World Cup 2010 SA: Match updates (From June 11)

[klorokwini]

Naona mechi inayokuja mimi+wewe ni mahasimu..Nipo na Argentina,naamini kwa asilimia 99.9% wanaqualify..ha ha

hehehe tamaa ni ndogo kwa "amigo" lakini nipo nao mpaka 90 au 120. hii muingereza kutolewa imeniongezea appetite kweli aisee hehehe acha tukapige supu la utumbo kwanza

 

[Shakazulu]

Duh ina maana England walikuwa wanakunyima raha eeeh lol

Jamaa wanacheza mpira kwenye media wanasahau kuwa mpira ni uwanjani. Tatizo lao dharau zimewazidi!!!

 

[Kbd]

Aaahhhhhhhh...........na hawa macomentator TBC wananiongezea machungu na wanaboa, hivi yuko wapi dr.liki? Nimemmisi kweli kwenye mechi hizi.

 

[ngoshwe]

Nadhani hiki ni moja ya vipigo vikubwa sana kwa England ktk miaka mingi

The English invented football but the Brasillians perfected it....LOL

On 1 September 2001 Germany met England during the qualifying stages of the 2002 World Cup, at the Olympiastadion in Munich. England won the game 5–1, abetted by a hat-trick from England striker Michael Owen. All of the England goalscorers were Liverpool players. The match gave rise to the fan chant "5-1 and even Heskey scored".

The two teams had met in 2000, in what was the final match at the old Wembley stadium. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Germany, with Dietmar Hamann scoring.

The last time that England had beaten Germany had been during the Euro 2000 competition in June 2000, with a 1-0 win at the Stade du Pays de Charleroi in Belgium. Alan Shearer had scored the winning goal in what was the twilight of his international career. With the exception of that match England had not beaten Germany in competitive football since the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final.

YouTube - England 5 - 1 Germany

 

[RRONDO]

hivi ni MEDIA gani zinazosifia ENGLAND??tangu WC ianze media nyingi za kiingereza zinaiponda hii timu mpaka basi......na kesho ndio watamaliza kabisa.....labda kesho tusubiri tuone 'MEDIA ZIKIWASIFIA'...........

 

[Rev. Kishoka]

I like this piece from Telegraph kabla ya mechi.

England v Germany: Why we fail so often at major tournaments – Telegraph Blogs

England v Germany: Why we fail so often at major tournaments

If everything else was equal, we would beat Germany today. We have the better and more experienced squad and we have more strength in depth than we realise. The problem, though, is that everything else is not equal. And it never is.
We go into every major tournament at a disadvantage. Why? Because we are the only major league in Europe which does not have a mid-season break. The result? Time and again, we arrive at tournaments with injuries to our best players and, more important still, relying on people who are tired after such a demanding season. In Germany, where there is a smaller league and one less cup competition, the players have had the benefit of a six-week mid-season rest. It stands to reason that they should be fresher.
Franz Beckenbauer had a lot to say about English football this week and, in the rush to see all his comments as the rantings of the ‘enemy’, people didn’t really listen.
“The English look a little tired,” he said. “There is a good reason for that: the Premier League players have got to play far more games than their Bundesliga colleagues, including two national cup competitions. Therefore, when it comes to a World Cup or a European Championship, they are burnt out.”
The instinctive response to all this from most England fans is to shake their heads in disbelief that these molly-coddled and handsomely paid footballers can possibly be tired.
A massive bank balance, however, does nothing to heal a tired body.
In any case, the statistics are simply too overwhelming not to represent a trend and require a deeper explanation. The Germany international team has reached the semi-finals or better in 15 out of 22 major tournaments since 1966. In that same time, England have managed just two semi-finals on top of the 1966 triumph.
Yet this is not some comparison between footballing nations of differing size and stature. After all, in that same period since 1966, clubs from England have won the European Cup 11 times while clubs from Germany have won it on just six occasions.
What this surely tells us is that Germany organise their football for the benefit of the national team and we organise our football for the benefit of the clubs. In that context, it is hardly surprising that we tend to do better in the Champions League and they tend to do better in the World Cup and European Championships.
None of this is to say we can’t win today. As Bayern Munich caused an upset be beating Manchester United in the Champions League, England could easily overcome their structural disadvantages. I actually suspect our experience may tell.
But the wider point is simple: unless we re-organise our football and find a way to reduce the demands on our players, we will forever go into major tournaments with the odds stacked against us.

