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Kuwait has perhaps been the better of the 2 teams so far.

Bennitto hits a long shot over the bar after 53 minutes.

Turkmenistan put the ball in the net after an hour after a long ball counter attack, but it is ruled out for a clear offside by Atas.

2 minutes later and Gareth Davies plays through Atas, but the Kuwait keeper spreads himself well.

Atas heads just wide from a Gonzalez cross.

Kuwait really should have taken the lead after 71 minutes. Their striker rounds the keeper but is slightly put off by defenders rushing back and puts his shot into the side netting.

Koppers + Swinson come onto the pitch after 72 minutes.

Gareth Davies is subbed after 79 minutes.

In the fourth minute of injury time Kuwait unleash fury on the Turkmenistan goal, but De Santiago flicks the ball over the bar. Kuwait then get 3 corners in a row, but eventually the threat is removed.

FT: Kuwait 0 v 0 Turkmenistan

Hermandinho wins the MOM award and that is a good indication of the performance by Turkmenistan, their defenders doing a lot more work than expected. 2 points dropped here.

Other Group Result: Singapore 0 v 3 U.A.E.

Table (2/6 games):

1. Turkmenistan +4 4

2. U.A.E. +3 4

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3. Kuwait 0 2

4. Singapore -7 0

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$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · September 30, 2007

Jordan v Kyrgyzstan

Fri 15th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

10 superstars start for Kyrgyzstan, with Lui in goal and Alan as key man and captain. On the bench is Elfdog, Freealdinho & Habib Halali.

My Opinion

This is the team Kyrgyzstan have to beat to qualify as one of these teams will probably join Iran in the Final Tournament. I think Kyrgyzstan will win this game, but not by a large scoreline.

Kyrgyzstan start the stronger and take the lead after 9 minutes, Bill supplying a cross from the left and Benj beats the keeper to the ball at the near post to head home. 0-1.

Benj could have scored his second, but his header from a corner cannons against the post after 12 minutes.

Less than a minute later though and Kyrgyzstan do score, Mastinho having his shot parried by the keeper, but Gary McNeil is there to tap home at the far post. 0-2.

Great save over by Lui, who was running backwards and stretching to tip a looping shot over the bar.

Just before halftime Jordan and get a lifeline, as Ryan brings down his man in the area. Penalty to Jordan. Lui goes the right way but canâ€™t save it. 1-2.

HT: Jordan 1 v 2 Kyrgyzstan

Mick Bubble + Mastinho are subbed at half time, with Halali coming on. Kyrgyzstan change to a conservative 3-3-2-1-1 formation.

Lui makes a fine save, changing direction to stop a deflected freekick from going in.

Alan hits the cross bar after 55 minutes with a shot from 25 yards.

Bill almost scores a wonder goal. He steals the ball off a slow defender from inside his own half, but running half the pitch only to have his shot well saved by the keeper.

Almost an own goal for one of the non-superstars, but Lui gets across to tip the ball round the post.

Alan fires a shot low and hard from the edge of the area, but sees his shot go just wide. Gary McNeil is then subbed off.

Alan should have wrapped up victory with 10 minutes to go, but again the Jordan keeper spreads himself well and makes the blocking save.

A poor touch from Halali leaves a Kuwaiti player with a simple finish 8 yards out, but he shockingly blazes the ball over the bar.

FT: Jordan 1 v 2 Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan holds on for a vital win and 3 points. The MOM goes to Benj.

Other Group Result: Iran 4 v 0 Tajikistan

Table (2/6 games):

1. Iran +9 6

2. Kyrgyzstan +5 6

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3. Jordan -6 0

4. Tajikistan -8 0

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NeoAC · September 30, 2007

Gave up a penalty.

Kyrgyzstan wins both games Makes it all worth while!

wisla_krakow · September 30, 2007

Good two wins for Kyrgyzstan .

Nice to see Alan grabbing some goals in the first one too.

Benjaminoo · September 30, 2007

A goal and MoM performace!

Two Great wins for us Krygz!

KUTGW

SJ234 · October 1, 2007

a good win

then a draw with kuwiat(sp)

but an 8 for the monster de santiago

eldereth · October 2, 2007

2 8ths for 2 performances, and 2 wins. Not bad

masters66 · October 3, 2007

MOM in the Tajikistan match

This signup is ace!

TeeWee · October 5, 2007

very solid games and a MoM! Good stuff.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

Kyrgyzstan v Iran

Sun 17th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

11 superstars start this top of the table clash, with the winners pretty much guaranteed a spot in the Finals. Alan is the captain and key man. On the bench is Elfdog + Freealdinho.

