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Olympic Games Qual Results - 19th March 2008

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Group A Group B

U.A.E U23s 0 v 4 Kyrgyzstan U23s Iraq U23s 0 v 2 Saudi Arabia U23s

Uzbekistan U23s 0 v 0 South Korea U23s Qatar U23s 2 v 6 Turkmenistan U23s

Group A Table Group B Table Group C Table

1. Kyrgyzstan U23s +8 9 1. Saudi Arabia U23s +8 9 1. Australia U23s +15 9

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2. South Korea U23s -1 4 2. Turkmenistan U23s +7 6 2. North Korea U23s -2 3

3. Uzbekistan U23s -1 4 3. Qatar U23s -7 3 3. Bahrain U23s -5 3

4. U.A.E. U23s -6 0 4. Iraq U23s -8 0 4. India U23s -8 3

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At the halfway stage of the groups, the draw between S Korea and Uzebekistan has basically given Kyrgyzstan that group on a plate now, especially with a virtual banker 3 points of a game at home to U.A.E. still to come.

As teams who are tied on points are initially separate by results between the 2 teams, it means that assuming Saudi Arabia pick up 6 points against Qatar and Iraq, that Turkmenistan are going to have to go to Saudi Arabia and win by at least 2 clear goals.

Australia have pretty much sown up Group C.

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Week ending Sunday 23rd March 2008

Azeryk has interest in him from West Ham.

Bill has interest from Celta (Lille and Calgari no longer appear interested).

Turkus Mendieta has interest in him from Lille.

International Fixtures in April

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Turkmenistan:

Weds 2nd: v U.A.E (Home) - World Cup 2010 qualifier

Weds 9th: v Saudi Arabia (Away) - U23s Olympic Games qualifier

Weds 23rd: v Iraq (Home) - U23s Olympic Games qualifier

Kyrgyzstan:

Weds 2nd: v North Korea (Home) - World Cup 2010 qualifier

Weds 9th: v South Korea (Away) - U23s Olympic Games qualifier

Weds 23rd: v Uzbekistan (Home) - U23s Olympic Games qualifier

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Week ending Sunday 30th March 2008

Azeryk is now listed as a 'wonderkid', the 2nd player after Atas to become labelled as such.

Prof Frink is wanted by Portsmouth.

Alan is wanted by Real Madrid.

Stelios has completed his loan period at Millwall and has returned to Middlebrough.

Loan Stats: 14(3) apps, 6 goals, 1 MOM, 2 yellows and an Av Rat of 7.24.

Koppers has completed his loan period at Sunderland and has returned to Chelsea.

Loan Stats: 30 apps, 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 yellows and an Av Rat of 6.80.

With around just over a month to go in most domestic Championships I have looked through them all and the only clubs that are involved in Title Race / Prom / Reg issues are:

Anderlecht (Chaoconov) are leaders in the Belgium league by some distance.

English Premier League - Chelsea 4th and out of title race, Middlesbrough 6th, Man City 10th and Everton 13th but save from relegation.

Crystal Palace (Prof Frink) are in the playoffs in 5th place in the Championship with 4 games to go. 3 points off automatic prom.

Swansea (Freealdinho) are currently 2nd in League One, 3 points behind top spot and 11 ahead of 3rd place.

All the Italian Serie B sides that have players at them are in lower midtable but with no chance of getting relegated.

Serie A, AC Milan lead Lazio by 1 point with 8 games still to go.

Manisaspor (Bartinho) are 14th/18th with 10 games to go.

All the La Liga clubs in Spain are all around midtable.

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<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:

Anderlecht (Chaoconov) are leaders in the Belgium league by some distance. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Go Anderlecht!

Though with my handful - if that - of sub appearances I won't be getting a medal again anyway. icon_frown.gif

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Krgyzstan v North Korea

Weds 2nd Apr: World Cup 2010 2nd Qual Round - group stage

Pre Match

10 superkids start the match, with a further 4 on the bench (Elfdog, Halali, Alan + Al-Dahash). Key man is El Loco Bartinho and captain is the one non-siperkid starting.

