A Huge Day in International Footer
posted by The Blue Devil @ 10:50 PM
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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Running through the state of play in each group, starting with Group A:
1. Belgium - Played 5, Points 13, GD +9
2. Croatia - Played 5, Points 13, GD +6
3. Wales - Played 5, Points 6, GD -7
4. Serbia - Played 5, Points 4, GD -1
5. Macedonia - Played 5, Points 4, GD -3
6. Poor Old Scotland - Played 5, Points 2, GD -4
Matches:
Serbia v. Scotland (3:30pm EST)
Belgium v. Macedonia (3:45pm EST)
Wales v. Croatia (3:45pm EST)
No way around - Wales need a win against their main rivals Croatia. Scotland will hope for something away to Serbia, while Belgium will put Macedonia to the sword.
Group B:
1. Italy - Played 4, Points 10, GD +6
2. Bulgaria - Played 5, Points 9, GD +7
3. Denmark - Played 4, Points 5, GD +1
4. Czechs - Played 4, Points 5, GD -1
5. Armenia - Played 3, Points 3, GD -2
6. Malta - Played 4, Points 0, GD -11
Matches:
Armenia v. Czechs (12pm EST)
Denmark v. Bulgaria (3:15 pm EST)
Malta v. Italy (3:45pm EST)
The best match tomorrow is third place Denmark playing host to second place Bulgaria. The Danes need a big win to close the gap on second.
Group C:
1. Germany - Played 5, Points 13, GD +12
2. Sweden - Played 4, Points 8, GD +3
3. Austria - Played 4, Points 7, GD +9
4. Ireland - Played 4, Points 7, GD -1
5. Kazakhstan - Played 5, Points 1, GD -10
6. Faroes - Played 4, Points 0, GD -13
Matches:
Germany v. Kazakhs (3:45pm EST)
Ireland v. Austria (3:45pm EST)
Big match of the day - the Oirish need a big win at home to their third place rivals Austria. Second place Sweden have the day off while the Germans will do a blitzkrieg on the Kazakhs.
Group D:
1. Netherlands - Played 5, Points 15, GD +14
2. Hungary - Played 5, Points 10, GD +5
3. Romania - Played 5, Points 10, GD +4
4. Turkey - Played 5, Points 6, GD 0
5. Estonia - Played 5, Points 3, GD -8
6. Andorra - Played 5, Points 0, GD -15
Matches:
Estonia v. Andorra (1pm EST)
Turkey v. Hungary (2:30pm EST)
Netherlands v. Romania (3:30 EST)
The only decent match tomorrow features table topping Netherlands against third place Romania - a classic WC encounter.
Group E has the day off tomorrow - Group F:
1. Russia - Played 4, Points 12, GD +8
2. Israel - Played 5, Points 8, GD +5
3. Portugal - Played 5, Points 8, GD +3
4. Norn Ireland - Played 4, Points 3, GD -2
5. Azerbaijan - Played 5, Points 3, GD -4
6. Luxemburg - Played 4, Points 2, GD -10
Matches:
Azerbaijan v. Portugal (1pm EST)
Norn Ireland v. Israel (3:45pm EST)
A big away win at Norn Ireland tomorrow and Israel will start to dream about a first ever berth in the World Cup finals.
Here's the big one - Group H:
1. Montenegro - Played 5, Points 13, GD +11
2. England - Played 5, Points 11, GD +18
3. Ukraine - Played 4, Points 5, GD +1
4. Poland - Played 4, Points 5, GD 0
5. Moldova - Played 5, Points 4, GD -6
6. San Marino - Played 5, Points 0, GD -24
No way around it - England need something out of their match in Montenegro. A win is preferable but a loss would be catastrophic.
Finally - Group I:
1. France - Played 4, Points 10, GD +5
2. Spain - Played 4, Points 8, GD +5
3. Georgia - Played 5, Points 4, GD -4
4. Belarus - Played 4, Points 3, GD -3
5. Finland - Played 3, Points 2, GD -1
The Big Match:
France v. Spain (4pm EST)
A lot of banter going back and forth between the England and Montenegran camps. On the back of the Costa Rican appeal, Woy has been bellyaching about the state of the pitch after some heavy rain. Sounds like lowering expectations before the match.
