Here a CNN-IBN report on Oceania's Footballer of the Century Wynton Rufer from New Zealand visiting New Delhi as a German Bundesliga ambassador to teach football skills to Indian kids in the capital. Rufer is best known for his successful time at Werder Bremen.
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Sabtu, 21 April 2012
Ex-Kiwi Captain to attend FPAI Awards 2012 in Goa
Former New Zealand national team (All Whites) player Timothy Oliver Brown will be present at the FPAI organised Indian Football Awards 2012 on May 12 at the Marriott Resort & Spa Hotel in Panjim, Goa. He will be representing the New Zealand Professional Footballers Association at the FIFPro Asia Conference on May 10/11.Better knows as Tim Brown, he will also be visiting Kolkata and Darjeeling as part of his journey through India. In Kolkata he will be playing a match between the Debanjan Sen Foundation XI and the Howrah Veterans Club XI on May 19. He will also be conducting a short camp for the Debanjan Sen Foundation and interact with their students the day before the match.
Tim is later set to travel to Darjeeling where he will do some training and coaching in the famous Tea Gardens for children of tea plantation workers.
Tim Brown, who has played 29 internationals for his country, was the captain of the New Zealand Team that played the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup against the likes of Brasil, Italy and hosts South Africa.
Only recently Tim retired from active football following the conclusion of the 2011-12 A-League season in Australia to pursue a Masters degree in Management at either the London School of Economics or Cambridge University.
Kamis, 24 Juni 2010
Group F: Champions Italy out as Paraguay & Slovakia move on
Surprisingly Group F is still open with defending champions Italy potentially facing a shock exit.
(matches to kick off simultaneously)
Slovakia - (1-0) Italy
Goals: 1-0,2-0 Robert Vittek (24',73'), 2-1 Antonio di Natale (81'), 3-1 Kamil Kopunek (89'), 3-2 Fabio Quagliarella (90+2').
Slovakia caused one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating Italy 3-2 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. And with this defeat Italy finished bottom of their Group F.
The underdogs Slovakia took the initiative from the start, while Italy took a more wait and watch approach. The Slovaks took a deserving lead in the 24th minute through striker Robert Vittek as Juraj Kucka intercepted a Daniele de Rossi pass, played it on to Vittek who put the ball into the net past keeper Feredico Marchetti. And things didn't change before the break as Slovakia had more of the game.
After the break Italy had more of the game as the defending champions increased their efforts and their best chance came in the 67th minute as Martin Skrtel cleared the ball of the line of a Fabio Quagliarella effort. But after a square pass into the box Robert Vittek scored Slovakia's second in the 73rd minute. And in the last 10 minutes plus injury time it would be a clif hanger. First Italy reduced the deficit in the 81st minute through Antonio di Natale, then Italy had a goal disallowed by Fabio Quagliarella due to offside. Italy was pressing for the equaliser, but Slovakia then scored their third goal through an opportunistic Kamil Kopunek a minute from time. If you thought the game was over then one would have missed Fabio Quagliarella's long range effort two minutes into injury time over an advanced keeper Jan Mucha. And then came the long whistle and it was over for Italy while Slovakia was celebrating.
Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand
Goals: none.
Paraguay held underdogs New Zealand to a goalless draw at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. For Paraguay the draw was enough to finish top of the group, while New Zealand played out their third draw and finished the tournament without a defeat. A great achievement for the Kiwis, who finished ahead of defending champions Italy.
Paraguay was the better of the two sides on display today. And captain Denis Caniza could have won the match for the South Americans in the first session missing numerous chances. After the break New Zealand did have a chance, but it wasn't enough from both sides to end the goal drought.
(matches to kick off simultaneously)
Slovakia - (1-0) Italy
Goals: 1-0,2-0 Robert Vittek (24',73'), 2-1 Antonio di Natale (81'), 3-1 Kamil Kopunek (89'), 3-2 Fabio Quagliarella (90+2').
Slovakia caused one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating Italy 3-2 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. And with this defeat Italy finished bottom of their Group F.
The underdogs Slovakia took the initiative from the start, while Italy took a more wait and watch approach. The Slovaks took a deserving lead in the 24th minute through striker Robert Vittek as Juraj Kucka intercepted a Daniele de Rossi pass, played it on to Vittek who put the ball into the net past keeper Feredico Marchetti. And things didn't change before the break as Slovakia had more of the game.