My Opinion

The TV commentator suggests a N Korea win (altogether now - hahahahaha), Kyrgyzstan don't lose at home, especially to the likes of N Korea.

5 minutes and after a 2nd curling shot in as many minutes by Robson, the parried save by the keeper is followed up by Taphouse who scores his 1st goal for his country. 1-0.

Azeryk fouls a N Korean about 30 yards out, the freekick gets a wicked deflection but narrowly goes the wrong side of the post.

Azeryk hits the post after 14 minutes.

Prof Frink picks up an injury after 23 minutes and is subbed.

Robson + Davo both have shots that narrowly miss the target.

HT: Kyrgyzstan 1 v 0 North Korea

Half Time Stats

Nice one two between Freealdinho + Azeryk in the opening moments of the 2nd half, resulting in the latter shooting and hitting the post for the 2nd time this game.

Alan replaces Freealdinho just after the hour mark and takes over as captain.

Bartinho subbed for Al-Dahash after 75 minutes.

North Korea go down to 10 men for a shove on Benj.

Azeryk has a close range shot well saved by the keeper with 8 minutes to go.

Lovely one two between Alan + Azeryk with the latter setting up the former to power a shot passed the keeper. 2-0, game over.

FT: Kyrgyzstan 2 v 0 North Korea

Match Overview

Player Stats

Probably should have been more comprehensive but a win is a win.

MOM goes to George Robson for a fine all round performance.

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Turkmenistan v U.A.E.

Weds 2nd Apr: World Cup 2010 2nd Qual Round - group stage

Pre Match

11 superkids start the game, with Koppers as the key man and Taraldo as captain. Maldinov, Stelios, Dumats + Swinson are on the bench. The exclusion of Ali Obeid prevents all 16 superkids being in the match day squad for the 1st time.

My Opinion

A sizeable win for Turkmenistan.

3 minutes in and Gonzalez taps into an empty net after the keeper made a mess of collecting a cross.

Atas fires a shot over the bar when it looked easier to score.

Hermandinho picks up a knock but carries on in the short term.

Atas tries to squeeze the ball into an empty net from a tight angle but misses.

U.A.E. are down to 10 men after a professional foul on Gonzalez, just as he was about to go into the area.

Lovely ball into the feet of Gonzalez by Taraldo from deep. Gonzalez tucks it away. 2-0.

Gonzalez has a couple of chances for the hattrick but both go over the bar.

Tomaldinho picks up a knock but carries on.

HT: Turkmenistan 2 v 0 U.A.E.

Half Time

Tad harsh by David Pleat - he subs of Gonzalez at half time, therby preventing him getting a hattrick.

Swinson comes on for Rossini after 66 minutes.

Stelios comes on for Atas after 76 minutes.

Koppers forces a good save from the U.A.E. keeper, diving low to his left.

Turkmenistan get a 3rd in injury time, Taraldo crossing in for a non-superkid to tap home.

FT: Turkmenistan 3 v 0 U.A.E.

Match overview

Player Stats

MOM goes to Mendieta who quietly went about his business in defence and was an absolute man mountain in the air.

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2nd April 2008 - World Cup 2010 Qual Results

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Group 5 Group 7

Kyrgyzstan 2 v 0 North Korea Turkmenistan 3 v 0 U.A.E.

Vietnam 1 v 4 China Hong Kong 1 v 3 Saudi Arabia

Group 5 Table Group 7 Table

1. Kyrgyzstan +4 6 1. Turkmenistan +5 6

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2. China +1 3 2. Saudi Arabia +3 6

3. North Korea 0 3 3. Hong Kong -4 0

4. Vietnam -5 0 4. U.A.E. -4 0

* Top team qualifies for 3rd Qual Round.

** Teams level on points are first separated by results between the 2 teams, then goal difference, then goals scored.

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Its beginning to look like deja vu for Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan. Both contesting the same group for World Cup and Olympic progression. In this World Cup Qual Group though they still have to play each other home and away, which will be the crucial games.

