Match 8|Ghana vs. Serbia|13.06.2010| Pre-match + In-game + Post-game Discussion

kibernaut · Jun 9, 2010

Well, i guess that it is right time to start this thread.

Pretoria
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
13.06.2010 16.00. h

vs.

Their only match was friendly in Seoul 1997. Serbia (FR Yugoslavia in that time) won 3-1.

Interesting thing is that both countries were coached by the same guy Milan Zivadinovic. Serbians never liked that guy because FA put him on that place due his political connections. He is remembered as one of the worst coaches that we ever had. It would be interesting to hear Ghanaian opinion about him. Another Serbian who coached Ghana was Ratomir Dujkovic, but he has great reputation in Serbia.

Ghana is coached by Milovan Rajevac, Serbian who is typical representer of old Yugoslav coaching school. Meaning, ugly football, no risk, waiting for the opponents mistake, strong and defensive midfield, and what midfield they have. Ghana is also crippled because of injuries.

Serbia is coached by Radomir Antic and he wants to change things in Serbian football. Serbia has new style of playing. Very disciplined, strong defense and attacks, usually, trough the wings. Serbia is crippled because some of their very important players are out of form, specially keeper.

HerrRupert · Jun 10, 2010

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kibernaut said: ↑

Well, i guess that it is right time to start this thread.

Pretoria
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
13.06.2010 16.00. h

vs.

Their only match was friendly in Seoul 1997. Serbia (FR Yugoslavia in that time) won 3-1.

Interesting thing is that both countries were coached by the same guy Milan Zivadinovic. Serbians never liked that guy because FA put him on that place due his political connections. He is remembered as one of the worst coaches that we ever had. It would be interesting to hear Ghanaian opinion about him. Another Serbian who coached Ghana was Ratomir Dujkovic, but he has great reputation in Serbia.

Ghana is coached by Milovan Rajevac, Serbian who is typical representer of old Yugoslav coaching school. Meaning, ugly football, no risk, waiting for the opponents mistake, strong and defensive midfield, and what midfield they have. Ghana is also crippled because of injuries.

Serbia is coached by Radomir Antic and he wants to change things in Serbian football. Serbia has new style of playing. Very disciplined, strong defense and attacks, usually, trough the wings. Serbia is crippled because some of their very important players are out of form, specially keeper.
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if he wants to play ugly he has the right man in boateng but i think the refreeing will be quite strict and its germanys last game hopefully we can rest our most important players by then

Sarmao's · Jun 10, 2010

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I just don't see Ghana scoring unless it's a fluke goal, goalie blunder or wonder strike from 30 yards out. We should win this game but we can just as easily choke and self destruct.

I think Serbia is due for a good performance at the World Cup.

kibernaut · Jun 11, 2010

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If Serbia is planing to do something in this world cup they have to win Ghana game. Ghana has better midfield and their game is based on that. Serbia will have huge problems if Ghana scores first. Key in this game for Serbia is in possession and enough passes to the wingers and strikers. Key for Ghana is in holding Serbia away from their goal, meaning that they have to control midfield even on a price of lots of fouls on center of the pitch. Ghana will play very aggressive.

According to the Serbian trainings lineup will be this:

-------------Stojkovic----------------

Ivanovic - Vidic - Lukovic - Obradovic

Krasic - Stankovic- Milijas- Jovanovic

-------Zigic ------- Pantelic-----

This is a bit more offensive team because Obradovic is in the team. Meaning that the right side of Ghana defense will have lots of job because of him and Jovanovic.

I am expecting boring game without much chances, but early goal can change everything.

Bonus_Game · Jun 12, 2010

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I am surprised how much everyone is underestimating the Ghanaians. They aren't a one-man team.

kibernaut · Jun 12, 2010

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I am not underestimating Ghana. Playing ugly is legitimate tactics, who cares about beauty of the football if u have result? Most of Italian games are examples of an ugly football.

