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Post by mrpmosh on Jun 14, 2011 13:39:00 GMT 8
The U-17 WC is about to start in my country, and looks there are interesting teams in it. GroupsGroup AMexico North Korea Congo Netherlands Group BJapan Jamaica France Argentina Group CUruguay Canada Rwanda England Group DUnited States Czech Republic Uzbekistan New Zealand Group EBurkina Faso Panama Germany Ecuador Group FAustralia Côte d'Ivoire Brazil Denmark If nothing odd happens, I'll attend Mexico - Netherlands next 24th here in the Universitario stadium.
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Post by jimsar on Jun 19, 2011 16:41:56 GMT 8
Dutch Boys painted themselves into a corner, huh! What an upset, the Netherlands were highly favored vs Congo.
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Post by cjeagle on Jun 20, 2011 12:03:20 GMT 8
www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=255973/match=300151857/summary.htmlTournament veterans USA got their 14th FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign off to a strong start, seeing off potentially their toughest group challengers Czech Republic, with a 3-0 victory at Estadio Torreon. The Americans took an advantage almost immediately through Alejandro Guido, while Esteban Rodriguez and Alfred Koroma each found the back of the net in the second half. The Americans came out of the gate assuming control, giving the Czechs little opportunity to settle into the match. Within five minutes Guido took advantage of an error from Patrik Svoboda, hammering home a powerful shot to give the US an early lead. Czech Republic began searching for an equaliser with defender Michael Lueftner the first to try his luck from a header. As the first half wore on, the Czechs had a quick series of chances created by Svoboda, who worked his way into the United States’ penalty area to slot a pass to Luca Julis. The forward’s attempt, however, was parried away with difficulty by US goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh. Not willing to lose their lead after an onslaught of Czech attempts, Kellyn Acosta responded with a wayward shot of his own at the other end. Unable to find another breakthrough before the interval, the United States again came out at the restart content to boss the match. Pelosi fired a powerful shot from outside the area that flew just over the bar within four minutes of the second half's start. The Americans then added a cushion to their lead as Paul Arriola passed to Rodriguez, who made no mistake. Still looking for a goal of their own, the Czechs started to increase their offensive efforts only to be met by a stubborn US rearguard. Travnik notably hit a long-range shot in the 79th minute, but it was the Americans who finished their last-chance as substitute Koroma scored with a low-drive that went under goalkeeper Lukas Zima. USA, who are now level on points with New Zealand, will meet Uzbekistan in their second group match in Monterrey on Wednesday 22 June. Czech Republic, on the other hand, perhaps have an even more difficult challenge ahead as they are scheduled to face the high-flying Kiwis. Results so far: FIFA U-17 World Cup Update USA 3:0 CZE URU 3:0 CAN UZB 1:4 NZL RWA 0:2 ENG FRA 3:0 ARG JPN 1:0 JAM CGO 1:0 NED MEX 3:1 PRK
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Post by mrpmosh on Jun 20, 2011 12:32:27 GMT 8
Argentina arrived just one day before their match, I guess they were tired agaisnt France, I hope they play better in their coming matches. Tomorrow I'll go to buy tickets.
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Post by mrpmosh on Jun 23, 2011 21:31:01 GMT 8
English keepers sucking at every level:
lol
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Post by jimsar on Jun 24, 2011 13:01:43 GMT 8
I don't think I've ever seen that before ! Goalie trying to hit the forwards, found the back of the net instead. ;D
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Post by mrpmosh on Jun 28, 2011 8:28:46 GMT 8
Second stage, round of 16:
Congo - Uruguay Uzbekistan - Australia Germany - USA England - Argentina Japan - New Zealand Brazil - Ecuador France - Côte d'Ivore Mexico - Panama
My picks in bold.
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Post by mrpmosh on Jun 30, 2011 10:00:27 GMT 8
Congo 1 - 2 Uruguay Uzbekistan 4 - 0 Australia Brazil 2 - 0 Ecuador Japan 6 - 0 New Zealand
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Post by jimsar on Jun 30, 2011 14:13:40 GMT 8
I'm looking forward to Thursday's matches. My Spanish is improving fast with Spanish language stations showing games not carried live in other channels.
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Post by admiralroy on Jul 1, 2011 7:06:40 GMT 8
Look at those scores for Japan and Uzbekistan! the Japanese beat Argentina, and the Uzbeks took a W vs. the US and Chezch Republic in Group.
That just says Asian football in general is on the up and up. all that means is the rest of Asia is going to have a heluva time trying to catch up.
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Post by polarismtr on Jul 1, 2011 8:15:26 GMT 8
U-17 is just literally kids. Whatever happens at this age and it's not at all surprising to see Asian teams beating the fifa top rankers since Asia has always been competitive enough at U-17 level. Saudi Arabia was the champion at 1989, Australia was runners-up at 1999, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman all experienced semifinalist. South Korea and Iran did well in 2009, Tajikistan and Syria were the Asian best teams in 2007.
So U-17 is just complete chaos and you don't have to take it as a future prediction.
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Post by jimsar on Jul 1, 2011 16:36:48 GMT 8
I watched the ESPN coverage of Germany vs USA, 4 - 0. What a beautiful game the Germans played. I dunno, but I think these kids can beat many senior national teams!
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Post by capullo on Jul 5, 2011 17:20:02 GMT 8
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Post by jimsar on Jul 6, 2011 4:02:24 GMT 8
Uruguay vs. Brazil Germany vs. Mexico i want to see Brazil vs Germany in the Final Me, too! I just watched (on DVR) Uruguay convincingly beat Uzbekistan. Borat ought to be happy now, since Uzbeks are his mortal enemies.
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Post by capullo on Jul 8, 2011 17:18:44 GMT 8
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