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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup And 10 Historic Facts You Should Know
1) The United States was the first country to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup. USA emerged victorious in the first edition of the competition—then an 8-team contest—which they hosted in 1991. They defeated Honduras on July 7 that year at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, in front of nearly 40,000 spectators.2) Bora Milutinović and Bruce Arena are the only coaches who can boast of having won the Gold Cup more than once. Both managers have two titles in their name: Bora won his first with the USA (1991) and his second with Mexico (1996), while Bruce won both with the United States (2002 &2005).
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Korea is coming off a successful Asian Cup to look back on. They made it to the semi-finals of the tournament and lost out to Japan on penalties. In their previous international game, they played Uzbekistan in the third place play-off at the Asian Cup and won 3-2. Koo Ja-Cheol was the top scorer of the tournament with five goals. He recently earned a transfer to VfL Wolfsburg in Germany for his efforts.Turkey failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2010. Plenty was expected of Turkey following their wonderful run to the semi-finals of the European Championships in 2008. However, they have disappointed since. Their qualification campaign for Euro 2012 hasn’t exactly gone to plan. They are third in Group A behind Germany and Austria with six points to show from four games.
Turkey vs Korea Republic: Chelsea-Guus Hiddink Issue To Distract Turkey?
Earlier last month, the former Chelsea boss was rumoured to be on the Blues radar as a replacement for the unimpressive Carlo Ancelotti. But Guus Hiddink, who keeps insisting that a return to Stamford Bridge is impossible, declared: “I can tell you that I’m fully committed to the Turkish federation. The national side is in a state of transition and we are trying to build a competitive team. That’s all I am focused on and that’s what I’m sticking to.
“I need to make this clear: I know about the whole situation at Chelsea right now. But I'm not going to come to London for a second time.
2010 FIFA World Cup Third Place Final: Uruguay-Germany Predictions – Uruguay’s Campaign
The 2010 FIFA World Cup’s Third Place will consist of tones of relevant history; and now is the time to look at some of its main parts. Certainly, this couldn’t have been done in a better other than knowing the basic information on both teams, and to start, Live Soccer TV recalls how both Uruguay and Germany reached the semi-finals. Perhaps, as a reader, you might feel that recent analyses published on the site are more informative in Germany’s way; for that reason, this article is mainly dedicated to Uruguay’s campaign.
Uruguay – How they landed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Third Place with Germany
Group A: Uruguay 0-0 France
Uruguay were placed in South Africa’s royal Group A along with France and Mexico; but with the hosts and Les Bleus earlier on regarded as the hot favorites to qualify for the Round of 16, the South American were forced to make extra efforts to conquer the mentality of their opponents and rule their table. It didn’t start in the best of ways though, as they drew their first match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup 0-0 with France. An unimpressive Diego Forlan was incapable of leading his side to triumph over France, and with the first red card of the World Cup being shown to one of his team mates, all that a 10-men Uruguayan side could go for, was holding on to a draw.
2010 World Cup: Nigeria’s Yakubu Ayegbeni vs Korea – Worst Goal Miss
The impossible: Yakubu's miss is never to be forgotten
1-0 and 2-1 defeats to Argentina and Greece earlier in the tournament stopped the Super Eagles from securing a position in the last 16, in the early stages of the first round. Nigeria were striving to triumph over the Asian favorites, knowing that it was their last opportunity to reach the second round of the competition.
Somehow, all seemed to go well for the Africans as they stole a vital early opener in the first half through Kalu Uche. A nice cross from the right-hand side found Uche who, after coming out from nowhere, blasted the ball home to put Nigeria in front 1-0.
Uruguay 2 - Korea Republic 1 - FIFA World Cup 2010 Report
Group A leader managed to send Korea boys back home thanks to Ajax's Luis Suarez unrivaled offensive strength. Maestro Tabarez's boys will now be expecting the winner of USA - Ghana to start thinking on the best strategy to claim their place within World's best four. Despite claiming the victory by a mistake of Korea's goalkeeper Sungryong, Uruguay played the best and deserved the victory. A match of strong aerial play and constant pressure, another South American makes it to the best eight, will they train keep on rolling?
40 years is nothing
Two years after the May 1968, five years before Vietnam's war cease of fire, Uruguay managed to enter for the last time in the quarter finals of a World Championship back in Mexico 1970. Brazil was the one to stop Uruguay from claiming a third World title. Now the perspective is much better, as a relatively easy rival will be waiting for the Charruas in the next round: As everyone would have expected, Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez are the main responsibles of this excellent year for the Uruguayans.