Kyrgyzstan, having already beaten the 2 teams on 3 points in their group, look like Qual for the 3rd Round.

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Week ending Sunday 6th April 2008

Benj has his recent club form criticised by his boss at Mallorca (6-7-8-6-5), to which Benj is in agreement.

Maldinov is praised by a rival manager (boss of Bari). Maldinov snubs the praise.

Bill has the flu and will miss the next week.

Hermandinho picked up a gashed arm in the game against U.A.E. and will be out for a few more days.

Tomaldinho, who also picked up a knock in that game, is out for a week with a bruised head.

Chelsea are shown as having an interest in Luke Swinson.

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Goal against North Korea \o/ that's why Alan should start instead of being left on the bench icon_wink.gif.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Alan is wanted by Real Madrid. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nice icon14.gif still wouldn't get any games though if I went.

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South Korea U23s v Kyrgyzstan U23s

Weds 9th Apr: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

Pre Match

Only 7 superkids start this game, with a further 5 on the bench (Elfdog, Halali, Al-Dahash, Alan + Davo), the captain is one of the non-superkids. Slightly worryingly, only 1 of the 4 defenders is a superkid (Ryan).

My Opinion

The lack of superkids could hinder them, so I think a draw between the 2 sides.

Lui has to make 2 good saves in the 1st 5 minutes to stop an attacking S Korea from scoring.

19 mintues gone and Azeryk nicks the ball off a S Korea defender on the halfway line, sprints towards their goal, calmly rounds the keeper and finishes with Kyrgyzstan's 1st shot at goal in the game. 0-1.

31 minutes gone and one of the non-superkids sprays a fabulous ball out to Taphouse who is in miles on space. As he runs towards goal the keeper rushes out to meet him, so unselfishly he passes the ball across to Azeryk who taps into an open goal from 20 yards. 0-2.

Lui stays strong in goal for the rest of the half.

HT: South Korea U23s 0 v 2 Kyrgyzstan U23s

Half Time Stats

Halali comes on at half time to replace one of the non-superkids as Kyrgyzstan change to a 4-2-1-2-1 formation.

S Korea pull one back after 53 minutes, a glancing header from a freekick. 1-2.

Benj picks up a yellow card and Davo comes on to replace one of the non-superkids.

Every single game, so predictable: 75 minutes gone, Al-Dahash replaces Bartinho.

4 minutes to go and Kyrgyzstan seal victory. Benj, who had just picked up a knock, glances in a cross from Al-Dahash. 1-3.

FT: South Korea U23s 1 v 3 Kyrgyzstan U23s

Match Overview

Player Stats

The result may be a tad harsh on South Korea, but Kyrgyzstan won't mind at all. MOM was awarded to Azeryk, but I feel that Benj is more deserving of it for his all round performance.

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Saudi Arabia U23s v Turkmenistan U23s

Weds 9th Apr: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

Pre Match

9 of the superkids start this crunch game, with Swinson + Maldinov being restored to the starting line up at the expense of De Santiago + Chaoconov who are on the subs bench, along with Stelios + Dumats. The captain is Swinson

My Opinion

Ignoring the importance of The Stanlies Cup, this is probably the most important game for Turkmenistan (U23s at least) since the beginning of their quest for global footballing dominance. To move ahead of Saudi Arabia in the table, they have to win by at least 2 clear goals. It will be tough as the Saudis have gone for a defensive 4-5-1 formation from the start. I think Turkmenistan to win, the margin I don't know.

Gonzalez heads into the side netting after 3 minutes.

Saudi Arabia hit the outside of the post after 6 minutes.

Disaster, Saudi Arabia counter attack - Maldinov saves the 1st shot but there's nothing he can do other than watch a Saudi player tap the ball past the defender on the line to make it 1-0 after 21 minutes.

Atas fries a shot wide of the right post after 25 minutes.

Counter attack by Turkmenistan, but both Gonzalez + Atas fail in turn to shoot past the keeper.

Mendieta in his efforts to clear the ball, almost hits it into his own net.

Atas shoots wide again in injury time.

