The reality helps a medium-rated players get into the Champions League winners team, and leave the high
Philadelphia 76ers Jersey -rated players left out of the list, there are a lot of players that havent enjoyed Champions League glory here are 10 of them.10) Philipp Lahm Only at the age of 29, Lahm will participate in his 3rd final in the last 4 years, the Munich and Germany captain experienced a hard lo ses at finals, most currently Champions League defeat to Didier Drogba and his blue army of Chelsea, if he will step up the game he can delete himself from the list.9) Pavel Nedved The 2003 Ballon DOr winner was the big star of Juventus and reach the final with her but was suspended due to yellow card he suffered throughout the campaign.8) Patrick Vieira Maybe the best central midfielder in the 90s, the French talisman won the Premier League with Arsenal, the Serie A with Inter and Juventus and even the world cup in 1998.
7) Francesco Totti Never did something special in the Champions League, and the last time Roma pa sed the group stages of the Champions League they faced Man United in 2007, and after a 2-1 win over the red devils they went to Old Trafford and suffered a 7-1 demolition by Ronaldo and his
Tiago Splitter Jersey friends. But Totti will always be remembered as a Roma legend.6) Dennis Bergkamp Another player from Arsenal, the Dutchman won every English title with Arsenal except the League Cup, and was part of the invincibles, in 2003/2004 campaign, Bergkamp is in the 10th spot of Arsenals top-scorers with 120 goals.5) Michael Ballack The immortal runner-up, the German midfielder got the second place with Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea and also second place in the 2002 World Cup with Germany, and how can we forget the 2009 semi-final when Ballack played for Chelsea against Barcelona when penalties wasnt awarded
Robert Covington Jersey to the blues and Iniesta sent Barcelona to the final with a last-minute goal.4) Ruud Van Nistelrooy Another Dutchman, the man from the Netherlands is the second top-scorer in Champions League history with 60 goals (probably Me si and Ronaldo will pa s him next season) but he never experienced a Champions League final, yet he was able to win league titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid and even PSV Eindhoven but couldnt get his hands on the trophy with the big ears.3) Fabio Cannavaro One of the greatest centre halves that ble sed the game, and one of the only defenders to win Ballon dOr, was part of Parmas succe s in the 90s before moving to Inter and then to Juventus. After the World Cup win with Italy in 2006 he moved to Real Madrid where he lost twice in a row in the last-16 stage.2) Giangluigi Buffon One of the most incredible goalkeepers of all time and arguably the best goalkeeper of all time, like Lahm can still win the title, but Juventus will need to work hard for that
Maurice Cheeks Jersey to happen next year, Gigi arrived to Delle Alpi in 2001 and was a part of 5 league titles (and one relegation) but he reached just 1 final at his time with the old lady in 2003 when he and Juventus lost to Milan on penalties.1) Ronaldo No not Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian Ronaldo, one of the best finishers and players of all time won the
Nik Stauskas Jersey World Cup twice with Brazil, championships with Real Madrid (as part of the Galacticos) and with PSV Eindhoven, Copa del Rey with Barcelona, UEFA Cup with Inter and was close to win the Champions League twice. One time with Milan that won in 2007 but Ronaldo didnt play because he was cup-tied after playing already with Real Madrid in the same year, and the other time with Real Madrid in 2003 when they reached the semi-final.
As the English football season begins to reach its conclusion it is not just the League Two table that begins to form a meaningful shape but the League Two golden boot competition also draws to a climax. Currently there are two front runners for the
Philadelphia 76ers Jersey coveted prize of golden boot winner; Adam le Fondre and Lee Hughes. Despite both strikers plying their trade in the lowest tier of English League football they both are players that have the ability to play at a higher level.Rotherhams Adam le Fondre currently sits at the top of the list after striking an impre sive 22 goals in 32 games this season for The Robins. Le Fondres form has seen him become one of the most wanted strikers in the lower leagues with Peterborough United being heavily rumoured with him in the January transfer window seeking him out as a replacement for Aaron McLean, who has stated his desire to leave The Posh.Le Fondre started his career at Stockport where he made his debut at just 17 years old. He went on to appear 63 times for The Hatters and scored 19 goals in the proce s. In 2007 Stockport loaned le Fondre out to Rochdale where he had a succe sful period and this lead to him completing a permanent deal at Spotland. He went on to appear 97 times in Rochdales colours before, current club, Rotherham United signed the talented striker. His work-rate has really enamoured him to the Don Valley faithful and his goal scoring form has really come to the forefront this season as the club aimto secure promotion into League
Nik Stauskas Jersey Two.Lee Hughes joined Notts County this summer whilst The Magpies revolution was in full flow. With promises the club would reach the Premier League within 5 years and with the additions of Sven-Gran Erik son and Kasper Schmiechel County were expected to comfortably achieve promotion as champions. However things havent beengoing to planfor The Magpiesdespite currently sitting in the play-offs they are perilously close to administration, if reports are to be believed,after Munto finance sold the club and look set to lose some of their stars including Hughes who has scored 21 goals for the club this season.