Uruguay vs Korea Republic - FIFA World Cup 2010 Match Preview
Group A's leader Uruguay will be taking on Korea DPR who managed to claim the last place in group B below Argentina. After a disappointing debut match, Oscar Tabarez's squad have been unstoppable, being one of the three teams whose goal has not yet been beaten. Park Ji Sung and his squad will have to face one of the deadliest offensives in South Africa. It's a must-win situation for two revelations in this championship, who will make it?
Makers of their own destiny
60% of the Korean goals during the first stage came from free kicks. Lee Jung-Soo, central defender, has been the hero of his nation during the last matches, scoring two goals from the air, but this has not been enough to satisfy team's coach Huh Jung-Moo, who is aware Uruguay's unbeaten goal will pose a threat to their future in this competition.
2010 World Cup: Nigeria 2-2 Korea Republic - Report
Nigeria vs Korea Republic, First Half: Neck To Neck
An early opportunity for South Korea put the Nigerians on their guard. The Super Eagles woke up from their passivity with more dynamism and aggression on the ball. The player that had to deal with his temper was Ayila, who was lucky to escape without a booking after making two illegal fouls on the Koreans.
But the moment for Nigeria to put to bed their anxiety wasn’t far away. Odiah kept his composure to effect an excellent cross and Uche didn’t fail to make something out of it. The striker stretched his foot to tap the ball into the net and therefore lift the spirit of Nigerian fans in the stadium as the Super Eagles were then ahead by a goal to nil.
Nigeria vs Korea Republic – 2010 World Cup Match Preview
Africa lost one of its six hopes last week as Cameroon became the first nation to crash out from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Will the Super Eagles of Nigeria follow the Indomitable Lions in their den or spread their wings and fly in the blue sky with Diego Maradona’s already-qualified Albicelestes?
Group B – Explanations
Argentina – 6 points, +4
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Korea Republic – 3 points, -1
Greece – 3 points, -1
Nigeria – 0 point, -2
Argentina comfortably qualified into the Last 16 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They are safe and can even opt to lose on Tuesday night. The battle for survival is between the Korea Republic, Greece, and Nigeria. Any of these three teams could join Argentina in the Round of 16 and here are mathematical analyses of Group B.
2010 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, First Team To Reach Round of 16
How South Africa, Uruguay, Mexico and France all missed their chances to make history
Group A, as the very first group in the 2010 World Cup competition, should have contained the first team to qualify into the last 16 stage of the tournament; but that was not possible, and a frugal Argentina side was given the opportunity to make history – which eventually, they did. 2010 FIFA World Cup hosts South Africa failed to be victorious in their opening game when they miserably drew 1-1 with Mexico, and consequently, they were unable to begin a 100% record in the contest.
Snatching 3 early points is always an important mission for any team in a major football competition, considering the fact that it widens chances to get automatic places into knockout phases with 6 points on the second match-day. However, South Africa were not great enough to make such an achievement, and hence, with 10 other teams after them winning their first battles in their groups, it was almost impossible for the Bafana Bafana to seal an automatic place in the round of 16 on match-day 2.
2010 World Cup: Argentina 4 - Korea Republic 1 - Report
Maradona's aggressive layout worked wonders against the Asiatic team, who were forced to wait for Argentina's advance without real opportunities to worry Sergio Romero. Juan Sebastian Veron's absence could hardly be felt thanks to Maxi Rodriguez, who made everything look easy in the midfield. Carlos Tevez was the man of the match, leading the advance, moving from left to right to join Di Maria or Messi depending on the circumstances. Park Ji Sung's expertise was not enough to earn Korea a place within the best sixteen. Only a loose victory over Nigeria could secure their ticket for the next stage... Will they make it?
2010 World Cup: Argentina 4-1 Korea Republic – Lionel Messi Not Elected Man of the Match
All goals through Messi
Watching the game, it was incontestable that Lionel Messi was the man behind all the match’s goals, and this fact was immediately justified before the middle of the first 45 minutes when his great free-kick was tipped-in unintentionally by Park Chu-Young.
Messi also made breathtaking runs and fed his mates with irreproducible passes. However, although he created the second goal which was netted by Higuain, a faultless build-up turned the Real Madrid striker into an offside position. But the referee and his linesmen failed to spot it, and hence, the goal stood.
2010 FIFA World Cup Predictions: Argentina vs Korea Republic – 5 Hot Questions
Can Argentina be the 2010 FIFA World Cup’s first team to reach the Round of 16?