 

[Balantanda]

hivi ni MEDIA gani zinazosifia ENGLAND??tangu WC ianze media nyingi za kiingereza zinaiponda hii timu mpaka basi......na kesho ndio watamaliza kabisa.....labda kesho tusubiri tuone 'MEDIA ZIKIWASIFIA'...........

Germany 4 England 1 | The Sun |Sport|Football|World Cup 2010

 

[RRONDO]

Germany 4 England 1 | The Sun |Sport|Football|World Cup 2010

I DO THINK thats a fair analysis.......wakicheza vizuri MEDIA inasifu wakiboronga MEDIA hio hio inaponda inavyostahili.

 

[Nemesis]

To Me


Quarter Finals: Ghana Vs Uruguay; Netherland Vs Brazil; Argentina Vs German; Paraguay Vs Spain
Semi Finals: Ghana Vs Brazil; and Argentina Vs Spain
2nd Runner: Ghana Vs Spain


Final: Brazil Vs Argentina


Brazil wins 2010 FIFA World Cup

 

[Abdulhalim]

Kwani Argentina wameishaingia QF?. Ni too early to say mkuu utashangaa Mexico wanawaotea Argentina,

Argentina wana mkono mrefu japo mpira wadunda, it is obvious who are the favorites kwene hiyo game.

 

[Shakazulu]

hivi ni MEDIA gani zinazosifia ENGLAND??tangu WC ianze media nyingi za kiingereza zinaiponda hii timu mpaka basi......na kesho ndio watamaliza kabisa.....labda kesho tusubiri tuone 'MEDIA ZIKIWASIFIA'...........

Sijui kama unafuatilia media za UK but what we have been told again and again is that the England players can walk into teams such as Brazil and Spain because they are that good. Usiangalie from the start of the tournament bali toka kwenye mechi za kufuzu.

Lets just face it the England players are crap and totally overrated.

 

[Nemesis]

2010 WC imeisha kwa England bila goli kwa Rooney, mbya sana. Nawashauri England, Scotland, Wailes na Northern Ireland wawe na timu moja world cup. FA zao ziungane kuwa UKFF

 

[RRONDO]

Sijui kama unafuatilia media za UK but what we have been told again and again is that the England players can walk into teams such as Brazil and Spain because they are that good. Usiangalie from the start of the tournament bali toka kwenye mechi za kufuzu.

Lets just face it the England players are crap and totally overrated.

nafuatilia sana media za UK na naweza kusema hapo kwenye RED NI UONGO........katika moja ya vitu ambavyo waingereza wanakubali ni KUWA WACHEZAJI WAO WENGI KAMA SIO WOTE HAWANA TECHNICAL ABILITY KAMA WACHEZAJI WA BRAZIL AU SPAIN.

 

[Masanilo]

England do not have the likes of Drogba or Messi!

 

[RRONDO]

england do not have the likes of drogba or messi!

huo ni ukweli na wanaujua......

 

[Hofstede]

But guys, FIFA is a big joke!! Klinsman na McManaman wanakubaliana kuwa kuna umuhimu wa kutumia goal line technology. Imagine kama matokeo yangebakia 2-1......yaani FIFA wanashiriki kuharibu mchezo kabisa

This was a Goal everyone watching saw!

This is what Referee and his assistant saw


Ni kweli NN,
Kwa mfano kama mpira unawekewa chip kwa ndani na kwenye goal kunawekewa sensor umbali wa nusu kipenyo cha mpira toka kwenye line kwa ndani ya goal, pindi mpira ukifika hapo tu alarm anayokuwa kavaa mwamuzi na washika vibendera masikioni inabeep haichukui hata sekunde 2 kupiga kipenga mpira kati. Ila FIFA wanasema ni too expensive na itaondoa ladha ya mpira kwani at the end mwamuzi anakuwa ni referee.

 

[Albedo]

Duh! Leo Argie vs Mexico ni kufa au kupona, timu zote zinacheza mpira unaofanana, mexico watataka kulipa Kisasi cha 2006 pale walipofungwa 2-1 kwa goli zuri lililofungwa na Maxi Rodriguez

Natabiri leo game itaenda kwenye Matuta

Go Argie, Go Messi Go El Diego

 

[Rev. Kishoka]

Interesting ratings

England v Germany: World Cup player ratings

Read Telegraph Sport's marks out of 10 for the players in England's 4-1 defeat to Germany, then have have your say by using the player rater.