Lee Hughes has had a troubled career to say the least. He was imprisoned for four years after causing death by dangerous driving in 2004 and sentenced to 6 years in prison. This meant Hughes would mi s most of the prime of his career; he was playing in the Premier League with West Bromwich Albion at the time of his imprisonment
Wilt Chamberlain Jersey . Following his release from prison he signed for Oldham Athletic where he played 55 games and scored 25 goals. His time there ended in
Dana Barros Jersey a sour note though when his personality off the pitch was put in the spotlight again; he, allegedly, was involved in a brawl with manager, at the time, John Sheridan. As a result of this incident Hughes was loaned out to Blackpool. Despite the 33 year old coming to the end of his career he is lethal in-front of goal and if it wasnt for his actions of the field Hughes would, arguably, have had an impre sive career at the top level.Threegoals off the pace is Rochdales Chris OGrady who has been surprisingly potent in-front of goal this season, his partner, Chris Dagnall, is a further two goals back striking 17 times for The Dale. Rochdale are the divisions top scorers and both strikers will feel they have played an integral part in their clubs push for promotion this campaign; Rochdale are currently six points clear at the top of the league. Brett Pitman, like Dagnall, is on 17 goals for the season and has been rumoured with a move to a higher level. Peterborough United reportedly had an offer for Pitman rejected by Bournemouth in January.Despite Hughes currently being second in the race for the League Two Golden Boot he, in my opinion, is the most likely winner of the competition. His natural goal-scoring ability combined with his experience at the top level will stand him in good stead and the fact he has played 27 games for Notts County this season, 4 le s than Le Fondres 31 appearances for Rotherham, means his goals-to-games ratio is better than Le Fondre. This may not be Le Fondres season but he is a very talented player andI fully expect him to be one of
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So with Jack Wilshere making his starting debut in Denmark on Wednesday night the media was full of anticipation
MLB New York Yankees and building up this young players first full appearance for the three lions.Fabio Capello did nothing to play down this debut by comparing him to some of the greats that the game has ever seen which could of only added to the hype and pre sure.So after being taken off after 45 minutes Wilshere had completed his first task, playing for England which was to play well even with the amount of pre sure placed on his shoulders. Many young players have had this kind of pre sure put on them by the media billing them as the next Best, Maradona etc, but you only have to look at Rooney and Walcott as prime examples of this, even though they are very good players they have still yet to reach the heights of the game in an England
Alex Rodriguez Jersey shirt to be called one of greats although they still have time.With so many young players being brought into the England setup and then being labelled as the saviour of
New York Yankees English football but with none of them really fitting the bill it makes you wonder if there really will be a saviour. This has not only happened in recent times but has happened down the years with the number one example for this was Paul Gascoigne who was a very talented football player but yet again failed to help England lift any silverware on the international stage.
I believe that we will never have one great player for England and the best we can hope for is a team of very talented footballers in the future, which definitely looks bright with another youngster making his debut for England U21s and also starting to make ever increasing
Masahiro Tanaka Jersey appearances in the Premiership for a top club, this would be Josh McEachran.So for England to succed these talented young players do not need to be compared to any previous football player nor do they need exce sive media pre sure, they just need to gradually make an England shirt
Don Mattingly Jersey there own and by doing this, with hopefully more talented football players coming through the systems not one of them will individually be a saviour of English football but collectively can save the England national team any more heartbreak or embarra sment in major tournaments.
