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Vicenza players feel aggrieved that a penalty isn't given for them after 62 minutes.

Robson is subbed after 80 minutes, with Vicenza changing to a 4-2-4 formation.

Vicenza throw caution to the wind in the last few minutes, but as they didn't record a single shot on target throughout the whole game, they can't be surprised to have lost the game.

Vicenza 0 v 1 Triestina

Full Time Vicenza Stats

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 12, 2007

Week ending Sunday 3rd February 2008

Koppers has had his loan at Sunderland extended for 2 months.

Stelios has had his loan at Millwall extended for a further 2 months.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Player Cam Match Report

Fri 8th Feb: Verona (17th) v (9th) Vicenza - league match

Robson starts as one of the 2 def mids in a defensive 4-4-2 formation.

Verona take the lead after just 3 minutes, their striker nipping in ahead of the Vicenza defender to slot home a cross from the left.

Both keepers are forced to make fine sprawling saves within the 1st 20 minutes.

HT: Verona 1 v 0 Vicenza

Verona should have made it 2-0 after 57 minutes, their striker rounding the keeper and then hitting the side netting.

Verona's keeper makes a nice diving save to the right to tip a header around the post.

Robson is subbed after 78 minutes.

Within a minute of the substitution, Vicenza equalise - a good throughball and Vicenza's striker slots the ball into the left hand corner of the goal.

FT: Verona 1 v 1 Vicenza

Full Time Vicenza Stats

merkezekrem · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Selim Atas has been crowned Asian Young Player of the Year 2007.

1st. Selim Atas

2nd. Azeryk

3rd. Pablo Gonzalez </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

\o/. thank you! thank you!

and thanks for the player cam! sorry couldnt post earlier. i am as proud as a erm, rooster.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Week ending Sunday 10th February 2008

Rossini has a gashed leag and will be out for 1-3 weeks.

Alan has a bruised head and will be out for a few days.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Player Cam Match Report

Sat 16th Feb: Vicenza (9th) v (13th) Genoa - league match

Robson starts the game on the subs bench.

Vicenza take the lead when Giancarlo broke free on the left, but instead of shooting he unselfishly passed the ball across to the penalty area to the unmarked Fini who was left with a simple tap in.

HT: Vicenza 1 v 0 Genoa

Genoa go down to 10 men after 50 minutes for a terrible tackle by their left back.

Giancarlo hits the bar for Vicenza on the hour mark.

Giancarlo scores for Vicenza with a close range shot after 68 minutes.

Vicenza make their 3rd and final sub and Robson is not coming onto the pitch today.

Vicenza score a 3rd in the dying minutes.

FT: Vicenza 3 v 0 Genoa

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Week ending Sunday 17th February 2008

Stuart Pearce has been sacked by Man City.

International Call Ups:

Both Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan have their 1st group stage match in their World Cup 2010 quest on the 20th Feb.

China v Kyrgyzstan

Turkmenistan v Hong Kong

Kyrgyzstan - For probably their toughest game of this group stage, Mark Lawrenson calls up 13 superkids, Elfdog, Bill + Birkinaldo all injured. The first two of those three should be fit for the U23s game a week later.

Turkmenistan - David Pleat calls up 13 of the superkids, De Santiago, Maldinov + Rossini are all injured. This means that Turkmneistan will not have a superkid-keeper at their disposal.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Turkmenistan v Hong Kong

Weds 20th Feb: World Cup 2010 2nd Qual Round - group stage

Pre Match Line Up

10 of the superkids start this game, only the GK spot being filled by a non-superkid. Ali Obeid, Dumats + Stelios are all on the subs bench. Captain and Key Man is Luke Swinson.

My Opinion

Turkmenistan should be too strong for Hong Kong, a very comfortable win.

Atas hits the side netting after 14 minutes.

Turkmenistan almost take the lead after 28 minutes through a bullet header from 20 yards, by a Hong Kong defender!

Chaoconov picks up a knock with about 5 minutes of the half to go, but continues on.

HT: Turkmenistan 0 v 0 Hong Kong

Despite the domination, Turkmenistan haven't really had a clear cut chance yet.

Gonzalez is subbed off at half time and replaced with a non-superkid.

Tomaldinho has his shot cleared off the line after 50 minutes.

52 minutes gone, Swinson swings in a corner from the left and Libertinho jumps powerfully at the far post to head the ball in and score his first ever goal for Turkmenistan. 1-0.

Well that wasn't part of the script, 55 minutes gone and Hong Kong equalise with one hell of a strike from 25 yards, keeper had no chance. 1-1.