There was a hype on Ghana because of names that they have and because of great result that they had in Germany. Some of the posts of Ghana supporters in past were very underestimating for the other teams or players. That caused some distance to the Ghana. Also, noone is 100% objective here, we are not coaches or experts, we are supporters who cheer our teams and who tease opponents fans.

I hope that Serbia will win 5-0 tomorrow, Ghana fans hope that their team will win. I am looking for bad sides of their team and they are looking for bad sides of my team. It is normal.

kwame_tdot · Jun 12, 2010

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Go Ghana

Let's do to Serbia what we did to Czech Republic in Germany 2006

Terry Gyimah · Jun 12, 2010

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Let's Go Ghana, let's go Black Stars, from all your lips to God's ears, I really hope and pray, really hoping and praying, really praying for a Ghana victory, that we do beat Serbia, please God if you are listening to this, please God, give Ghana the strength to beat Serbia tomorrow, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Amen

Let's Go Ghana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kaos1970 · Jun 13, 2010

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kibernaut said: ↑

I am not underestimating Ghana. Also, noone is 100% objective here, we are not coaches or experts, we are supporters who cheer our teams and who tease opponents fans.

I hope that Serbia will win 5-0 tomorrow, .
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Obviously you are nowhere near being objective. I'd say your more apt to be riding a cloud right now. 5-0.......C'mon now!

Ghana win in a hard fought and very tight match
2-1

Starting 11 posted at FIFA site now!

http://www.fifa.com/live/competitions/worldcup/matchday=3/day=1/match=300061471/index.html

kibernaut · Jun 13, 2010

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I hope man, i hope. Germans hope that they will be champions, Ghana fans also hope that they will win, Australians hope that they will win Germany tonight. Nothing wrong with that.

Teso Dos Bichos · Jun 13, 2010

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#SRB Stoijkovic; Kolarov, Vidic, Lukovic, Ivanovic; Jovanovic, Stankovic, Milijas, Krasic; Zigic, Pantelic

#GHA Kingson; Sarpei, Mensah, Vorsah, Pantsil; Ayew, Prince, Annan, Tagoe; Asamoah, Gyan

kaos1970 · Jun 13, 2010

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kibernaut said: ↑

I hope man, i hope. Germans hope that they will be champions, Ghana fans also hope that they will win, Australians hope that they will win Germany tonight. Nothing wrong with that.
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Well good luck then!

Mighty Dutch · Jun 13, 2010

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I put a bit of money on Ghana at 3.90. But I think Serbia will probably win this

Soccerfever · Jun 13, 2010

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Will this be the first match where morea than 2 goals will be scored?I certainly hope so!With the players on both side this one could truely be offensive...I predict a 2-2 draw.

kwame_tdot · Jun 13, 2010

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COME ON GHANA

man, I am shaking, but we will win this.

Suyuntuy · Jun 13, 2010

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Ghana could well be the team most depleted by injuries coming into the WC.

Pantsil recovering from injury and probably not able to play full 90, no Inkoom, Appiah and Muntari not able to start, and of course no Essien.

JoseEmidio · Jun 13, 2010

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Don't think I can take another boring game. Come on Ghana

kaos1970 · Jun 13, 2010

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JoseEmidio said: ↑

Don't think I can take another boring game. Come on Ghana
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hear hear

Let's see some good footy for the rest of the day!

Bonus_Game · Jun 13, 2010

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I'm really excited for this game. It's gonna be a good one.

3-2 to Ghana

Asalieri · Jun 13, 2010

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JoseEmidio said: ↑

Don't think I can take another boring game. Come on Ghana
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No kidding. Let's hope this is finally the one!

THOMA GOL · Jun 13, 2010

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head ref has trimmed down the body fat since I noticed him in the Argentine league.

kaos1970 · Jun 13, 2010

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Here we goooooooooooooooooo

Suyuntuy · Jun 13, 2010

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Looks like this is also going to be the PbP thread.

TBR · Jun 13, 2010

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Another match, another stadium with alot of empty seats.

Sigh.

leonidas · Jun 13, 2010

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forgot the ghana coach was serbian