Crystal Palace vs. Doncaster Rovers, Selhurst Park,27/11/10Following a me sy encounter between Palace and Sheffield United last week, the only change that will be truly welcomed is the rotation of referee, after Anthony Taylor misjudged a few decisions which ultimately cost Palace the match. Enough said, lets not conjourup any more ill
Aaron Hicks Jersey feeling.However, maybe more worrying than the standard of refereeing at this level is the timing of captain Paddy McCarthys groin injury which will certainly prevent
Alex Rodriguez Jersey any action this week and for the next 4 preceding. Solid as a rock at the back, the Eagles crumbled in the latter stages in the televised match on Saturday without his impetus. Adam Barrett is likely to return to the side again to link up with Claude Davis as Anthony Gardner struggles with a back injury.Another casualty from the lo s at Brammal Lane is Owen Garvan who stupidly but understandably lost the plot at the awarding of a United penalty and vented his frustrations at Taylor who
Brett Gardner Jersey brandished two quickfire bookings. Andy Dorman or Allesane NDiaye could step into the centre of midfield as Palace should welcome back Darren Ambrose, who has recovered from a slight hamstring strain.
As for Doncaster, Dennis De Souza could make his debut after recieving internationalclearance to participate while defenders Adam Lockwood and Shelton Martis return after foot and groin injuries respectively.Fresh from an unlucky draw against high-flying Swansea, James Hayter will look to score in his 6th consecutive game tomorrow as Doncaster look for another victim to predate as their incline towards the play-offs continue as Palace sit dangerously in 23rd place.Having not won in 3 meetings against Rovers, Palace will seek revenge following a convincing 3-0 drubbing
Mariano Rivera Jersey at Selhurst last year. John Oster, who cried out for his contract to be paid off sharpish subsequent to his departure while Palace were in harsh financial circumstances will expect a fierce reception from the Holmesdale Fanatics.With only 8 league meetings between the sides, history is sure to be made on a normal November night in
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Been several rumours this week from Young Goalkeepers to a Juventus & Danish International so very broad indeed.Alex Smithies Its been doing the round on the me sageboards is that Stoke with several Premiership Clubs are considering bids for Huddersfield and England U19 goalkeeper Alex Smithies. With rumoured bids of around 3m been touted it seems to be a expensive purchase but po sibly a great bargain for one of the best young goalkeepers in England. I have heard rave reports about this youngster but I have never seen the young man in action so it would be unfair to comment on performances but if big teams are sniffing about it must mean the boy is
Aaron Hicks Jersey a bit special.The Next Big Thing Maybe Arriving?Owain Fon Williams Yeah thats right the Former Crewe man is on Stokes young goalkeeper hunt. An exclusive on Stoke-Mad reported that we were
Don Larsen Jersey looking at the Former Welsh U21 goalkeeper; with Stockport County in a bit of financial difficulty at the moment It does seem like a strong po sibility; not as nationally known as fellow youngster Smithies but still a lot of positive have been coming from the Greater Manchester club to show the lad can step up to the best league in the world one day.
Ex-Railwayman To Join?Dida The former Brazilian number 1 is reportedly interesting The Mighty Potters. Dida is now 3rd in the pecking order at the San Siro behind Christian Abbiati & recent signing Flavio Roma it would seem hes on his way out with many of the fans looking forward to seeing the back off him. On a ma sive4m a year deal it looks like one of the strange transfer links but at 35 and near the end of his career maybe he would want to show he has still got it in him?. I hope this is not true and to be honest Its highly unlikely he would come but I have never rated him even during his prime years and now at 35 he would be
Joe DiMaggio Jersey just a player not good enough on a huge wage.Former World Cup WinnerIbrahima Faye The central defender is reported to be on trial with the first team. A Senegalese International with 3 caps and played in Ligue 1 and the top level in Belgium there maybe a good signing in there. Ill be honest I have never heard of him and my footballing brain is very knowledgeable of players from acro s the world so maybe this says something?. Hecurrentlyplies his trade for Troyes whorecentlywere relegated to the third
Andy Pettitte Jersey tier of French football (Championnat National) and been the key figure of defence it doesnt look to promising.Plucked From FranceChristian Poulsen Another internationally renowned player has been linked to The Potteries. A strong central midfielder who is also a fellow international team mate of Tommy Sorensen is rumoured to be unwanted by the Old Ladys. After a terrific 2 seasons with the Spanish club he was highly tracked by the big clubs in Europe it was Juventus who won the battle which cost them9.75m which was by farthe Danes biggest move of his career but was blighted by injuries that restricted him to 23 appearances. According to tribal football it is believed they have rejected an offer from Stoke as they want to keep him so it cant add up and it is highly confusing but I think its another out of the blue rumours.Another Huge Name To Be LinkedIsaac Vorsah- The big guy is once again been banded about around the Internet with Stoke desperate to add some strength, power & pace to the central part of the team; standing at a towering 65 its easy to see Pulis attraction with the Ghanian International who can also play at Centre Back. At the age of 21 he is a youngster with great potential and was voted Ghanas best defender at the tender age of 19. I think
Aroldis Chapman Jersey there is a huge interest in this guy from Stoke and would love the prospect in seeing him in a Red and White shirt.