My Opinion

Tricky one as Iran is a good team and in good form, but Kyrgyzstan has 11 superstars on show. I predict a narrow Kyrgyzstan victory.

Mastinho has his shot tipped over the bar after just 2 minutes.

6 minutes gone and Mastinho picks out Bill at the far post with a long deep cross. Bill heads past the despairing keeper. 1-0.

George Robson picks up a yellow card.

Iran start to come back into the game and have the majority of the possession, but canâ€™t get a shot on goal.

Birkinaldo tries an overly hopefully shot from 30 yards. It goes well wide.

A lovely move down the right results in Bill putting the ball into the net, but he was in an offside position when he received the ball.

Bill makes up a few minutes later on though. Benj plays the ball into his feet, he turns and from the edge of the area finds the top corner of the net. 2-0.

37 minutes gone and Mastinho plays the ball to the feet of Alan who is in the 18 yard box, but his legs are taken away from him before he can shoot. Penalty to Kyrgyzstan. Up steps Ryan who smashes the ball into the corner of the net. 3-0.

On the verge of halftime, an Iranian goalkick is headed back by Birkinaldo, with Bill racing onto the ball, but his shot goes over the bar.

HT: Kyrgyzstan 3 v 0 Iran

The second half starts quietly but Bill + Robson have shots over the bar.

Alan is replaced by Freealdinho after 73 minutes.

It goes from bad to worse for Iran. They go down to 10 men after 76 minutes, their right mid picking up a 2nd yellow. A raft of substitutions follow, with Mick Bubble + Mastinho getting subbed.

A surging Iranian run forces Lui to come out and make a fine save.

FT: Kyrgzystan 3 v 0 Iran

A great result for Kyrgyzstan, who are now on the verge of qualification. A brace from Bill secures him the MOM award.

Other Group Result: Tajikistan 1 v 2 Jordan

Group Table (3/6 games):

1. Kyrgyzstan +8 9

2. Iran +6 6

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3. Jordan -5 3

4. Tajikistan -9 0

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$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

U.A.E. v Turkmenistan

Sun 17th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

An unchanged line up for Turkmenistan, with 8 superstars starting. Samaras Taraldo is the key man and Selim Atas skippers the side. On the bench are Rhys Davies, Humphrey Koppers, Luke Swinson + Peter Slater.

My Opinion

These 2 sides have played twice before, with Turkmenistan winning one and a draw in the other game. I predict Turkmenistan to notch up another win here to create a gap at the top of the group.

U.A.E. starts the brighter and go close after 6 minutes, a curling shot just missing the far post.

Gonzalez almost breaks the deadlock at the other end, his mazy run leads to a shot slid just the wrong side of the post.

Turkmenistan take the lead after 14 minutes. A long goal kick from De Santiago is flicked on by Gonzalez. It looked as if it would be easily cleared by the U.A.E., but Atas chased after the ball just getting to it ahead of the keeper and defender. He took it round the keeper before sliding it towards goal. An Iranian defender got a touch on the ball as it was going in the net, but not enough to classify it as an own goal. 0-1.

De Santiago makes a brilliant save from a U.A.E. freekick to prevent an equaliser.

A couple of minutes later though he couldnâ€™t do anything as a cross from the right led to a close range header flashing past him and into the net. 1-1.

HT: U.A.E. 1 v 1 Turkmenistan

Libertinho picks up a knock early in the second half but decides he can carry on.

Peter Slater replaces Gareth Davies after 61 minutes.

Hermandinho saw his header from a corner go just wide of the post, great chance.

Swinson + Koppers come on after 74 minutes in a double substitution.

Libertinho sees a shot from deep curl wide of goal, close.

Both teams have half chances in the final few minutes and as the final whistle goes, both teams will sit back and reflect that this was probably a fair result.

FT: U.A.E. 1 v 1 Turkmenistan

Pablo Gonzalez picks up the MOM award.

Other Group Result: Kuwait 2 v 0 Singapore

Table (3/6 games):

1. U.A.E. +3 5

2. Turkmenistan +4 5

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3. Kuwait +2 5

4. Singapore -9 0

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UAE leads on goals scored in games between the 3 teams tied on points.

Benjaminoo · October 5, 2007

Benj with another great performance

Krygz doing amazing.

One question WW, will you be doing another sign-up for FM 08?

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

Week ending Sunday 17th October 2010

The World Rankings for October were released in the past few days:

Turkmenistan 24th (1129 points) Down 1 place

Kyrgyzstan 44th (631 points) Up 6 places

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None of the recent international games are reflected in the rankings.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

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

Benj with another great performance

Krygz doing amazing.