After the break Italy had more of the game as the defending champions increased their efforts and their best chance came in the 67th minute as Martin Skrtel cleared the ball of the line of a Fabio Quagliarella effort. But after a square pass into the box Robert Vittek scored Slovakia's second in the 73rd minute. And in the last 10 minutes plus injury time it would be a clif hanger. First Italy reduced the deficit in the 81st minute through Antonio di Natale, then Italy had a goal disallowed by Fabio Quagliarella due to offside. Italy was pressing for the equaliser, but Slovakia then scored their third goal through an opportunistic Kamil Kopunek a minute from time. If you thought the game was over then one would have missed Fabio Quagliarella's long range effort two minutes into injury time over an advanced keeper Jan Mucha. And then came the long whistle and it was over for Italy while Slovakia was celebrating.
Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand
Goals: none.
Paraguay held underdogs New Zealand to a goalless draw at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. For Paraguay the draw was enough to finish top of the group, while New Zealand played out their third draw and finished the tournament without a defeat. A great achievement for the Kiwis, who finished ahead of defending champions Italy.
Paraguay was the better of the two sides on display today. And captain Denis Caniza could have won the match for the South Americans in the first session missing numerous chances. After the break New Zealand did have a chance, but it wasn't enough from both sides to end the goal drought.
Minggu, 20 Juni 2010
Group F: Strong Paraguay win, Kiwis hold Italy
Group F is wide open as both opening matches had ended one-all.
(to be updated after the second game)
Slovakia 0-2 (0-1) Paraguay
Goals: 0-1 Enrique Vera (27'), 0-2 Cistian Riveros (86').
Paraguay have strengthened their case for a pre-quarterfinal place with a 2-0 win against Slovakia at the Free State Stadium in in Bloemfontein. And it was deserving win for the Paraguayans.
The South Americans were the better of the two sides in the first forty-five minutes, but they were wasteful with their good chances. The Slovaks had no real chance in the first session as they were often running after their Paraguayan opponents. Paraguay took a deserving lead in the 27th minute and it was a quality goal. Paraguay build-up on the left, the ball comes to Lucas Barrios who plays a through ball into the middle, tunnelling a Slovak defender and Enrique Vera is there to score with the outside of his boot past the Slovak keeper Jan Mucha into the net. Roque Santa Cruz could have doubled the lead in the 39th minute but his shot is blocked by keeper Mucha.
After the break it was a more open game, but still Slovakia could not finish off their build-ups which were often stopped or blocked by Paraguay, who were not pushing to hard for a second goal. The Slovaks are unable to create any chances as Paraguay pick-up again late in the game. In the 73rd minute Santa Cruz on the left plays the ball cleverly back to Vera, whose header just goes wide with the Slovak keeper Mucha beaten. In the end Paraguay doubled their lead in the 86th minute when Cristian Riveros scored with a nice placed shot inside the box.
Italy - (1-1) New Zealand
Goals: 0-1 Shane Smeltz (7'), 1-1 Vincenzo Iaquinta (29', penalty).
The world champions Italy were held to a surprise one-all draw by minnows New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium in Nespruit. Italy had more from the match, but the fighting Kiwis got a deserving draw.
The Kiwis took a shock 7th minute lead when striker Shane Smeltz scored off a free kick from Simon Elliott. Fabio Cannavaro tried to clear to ball, but it goes to Smeltz, who just puts the ball in past Federico Marchetti into the Italian goal. Thereafter it was mainly one way traffic towards the New Zealand goal, but the Italians once more played unimaginative football, having their chances but rather not being able to build on the pressure. Then in the 28th minute Ricardo Montolivo takes a shot on goal wish swerves onto the post with the keeper beaten. Only a minute later Tommy Smith grabs hold of Daniele de Rossi in the box and the referee Carlos Alberto Batres Gonzalez from Guatemala shows to the dreaded spot. Vincenzo Iaquinta takes the penalty and shots it to the right with the keeper going the other way. The favourites equalise.