Burnley were well and trulybeatenat home to Sheffield Wednesday yesterday, a defeat which puta ma sive dent in the Clarets premiership
Aroldis Chapman Jersey aspirations.Although Burnley were unbeaten in five league games prior to this match the bigger picture is one of frustration. Draws at home to Coventry and away to Norwich are games whereBurnley need to win if they are to stand any chance of finishing in the top 6.Sheffield Wednesday was also one of those games the club needed to win, and they failed miserably.The same old story of poor defending sawBurnley put inarguablythe worst performance since Owen Coyle took over as manager. Despite Burnley playing out twofrustraing draws against teams in the lower half of
Don Mattingly Jersey the league, Owen Coyle strangely named an unchanged sidefor the game with Sheffield Wednesday.
Burnley started the brighter of the two sides, with Blake and Elliotcreating chances forthe Burnley strikers without looking too dangerous. Sheffield Wednesday were quick to come into the game however and were soon infront. A mistake from Wade Elliot gaveTudgayplenty of time and space in the box and hedespatched his shot pastBrian Jensen to give Wednesday a deserved lead.Sheffield Wednesday went into the break with the lead, but once again in the second
Aaron Judge Jersey half Burnley started the better, and this time they had something to show. An inswinging free kick from Blake was met by Chris McCann, whose header sailed past LeeGrant to pull the Clarets level.Just like the first half Sheffield Wednesdaywere soon back in the gameand were unluckyas Tudgayand Clarkeboth hitting the woodwork.Wednesday were soon back in front though,
Adam Lind Jersey Tudgay once again firing past Jensenafter more woeful defending. It was to get worse for Burnley with more woeful defending letting Clarke grabbing two more goals, one stunning strike from the edge of the box, and another one which he easily lifted over Jensen withthe Burnley defence nowhere to be seen. Eagles grabbed a consolation for the Clarets with a free kick late on but the result never looked in any doubt.Burnley will have the chance to bounce back from
David Robertson Jersey this defeat on Tuesday witha short trip to Blackpool on the agenda. Another game against a team from the lower half of the league, and with the recent form andaheavy defeat at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday, Coyle has said that he willring the changesfor the Lancashire Derby. Final Score Burnley 2-4 Sheffield Wednesday
League Two is going to be a very interesting league this year, gone are the big spenders Notts County and gone are perennial League Two challengers Rochdale, Yo-yo clubs Gillingham and Wycombe have joined from League One and Oxford make their return to the football league and Stevenage make their bow to perennial strugglers Macclesfield.The bookies favourites have been installed as Bradford, they have acquired a quality manager in ex England manager Peter Taylor, he took the helm last season and inherited a poor squad from Stuart McCall with many of the top players being out injured and they finished in a disappointing 14th. Taylor has strengthened
Sheldon Richardson Jersey considerably this season bringing in Luke Oliver, Jake Speight to name just a couple and Tommy Doherty in particular who looks a great signing, if James Hanson and Omar Daley can stay fit and if Gareth Evans can find his goal scoring boots then they will be there or there bouts.Wycombe, Peter Taylors former team are now lead by Gary Waddock will be a strong side having been relegated last season they have lost Matty Harrold to Shrewsbury who lead the line well without the return of goals he would of like but in players like John Paul Pittman and Kevin Betsy they have flair and pace and especially on their own patch they will be very hard to beat.Gillingham to win League Two 2010/11Another of the relegated sides are Gillingham who are being lead for a second time by Andy He senthaler, he recently pulled off a major coup in bringing in hit man Adebayo Akenfenwa, who is a mountain of a man and will guarantee you goals and a sists this signing should make up for the lo s of Simeon Jackson who went to Norwich with Cody McDonald coming the other way and he should also be up near the top of the scoring charts, in Andy Barcham they have one of the best wingers in the league and in Kevin Maher they have experience in the middle and the defence is well
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Shrewsbury will also be a threat with Matt Harrold leading the line in place of the departed Dave Hibbert and with Lional Ainsworth supplying the flair, in Graham Turner they have a very experienced manager and if the likes of Craig Disley can stay fit then they will be looking at a promotion push, with new signings Dave Raven and Ian Sharps at the back they have experience they will be a real threat this season, my only worry is where the goals are going to come from Harrold is not prolific, elder and Bright have not settled and Bradshaw has potential but at the moment thats all it is.I have picked out three teams as my dark horses, Port Vale, Aldershot and Lincoln. Vale have a great manager in Micky Adams, and in Marc and Justin Richards they have a strong front paring and if they can hit it off will be more than a match for most, and in the middle they have the troubled Gary Roberts there is no denying his ability lets hope Adams can get the best out of him and it will reap the rewards.Aldershot Town have lost a key player