And the Montenegrans have been disrespecting the England side as slow and Route 1 oriented.
Score update:
Armenia and the Czechs are at 0-0 at half time.
Azerbaijan and Portugal are about to kick off in a crucial tie for the Portugeezers.
Half an hour in and it's still 0-0 in Azerbaijan. Not good news for Portuguese fans.
The Czechs have quickly taken the lead in the second half at Armenia through Vydra.
Vydra has got a brace, doubling the Czechs lead. They'll now end up on 8 points and in third place in the group at least temporarily.
Half-time in Azerbaijan - 0-0. Why are Portugal so pants?
Estonia have taken a 1-0 lead against Andorra in the Group D crapfest.
The Czechs have ended up 0-3 winners in Armenia.
Bruno Alves has scored a vital header for Portugal away to Azerbaijan. Half an hour to go there.
Azerbaijan are now down to ten men. Looks as if the Portuguese will cruise to a vital away win now.
Estonia are now 2-0 up against Andorra.
Good afternoon, BD. My appearance in the first half of the England match will be spotty, but I will be around for the second half. I will be around for Mexico vs the U.S this evening too.
Some results from Asia:
A huge upset as Jordan defeated Japan 2-1 as Japan would have clinched a place in Brazil with a win and it was Desmond as the Aussies hosted Oman.My mate from Jordan was delighted. Very tight in the race for second and third spot in Group B as Japan are one win from qualification.
In Group a South Korea defeated Qatar 2-1 the Uzbeks defeated Lebanon 1-0. The Uzbeks and South Koreans are in control of the group for the two automatic qualifying spots while the playoff spot is up for grabs
Estonia have defeated Andorra 2-0 in a basically meaningless match
Portugal have won 0-2 in Azerbaijan. A much needed win for the Portugese as they host group leaders, Russia, in June.
Bob Bradley's Egypt have defeated Zimbabwe 2-1 and need just one win in their three remaining group matches to move on to the final qualifying round from this group.
Ukraine and Moldova have just kicked off. Not much at stake there.
Afternoon, MUR - I'm thoroughly enjoying my Spring Break. The weather here is starting to turn and I expect to be back on the bike by week's end.
Hey Guys
I am home for the first half... sadly... I am not on Spring Break and because of the clock change, I have to leave at half time
Portugal have wrapped up a comfortable 0-2 win in Azerbaijan in the end. That vital win lifts them into second temporarily before Israel kicks off in half an hour.
Afternoon, UWS - great to have both of you on board. I've got some buddies coming over for the France v. Spain match. Will have Engerlund on the laptop as well.
Did you guys see that Costa Rica DID protest the game in Denver last weekend? We were giving them so much credit for carrying on but then protested!!
Just saw on Soccernet that it was denied!
COME ON US!!!
The Ticos protest is a load of old cobbler's - it's a non-starter with FIFA. Get over it!
Definitely the US need a draw in the Azteca tonight. I think they can get it.
Phil McNulty in Podgorica, BBC Sport Chief Football Writer
Montenegro v England (1945 GMT)
"Trouble has broken out in the top tier of a stand at one end of Podgorica's City Stadium. It appears to be Montenegro fans fighting among themselves and England's supporters are stationed at the opposite end. Riot police have gone in and are currently attempting to sort the situation out."
You were missed on the blog that day
The link has finally popped up
http://www.firstrow1.eu/watch/177110/1/watch--montenegro-vs-england.html
England have to win!!
England's line up
Hart
Johnson
Cole
Lescott
Smalling
Gerrard
Carrick
Cleverley
Milner
Welbeck
Rooney
Emgland wearing white unlike the blue when Rooney saw red
Maybe not white... it was their tracksuit tops in the tunnel
Teams coming out of tunnel
All the Three Lions players singing God Save the Queen proudly
France and Spain have kicked off on the telly... just coming back from commercial on ITV
Emgland get us going playing from right to left
Defeat is NOT an option
Montenegro playing in all red
England playing in all white
Leeds vs Liverpool
COME ON LEEDS!!!
England has won about 5 straight throw ins
oooh, Rooney chips from miles out because of the keeper slipping...HITS THE POST!!
BUGGER
Nice effort Wazza
ooh,
Spain should have taken the lead
Xavi hits over from six yards
Good start from England
Welbeck seems to be playing on the left
Milner on the right
Roon better get in the box!
