Slovenia 1 - 0 Russia - And Other Qualification Results...
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russia are out!!
2 russian players sent off.
i dont understand why.
but slovenia were really good.
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im really sad...my fav coach is not gonna be in the world cup =(
RIP GUUS HIDDINK
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hiddink magic shd stop la.....everytime midas touch meh
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but good for him also maybe he can concentrate on top level management. Mayb real madrid should get him
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Haiz
Wanted Russia to go WC 2010
Now no more
Gratz Slovenia -
can we get the coach for our lions??
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dun think he will stay on and coach the Russia side to Euro 2012. I think he will come manage at EPL. highly likely one of the top 4 sides, most likely Liverpool, if the owners decide to dispense the services of rafa and pay him compensation to go.
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If he manages liverpool then we will have Ferguson, Ancelotti, Wenger and Hiddink... WOW!!!
But then he will be snapped up by Real Madrid especially if they lose to Barcelona next week. Then that Pellegrini guy can go back to Villareal and put that team out from the bottom.
Seriously I doubt Hiddink would come to liverpool, cause the owners cant afford to remove benitez just like that...
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Slovenia 1 Russia 0: Zlatko Dedic sends hosts into dreamland and a place in World Cup finals
2-2 on aggregate, Slovenia win on away goals
Pure dleight: Zlatko Dedic is congratulated after scoring Slovenia's winner
Slovenia reached the 2010 World Cup finals at the expense of nine-man Russia thanks to Zlatko Dedic's 44th-minute goal on a dramatic night in Maribor.
The Bochum striker toe-ended in Valter Birsa's cross a minute before half-time in what proved to be the game's only goal to spark jubilant scenes at the Ljudski Vrt stadium.
Russia, who had Aleksandr Kerzhakov and Yuri Zhirkov sent off in the second half, were left to rue some poor defending and an overall disjointed performance.
Matjaz Kek kept the same eleven that started the match in Moscow, whilst Guus Hiddink brought in Lokomotiv Moscow's Renat Yanbaev at left back and moved Yuri Zhirkov further forward to the left side of midfield.
The late goal in Moscow had handed Slovenia a lifeline and they began the game with real purpose, whilst the Russians, having let a commanding two-goal cushion slip, looked nervy and disjointed, particularly in defence.
The warning signs were there for Hiddink as early as the fourth minute, when a simple through-ball from Birsa inexplicably cut open the Russian defence and allowed Milivoje Novakovic a clear sight of goal, but his finish lacked confidence and was straight at keeper Igor Akinfeev.
Six minutes later there was a huge let-off for Russia when Andraz Kirm's cross from the left struck the leg of the hapless Sergei Ignashevich, who saw the ball rebound off the post with Akinfeev motionless.
Dedic then beat Yanbaev to a deep cross from Novakovic, but his header lacked power and Akinfeev gathered comfortably.
Famous night: Slovenia's players celebrate victory and a place in the World Cup finals
As the clock ticked towards half-time, the home support erupted as Dedic got behind two Russian markers to turn in Birsa's cross and give Slovenia the lead at the break. Hiddink made two changes at half-time, bringing on Sergei Semak and Aleksandr Kerzhakov for Pavlyuchenko and Yanbaev.
But Russia's night went from bad to worse when the Dinamo Moscow striker was shown a contentious red card by Norwegian referee Terje Hauge on 66 minutes.
Zhirkov's cross from the left was whipped in dangerously towards Kerzhakov, who got the better of his marker and slid in on goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, appearing to make a legitimate stab at the loose ball.
The challenge was interpreted as dangerous play by the referee, and closer inspection of the incident also appears to show Slovenia defender Bostjan Cesar strike Kerzhakov in the face, while goalkeeper Handanovic chipped in with a retaliatory hand aimed at the striker.
Hiddink reacted by throwing on another striker, Pavel Pogrebniak, in place of Diniyar Bilyaletdinov and the Stuttgart man almost made an immediate impact with a 12-yard header from Arshavin's cross that was held by Handanovic.
As the game neared its dramatic climax, Zhirkov soared into the penalty box and hit a volley that was beaten out by Handanovic.
The ball was immediately cleared downfield to Dedic, who drilled a glorious opportunity wide, whilst at the other end Vasili Berezutsky came closest to finding an equaliser for Russia, volleying over from close range following Ignashevich's flick.
There were more ugly scenes in stoppage time as Zhirkov was shown a second yellow card following an altercation with a Slovenia substitute on the by-line.
Seconds from the end Novakovic had a further glorious chance to put the icing on the cake, and the final whistle brought scenes of jubilation, with Russia ultimately left to pay the heaviest of prices for not finishing the match off on Saturday.
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Russia damn unlucky. they conceded the crucial away goal from home at the last minute. but then they also have to blame themselves for not scoring an away goal. its not good to be nearly enough, as you need to have 2 good results home and away to qualify.
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Other Results:
Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 Portugal 1 (Agg: 0-2): Raul Meireles' strike ensures world's best Ronaldo will make the greatest show on earth
Red wave: Portugal celebrate their goal against Bosnia
Cristiano Ronaldo will be at the World Cup next summer after his Portugal team-mates secured qualification without him last night.
An ankle injury ruled Ronaldo out of the play-offs against Bosnia-Herzegovina. But fears that Portugal would go out - and that the world's most expensive player would not grace the World Cup - were buried as they secured a 2-0 aggregate win.
The £80million man was grateful to his fellow Portugal players - including his former Manchester United club mate Nani - for putting on an impressive performance as they built on a 1-0 first-leg lead.
