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The road to the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup final: How the USA got there
The USA have booked their precious tickets for the final of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup and they’ve done it in style. Colombia, North Korea, Brazil and more recently France all fell against the mesmerizing authority of Pia Sundhage’s powerful women—led by veteran Abby Wambach, safe pair of hands Hope Solo and super influential sub Rapinoe.
Why not go down the past few weeks to see how the United States made it from Group C to the Women’s World Cup final at the Frankfurt’s Commerzbank-Arena on July 17, 2011?
Match-day 1—How the United States set the tone
It’s important to kick-off a project on a good tone and that’s exactly what the USA did on June 28 when they went head to head with Asian rivals North Korea. Patience was key to the Americans’ success as the first period of the game ended goalless.
USA Kick-Off Their 2011 Women’s World Cup Campaign vs Korea DPR In Style
The Americans had the better of possession as the Koreans couldn't impose their game through nothing more than 47% of the ball in total. But the USA may consider themselves "fortunate" to come out with all 3 points knowing that the score line was 0-0 at half time.“As you know, we lost 2-0. I was pretty happy with the first half, but in the second half my players didn't have the energy,” said a rather disappointed Kim Kwang-Min according to FIFA.com. The Korea DPR coach continued:
“They were tired and couldn't put what we'd discussed into practise. They weren't physically fit enough for the 90 minutes, but they gave their all.”
2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Meet Group C’s United States, North Korea, Colombia & Sweden
Group C: United States, North Korea, Colombia, Sweden
United States may be the favorites to prevent Germany from clinching their third Women’s World Cup trophy in a row. However, they have a tough task moving forward. The USA have fallen in an interesting group which contains North Korea.
Note that this Asian nation has made some serious progress in Women’s Football down the line and they are now considered to be a great threat. The Americans have certainly not forgotten what happened during China 2007—when North Korea gave them a real scare before an O-Reilly goal midway through the second half earn the USA a hard-fought 2-2 draw.
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).
Turkey vs Korea Republic Preview
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 host Korea Rebuplic - Trabzon’s Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium
The Turks also defeated the Koreans 7-0 in the 1954 World Cup and besides beating the Koreans 3-2 in 2002, they also set a new record when Hakan Şükür scored after just 10.8 seconds.
The best part was that Guus Hiddink was in charge of Korea when they faced Turkey in 2002 and it will be an emotional night as his current Turkey team take on his former employers, the Korea Republic.
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.
World Cup Round Up for June 26, 2010
Uruguay vs. South Korea
Uruguay continued a fine run of form for the South American teams as they beat an eagre and talented South Korea side 2-1 to go through to the Quarter Finals.
The Koreans started well and nearly took the lead within five minutes when Park Chu-Young ‘s free kick came off the Uruguayan goalpost.
But the Uruguay squad came back quickly and a low Diego Forlan cross from the left in the 7th minute passed through a no man’s land in front of the Korean goal and found Ajax striker Luis Suarez who promptly scored from a tight angle.
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.
Where to watch the Uruguay vs South Korea match - June 26, 2010
Uruguay have yet to concede a single goal. The only other team which has yet to suffer a goal are the Western European nation Portugal. Defensive tactics have gotten some teams out of the group stage, but those tactics might not be so useful in the Round of 16. It´s Mata-Mata as they say in portuguese - Kill-Kill. Score or die!. Uruguay have the prolific Forlan who has shown why he´s one of the best strikers in Spain and in the World with his 2 world cup goals. South Korea...
2010 World Cup: Korea DPR 0-3 Cote d’Ivoire – Report
It was a comfortable victory in the end for Sven Goran Eriksson’s Elephants. Yaya Toure, Romaric, and Salomon Kalou all got their name on the score sheet for a perfect score line which helped them earn nothing more than pride.
It was important for the Ivoirians to start off with intensity upfront. After all, we do know that nothing is impossible in football and that Brazil could have therefore recorded a shocking victory over Portugal at the benefit of Drogba’s side....
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.
Korea DPR vs Cote d’Ivoire – 2010 World Cup Match Preview
Cote d’Ivoire To Perform The Greatest Miracle In South Africa?
The manner in which the Elephants of Ivory Coast killed their hopes of making an impact in the ‘Group of Death’ is disappointing. They showed good strength in their opening game against Portugal. The only thing that was missing was a goal. Perhaps Didier Drogba’s lack of fitness blew things off for Cote d’Ivoire, but the reality is now revealed and has to be faced.
A boring performance, well below the one they had put against Carlos Queiroz’ men, led them to a 3-1 defeat against Brazil. It was this defeat that crashed the Elephants from heaven to the ground, and one that was hard to take for Ivory Coast and pro-African supporters. In fact, what killed off Cote d’Ivoire’s hopes more than their 3-1 defeat to Brazil was Portugal’s 7-0 goal fest against Korea DPR. It seems the gates to the knock-out stage world are closed and well locked too now.
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 World Cup: Portugal 7-0 Korea DPR – Report
Portugal vs Korea DPR, First Half: A Selecção Narrowly Edge Past Impressive North Koreans
With the rain pouring down mercilessly in Cape Town, the performances of both teams were expected to be affected. Still, Portugal made good progress going forward despite Korea DPR’s crowded midfield. In the 7th minute, Ricardo Carvalho almost found the breakthrough with a smashing header from a corner which crashed against the post. Hugo Almeida also thought to have come close minutes later but the referee whistled for offside.
Surprisingly, it was the North Koreans who created the most genuine attempt on goal through Jong-Hyok Cha’s 11th minute impressive long range strike. Portugal’s goalkeeper Eduardo acrobatically stretched himself wide trying to clear the ball, but was happy to see it go away for a goal kick. He was nearly tested again when Korea DPR broke forward for the second time in the game. Unfortunately for the Asians, Tae-Se Jong’s flick was poor enough not to trouble the keeper.
Portugal vs Korea DPR – 2010 World Cup Match Preview
Portugal To Fight And Avoid Falling Into Korea DPR’s Pit
For Portugal, overcoming the trap of underdogs North Korea is an imperative task. A Selecção drew goalless against Cote d’Ivoire on Match-day One only to increase the importance of Monday’s encounter against the Asians. Anything else than an expected victory will inflict a lot of anxiety on Portuguese fans as the team’s final group match will be against tournament favorites Brazil.
Midfielder Raul Mereiles assured Portuguese supporters of the squad’s awareness concerning the significance of the Korea DPR match.
“The game is of great importance for us. North Korea will play against us just like they did against Brazil. We watched a bit of that game. We know that they are very strong in defense. They have ten players behind the ball. We are prepared. We will work to overcome this defensive wall and win.”
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.