HT: Saudi Arabia U23s 1 v 0 Turkmenistan U23s

Half Time Stats

It is going to have to be some turnaround to stop Saudi Arabia from qualifying for the Olympics.

2 minutes into the 2nd half and Gonzalez latches onto a ball over the top but hits his shot over the bar.

Libertinho picks up a yellow card.

It was almost allover - Saudi Arabia head in a cross from the left, but it is ruled out for offside.

Ali Obeid is subbed after an hour.

Oh dear - Rossini goes in very late on a Saudi and gets sent off!

15 minutes to go and David Pleat decides to have one last throw of the dice making a double substitution and changing to a 3-4-2 formation. On comes Stelios + Chaoconov, with Gonzalez and a non-superkid coming off.

The change is almost genius like. Stelios crosses the ball within a minute of coming on and Atas heads it home. It is ruled out for offside though. Turkmenistan change to a 3-2-4 formation.

FT: Saudi Arabia U23s 1 v 0 Turkmenistan U23s

Match Overview

Player Stats

The dream of the Olympics is over for Turkmenistan as 2 defeats against Saudi Arabia mean that even if they catch them on points, their better head to head record would send them through. icon_frown.gif

Turkmenistan will have to pick themselves up now, as the 2008 Stanlies Cup is only just over a month away and there is still the 2010 World Cup to qualify for.

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9th April 2008 - Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qual Results

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Group A Group B

South Korea U23s 1 v 3 Kyrgyzstan U23s Saudi Arabia U23s 1 v 0 Turkmenistan U23s

Uzbekistan U23s 5 v 0 U.A.E. U23s Iraq U23s 5 v 5 Qatar U23s

After 4 out of 6 games:

Group A Table Group B Table

1. Kyrgyzstan U23s +10 12 Q. Saudi Arabia U23s +9 12

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2. Uzbekistan U23s +4 7 2. Turkmenistan U23s +6 6

3. South Korea U23s -3 4 3. Qatar U23s -7 4

4. U.A.E. U23s -11 0 4. Iraq U23s -8 1

In Group C, Australia have a 100% record and need one point from two games or lose to India by less than 6 clear goals to qualify.

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<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:

Hermandinho picked up a gashed arm in the game against U.A.E. and will be out for a few more days.

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Bah, it's only a gashed arm. Who needs arms when playing footie anyway?

icon13.gif Not qualifying for Olympics. Bah.

Looking forward to Stanlies cup!

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<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:

Chelsea are shown as having an interest in Luke Swinson. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nice hopefully ill get a move there

KUTGW WW icon14.gif

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Monday 14th April 2008

I don't normally produce an update that isn't on a Sunday, but this caught my attention to much (unfortunately for the wrong reasons).

Habib Halali has signed a new 2 year contract with Canterbury Utd!!!! Not only that, he has decided to take a wage cut from £85pw down to £45pw icon_rolleyes.gif

The only light at the end of the tunnel for him is that Charlton, Stoke and Tottenham are interested in him still.

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Week ending Sunday 20th April 2008

World Ranking update for April 2008:

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Kyrgyzstan 81st Up 2 places

Turkmenistan 90th Up 25 places

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Taraldo has received praise from Saturn's manager. Taraldo accepts the rival managers praise.

Elfdog has returned to Watford from his spell on loan at Leyton Orient.

Loan Stats: 20 apps, 27 conc, 4 clean sheets, 2 MOM and an Av Rat of 7.05.

The Champions League has reached the semi-final stage:

KO Round Tree

The UEFA Cup Quarter Finals have also been completed:

Results

The draw for the Semi Final is:

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Everton v Aston Villa

Anderlecht v AC Milan

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Although Chaoconov + Swinson are not currently playing regularly for their clubs, they do still have a chance of appearing in the UEFA Cup final.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Habib Halali has signed a new 2 year contract with Canterbury Utd!!!! Not only that, he has decided to take a wage cut from £85pw down to £45pw </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think someone needs a new financial advisor! icon_biggrin.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">quote:

Originally posted by Walcott's Wonderkids:

Chelsea are shown as having an interest in Luke Swinson.

