Back From The Brink
19 November 2009
They've done it.
They made it tough for themselves in qualifying, but last night Portugal showed every ounce of their fighting spirit to book a place in next summer's finals.
The confidence, desire and determination of the 2006 semi-finalists proved decisive as they scored in the second half to make it 2-0 on aggregate.
No way back for Bosnia. No stopping Portugal. Next stop South Africa.
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All Eyes On The Captains
19 November 2009
A captain does more than lead a team. They're more than the coach on the field.
They are the personification of the team, the heart and soul that drives the greater being.
On Sunday when Los Angeles and Salt Lake collide for the league championship, two captains will take their teams to th ...
Last Will Be First
19 November 2009
It's over. 32 national teams have made it to South Africa; Uruguay included.
Drawing 1-1 against Costa Rica in a packed Centenario was enough for the 'Celeste' to celebrate.
They will be back in football's most prestigious tournament.
Diego Pérez, 'garra charrúa' at its best, is ready to ...
90 minutes from South Africa
17 November 2009
Almost four years of sacrifice and struggle will end in a final game, a last battle to be played in a truly iconic football temple.
The Centenario stadium will witness Uruguay's qualification to South Africa or Costa Rican heroics.
It's time to make the difference and Nicolás Lodeiro knows ...
Vote For Your Pro Combat Player Of Th ...
16 November 2009
The best come ready for battle. But who battled best this week?
It's not about scoring goals. It's about total match performance. It's about covering the most ground, winning every 50/50 ball. It's all the intangibles that don't show up on the score sheet but in the end turn the game for yo ...
More Than Just Eleven Men
16 November 2009
Portugal took the first step. With the players under extreme pressure, they defended and scored the first goal.
End of the first 90 minutes. But to win a 180 minute match, that isn’t enough.
In the second round, Bosnia will not just be facing Portugal's 11 best players. It will have to bea ...
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