Nani was a key man and he supplied the 56th-minute pass that set up Raul Meireles, who hit a low shot to make it 1-0 on the night. It was all over for the hosts when Sajed Salihovic was sent off in the 76th minute.
Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz could afford to breathe a sigh of relief after his team booked a place at next year's finals.
'As I have always said, marathons only finish at the end, when the final whistle has gone,' Queiroz said.
Ukraine 0 Greece 1: Dimitrios Salpingidis fires former European champions into World Cup finals
Magic moment: Dimitrios Salpingidis fires home the goal that takes Greece to the World Cup finals
Dimitris Salpigidis scored the only goal in Donetsk as Greece clinched a place at the World Cup finals in South Africa.
Salpigidis timed his run to perfection just after the half-hour mark to clip a composed finish beyond Ukraine goalkeeper Andrei Piatov, following Celtic striker Giorgos Samaras' superb through-ball.
Algeria 1 Egypt 0: Yahia's cracker settles Sudan death match and secures place at 2010 World Cup finals
All white: Algeria's Anthar Yahia (right) celebrates his goal against Egypt
Algeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Egypt on Wednesday. A stunning first-half strike from Antar Yahia gave Algeria victory in the playoff match.
The defender's spectacular goal earned Algeria the final African qualifying spot in next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
The centre-half volleyed home five minutes before half-time and a solid rearguard effort in the second half kept out Egypt.
Uruguay 1 Costa Rica 1: Abreu on target to claim final berth for World Cup finals
Emotional: Uruguay's Sebastian Abreu celebrates scoring against Costa Rica
Uruguay claimed the final spot in next year's 32-team World Cup in South Africa by drawing with Costa Rica.
Sebastian Abreu gave Uruguay a 1-0 lead on a header in the 70th minute, and Walter Centeno levelled in the 74th on a 16-meter strike. Uruguay won the first match 1-0 on Saturday in Costa Rica.
Uruguay won the 1930 and 1950 World Cups. It beat Australia in a playoff to reach the 2002 World Cup, and lost a playoff to Australia to miss out in 2006. Costa Rica was trying to reach its third straight finals.
Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Argentina had already advanced from South America. The United States, Mexico and Honduras are the qualifiers from the North and Central American and Caribbean region.
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omg no costa rica -.-
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Football
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Originally posted by zocoss:
Other Results:
Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 Portugal 1 (Agg: 0-2): Raul Meireles' strike ensures world's best Ronaldo will make the greatest show on earth
Red wave: Portugal celebrate their goal against Bosnia
Cristiano Ronaldo will be at the World Cup next summer after his Portugal team-mates secured qualification without him last night.
An ankle injury ruled Ronaldo out of the play-offs against Bosnia-Herzegovina. But fears that Portugal would go out - and that the world's most expensive player would not grace the World Cup - were buried as they secured a 2-0 aggregate win.
The £80million man was grateful to his fellow Portugal players - including his former Manchester United club mate Nani - for putting on an impressive performance as they built on a 1-0 first-leg lead.
Nani was a key man and he supplied the 56th-minute pass that set up Raul Meireles, who hit a low shot to make it 1-0 on the night. It was all over for the hosts when Sajed Salihovic was sent off in the 76th minute.
Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz could afford to breathe a sigh of relief after his team booked a place at next year's finals.
'As I have always said, marathons only finish at the end, when the final whistle has gone,' Queiroz said.
Ukraine 0 Greece 1: Dimitrios Salpingidis fires former European champions into World Cup finals
Magic moment: Dimitrios Salpingidis fires home the goal that takes Greece to the World Cup finals
Dimitris Salpigidis scored the only goal in Donetsk as Greece clinched a place at the World Cup finals in South Africa.
Salpigidis timed his run to perfection just after the half-hour mark to clip a composed finish beyond Ukraine goalkeeper Andrei Piatov, following Celtic striker Giorgos Samaras' superb through-ball.
Algeria 1 Egypt 0: Yahia's cracker settles Sudan death match and secures place at 2010 World Cup finals
All white: Algeria's Anthar Yahia (right) celebrates his goal against Egypt
Algeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Egypt on Wednesday. A stunning first-half strike from Antar Yahia gave Algeria victory in the playoff match.
The defender's spectacular goal earned Algeria the final African qualifying spot in next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
The centre-half volleyed home five minutes before half-time and a solid rearguard effort in the second half kept out Egypt.
Uruguay 1 Costa Rica 1: Abreu on target to claim final berth for World Cup finals
Emotional: Uruguay's Sebastian Abreu celebrates scoring against Costa Rica
Uruguay claimed the final spot in next year's 32-team World Cup in South Africa by drawing with Costa Rica.
Sebastian Abreu gave Uruguay a 1-0 lead on a header in the 70th minute, and Walter Centeno levelled in the 74th on a 16-meter strike. Uruguay won the first match 1-0 on Saturday in Costa Rica.
Uruguay won the 1930 and 1950 World Cups. It beat Australia in a playoff to reach the 2002 World Cup, and lost a playoff to Australia to miss out in 2006. Costa Rica was trying to reach its third straight finals.
Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Argentina had already advanced from South America. The United States, Mexico and Honduras are the qualifiers from the North and Central American and Caribbean region.
sad for bosnia, they worked very hard
if they played greece instead, maybe the result will have been different
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Honduras is who sia?
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Originally posted by Poignant:
Honduras is who sia?
Humberto Suazo, Wilson Palacios are from Hondura.
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sad for singapore lol goal 2010 lol