65 minutes gone and a cross from deep by Swinson picks out the outfield non-superkid who heads the ball in. 2-1.

Atas makes sure of victory for Turkmenistan, taking the ball round the keeper before finishing from a tight angle. 3-1.

Dumats replaces Taraldo straight after the 3rd goal goes in.

Chaoconov hobbles off after 81 minutes.

FT: Turkmenistan 3 v 1 Hong Kong

It was looking dodgy for an hour, but Turkmenistan's quality came through in the end and got them off to a good start in the group.

MOM was given to Libertinho, but for me personally Swinson deserves the MOM award for his 2 crucial assists.

CoachFlu · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Walcott's Wonderkids:

Turkmenistan - David Pleat calls up 13 of the superkids, De Santiago, Maldinov + Rossini are all injured. This means that Turkmneistan will not have a superkid-keeper at their disposal. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ouch. No decent goalie, that could be disastrous. At home against Hong Kong is a must-win match. Hopefully we can keep them far away from the goal, then.

Kutgw.

CoachFlu · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CoachFlu:

Ouch. No decent goalie, that could be disastrous. At home against Hong Kong is a must-win match. Hopefully we can keep them far away from the goal, then.

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Looks like we did just that.

Great win, good start of the qualifying campaign.

Does it look like we'll have to play more qualifying matches without a goalie?

TeeWee · June 13, 2007

Good win, especially without our goalkeepers.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

China v Kyrgyzstan

Weds 20th Feb: World Cup 2010 2nd Qual Round - group stage

Pre Match Line up

9 of the superkids start the game, but with Prof Frink picking up an injury just before the game, it means that neither of the centrebacks are superkids. Alan, Al-Dahash + Halali are on the bench. Key Man and Captain is Davo.

My Opinion

The toughest game of the group for Kyrgyzstan and the highest ranking opposition they've faced in the last 18 months. I think China may sneak a win here, if Kyrgyzstan pick up anything then they will have to regarded as favourites for the group.

Azeryk has a shot tipped round the post after just 6 minutes, positive start by Kyrgyzstan.

From a freekick deep in Kyrgyzstan's own half, Lui pumps the ball upfield where the man mountain that is Freealdinho flicks the ball on to Azeryk who finishes well into the bottom left hand corner. 0-1, 19 minutes gone.

Fabulous save by the Chinese keeper after Azeryk had been put through on goal.

China equalise after 36 minutes, Lui slightly out of position after an interception by one of the 2 non-superkids and the Chinese striker is left with an easy chance. 1-1.

Kyrgyzstan retake the lead just minutes later, Bartinho was in miles of space on the right after a corner was cleared and slid the ball pass the Chinese keeper at his near post. 1-2.

Freealdinho is then subbed as Mark Lawrenson decides to change the team into its favoured defensive

4-2-1-2-1 formation.

HT: China 1 v 2 Kyrgyzstan

A good performance by Kyrgyzstan so far, keep this up and it will be a crucial win for them.

Robson heads just over the bar from a corner after 51 minutes.

Lui saves a freekick from 20 yards after 58 minutes.

61 minutes gone and Bartinho feeds goal machine Azeryk on the left and he slides the ball under the keeper. 1-3.

Al-Dahash replaces El Loco Bartinho after 73 minutes.

China get a goal back with 12 minutes to go after good work down the right flank. 2-3. Halali is then brought on for one of the non-superkids to shore up the back line.

With 4 minutes to go, Azeryk sprays a ball out right to Taphouse who initially looks like he may shoot, but instead hits the ball across the 6 yard box, looking for Al-Dahash at the far post. However, Sun Jihai slides in to intercept the ball but this only results in him scoring an own goal. 2-4.

China hit the crossbar and the side netting in injury time, but its too little too late.

FT: China 2 v 4 Kyrgyzstan

MOM goes to Azeryk for his 2 goals.

Fantastic game and a great result for Kyrgyzstan.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CoachFlu:

Does it look like we'll have to play more qualifying matches without a goalie? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Maldinov is going to be out for at least 1 more month so he will miss at least 3 Olympic Games qualifiers which start on Weds 27th Feb. Hopefully he will be back in time for the next World Cup Qualifier in April.