David James: 6/10
Slow off his line for Germany's opener, but he then kept England in the game with two crucial first-half saves. Beaten at near post for Germany's third.
Glen Johnson: 5/10
The Liverpool defender was given a torrid time by Podolski, who highlighted his problems when dealing with a winger who has pace and purpose.
John Terry: 4/10
Caught out of position and misjudged the ball for Germany's opener. Shared Upson's inability to shackle Klose. Time is catching up with him.
Matthew Upson: 4/10
Although his goal gave England a route back into the game, he lost Klose for the first goal and looked too slow and cumbersome throughout.
Ashley Cole: 6/10
The Chelsea full-back was given a hard time by Ozil and Lahm, but without protection in front of him, he was left exposed too often.
James Milner: 4/10
Gave England width on the right, but his delivery was poor when he had the opportunity to cross. Failed to match his impressive display against Slovenia.
Gareth Barry: 4/10
Didn't get close enough to Ozil and he struggled influence the game and poor touch led to breakaway for Germany's third goal. Get fit quick, Owen Hargreaves!
Frank Lampard: 7/10
Hit the crossbar with a free-kick and also with his ‘goal' that never was. Played well, but had no luck in front of goal.
Steven Gerrard: 6/10
Once again drifted into the centre, despite being handed left-side role, but he did at least carry some attacking threat in patches.
Wayne Rooney: 5/10
Struggled to get involved, but not for the want of trying. Found himself at right-back at times, so desperate was he to get the ball. Isolated by poor service.
Jermain Defoe: 4/10
Just didn't offer the movement required at this level, and when he was put through on goal, lacked the pace to get to the ball.
SUBSTITUTES:
Joe Cole: 5/10
On for Milner 64 - Failed to make an impression, but perhaps his introduction came far too late.
Emile Heskey: 5/10
On for Defoe, 71 - Was he really a better option than Peter Crouch when you are chasing a route back into the game?
Shaun Wright Phillips: 5/10
On for Johnson 87 - Brief appearance in place of the full-back, who departed with a hamstring injury.
GERMANY:
Manuel Neuer: 6/10
Saved well from Lampard early on, but unconvincing on crosses and he misjudged ball for Upson goal. Not tested enough, though.
Philipp Lahm: 7/10
Had no direct opponent due to Gerrard's wanderlust, so the Germany captain was left to tee up Ozil and Schweinsteiger at will.
Per Mertesacker: 5/10
Hopelessly slow and caught out of position on numerous occasions, but England did not do enough to take advantage of his weaknesses.
Arne Friedrich: 6/10
Not the most mobile and he was booked for a clumsy foul on Defoe in second-half. Another who looked exposed when dealing with crosses.
Jerome Boateng: 6/10
The Manchester City new-boy started well, but he lost Matthew Upson when the England defender was left unmarked to head in his goal.
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 8/10
You would never guess that he was carrying an injury. The Bayern Munich midfielder never lost the ball and he was rigidly disciplined in his defensive role.
Sami Khedira: 7/10
Secured a tight grip on the midfield alongside Schweinsteiger. Did what he had to do and left the attacking to others.
Mesut Ozil: 8/10
The Werder Bremen playmaker is a class act whose star will only shine brighter in future World Cups. Some terrific passes.
Lukas Podolski: 8/10
Took his goal brilliantly to give Germany a 2-0 lead. England were caught out by his blistering pace more than once.
Thomas Mueller: 7/10
The perfect foil for Klose. He was happy to provide the flick-ons and create space for his strike partner, but then converted two cool finishes to put game beyond England.
Miroslav Klose: 9/10
Tormented England from start to finish and he destroyed Upson for the opening goal. Could have scored more.
SUBSTITUTES:
Piotr Trochowski: 6/10
On for Mueller 72 - Hamburg forward replaced the impressive Mueller and continued to cause problems for England.
Mario Gomez: 6/10
On for Klose 72 - The man whose collision with Wayne Rooney back in March led to the England forward's injury problems.
Stefan Kiesling: 6/10
On for Ozil 83 - Showed some neat touches in the closing stages in role just behind Gomez.
REFEREE:
Jorge Larrionda (Uruguay): 6/10
Will forever be remembered as the man who didn't award Lampard's goal, but he was let down by his linesman's failure to keep up with play.

 

[Albedo]

Argentina: 4-3-1-2 formation kama kawaida watashambulia sana

 

[Rev. Kishoka]

My vote on Giovani Dos Santos, dog is very impressive!