Qaulifying Round action going on now!
This is the qualifying stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, being held in South Africa, 10 years after hosting the World Cup, though in a different sport. Those of you without the 411, FIFA means soccer. Though there is a vicious group of nasties that say the only World Cup worth watching will be in New Zealand in 2011, but no one wants to hear from them.No need to waste payday loans to find the scores or to get more TV channels, I’. Today, November 18th, is the last day of qualification – so whoever wins today goes.
South Africa automatically qualifies
For the African nations, South Africa is automatically qualified as the host nation – which won’t exactly guarantee them much.They hold the current ranking of 84th in world standings. Association football is the most popular sport in the nation, though in international competition, the most dominant South African presence is in cricket, and most notably in rugby union.South Africa’s rugby team is routinely one of the world’s best, having won the World Cup in 1995 and 2007, and Australia is the only other nation to win twice. (Though they recently were beaten by two English club sides, so they aren’t doing themselves any favors.)
Egypt vs. Algeria
The last available spot for Africa was up for grabs, and it came down to Egypt and Algeria playing to break a tie, as they were even up.50,000 fans watched the two square off at Almerreikh Stadium in Omdurman, Sudan, the venue chosen via draw on November 11th.Algeria won the match, 1-0, off of the boot of Antar Yahia, and relegated Egpyt to almost participants, though they will meet again in the African Cup.
Republic of Ireland vs. France
Ireland vs. France looked to be a heck of a test match, and seeing the Irish take on the French at Croke Park would be something else.Unfortunately, the Luck of the Irish ran short, and the French aggregated 2 goals to 1, putting paid Irish aspirations of World Cup glory.In addition, Slovenia downed Russia on away goals, and Bosnia and Herzegovina fell to the Portuguese side.(The away team’s goals will count for double).) European teams tend to get a lot more international coverage, though that’s where the sport was invented.In other news, Bahrain faced off against New Zealand, wherein the Land of the Long White Cloud triumphed, and Costa Rica lost to Uruguay. (Here is a list of those qualified to go to the 2010 World Cup.)
This ought to be good
The wait is going to stink, but that being said, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is going to kick off in June of 2010. It would be worth some payday loans to go there to watch.
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