De Santiago is out for upto a week still so there is a chance he may be called up by David Pleat for the U23s game against Saudi Arabia next week - if not then he will fit for the March games.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

World Cup Qual Results - 20th Febuary 2008

Group 5 Group 7

North Korea 2 v 0 Vietnam Turkmenistan 3 v 1 Hong Kong

China 2 v 4 Kyrgyzstan U.A.E. 1 v 2 Saudi Arabia

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This means that both Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are top of their groups at this early stage.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Week ending Sunday 24th February 2008

George Robson did not feature for Vicenza in their latest game, so no player cam report this week. (Vicenza won 2-1 away to Cesena).

Adrian Boothroyd has been announced as the new Man City manager.

Prof Frink is out for upto 1 week with a facial injury.

Tomaldinho is out for 2-4 weeks with a damaged foot.

Freealdinho is 'considering his options' at Swansea.

Chelsea have won the English League Cup, beating Tottenham 2-1.

The UEFA Cup has kicked off again this Spring:

1st KO Round Results

2nd KO Round Draw

Only Swinson (Everton) and Chaoconov (Anderlecht) survive this 1st round.

CoachFlu · June 13, 2007

Anderlecht doing well.

Unfortunately, I'm still hardly playing for them. That's gonna have to change soon, two seasons of bench-warming can't be good for my development.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

International Call Ups

Forgot to include this in the last weekly update.

Weds 27th February Olympic Games Qualifiers

Kyrgyzstan U23s v South Korea U23s

Turkmenistan U23s v Saudi Arabia U23s

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Kyrgyzstan - 13 of the superkids have been called up, no place for the injured Birkinaldo + Prof Frink. Azeryk picked up a late injury so Kyrgyzstan will be missing their goal machine striker.

Saudi Arabia - 13 of the superkids are also called up, but neither of the keepers have recovered in time. Tomaldinho also misses out through injury.

CoachFlu · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Walcott's Wonderkids:

Saudi Arabia - 13 of the superkids are also called up, but neither of the keepers have recovered in time. Tomaldinho also misses out through injury. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Saudi Arabia have 13 superkids too? Darn, that's gonna be a tough match then.

We got away with the injured goalie situation against Hong Kong, but I think we're not gonna be that lucky against Saudi Arabia. Hope I'm wrong though.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Kyrgyzstan U23s v South Korea U23s

Weds 27th Feb: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

9 of the superkids start the game, with Alan + Al-Dahash on the bench. Elfdog + Freealdinho are not included in the match squad (Freealdinho is jaded at the moment, which may explain why). Capatain is Habib Halali, who starts at centre back.

My Opinion

South Korea U23s won't be anywhere near as tough as South Korea's main team, so I predict a Kyrgyzstan victory.

13 minutes gone and Ryan puts in a low cross to the near post, Bill reacts the quickest and fires in the first goal. 1-0.

Bill receives treatment on the sidelines after picking up a knock.

Benj adds another spectacular goal to his collection, this time volleying in a shot from the edge of the area after a poor headed clearance by South Korea. 2-0.

Alan replaces Bill after 30 minutes and takes over the role of captain.

HT: Kyrgyzstan U23s 2 v 0 South Korea U23s

Halali picks up a yellow card on the hour mark.

Al-Dahash replaces Bartinho in the 62nd minute.

Robson is subbed after 73 minutes.

Lui makes a couple of tip overs as South Korea start to press.

2nd minute of injury time and Alan goes for an ambitious 25 yard dink over the keeper. Falls narrowly wide of the left post.

FT: Kyrgyzstan U23s 2 v 0 South Korea U23s

The commentator said that he couldn't believe South Korea lost this, not quite sure which match he was watching?! South Korea did dominate possession in the 2nd half, but at no stage did they really threaten Lui much.

MOM was awarded to Lui, but I am going to give it to Benj for his good allround performance in midfield.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CoachFlu:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Walcott's Wonderkids:

Saudi Arabia - 13 of the superkids are also called up, but neither of the keepers have recovered in time. Tomaldinho also misses out through injury. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Saudi Arabia have 13 superkids too? Darn, that's gonna be a tough match then.

We got away with the injured goalie situation against Hong Kong, but I think we're not gonna be that lucky against Saudi Arabia. Hope I'm wrong though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whoops, well spotted CoachFlu

Just to confirm, it was Turkmenistan who called up 13 superkids (Suppose Saudi Arabia might have done as well - you'll find out in a bit)

wisla_krakow · June 13, 2007

Two good wins for the Kyrgrystan main team and U23 team .

Just a shame I only played an hour overall .