Emgland get their first corner
Cleared.. Johnson takes a rifle of a shot... saved and hit the bar
COME ON ENGLAND
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
INSIDE SIX MINUTES... ROONEY HEADS IN FROM THE CORNER!!!
Roon has scored in five straight games!
England have started wonderfully... we can't sit back and let Monte back.. GO FOR MORE
Wales take the lead against Croatia
Bale with a penalty
Not a good pass by Cashley there
Rep of Ireland 1 Austria 1
Not sure who scored
Holland 1 Romania 0
Vandervart
it was an equalizer for the Irish
Jonathan Walters with a pen
Wales had a pen
Ireland had a pen
ENLAND'S TURN
Emgland really should have a second goal for their dominance... DON'T BLOW IT
Don't like Spain's huge V down the front of their shirt
Milner with a decent effort just wide
Montenegro about to take a throw in.. takes it from the wrong place... throw in to England
Germany three up inside 30 minutes at home to Kazaakhstan
Monte player goes down wanting a free kick but the ref gives nowt but England give the ball away coming out.. not good
A bit of pressure from the Montenegro and they win their first corner... comes to nothing
Poland two up against San Marino.. can they beat England's 8?
NOt a good pass by Gerrard.. England survive
Scotland are scorelessa at half time in Serbia
25 minutes gone and the Three Lions still up but Monte are starting to get more possession.. I want another goal!
ooh, Roon crosses and it just misses Welly's head!
COME ON ENGLAND
COME ON ENGLAND
COME ON ENGLAND
Good run by Welbeck but bad touch makes the ball go too far away from him... a tackle rebounds off him for a corner
We need another goal to make things right and proper
England almost in again.. Roon just can't connect at the back post
Not a good pass by Milner..you're an international..just don't kick the ball somewhere!!
Rooney has played well... I want to see this more often... wearing RED too
Cashley hasn't done much.. I would have Baines instead of him
Spain want a pen!
Lloris tackles.. I don't think he got the ball.. but nothing given
Stonewall penalty.. he hacked him down... nothing given.. the ball goes down the other end for a goal kick and Spain still yapping... a yellow to someone
Even Lloris laughs that it wasn't given
2029:
WHAT A MISS! - Wales 1-0 Croatia
Gareth Bale goes clean thorough on the Croatian goal but goes for power as he gets sight of the whites of Stipe Pletikosa's eyes. The ball soars over the top and that could be costly for the hosts if and when Croatia start applying pressure.
England should be comfortably ahead but alas only one nil but I HAVE FAIT
Walters puts Ireland 2-1 against Austria
btw FAITH
Wales 1-0 Croatia
Former Wales striker Ian Walsh on Radio Wales: "This is the best I've seen Wales play under Chris Coleman against a quality side."
It would be a travesty if Montenegro get a goal here... they have been pants!
Italy two up in Malta
Again, a bit of pressure from Monte.. nothing dangerous... A couple efforts from long range blocked on well wide
Monte man goes down... ref gives nothing.. well done ref
Welbeck had a chance to cross but a poor effort... just like all United teams this season!!
Wales take their lead to half
Only three changes from England's victory over Brazil
All out thru injury
Cahill, Walcott and Wilshire
Is this Roy's side?
England being patient with the ball but finally try to go in the box and loses it
Gerrard has been off a bit today
COME ON STEVIE!!
Montenegro 0-1 England
According to Opta Joe Danny Welbeck has scored with all five shots on target he has had in his England career. While that is a great return, not so good is the fact he has only had five shots on target in 16 appearances.
England in total control but WE NEED ANOTHER GOAL!!!!
Hello lads . I will be around for the second half. I still see that England lead by that Roon goal.
I hope Roon lasts the full 90 this time around.
Hey MUR... I will be leaving at half time to go to my class!
Welbeck goes down in the box.. he goes down.. ref blows... diving
Just stay up Danny
I am sorry to hear that. Do you want text updates? If so, for all matches or just England.
If Monte get a lucky goal... they will get a push... England can't afford to have that happen
SCORE ANOTHER TWO!!!
I would like updates on England. I will be able to follow text on a computer but it will be delays
Cheers
I would like another England goal or two.Will you watch the U.S. tonight?