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Austin Corbett Jersey and speaking of pace and power they have kept hold of Marvin Morgan who is a real threat and should again be pushing up near the 20 goal mark. Lincoln may not be everyones tips after a shocking season however in Chris Sutton they have a bright young manager who has spent wisely in signing Mustapha Carayol fro Torquay who has been gaining rave reviews in pre season along with Gavin McCallum and Albert Jarret they now have pace in their team and having Adam Watt back from a broken leg will be like a new signing, however I do feel without the goals of David Somma they may struggle up top as I dont see Drew Journeyman Broughton and Delroy Facey getting more than 12 goals between them.Finally for relegation Im tipping Accrington and Stockport, John Coleman has done a superb job at Stanley and in the Stanley Ultras they are one of the smallest but best supported teams in the league however they have lost the goals of Symes, Grant and Kee and Miles and not replaced them due to a transfer embargo placed of them which was only recently lifted, they have brought in the experienced Sean He sey for some much needed grit at the back after losing Kempson to Grimsby and they will need Captain Proctor to be his usual immense self however i really do see it being an uphill struggle for Stanley this season.Stockport will also struggle in my opinion, it has been a turbulent few years at County and they have lost numerous players over the last year with all their young talent being sold to aid the clubs debts, they have managed to keep hold of Owain Fon Williams and in Danny Swails they have experience at the back and they have also brought in Big Barry Conlon but you never really know what your going to get from Barry, Paul Simpson will do his best but i can see it all being in vein. That is my round up on League Two Im
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Fulham have earned a reputation of a yo-yo club over the past few years after alternating between the Premier League and Championship acro s the last five seasons.After securing top-flight promotion via
Christian Kirksey Jersey the famous play-offs in 2019/20, the Cottagers experienced a thoroughly underwhelming 2020/22 season in the Premier League.Led by Scott Parker, Fulham suffered relegation from Englands elite competition, having won the leagues joint-fewest five matches in their most recent Premier League campaign.However, the Craven Cottage is on the verge of hosting top-flight matches again next term as Marco Silvas men are galloping towards another promotion.
Inspired by Aleksandar Mitrovics record-breaking Championship exploits, Fulham go into the season finale as , having accrued 77 points from 37 outings.With third-place Luton Town lagging a whopping 14 points behind, the Cottagers return to the Premier League looks like a near-certainty with left to go.Yet, after proving more than capable of earning promotions to Englands top-flight, Fulham will face an uphill task to maintain their Premier League status next season.That has often proved unachievable for the London outfit in recent years.So what should they do to avoid another disappointment?#1 Mitrovic has to stayAfter finishing as the Championship top-scorer in 2019/20, Mitrovic found himself relegated to playing second fiddle to Ivan Cavaleiro in Fulhams most
Austin Seibert Jersey recent Premier League participation.That did not pan out well for Parkers side as they finished the season as the second-worst attacking side in the league, having netted a measly average of 0.71 goals per game.Fast forward one season, Mitrovic has shattered Ivan Toneys record of 31 goals scored in a single Championship campaign.It has taken the Serbia international only 32 league appearances to rack up 33
Larry Ogunjobi Jersey goals and set a new milestone in Englands second-tier.Mitrovic has since added two more goals to his eye-catching tally to cement his status as an elite striker in the Championship.With under his belt, the 27-year-old has been directly involved in 47% of Fulhams league goals this season.#2 Fulham have to replace outgoing Fabio Carvalho with another top-cla s playerFabio Carvalho has been a revelation this Championship season, building a reputation of a whizz-kid, courtesy of his jaw-dropping performances at Craven Cottage.Despite his relatively young age, the 18-year-old has been one of Fulhams most consistent performers this season, tallying seven goals and six a sists in league action thus far.Apart from his decent attacking output, Carvalhos ability to drift past opposition defenders and create spaces for his teammates has been off the charts.The
JC Tretter Jersey youngsters blistering pace and dazzling feet have dominated this season. Carvalho has attracted attention from several Premier League sides, including Liverpool, who were on the cusp of landing his signature in January.With his contract running out in the summer, Fulham will be powerle s to stop him from leaving this time around, with AC Milan now in the driving seat to capture his services.Carvalhos imminent departure will leave the Cottagers short of options in the attacking department, which is likely to force the club chiefs to dig into their pockets for reinforcements.#3 Backline has to stay as compact as this yearMitrovic has not been the only shining light at Fulham this season as their defence remains one of the key reasons they are on course to return to the Premier League.Only second-placed Bournemouth (31) have conceded fewer goals in the Championship this season than the Cottagers (32).Silvas men have shipped 2+ goals in a
Britton Colquitt Jersey league-low six Championship games this season, establishing themselves as one of the toughest teams to break in the division.Tosin Adarabioyo and Tim Ream have forged a formidable defensive partnership in front of Marek Rodaks goals, with Kenny Tete and Antonee Robinson providing further cover from the flanks.But Ream will turn 35 next season, meaning Fulham would likely have to add another centre-back in the summer to allow the USMNT veteran to manage his playing time more carefully in 2022/23.Adarabioyo, 24, has developed into a reliable defender this season, and the Cottagers have every intention to build their backline around him for years to come.