Argentina won their first game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup by beating Nigeria 1-0 following a goal from Gabriel Heinze. As a result, they are second in the table behind Korea Republic on goal difference. Nevertheless, if they get 3 more points this morning against the Asians, they will be jumping into the knockout phase, and hence, they will be making history by becoming the first team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup to automatically get into the knockout phase with 6 points on match-day 2.
Argentina will need to make great efforts to make things happen, and in view of the vital fact that Korea Republic scored 2 goals and kept a clean sheet in their opening encounter against Greece, the Argentina vs Korea Republic game is set to be eye-catching. Can the mighty Albicelestes live up to expectations? This is what we are yet to know; nonetheless, if ever they suffer a setback, then it will be their Asian opponents who will be making history.
Argentina vs Korea Republic - 2010 FIFA World Cup Match Preview
It was to expect to see these two squads at the top of the group, but this situation might change its course upon this match, in which one of the candidates will face an Asiatic beast, lead by Manchester's Park Ji Sung to the top of the positions table. Maradona will introduce a single modification from the last game, to preserve Juan Sebastian Veron for future matches. Maxi Rodriguez will take his place, allowing Di Maria to assume a creative position. Speed vs Wits, who will get half a ticket for the next round?
Group B – 2010 FIFA World Cup
Group B - The favorites at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Argentina
The South Americans are the team in Group B with the most chances of progressing to the next round of the tournament, despite their imperfections. Los Albicelestes showed real struggle in their qualification campaign for the 2010 World Cup, but vital wins toward the end of the process sent them to the promise land in South Africa. With their names stamped in the finals, the Argentines now have high hopes of showing their fierce side, which of course they could do through the likes of their world-class players. The group of men appointed to uplift the Argentina team in a heroic manner include reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi, Manchester City star Carlos Tevez, and midfield maestro Juan Veron. With the type of players that Los Albicelestes have, it is understandable that Maradona's side will be tipped as clear favorites to progress from Group B.
Korea Republic Team Profile – 2010 FIFA World Cup
Korea Republic – The country, the football
South Korea, officially referred to as the Republic of Korea or simply Korea, is an Asian country located in the east of the continent. Being situated in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, the territory’s neighboring countries are China, Japan, and North Korea.
Korea’s capital Seoul emerges as the second largest metropolitan city in the world. Its population is estimated to be made of around 48,379,392 inhabitants all living within a total area of about 100,140 km2.
The Korea Republic national football team – also called “Red Devils”, “Tigers of Asia”, or “Taegeuk Jeonsa" – is regarded as Asia’s most successful team, having qualified 8 times for the FIFA World Cup in all, and reaching the tournament’s semifinals in 2002.
Korea Republic vs Greece – World Cup Match Preview
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Korea Republic Favored To Win
South Korea lost their last two friendly matches in the build up for their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign. The Red Devils beat Asian rivals Japan on May 24 in a warm-up game. However, they stumbled against European minnows Belarus and European champions Spain on a 1-0 score line as they closed their preparations before travelling to South Africa.
But despite these latest miserable results, The Tigers of Asia remain favorites to clinch victory on Saturday, June 12. There are two reasons behind this thought. Firstly, South Korean supporters are confident that their team will raise their level of performance when it matters the most to prove that Asia has something to offer when it comes to football. Secondly, their Greek opponents presently don’t look that dangerous – neither in terms of form, nor in terms of results.
Spain vs Korea Republic – International Friendly Match Preview
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Despite their enviable back line composed of top players like Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, and Sergio Ramos, Spain’s defense surely needs to be interrogated. Last Sunday, la Furia Roja’s winning record was about to end after Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas conceded twice. But Athletic Bilbao’s Llorente scored a late goal to seal his side’s 3-2 hard-fought victory against Saudi Arabia.
The Spanish looked breakable throughout the game and their opponents on the day might have felt a little disappointed to have lost out in the end. Real Madrid’s Alvaro Arbeloa explained Spain’s patchiness against Saudi Arabia and dismissed comparisons and analysis between the form that his side will show at the World Cup and how it currently is.
Belarus vs Korea Republic - International Friendly Match Preview
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The focus will be on the Asians who will feature at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Korea Republic will face the likes of South American giants Argentina, former European champions Greece, and the Super Eagles of Nigeria. So far, so good; the Red Devils have constructed a reliable defense and a strong attack.
Cote d’Ivoire, Ecuador, and rivals Japan have all bowed down to South Korea’s dominance on the field in friendly matches this year. The 2006 World Cup participants are looking to keep their consistency and with three wins out of three in friendly encounters this year, things are looking bright for them.