England with another corner... come on...cleared
Yes, I'll be around for the Mexico US match... wonder if there will be any snow!!
One added minute
Will send you text updates.I see that Wales lead Croatia at the half . That would be a huge upset.
scoreless in Paris
That would be hilarious. I doubt it.
There is no way that Montenegro deserves anything from this!
Half time... so far so good
I am off to college, if I have no students... I will comment too
Talk to you tonight
TTFN
Serbia have just taken the lead vs the Jocks. The Argies tie it up in Bolivia
Cheers UWS. I will send you updates.
Kazakhstan score in Germany as they trail the Germans 3-1.
The second half is underway and Montenegro took a quick free kick, but England were wise to that one and Milner easily cleared.
Phew!mONTENEGRO NEARLY TIED IT UP , BUT A HEADER WAS AN INCH WIDE AS IT HIT THE SIDE OF THE NETTING.
mILNER HAS A CROSS CLEARED FOR a corner as a shot from Roon deflected to Milner. The corner from Stevie G is caught by the keeper.
Now Montenegro win a corner.
The corner is headed out for another
Hart with an uncertain punch as Stevie G hoofs it away
Milner wins a free kick down the left
A long free kick from Stevie G is easily caught by the keeper.
Montenegro attacked immediately and their number 8 volleyed well wide with a weak left footed volley and an update as Pedro gives Spain the lead in Paris.
A long cross from Montegro and Smalling heads out for a corner. The shot from the corner is shot well over.
Serbia lead the hapless Jocks 2-0 while Holland lead Romania 3-0
A long range effort easily saved by Hart
R of I lead Austria 2-1 as Trap's lads look to get a firm hold on a playoff spot.
Poor free kick from Stevie G, but it leads to a corner.
The corner from Stevie G is headed out and a great Montenegro counter, but the player attempted to chip Hart from the halfway line and the England keeper was on to it as he easily caught it.Welbeck wins a free kick just outside the Montenegro box.
The keeper does well to save the free kick from Roon.Actually, it was a fairly routine save.
Israel take the lead in Northern Ireland as they are tied with Portugal for second in a playoff spot.
Holland lead Romania 4-0 while Croatia tie it up in Wales.OH!Great save by Hart and a shot off the post from the corner and now another.
BUGGER! THE WARNING SIGNS WERE THERE AS COMICAL ENGLAND DEFENDING OFF THE CORNER AND THEY FAILED TO CLEAR AS MONTENEGRO SCRAMBLE HOME TO TIE IT UP.
Germany lead Kazakhstahn 4-1 as they are running away with Ireland's group.
A free kick from Stevie G is headed away and Montenegro attack, but fortunately nothing comes of it.
OH! a long RANGE EFFORT FROM sTEVIE g JUST WIDE.
Israel lead 0-2 in Belfast. Second, ahead of Portugal
USeless Montenegro free kick.
Austria score to make it Desmond in Dublin and the Irish blow a chance to be in a playoff spot.
Corner to Montenegro.Another corner. That is how they tie it up
Lots of England possession as a long range effort is deflected and punched away by the keeper.
Stevie G volleys straight to the keeper.
Three minutes of stoppage time as Montenegro took forever to take the free kick
Welbeck wins a free kick just outside the box and Dzudovic is booked.
The Montegrans are refusing to line up ten yards from thhe free kick and one of them is booked as the kepper pushes out a free kick from Stevie G
Poor corner from Young and it is finally cleared and the match finishes 1-1.
I will be back for Mexico vs the U.S.
CHEERS!
Hi guys - I'm back after the match. I'm of course disappointed that we didn't hang onto the lead. If was a sloppy goal to concede at a corner. However, a draw keeps us in the contention.
Not happy with the result after we dominated so much in the first half!
Still we didn't lose
I was thinking that we have already played Montenegro at Wembley but that was in the Euors
These are the remaining for the Three Lions
September 6
Moldova H
September 10
Ukraine A
October 11... isn't that when Cortland visit Fredonia?
Montenegro H
October 15
Poland H
Three home games and one away!
England also play Rep of Ire at home on May 29, Brazil away on June 2 and Scotland at home home on Aug 14
Looks like Montenegro has Moldova H, Ukraine H, Poland A, England A
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