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Turkmenistan U23s v Saudi Arabia U23s

Weds 27th Feb: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

9 of the Turkmenistan superkids start, with the remaining 4 all on the subs bench (Stelios, Ali Obeid, Swinson + Taraldo). A couple of questionable decisions there by David Pleat, I would have though Taraldo and Swinson would have been starting, but at least this gives a chance to a couple of the other superkids. Captain is Selim Atas.

My Opinion

Like with the Kyrgyzstan game, Saudi Arabia U23s shouldn't be anywhere near as good as their 1st team. The big doubt is over the Turkmenistan keeper. Think this could be a high scoring game as a result, with Turkmenistan edging it.

Oh dear! 14 minutes in and whilst Saudi Arabia had had the better of the start they hadn't had a decent shot on goal yet. Then, the ball went down the left wing, the ball got passed across to one of the Saudi strikers who hit the shot straight at the Turkmenistani keeper, yet the ball went straight through him. 0-1, not a good omen.

Crucial tackle by Mendieta prevents Saudi Arabia having a clear shot on goal.

39th minute and Saudi Arabia double their advantage with a 30 yard ping. Keeper could have done better again though as it appeared to go right over the top of him. 0-2.

Credit to the non-superkid goalie though, he pulls off a good save just before half time to prevent it becoming three nil.

HT: Turkmenistan U23s 0 v 2 Saudi Arabia U23s

Turkmenistan are going to have to become a more attacking threat in the 2nd half than they were in the 1st half.

Swinson replaces Rossini at half time and takes over as captain.

In the first minute a lovely sweeping move results in a cross from the right by Swinson, that Gonzalez narrowly heads over. Much better.

Gonzalez then sees a cross turn shot narrowly go wide, then 5 minutes later Libertinho hits a shot over the bar.

Its interesting to note that as early as the 62nd minute the commentator is noticing that the Saudi Arabian keeper is taking his time over the goal kicks.

66th minute, penalty to Turkmenistan for an obstruction on Libertinho. Up steps Koppers, who blasts the ball over the bar!

Chaoconov is subbed after 72 minutes.

8 minutes to go and Gonzalez puts the ball in the net, but it is ruled out for a foul by him.

Atas smacks a shot wide in injury time.

FT: Turkmenistan U23s 0 v 2 Saudi Arabia U23s

Not all the blame can go on the non-superkid goalie, after all Turkmenistan only had 2 shots on target from 14 shots in total.

A blow for Turkmenistan's dream of reaching the Olympic Games, but there are still plenty of matches to play in the group. They probably need to beat Saudi Arabia away now though to stand a chance of finishing top.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Olympic Games Qual Results - 27th Feb 2008

Group A Group B

Kyrgyzstan U23s 2 v 0 South Korea U23s Turkmenistan U23s 0 v 2 Saudi Arabia U23s

U.A.E. U23s 0 v 1 Uzbekistan U23s Qatar U23s 2 v 1 Iraq U23s

Next Fixtures:

Uzbekistan U23s v Kyrgyzstan U23s

Iraq U23s v Turkmenistan U23s

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freelinet · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Freealdinho is 'considering his options' at Swansea. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Could a transfer be beckoning for young Freealdinho??

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Week ending Sunday 2nd March 2008

Livorno's manager has praised the recent fine form of Ryan. Many other clubs have picked up on this and Ryan is currently a man wanted - by no less than 29 clubs.

World Rankings for February have been announced:<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">

Kyrgystan 107th Up 1 place

Turkmenistan 138th No change

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I have decided that player cam for March and April will be dropped as due to the number of international fixtures going on in the next 2 months, whoever would be chosen would not get many games in.

Just noticed that in November 2008, both teams have signed up for 2 friendly games:<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">

Kyrgyzstan

Sat 8th Nov: v Poland (away)

Weds 12th Nov: v Jordan (away)

Turkmenistan

Sat 8th Nov: v Thailand (away)

Weds 12th Nov: V Greece (away)

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eldereth · June 13, 2007

Vicenza never seems to win when I'm on the pitch... strange...

But I made some good performances for Kyrgyzstan, and helped us to glory against China. Soon the world cup wil be ours!!!

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Week ending Sunday 9th March 2008

Freealdinho is out for upto 2 weeks with a bruised thigh.

The Champions League 1st KO Round has been completed:

Results

Unfortunately nobody is actively involved at this stage.

The draw for the Quarter Finals is:<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">

Inter v Valencia

Barcelona v HSV

Chelsea v Bayern Munich

Roma v Arsenal

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International Call Ups

Kyrgyzstan call up their 14 fit superkids (No Birkinaldo or Freeladinho).