One question WW, will you be doing another sign-up for FM 08? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well I plan to take this sign up up to the 2012 Olympics (August 2012), as it will allow for a comparison with the team's first attempts. So thats pretty much another 2 seasons.

I would say its highly likely I will do another sign-up for FM08, currently thinking of new ideas to use and what the basis of the sign-up will be, although I'll probably wait until at least the first patch has come out (so probably will be around Xmas time). I quite fancy having a good crack at Dafuge's challenge before starting a sign up (don't have enough time on my hands now to do that and a sign up at the same time).

Of course any sign up I do for FM08, I will give priority to people who were a part of this one, I'll probably put up vague details of it in this thread nearer the time so people can reserve a place before I put the new thread live.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

Week ending Sunday 24th October 2010

Wigan have sacked their manager Chris Hutchings. Early reports suggest that Canadian Frank Yallop is the early favourite to be the new manager at the club.

Mick Bubble has strained his neck and will be out for a few days, possibly ruling him out of the next Kyrgyzstan match.

Benj is wanted by Chelsea.

The International call-ups for the final round of 3 matches has been announced and there are several surprises:

Kyrgyzstan have called up only 9 superstars, with Jacariah Birkinaldo, Habib Halali, Alan, Freealdinho + David Frketic all demoted to the U21s and Prof Frink + Benj excluded from the squad.

Turkmenistan have called up only 6 superstars! Rhys + Gareth Davies, Libertinho, Humphrey Koppers, Ulfinus Chaoconov + Selim Atas have all been demoted to the U21s, Marcus Cook + Ghoolbi Dumats are injured and Turkus Mendieta + Samaras Taraldo ignored completely.

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

Kyrgyzstan v Jordan

Mon 25th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

Only 7 superstars start for Kyrgyzstan today. On the bench is Elfdog. The key man is Gary McNeil and for the first time Bill is captain of the national team.

My Opinion

A draw will confirm qualification to the Finals for Kyrgyzstan but they are up against it due to the ludicrous decision making of the Kyrgyzstan national team manager. A lack of defensive cover could prove costly. However, the fire power upfront on offer should be enough to secure at least a point. Narrow Kyrgyzstan win.

Kyrgyzstan put pressure on the Jordan goal early doors, with Azeryk seeing a shot saved in just the first minute. A couple of minutes later and Azeryk scores, running on to a Bill flick on to bury the ball past the goalie. 1-0.

George Robson almost curls a shot into the top corner with his left foot after 20 minutes.

Bill had a couple of half chances before halftime but nothing to test the keeper.

HT: Kyrgyzstan 1 v 0 Jordan

Gary McNeil is subbed at halftime.

A subdued second half as Kyrgyzstan go on the defensive. Mastinho + Bill have long range chances but they are only speculative efforts.

Mastinho is replaced after 72 minutes.

Lui makes a fine save from a header to deny Jordan an equaliser after 75 minutes.

Ryan sees his freekick effort go narrowly over the bar.

With under 2 minutes of normal time remaining Azeryk is played in on goal by a ball over the top. He runs in on goal before slotting the ball past the keeper to secure the game. 2-0.

FT: Kyrgyzstan 2 v 0 Jordan

Azeryk picks up the MOM award for his brace and with that win Kyrgyzstan confirm their appearance in the Asian Nations Cup 2011 with 2 qualifying games to spare.

Other Group Result: Tajikistan 0 v 2 Iran

Group Table (4/6 games):

Q. Kyrgyzstan +10 12

2. Iran +8 9

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3. Jordan -7 3

4. Tajikistan -11 0

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$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 5, 2007

Singapore v Turkmenistan

Sun 25th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

Due to the shocking squad selection decisions, only 5 superstars start the game for Turkmenistan, with Luke Swinson on the bench. For the first time ever Hermandinho leads out his nation. He is also regarded as the key man for Turkmenistan.

My Opinion

The lack of superstars is worrying in a must win game for Turkmenistan. However, Singapore are in poor form and Turkmenistan should have enough about them to win.

Just 14 seconds into the game Gonzalez forces the Singapore keeper to tip the ball over the bar. A minute later and Gonzalez smacks the ball against the crossbar from close range after a mini scramble in the box.

Singapore then almost take the lead at the other end, their left mid was left unmarked at the back post but he inexplicably canâ€™t get his header on target.

Peter Slater + Bennitto go close over the next 15 minutes.

Finally Turkmenistan gets the break through, a poor header by a Singapore defender falls to Gonzalez who has all the time in the world to pick his spot and score. 0-1.