After the break Italy come back with two substitutions Mauro Camoranesi and Antonio di Natale coming on to bring new life into the Italian attack. It remains mainly one way traffic, but the Italians find it difficult to break the Kiwi defence. And then suddenly New Zealand with a chance as Ivan Vicelich's effort from around 20 metres out just misses the goal. On the other side Ricardo Montolivo's shot is saved brilliantly by Mark Paston in the 71st minute. And once more a good chance for the Kiwis as teenager Chris Wood takes a shot on goal, but it just goes wide. That could have sealed one of the biggest upsets in a World Cup. On the other side just a minute from time Camoramesi takes a shot on goal, which Paston clears for a corner. In the end it stayed one-all and a historic draw for the Kiwis.
(to be updated after the second game)
Slovakia 0-2 (0-1) Paraguay
Goals: 0-1 Enrique Vera (27'), 0-2 Cistian Riveros (86').
Paraguay have strengthened their case for a pre-quarterfinal place with a 2-0 win against Slovakia at the Free State Stadium in in Bloemfontein. And it was deserving win for the Paraguayans.
The South Americans were the better of the two sides in the first forty-five minutes, but they were wasteful with their good chances. The Slovaks had no real chance in the first session as they were often running after their Paraguayan opponents. Paraguay took a deserving lead in the 27th minute and it was a quality goal. Paraguay build-up on the left, the ball comes to Lucas Barrios who plays a through ball into the middle, tunnelling a Slovak defender and Enrique Vera is there to score with the outside of his boot past the Slovak keeper Jan Mucha into the net. Roque Santa Cruz could have doubled the lead in the 39th minute but his shot is blocked by keeper Mucha.
After the break it was a more open game, but still Slovakia could not finish off their build-ups which were often stopped or blocked by Paraguay, who were not pushing to hard for a second goal. The Slovaks are unable to create any chances as Paraguay pick-up again late in the game. In the 73rd minute Santa Cruz on the left plays the ball cleverly back to Vera, whose header just goes wide with the Slovak keeper Mucha beaten. In the end Paraguay doubled their lead in the 86th minute when Cristian Riveros scored with a nice placed shot inside the box.
Italy - (1-1) New Zealand
Goals: 0-1 Shane Smeltz (7'), 1-1 Vincenzo Iaquinta (29', penalty).
The world champions Italy were held to a surprise one-all draw by minnows New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium in Nespruit. Italy had more from the match, but the fighting Kiwis got a deserving draw.
The Kiwis took a shock 7th minute lead when striker Shane Smeltz scored off a free kick from Simon Elliott. Fabio Cannavaro tried to clear to ball, but it goes to Smeltz, who just puts the ball in past Federico Marchetti into the Italian goal. Thereafter it was mainly one way traffic towards the New Zealand goal, but the Italians once more played unimaginative football, having their chances but rather not being able to build on the pressure. Then in the 28th minute Ricardo Montolivo takes a shot on goal wish swerves onto the post with the keeper beaten. Only a minute later Tommy Smith grabs hold of Daniele de Rossi in the box and the referee Carlos Alberto Batres Gonzalez from Guatemala shows to the dreaded spot. Vincenzo Iaquinta takes the penalty and shots it to the right with the keeper going the other way. The favourites equalise.
After the break Italy come back with two substitutions Mauro Camoranesi and Antonio di Natale coming on to bring new life into the Italian attack. It remains mainly one way traffic, but the Italians find it difficult to break the Kiwi defence. And then suddenly New Zealand with a chance as Ivan Vicelich's effort from around 20 metres out just misses the goal. On the other side Ricardo Montolivo's shot is saved brilliantly by Mark Paston in the 71st minute. And once more a good chance for the Kiwis as teenager Chris Wood takes a shot on goal, but it just goes wide. That could have sealed one of the biggest upsets in a World Cup. On the other side just a minute from time Camoramesi takes a shot on goal, which Paston clears for a corner. In the end it stayed one-all and a historic draw for the Kiwis.
Senin, 14 Juni 2010
Group F: Champions open with draw, Slovakia held
The defending World Cup winners Italy opened their campaign against Paraguay.
(to be updated after the second game)
Italy 1-1 (0-1) Paraguay
Goals: 0-1 Antolin Alcaraz (39'), 1-1 Daniele de Rossi (63').
Italy were held to a one-all draw by Paraguay in their opening Group F match at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. Paraguay are known to close down stronger opponents with their defensive tactic and short passing game.
