World Cup 2014 Qualifiers

[Latino87]

From what I've seen of the Central American nations, they're more open in their defense in favour of attack. I think Australia could better exploit that.

That's a fair point, that's how they get undone by the more experienced teams.

 

[Latino87]

How I love CONCACAF, all the drama & passion in the games is awesome, currently Honduras have scored twice in 3mins to lead Mexico 2-1 at the Azteca, Costa Rica up 2-1 at halftime against USA. If Mexico loses things will get interesting in the next game USA vs Mexico.

 

[Sir Biffo]

Anyone watch any of the Euro quals last night? I live in Sweden so watched them play Ireland, they looked like shit for the first 30 mins and were down 1 zip thanks to a Mikael Lustig mega f**kup, but came back and won 2 - 1, couple of nice goals and now sit comfortably 2nd in their group behind Germany ... if they can beat Kazakhstan on Tuesday that'll make it a bit easier to get the 2nd place spot. They still have Germany to play, you don't want to have to beat Germany just to sneak into 2nd for the right to play off!

 

[Latino87]

Well Honduras ended up pulling of the Aztecazo, winning 2-1, Costa Rica beat USA 3-1 & Panama missed a golden opportunity to jump ahead of Mexico, drawing 0-0 with Jamaica.

Costa Rica 14pts
USA 13pts
Honduras 10pts
Mexico 8pts
Panama 7pts
Jamaica 3pts

I think the top four will stay the same as it is, & with the way Mexico's going New Zealand have a strong chance of making it to Brazil.

 

[Big Sam]

Ethiopia have finished ahead of Bafana Bafana in their group so the saffers are eliminated from qualifying.

 

[Jimbo]

Italy and Netherlands are through

Russia are back on top of Group F, with only Luxembourg and Azerbaijan to play. Which means Portugal are looking at the playoffs

England's draw with Ukraine also puts their fate in their own hands. If they can't beat Montenegro and Poland at Wembley they don't deserve to be there

 

[BDR]

Jordan has beaten Uzbekistan in the inter-group play off, they'll face 5th place from CONMEBOL, which is currently Uruguay

 

[Jimbo]

Uruguay playing Colombia at the moment

Suarez and Cavani v Falcao and Rodriguez...

 

[Sir Biffo]

Ireland out pretty much, have to beat Germany and rely on Austria losing to Faroe Islands while beating Kazakhstan to get 2nd place. Sweden were average again, scored a goal after 28 seconds against Kazakhstan thanks to Zlatan, but now have to beat Austria at home to secure 2nd place ... But I guess if you can't do that you don't deserve to go to Brazil, and you sure as hell wouldn't have a chance of beating a 2nd place Europe team like France (who luckily beat Belarussia tonight after being 2 - 1 down in the 60th!!!!).

 

[Jimbo]

Huge game for Mexico coming up too

 

[Sir Biffo]

Uruguay playing Colombia at the moment

Suarez and Cavani v Falcao and Rodriguez...

The ref thinks he's star of the show ... so many friggin fouls!

 

[Jimbo]

2-0 to Uruguay, which brings them back into contention although they have Ecuador and Argentina coming up

 

[shiznit]

f**k I hope Mexico can win... I would rather play Honduras in the playoff than Mexico..

 

[Big Sam]

Argentina can qualify with a win over Paraguay.

 

[shiznit]

Ahhh bugger... Looks like Mexico will lose...

Come on Panama!!!

 

[Latino87]

f**k I hope Mexico can win... I would rather play Honduras in the playoff than Mexico..

I think Mexico has that 4th spot, I can't see Honduras dropping from 3rd & currently the yanks are up 1-0 over Mexico. Honduras at home against Panama they should win.

 

[shiznit]

Ahhh were f**ked either way... I dont fancy us beating Honduras either...

Just the Azateca is more intimidating for us then going to Honduras.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

What's going on with Mexico that they're dropping to 4th?

 

[Big Sam]

Ok so now we have 9 teams confirmed:

Brazil
Japan
Australia
Iran
South Korea
Netherlands
Italy
United States
Costa Rica

Argentina can make it 10 in a couple of hours.

 

[shiznit]

Panama draw 1-1 with Honduras...

Which confirms the USA and Costa Rica have qualified for Brazil.

Panama have now overtaken Mexico into 4th.