Tag Archives: sportsball

Football 10/11

Posted on Aug 7, 2010 by NFB

The new season starts in earnest next week, with the traditional curtain raiser of the Community Shield tomorrow. Can’t promise I’ll be able to cover every game that I want to but I’ll give it my best shot. New series: … 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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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Nineteen (Last 16)

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 by NFB

Paraguay 0-0 Japan (Paraguay win on penalties) It figured that the worst of the last 16 would be finished on penalties. I expected more of both teams, especially Japan. But, perhaps both teams had burnt out following the group stages. Paraguay … Continue reading →

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