EC qualifiers, 1. Matchday [R]

Discussion in 'UEFA and Europe' started by olafgb, Sep 5, 2002.

  1. olafgb

    olafgb New Member

    Jun 6, 2001
    Germany
    The qualifiers for the European Championships 2004 in Portugal are starting this Saturday. The outlook:

    GROUP 1:

    Slovenia vs Malta
    Cyprus vs France
    no game: Israel

    France of course is the big favourite in this group and should win their game in Cyprus easily. Slovenia is also heavily favoured to win vs Malta and they are under pressure to get three points for probably competing with Israel for the playoff spot in this group.

    GROUP 2:

    Norway vs Denmark
    Bosnia vs Romania
    no game: Luxembourg

    For me one of the toughest groups, starting with an interesting Scandinavian duel. Norway got to show that they aren't as bad as in the last WC qualifiers, but Denmark is the favourite. Personally I'm expecting a close race, also Bosnia and Romania aren't without chance. Game 1 will already be very important for all teams.

    GROUP 3:

    Austria vs Moldovia
    Netherlands vs Belarussia
    no game: Czech Rep

    Austria needs to win if they want to keep a small chance to make the playoff spot. Netherlands got to rehabilitate for the WC disappointment and should win easily. Sure is that one very strong team will have to go to the playoffs.

    GROUP 4:

    San Marino vs Poland
    Latvia vs Sweden
    no game: Hungary

    The away teams are the huge favourites and also should be the ones competing for the direct qualifying spot.

    GROUP 5:

    Faroe Islands vs Scotland
    Lithuania vs Germany
    no game: Iceland

    Again the away teams should win their games. Three points are essential for Scotland (and coach Berti), otherwise they might face a bad surprise and finish 3rd behind Iceland.

    GROUP 6:

    Greece vs Spain
    Armenia vs Ukraine
    no game: Northern Ireland

    Interesting southern game in Greece. Spain is the big favourite in this group, but Greece improved in the last games and has some outsider chance. At least they should be able to compete for the 2nd spot with Ukraine.

    GROUP 7:

    Turkey vs Slovakia
    Liechtenstein vs Macedonia (only Sunday game, all others Saturday)
    no game: England

    England leans back and hopes on Slovakia surprising Turkey. The other game should be important for not finishing last in this group.

    GROUP 8:

    Belgium vs Bulgaria
    Croatia vs Estonia
    no game: Andorra

    Another interesting group with three possible group winners. Belgium vs Bulgaria is already an important game with good quality, while Croatia should be first after this game.

    GROUP 9:

    Aserbaidjan (sp?) vs Italy
    Finland vs Wales
    no game: Yugoslavia

    Italy is the big favourite of the group and especially in this game. Finland vs Wales is very interesting as one of them might surprise and compete with Yugoslavia for the second spot.

    GROUP 10:

    Russia vs Ireland
    Switzerland vs Georgia
    no game: Albania

    The two favourites are already competing in the first game, while Switzerland is hoping to be lucky third to surprise one of them to make the playoffs.
     
  2. olafgb

    olafgb New Member

    Jun 6, 2001
    Germany
    Just a fun halftime score:

    Faroe Islands vs Scotland 2-0
    Goals by Petersen (7'/13'). But still a long way to go for them, Scotland slowly woke up in the last five minutes.
     
  3. Spartak

    Spartak Member

    Nov 6, 1999
    Philly
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Regardless of what happens in the second half of Scotland-Faroes I think Berti Vogts will be sacked after the match.
     
  4. Belgian guy

    Belgian guy Member+

    Club Brugge
    Belgium
    Aug 19, 2002
    Belgium
    Club:
    Club Brugge KV
    Your kidding right? I mean, you have to be kidding right?????????
     
  5. Belgian guy

    Belgian guy Member+

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    Belgium
    Aug 19, 2002
    Belgium
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    Club Brugge KV
    Nope, your right, but they just pulled one back through Lambert i think, Faroer-Scotland 2-1

    Just
     
  6. Belgian guy

    Belgian guy Member+

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    Belgium
    Aug 19, 2002
    Belgium
    Club:
    Club Brugge KV
    2-2, Ferguson equalized...
     
  7. Belgian guy

    Belgian guy Member+

    Club Brugge
    Belgium
    Aug 19, 2002
    Belgium
    Club:
    Club Brugge KV
    Russia-Rep. of Ireland 2-0

    After just 35 minutes...
     