Nice hopefully ill get a move there

KUTGW WW </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Would be great if we became teammates at Chelsea.

Never mind the olympics, we're heading for the real thing in South Africa 2010.

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Kyrgyzstan U23s v Uzbekistan U23s

Weds 23rd Apr: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

Pre Match

8 of the superkids start, with 5 on the bench. Robson + Birkinaldo are injured and Taphouse is suspended after picking up 2 yellow cards in previous games. Captain is a non-superkid. 1 point in this game and Kyrgyzstan are going to the Olympics 2008.

My Opinion

Kyrgyzstan U23s to win and qualify for the Olympic Games.

9th minute, freekick 20 yards out - up steps Ryan and curls it in the corner. 1-0, Beijing here we come!!

24th minute, Bill has a go from distance and the keeper can only flap at it and punches it straight out into the feet of Azeryk who can finish those in his sleep. 2-0.

One of the non-superkids and Azeryk play a one two three and Azeryk is in the clear and slots it home. 3-0.

Bartinho is time wasting near the corner flag with a minute till the interval remaining - its not even half time fella!!!! icon_biggrin.gif

HT: Kyrgyzstan U23s 3 v 0 Uzbekistan U23s

Half Time

I think you can start booking your plane tickets lads, your off to the Olympics.

Ryan is given a yellow card after 55 minutes.

Double sub after 62 minutes, Alan + Al-Dahash on for Bill and a non-superkid.

Welcome to the game, Al-Dahash is booked within 2 minutes of his arrival.

Azeryk scores an offside goal after 70 minutes.

FT: Kyrgyzstan U23s 3 v 0 Uzbekistan U23s

Match Overview

Player Stats

MOM goes to Azeryk for his 2 goals.

Kyrgyzstan are going to the Olympic Games 2008

The Turkmenistan game will have to wait till tomorrow, I'm off out now. icon14.gif

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<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:

Elfdog has returned to Watford from his spell on loan at Leyton Orient.

Loan Stats: 20 apps, 27 conc, 4 clean sheets, 2 MOM and an Av Rat of 7.05.

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That aint too bad, could be better, but will take it, now, to get on the pitch in just one international match would be the bomb, lol

peace

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<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:

Monday 14th April 2008

I don't normally produce an update that isn't on a Sunday, but this caught my attention to much (unfortunately for the wrong reasons).

Habib Halali has signed a new 2 year contract with Canterbury Utd!!!! Not only that, he has decided to take a wage cut from £85pw down to £45pw icon_rolleyes.gif

The only light at the end of the tunnel for him is that Charlton, Stoke and Tottenham are interested in him still. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ok i have just commited suicide you can remove my character from the db now ty.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Kyrgyzstan are going to the Olympic Games 2008 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

With the money I'm earning I'm booking 1st class tickets to Beijing!! icon_cool.gif

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

<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:

Monday 14th April 2008

I don't normally produce an update that isn't on a Sunday, but this caught my attention to much (unfortunately for the wrong reasons).

Habib Halali has signed a new 2 year contract with Canterbury Utd!!!! Not only that, he has decided to take a wage cut from £85pw down to £45pw icon_rolleyes.gif

The only light at the end of the tunnel for him is that Charlton, Stoke and Tottenham are interested in him still. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ok i have just commited suicide you can remove my character from the db now ty. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well he's just been resurrected from the dead - must be a omen!

I will wait until the end of the summer transfer window and if Halali still hasn't seen sense and moved then I might create a new generation superkid for you. icon14.gificon_smile.gif

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

Ok i have just commited suicide you can remove my character from the db now ty. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't do it, it's not worth it!!! icon_smile.gif

<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:

Well he's just been resurrected from the dead - must be a omen!

I will wait until the end of the summer transfer window and if Halali still hasn't seen sense and moved then I might create a new generation superkid for you. icon14.gificon_smile.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think the obvious good stats of Halali speak for themselves. This is only our second season, there should be plenty of clubs chasing after Halali soon!