The Netherlands last night became the first European team to seal their status as one of the 32
Phillip Gaines Jersey sides travelling to South Africa, with a 2-1 victory away to Iceland. Nigel de Jong and Mark van Bommels first half goals were enough to see the Oranje through, with Kristjan Orn Sigurd sons reply turning out to be nothing more than a consolation. Bert van Marwijk madethree changes from the side that eased past Macedonia last month. Gregory van der Wiel being replaced by John Heitinga at the back, whilst a re-shaped front six featured Rafael van der Vaart and Robin van Persie, with Wesley Sneijder and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar making way as a result. The team he sent out lined up as:StekelenburgHeitinga Ooijer Mathijsen van Bronckhorst
van Bommel de Jongvan Persievan der Vaart Robben Kuyt A largely one-sidedmatch,with a mirroredresult, looked in the offing asNigel de Jonglept high, if unopposed,to meet van der Vaartscro s with a powerful header. The next chance to come their way almost resulted in a second, as some determined play by Heitinga down the right allowed van Persie to tee Arjen Robben up for the volley, but the wingerdrilled his attempt into the side netting. A second did come, however,
Anthony Zettel Jersey just seven minutes after the deadlock was broken. Taking fans back to the total football of the 70s, Mark van Bommel finished off a good move with a low shot from 20 yards which buried itself in the bottom corner. Rafael van der Vaart was next to test Gunnleifur Gunnleif son in the Iceland goal. Some fantastic wing play by Robben, ending with a square ball which was dummied by Dirk Kuyt on the edge of the area, was met with a decent effort by a van der Vaarton the slide. The shot was parried over the
Austin Corbett Jersey bar. Holland though they had the game won when van Persieseffort had the keeper standing and watching, but the ballstruck the post. Robben then found himself one on one with Gunnleif son following arguably the best move of the match. The Oranje were popping the ball about in style with the most mesmerising one touch football, when the Real Madrid winger couldnt get enough air to lift the ball over the goalkeeper. The save meant the away side would go into the break with just two goals to show for their near dominance. After suchan entertaining first 45 minutes, the prospects for the second half were tanterlising. The football, however, failed to live up to the tempo of the first half, and theDutch players could evidently sense how close they were to the finish line and qualification for South Africa 2010. Robben found himself in a similarposition to hislast chanceearly on, but the angle was tighter than the last time, and the result the same. Sensing
Morgan Burnett Jersey an element of lethargy had snuck into the bodies of Hollands players, Bert van Marwijk decided to bring on Huntelaar for Kuytto try and put the game to bed. The game looked like fizzling out into a tedious affair, with the Dutch coach
Christian Kirksey Jersey resting key players de Jong and van der Vaart. That was until Kristjan Sigurd son pulled one back in the 87th minute, giving the Icelanders hope. Huntelaar almost restored the Oranjes two goal cushion late on with a free-kick which herifled against the cro s-bar, but the match ended 2-1 to the visitors. The Netherlands have now taken eighteen points from six games, and will grace South Africas stadiums next summer. youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=gmAT3Sc3mHk&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elovefooty%2Enet%2Ficeland%2Dvs%2Dnetherland%2Dhighlights%2Diceland%2Dv%2Dholland%2F&feature=player_embedded