  8. Belgian guy

    Belgian guy Member+

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    Aug 19, 2002
    Belgium
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    Club Brugge KV
    [​IMG]

    England-Portugal 1-0
     
  9. olafgb

    olafgb New Member

    Jun 6, 2001
    Germany
    England vs Portugal is just a friendly.

    FINAL SCORES:

    Gr.5:
    Faroe Islands vs Scotland 2-2
    1:0 Petersen (7), 2:0 Petersen (13), 2:1 Lambert (62), 2:2 Ferguson (83).
    Scotland has to be very lucky with this score as Faroe Islands had plenty of chances (even after the equaliser) to decide this game.

    Gr.2:
    Norway vs Denmark 2-2
    0:1 Tomasson (23), 1:1 Riise (54), 1:2 Tomasson (72), 2:2 Carew (93)
     
  10. desertfox2

    desertfox2 Member

    Jul 18, 2000
    Trenton, NJ
    What a dramatic finish in Norway! Also, Scotland looks really bad...lucky to get the draw.
     
  11. Dandal

    Dandal Member

    Jul 20, 2002
    Sweden
    Club:
    --other--
    15 minutes, Cyprus 1-0 France. Seems like the World Cup nightmare continues.
     
  12. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    What a disaster for Scotland. They were going to play 4 strikers to "ensure lots of goals." So much for that...

    Ireland is also down 2-0. :(

    Latest Scorse:
    37' Cyprus 1 - 0 France
    79' Austria 2 - 0 Moldova
    79' Armenia 1 - 2 Ukraine
    37' Finland 0 - 1 Wales
    79' Russia 2 - 0 Ireland
     
  13. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    42' Croatia 0 - 0 Estonia
    84' Russia 3 - 1 Ireland
     
  14. desertfox2

    desertfox2 Member

    Jul 18, 2000
    Trenton, NJ
    3-1 now Russia on top. I'm surprised Ireland has given up 3 goals. Also, I can't believe Cyprus is leading 1-0 over France. Amazing.
     
  15. Dandal

    Dandal Member

    Jul 20, 2002
    Sweden
    Club:
    --other--
    39 minutes, Cissé equalise for France. But still, 1-1 against Cyprus!!! And France seems to have dominated the game completely but having great problems scoring.
     
  16. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    45' Cyprus 1 - 1 France

    Djibrill Cisse ties it up for France.
     
  17. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    IRELAND SCORES!

    90' Russia 3 - 2 Ireland
    20' Andrei Kariaka
    25' Vladimir Beschastnykh
    69' Gary Doherty
    70' Alexander Kerzhakov
    76' Clinton Morrison
     
  18. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    Latest

    45' Cyprus 1 - 1 France
    FT Norway 2 - 2 Denmark
    FT Austria 2 - 0 Moldova
    FT Faroe Islands 2 - 2 Scotland
    FT Armenia 2 - 2 Ukraine
    HT Croatia 0 - 0 Estonia
    HT Finland 0 - 1 Wales
    90' Russia 3 - 2 Ireland
     
  19. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    90' Russia 4-2 Ireland
    89' Phil Babb (o.g.)
     
  20. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    FT Russia 4 - 2 Ireland

    Latvia-Sweden is underway.

    Cyprus-France, Croatia-Estonia, and Finland-Wales start the second half.
     
  21. desertfox2

    desertfox2 Member

    Jul 18, 2000
    Trenton, NJ
    France is dominating but having problems scoring...sounds familiar.
     
  22. BrianCappellieri

    BrianCappellieri Red Card

    Feb 11, 2002
    Not for long! :)

    57' Cyprus 1 - 2 France

    Wiltord scores in the 52nd. Come on Cyprus!
     
  23. desertfox2

    desertfox2 Member

    Jul 18, 2000
    Trenton, NJ
    You know, Croatia is still tied 0-0 with Estonia in the 57th minute...interesting.

    Also, France just scored again...2-1 now.
     
  24. TravisMinor_23

    TravisMinor_23 New Member

    Oct 16, 2001
    United States
    No mention of the Ukraine game....

    A pretty bad choke apparently, got off to a dream start with a 2-0 lead at halftime but gave up a goal in the 74th and then an equalizing penalty in the 89th, I doubt that was the result they were looking for. Also just curious, would Wales over Finland be an "upset"?
     

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