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

I think the obvious good stats of Halali speak for themselves. This is only our second season, there should be plenty of clubs chasing after Halali soon! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah I've just looked at some of the hidden stats, he isn't the worst player 'ability wise' out of the 32 by a long way - just the most unluckiest at the moment!!

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Turkmenistan U23s v Iraq U23s

Weds 23rd Apr: Olympic Games 2008 Asian Qualifying 3rd Round Group Stage

Pre Match

10 superkids start the game, with Maldinov, Ali Obeid + Stelios on the bench. Luke Swinson is captain.

My Opinion

Its a dead rubber basically, but Turkmenistan should be able to beat Iraq and konock a few past them in the process.

39 seconds in and a cross by the left back finds Swinson at the back post who angles the ball into the net. 1-0, great start.

8 minutes gone and Hermandinho plays a ball over the top. Atas + Gonzalez play a probably needless one two in their 6 yard box, but it still results in Atas tapping home. 2-0.

Swinson puts a cross in to the box and Gonzalez is there to header home. 3-0.

Within 30 seconds of kick off, a ball over the top is latched onto by Gonzalez who places the shot in the corner of the net. 4-0, 16 minutes gone!

22 minutes gone and the Iragi goalie brings down Gonzalez in the area. Up steps Mendieta who balsts the ball straight down the middle - good job the keeper decided to move then! 5-0.

Gonzalez puts the ball in the net with just 5 minutes of the half to go, but is denied his hattrick as he was offside.

HT: Turkmenistan U23s 5 v 0 Iraq U23s

Half Time Stats

Atas clean through, blasts over the bar.

Cross by Chaoconov on the left and Gonzalez hits a superb looping header back across goal, very nice finish for his hattrick. 6-0.

Another great cross by Chaoconov to Gonzalez, who this time takes the ball with his feet, controls it then slides it into the back of the net for his 4th of the game. 7-0.

Libertinho is then subbed.

Ali Obeid comes on for Tomaldinho after 83 minutes.

FT: Turkmenistan U23s 7 v 0 Iraq U23s

Match Overview

Player Stats

Great win, just a pity it doesn't really count for much. MOM goes to Gonzalez for his 4 goal display.

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Another 4 goals for the under 23's for me (just a shame it doesnt matter), shame these stats dont get recorded in the game otherwise mine would be quite impressive. Also just a quick question but whats my current situation at Zaragoza? ie am i plaing or not?

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Week ending Sunday 27th April 2008

Zuvzonamin Lui has broken a finger and will be out for 1-2 months ( icon_frown.gif thats my player). The ironic positive from this is that Elfdog now be able to make his debut for Kyrgyzstan!!

Sevilla boss Ronald Koeman has criticised Turkus Mendieta for his recent poor form. Mendieta felt that was a bit harsh.

Habib Halali - Much to my surprise, Canterbury Utd do actually have some visible games. They are currently taking part in the Oceanic Club Championship (equivalent of the European Champs League for Oceania). They won their group with 3 out of 3 wins so are through to the semi finals, but unfortunately Halali got himself sent off in the last group game so is suspended for the Semis: icon_rolleyes.gif

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Auckland City (NZL) v Ba (Fiji)

Canterbury Utd (NZL) v AS Venus (Tahiti)

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Player Cam is back for May and it will focus on... Alvaro De Santiago at Villareal, who has become their 1st team keeper.

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

Another 4 goals for the under 23's for me (just a shame it doesnt matter), shame these stats dont get recorded in the game otherwise mine would be quite impressive. Also just a quick question but whats my current situation at Zaragoza? ie am i plaing or not? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Pablo Gonzalez is currently listed as a 'squad rotation' player, but he seems to be starting quite a bit for Zaragoza, had 23 starts and 6 sub apps so far this season, scoring 12 goals.

Zaragoza got to the final of the Spanish Cup, where they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid, but unfortunately you weren't playing due to int. call ups.

Olympic Games U23s Stats - Whilst your appearances for you country in these games do not officially count, there is a stats screenie that I will produce to show you how many games you have played for your country in this Qual tournament. I will do this after your last Qual game in May.