Turkmenistan call up their 14 fit superkids (No Maldinov or Tomaldinho), which means that as De Santiago is selected you have a good keeper.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Uzbekistan U23s v Kyrgyzstan U23s

Weds 12th Mar: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

Pre Match Line Up

10 of the superkids start, with Alan, Al-Dahash + Halali on the bench. Elfdog does not make the match day squad. Captain is Davo.

My Opinion

As they are not as comfortable away from home, a tight game but Kyrgyzstan to sneak it.

Both teams have efforts over the bar in the 1st 20 minutes.

Ryan has a freekick after 22 mintues that whistles over the bar.

It's that man again - Azeryk scores for Kyrgyzstan from a tight angle after being put through by Robson. 0-1.

Kyrgyzstan then switch to their 4-2-1-2-1 formation, with Azeryk up front and Bill on the left wing.

32 minutes gone, Azeryk picks up the ball just inside his own half half, dribbles forward, shimmys past a couple of men before slotting home into the corner of the net. 0-2.

HT: Uzbekistan U23s 0 v 2 Kyrgyzstan U23s

Bill is subbed at half time. Halali comes on.

Uzbekistan get right back in the game just 4 minutes into the 2nd half, with a cracking freekick from 20 yards.

Al-Dahash replaces Bartinho after 65 minutes.

Ryan scores a freekick with 13 minutes to go, though the huge deflection that sent it from going in one corner to the other played a part in it. 1-3.

FT: Uzbekistan U23s 1 v 3 Kyrgyzstan U23s

MOM again goes to Azeryk for another cracking performance.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Iraq U23s v Turkmenistan U23s

Weds 12th Mar: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

10 of the superkids start the match, but David Pleat has made a huge clanger - De Santiago only makes the subs bench so Turkmenistan have their dodgy keeper still in goal. Swinson, Dumats + Stelios are also on the subs bench. Captain is Samaras Taraldo.

My Opinion

Despite having a dodgy keeper, Iraq are nowhere near as good as Saudi Arabia. Must win game for Turkmenistan and they will.

Mix up in the Iraq penalty area and Gonzalez is there to pounce and score. 6 minutes gone, 0-1.

Libertinho + Ali Obeid in turn hit long distance shots that narrowly miss.

Mendieta hits a clearance upfield, which goes straight to Gonzalez, who takes it forward and slots the ball pasted the keeper for his 2nd of the game. 0-2.

Rossini chips a ball into the feet of Atas, who 25 yards out half volleys the ball into the corner of the net. 0-3, great strike.

HT: Iraq U23s 0 v 3 Turkmenistan U23s

Ahead and comfortable. Goal difference is important now.

56 minutes gone and Taraldo plays a ball over the top. Gonzalez latches onto it, takes it round the keeper and slots home his hattrick goal. 0-4.

64 mintues gone and Rossini crosses the ball in from the right and Gonzalez heads home his 4th goal of the game. 0-5. Ali Obeid is then subbed off.

Chaoconov takes a freekick which hits the post.

15 minutes to go and Rossini + Libertinho are subbed. On comes Swinson who takes over the captain's armband.

Hermandinho thunders a header against the crossbar in injury time.

FT: Iraq U23s 0 v 5 Turkmenistan U23s

MOM goes to Pablo Gonzalez for his 4 goals. A much needed win for Turkmenistan.

SJ234 · June 13, 2007

can i have david pleat pleat as a disliked pesonal

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SJ234:

can i have david pleat pleat as a disliked pesonal </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll have a word with him - make the idiot see sense.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Olympic Games Qual Results - 12th March 2008

Group A Group B

South Korea U23s 2 v 1 U.A.E. U23s Iraq U23s 0 v 5 Turkmenistan U23s

Uzbekistan U23s 1 v 3 Kyrgyzstan U23s Saudi Arabia U23s 4 v 0 Qatar U23s

Group A Table Group B Table

1. Kyrgyzstan U23s +4 6 1. Saudi Arabia U23s +6 6

2. South Korea U23s -1 3 2. Turkmenistan U23s +3 3

3. Uzbekistan U23s -1 3 3. Qatar U23s -3 3

4. U.A.E. U23s -2 0 4. Iraq U23s -6 0

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wisla_krakow · June 13, 2007

ffs whichever one is managing Kyrgrystan please let Alan start .

freelinet · June 13, 2007

We had better get our passports sorted because it looks like Kyrgyzstan are going to the Olympics!!

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Week ending Sunday 16th March 2008

Koppers has concussion and will be out for a week.

Davo is now wanted by Wigan.

