Category Archives: Sportsball (World Cup 2010)

Football 10/11: vs Man City (FA Cup)

Posted on Apr 17, 2011 by NFB

Dissapointing, in several ways. It was even enough affair for most of the match, and we had our chances. But City got the break they needed, the United defence varying between good and bad all game. Toure took his effort … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Slovakia

Posted on Oct 13, 2010 by NFB

Robbie Keane should no longer be in this team. A player long past his prime, unable to get a game at his club, or interest another long enough to keep him, I fear the only reason he continues to get … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010): The Last Word

Posted on Jul 12, 2010 by NFB

So, the tournament is over and we have new World Cup Champions. Before I put my coverage of Sportsball 2010 to bed (and start on my coverage of English Sportsball 10/11) I’d like to give my last word on each team … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-Five (The World Cup Final)

Posted on Jul 11, 2010 by NFB

Spain 1-0 Netherlands So, there you have it. New World Cup Champions. Spain started out far brighter. They were the ones pushing on, while the Dutch seemed unable to create anything upfront. Spain managed to work some opportunities, but the … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-Four (3rd Place Play-Off)

Posted on Jul 10, 2010 by NFB

Uruguay 2-3 Germany I’m gratified to have been dead right about the 3rd Place Play-Off. A truly excellent contest, one of the best games of tournament. Back and forth attacking football from both sides, plenty of goals, both teams giving … Continue reading →

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Sportsball: In Defence Of The 3rd Place Play-Off

Posted on Jul 9, 2010 by NFB

The 3rd Place Play-Off gets a lot of criticism. People say its pointless. Neither nation is really playing for anything. Both are inevitably deflated following their semi-final defeats. It’s hard to fill the stadium. It’s just an extra game to … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-Three (Semi-Finals)

Posted on Jul 7, 2010 by NFB

Spain 1-0 Germany So, with the Dutch waiting for the victor, we got one of the most intriguing and hard to call matches of the tournament. Torres was finally dropped and the effectiveness of the Spanish attack was clearly improved. Much … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-Two (Semi-Finals)

Posted on Jul 6, 2010 by NFB

Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands The Dutch were poor in the first half, their previously solid defence showing a suprising amount of frailty. It was lucky that Uruguay lacked the ability to create some clear-cut chances, obviously feeling the absence of Suarez. On their side … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-One (Quarter Finals)

Posted on Jul 3, 2010 by NFB

Germany 4-0 Argentina Simply amazing. Every coach from any level, every kid kicking a ball around, every fan needs to sit down, watch this game and realise: you can pack all the stars and heavy hitters you want into your … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty (Quarter Finals)

Posted on Jul 2, 2010 by NFB

Netherlands 2-1 Brazil A real game of two halves. In the first, Brazil were awe-inspiring in their dominance, giving a great display of attacking quality. The Dutch were sheared in two for Robinho’s strike. The Brazilians should have pushed on and finished the game … Continue reading →

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