was phenomenal and Egypt kept their fans on edge until the fifth minute of injury time before adding to an early goal from Amr Zaki. An Emad Moteab header means that Algeria and Egypt have to play again – in Sudan on Wednesday – in order to decide Africa’s fifth group qualifier.  

It wasn’t a goal but if it had been it would have been a truly magnificent goal. Yuri Zhirkov’s slalom run from the half way line was breathtaking and

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Weekend Preview……FIFA Under-20 World Cup and a look back
Posted by: BobbyMcMahon on Sep 18, 2009 at 02:05:11 PM

What with World Cup qualifying, Champions League, Europa League, CONCACAF Champions League and  the domestic leagues in full flow there is a major tournament on the horizon that is currently flying under most radars.

Next Thursday the FIFA Under-20 World Cup starts in Egypt. The climatic conditions has meant a later start than most clubs would want but the oppressive heat of an Egyptian summer make it impractical to do otherwise.

One thing that jumps out from a quick scan of the 24-teams and that is who is missing. The current holders Argentina finished bottom of the six-team South American qualifying group and will not add to their five wins in the last seven tournaments.

The Under-20 World Cup is bill boarded as the place to see the stars of tomorrow and it is a tough statement to

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