Paraguay's primary focus was to first not concede a goal, while the Italians initially did venture out to try and score a goal, but one could see that Andrea Pirlo was being missing in the creative department and that the Squadra Azzurra lack a striker who can guarantee goals. And the Italians allowed Paraguay space once in a while to try their luck at scoring a goal. But it was clear from the onset that dead ball situations could decide the game. Paraguay got a free kick from the right in the 39th minute which Antolin Alcaraz headed in with Fabio Cannavaro and Daniele de Rossi around him.
The Italians regrouped after the break and coach Marcello Lippi made some changes to strengthen his side, but he first had to replace his keeper Gianluigi Buffon with Marchetti due to a back injury after the break. Italy looked very one dimensional with no imaginative play. Paraguay nearly went ahead 2-0 as Vera's shot just missed the goal. And like Paraguay Italy would score of a dead ball situation. After a corner Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar ran through under Pepe's corner with Daniele de Rossi putting the ball in from close range. Italy were now again the better side, but didn't really have the chances to take the three points home.
New Zealand 1-1 (0-0) Slovakia
Goals: 0-1 Robert Vittek (50'), 1-1 Winston Reid (90+3').
New Zealand scored a late injury time equaliser to hold debutants Slovakia to a one-all draw in their opening Group F match in Rustenburg. And the Slovaks can only blame themselves for not taking home the three points as they were the more mature team, but they couldn't convert their few good chances.
New Zealand are limited as a team, but the All Whites would fight all the way against a superior opponent who couldn't use this much in the first session. Slovakia scored their first ever World Cup goal in the 50th minute through a Robert Vittek header, but the striker was offside and the goal shouldn't have been given. Slovakia had some half chances to double their lead, but it didn't seem necessary as New Zealand didn't create any chances. But right at the end in the third minute of injury time out of nowhere Winston Reid headed in a cross from Tony Lochhead. New Zealand was celebrating while Slovakia was shocked.
(to be updated after the second game)
Italy 1-1 (0-1) Paraguay
Goals: 0-1 Antolin Alcaraz (39'), 1-1 Daniele de Rossi (63').
Italy were held to a one-all draw by Paraguay in their opening Group F match at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. Paraguay are known to close down stronger opponents with their defensive tactic and short passing game.
Paraguay's primary focus was to first not concede a goal, while the Italians initially did venture out to try and score a goal, but one could see that Andrea Pirlo was being missing in the creative department and that the Squadra Azzurra lack a striker who can guarantee goals. And the Italians allowed Paraguay space once in a while to try their luck at scoring a goal. But it was clear from the onset that dead ball situations could decide the game. Paraguay got a free kick from the right in the 39th minute which Antolin Alcaraz headed in with Fabio Cannavaro and Daniele de Rossi around him.
The Italians regrouped after the break and coach Marcello Lippi made some changes to strengthen his side, but he first had to replace his keeper Gianluigi Buffon with Marchetti due to a back injury after the break. Italy looked very one dimensional with no imaginative play. Paraguay nearly went ahead 2-0 as Vera's shot just missed the goal. And like Paraguay Italy would score of a dead ball situation. After a corner Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar ran through under Pepe's corner with Daniele de Rossi putting the ball in from close range. Italy were now again the better side, but didn't really have the chances to take the three points home.
New Zealand 1-1 (0-0) Slovakia
Goals: 0-1 Robert Vittek (50'), 1-1 Winston Reid (90+3').
New Zealand scored a late injury time equaliser to hold debutants Slovakia to a one-all draw in their opening Group F match in Rustenburg. And the Slovaks can only blame themselves for not taking home the three points as they were the more mature team, but they couldn't convert their few good chances.
New Zealand are limited as a team, but the All Whites would fight all the way against a superior opponent who couldn't use this much in the first session. Slovakia scored their first ever World Cup goal in the 50th minute through a Robert Vittek header, but the striker was offside and the goal shouldn't have been given. Slovakia had some half chances to double their lead, but it didn't seem necessary as New Zealand didn't create any chances. But right at the end in the third minute of injury time out of nowhere Winston Reid headed in a cross from Tony Lochhead. New Zealand was celebrating while Slovakia was shocked.
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