The UEFA Cup 2nd KO Round has been completed:

Results

Swinson + Chaoconov (Everton and Anderlecht) hope of a UEFA Cup final app is still alive.

The Quarter Final Draw is:<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">

Fiorentina v Everton

Celtic v AC Milan

Ajax v Anderlecht

Newcastle v Aston Villa

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The World Rankings for March 2008 have been announced and its very good news for both countries:

Kyrgyzstan 83rd Up 24 places

Turkmenistan 115th Up 23 places

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Blackcats · June 13, 2007

4 goals against iraq (under 23 ) fantastic, im well chuffed with that

CoachFlu · June 13, 2007

Good match against Iraq!

Darn upright. Wouldn't have minded scoring a goal.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

Qatar U23s v Turkmenistan U23s

Weds 19th Mar: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

Pre Match Line Up

Cor blimey govenor, David Pleat has suddenly seen sense - 11 superkids start the game away to Qatar.

Swinson + Stelios are on the subs bench. The 3 superkids not included are either injured or have just got back from injury. Samaras Taraldo is captain.

My Opinion

11 superkids = 1 conclusion: A comprehensive dispatching of Qatar U23s.

Qatar's keeper makes 2 great saves in the 1st 5 minutes.

Taraldo is shown a yellow card after just 8 minutes.

Just when I thought Qatar's keeper was going to have one of those days when he saves everything, Rossini plays a lovely ball into the feet of Atas who takes the ball on and lifts the ball into the top corner from the right side of the area. 0-1, 23 minutes in.

1 minute later and the floodgates may have just opened. Atas slots home his second after a ball over the top from Libertinho. 0-2.

Qatar though have other ideas, snatching one back after half an hour after Mendieta failed to intercept a ball. 1-2.

Atas completes a quickfire hattrick after being fed through by Gonzalez. 1-3.

HT: Qatar U23s 1 v 3 Turkmenistan U23s

Quite the action packed half of football.

57 minutes gone and Qatar are awarded a penalty after Hermandinho hacks down one of their strikers in the penalty area. He receives a yellow card for that. De Santiago - cometh the hour, cometh the man, saves the penalty and saves his teammate's blushes.

Atas narrowly misses out on his 4th goal after pulling a shot wide.

Gonzalez is subbed after 62 minutes.

Qatar are reduced to 10 men after one of them kicks out at a non-superkid. As a result, Rossini + Libertinho are subbed, with Swinson coming on, taking the captain's armband again.

Qatar, despite being a man down grab a second goal with 15 minutes to go. 2-3. They then go to 3-2-4 formation as they see a possibility of getting a draw.

Ali Obeid puts pay to that though with 6 minutes to go, scoring a counter attack goal. 2-4.

Just to make sure, with 4 mintues to go Swinson swings in a freekick from the left and a non-superkid heads home. 2-5.

In the last minute of normal time, Ali Obeid passes across the 6 yard box to set up Atas for a simple finish and his 4th goal. 2-6.

FT: Qatar U23s 2 v 6 Turkmenistan U23s

The final score may be a tad harsh on Qatar, who until the last 10 minutes had looked like they may even have got something out of the game.

MOM has to go to Atas for his 4 goals, although a mention for Ali Obeid for his strong 2nd half display.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · June 13, 2007

U.A.E. U23s v Kyrgyzstan U23s

Weds 19th Mar: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

10 of the superkids start the match, with Davo as captain again. Halali, Alan + Al-Dahash are on the subs bench.

My Opinion

Despite being away from home, this should be straightforward for Kyrgyzstan.

LOL, 36 seconds in and that man Azeryk taps in from a mini goalmouth scramble. 0-1.

Bill leaps like a salmon and powers a header in after 7 minutes. I had though that it was going to the back post but then I hadn't reckoned on Bill being so athletic. 0-2.

Taphouse receives a yellow card after 19 minutes.

Weak shot by Taphouse when he should have crossed.

U.A.E. slowly come back into the game, but Lui comfortably deals with anything they throw at Kyrgyzstan.

HT: U.A.E. U23s 0 v 2 Kyrgyzstan U23s

Bill is one of 2 subs made at half time. On comes Halali.

A long throw by Taphouse find Bartinho, who spins and finishes. 0-3, 57 minutes gone.

Usual substitution of Al-Dahash on for Bartinho.

In injury time, Azeryk on the counter attack gets his 2nd of the game, in off the post. 0-3.

FT: U.A.E. U23s 0 v 4 Kyrgyzstan U23s