Unfortunately, only the people called up to the U23s squad for the last game will able to get their stats. I will however, also post the Qualifying tournaments goalscoring and Av Rat screenies. I can tell you currently that in throughout the whole of the Olympic Qualifiers the top scorers are currently:

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1=. Selim Atas 13

1=. Azeryk 13

3. Pablo Gonzalez 11

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<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 U23s v Iraq U23s

8 minutes gone and Hermandinho plays a ball over the top. Atas + Gonzalez play a probably needless one two in their 6 yard box, but it still results in Atas tapping home. 2-0.

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Goooo Turkmenistan! Turn on the style baby! icon_smile.gif

Good job all, and hats off to Gonzalez!

Too bad there wasn't anything at stake with this match...

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Week ending Sunday 4th May 2008

Champions League Semi Finals

Despite losing the 2nd leg 1-0, Chelsea progress into the final after a 3-2 agg win against Arsenal. The interesting news is that Koppers was in Chelsea's match day squad for the 1st time since his return from his loan spell. Although an unused sub, it means there is a chance Koppers could play in the Champions League Final!

Valencia beat HSV 2-0 on agg, 1-0 in each leg to also make the final.

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Champions League Final 2008

Chelsea v Valencia

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UEFA Cup Semi Finals

AC Milan beat Anderlecht 2-1 at home in the 2nd leg to progress to the final after a 0-0 1st leg. Chaoconov was not in the match day squad.

Aston Villa and Everton drew 0-0 in the 2nd leg, so Everton progress 3-0 on agg to make the final. The good news is that Swinson started the semi final 2nd leg so he could well play in the UEFA Cup Final.

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UEFA Cup Final 2008

Everton v AC Milan

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Player Cam match report up next...

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<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:

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

Another 4 goals for the under 23's for me (just a shame it doesnt matter), shame these stats dont get recorded in the game otherwise mine would be quite impressive. Also just a quick question but whats my current situation at Zaragoza? ie am i plaing or not? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Pablo Gonzalez is currently listed as a 'squad rotation' player, but he seems to be starting quite a bit for Zaragoza, had 23 starts and 6 sub apps so far this season, scoring 12 goals.

Zaragoza got to the final of the Spanish Cup, where they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid, but unfortunately you weren't playing due to int. call ups.

Olympic Games U23s Stats - Whilst your appearances for you country in these games do not officially count, there is a stats screenie that I will produce to show you how many games you have played for your country in this Qual tournament. I will do this after your last Qual game in May.

Unfortunately, only the people called up to the U23s squad for the last game will able to get their stats. I will however, also post the Qualifying tournaments goalscoring and Av Rat screenies. I can tell you currently that in throughout the whole of the Olympic Qualifiers the top scorers are currently:

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1=. Selim Atas 13

1=. Azeryk 13

3. Pablo Gonzalez 11

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Brilliant thanks, your updates are superb KUTGW

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Player Cam Match Report

Sun 4th May: Villareal (8th) v (10th) Real Betis - league match

De Santiago starts the match for Villareal.

Beits have the better of the opening half hour, but all their shots go wide.

De Santiago makes a great close range save from a Betis header.

Villareal take the lead just before half time, Riquelme tapping in after a mini goalmouth scramble.

HT: Villareal 1 v 0 Betis

Half Time Stats

De Santiago looks assured early in the 2nd half, collecting corners and coming quickly off his line.

De Santiago saves brilliantly from a cross, tipping over a header. He follows that up a couple of minutes later with a good one-on-one save.

Villareal go down to 10 men with 15 minutes to go after Dani hacks down their forward right on the edge of the area.

De Santiago flings himself to the right to stop a deflected shot from creeping inside the post.

Disaster, with 2 minutes to go Betis get an equaliser (probably deserved on the flow of play though) with a close range effort.

FT: Villareal 1 v 1 Betis

Full Time Stats

De Santiago finishes with an 8 rating, the highest for a Villareal player in the game. Good game for the keeper.

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