43 minutes gone and Bennitto Hagan takes a corner from the right. Peter Slater scores the second goal at the back post with a header. 0-2.

2 minutes into injury time and Gonzalez gets the third for Turkmenistan after Hermandinho played a ball over the top for him. 0-3.

HT: Singapore 0 v 3 Turkmenistan

A few minutes into the second half and Gonzalez dribbles past 2 defenders before slotting home to collect his hat-trick. 0-4.

Peter Slater goes close twice in the next 10 minutes.

Luke Swinson is brought on after 74 minutes.

Bennitto Hagan hits the crossbar with a 20 yard freekick after 81 minutes.

FT: Singapore 0 v 4 Turkmenistan

Gonzalez picks up the MOM award for his hat-trick. Thatâ€™s now 29 goals from just 32 caps for the striker.

Other Group Result: Kuwait 0 v 1 U.A.E.

Group Table (4/6 games):

1. Turkmenistan +8 8

2. U.A.E. +4 8

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3. Kuwait +1 5

4. Singapore -13 0

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Thats it for now everyone, my aim to get the final 2 rounds of games in the qualifiers done by the end of the weekend.

wisla_krakow · October 5, 2007

Two good wins for Krygzstan .

But dropped to the U21s for the 2nd game not good .

elf_30 · October 5, 2007

Kry is rollin along, too bad I am not getting any playing time, but oh well, my day is coming,,,,,,,

Now where did I put that damn want ad for that hitman. Lui has to go, lol.

Great work WW, keep it up man, cant wait for the new game and your new sign up, but not sure I will be buying the new game, just not enough in the demo to make me want to buy it yet.

Peace

Blackcats · October 6, 2007

Lovely hat-trick against singapore to get the win and my record to 29 in 32 but im worried about the lack of other superstars in the squad, hope this doesnt happen often or when goin in to a major tournament :s

$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 6, 2007

Iran v Kyrgyzstan

Weds 27th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

8 superstars start for Kyrgyzstan, with Prof Frink getting a late call up after receovering from injury. On the bench are Elfdog + Mick Bubble. The captain again is Bill and the key man is Gary McNeil.

My Opinion

With Kyrgyzstan already qualified and Iran only needing a point from 2 games to join them, this game could be a tepid affair. I reckon 1-1.

Mastinho picks up a knock after only 4 minutes, but he stays on the pitch.

zzzzzz... The rest of the half is a snooze fest, until the last couple of minutes, when Lui had to go down well and make a fine save at his near post.

In the fifth minute of stoppage time (how 5 minutes were given is beyond me!) Iran launched a counter attack and the Iranian striker lashed the ball into the net from 25 yards â€“ that woke the crowd up. 1-0.

HT: Iran 1 v 0 Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan try some quick, short passing at the start of the second half, but it is the good old long ball that gets them back in the game. Lui punts the ball downfield, Bill gets onto the end of it and he feeds Azeryk on the left edge of the penalty area. He cuts inside before curling a shot into the far post. 1-1.

Mastinho feels he canâ€™t continue and is subbed off.

Iran come back at Kyrgyzstan though and Lui can only parry a shot from the edge of the area after an hour. The first to react is an Iranian forward who buries the ball into the net. 2-1.

Azeryk is subbed after 72 minutes.

Kyrgyzstan start to push to far up the field in search of an equaliser and all the space to run into is a dangerous tactic. So it proves as an Iranian forward races onto a ball over the top, rounds Lui before slotting home. 3-1.

McNeil almost got one back straight away with a fierce shot just over.

FT: Iran 3 v 1 Kyrgyzstan

A poor showing from Kyrgyzstan, but they stay top of the table as they beat Iran 3-0 in their other meeting so have a marginally better head to head record.

Other Group Result: Jordan 1 v 0 Tajikistan

Table (5/6 games):

Q. Kyrgyzstan +8 12

Q. Iran +10 12

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3. Jordan -6 6

4. Tajikistan -12 0

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$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 6, 2007

Turkmenistan v Kuwait

Weds 27th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

Again just 5 superstars line up for Turkmenistan, with Luke Swinson on the bench for them. The captain and key man is Hermandinho.

My Opinion

A win for Turkmenistan will gain secure them qualification to the Finals and I think Turkmenistan will be able to win thisâ€¦ just.

Gonzalez has the best of the early chances after 16 minutes, his header going just wide of the right post.

Bennitto Hagan makes the Kuwait keeper make a fine save after a direct freekick from the edge of the area.

A quick one-two by Kuwait down the left wing leaves Hermandinho out of position. The ball is crossed in and turned home past De Santiago, but the linesman comes to Turkmenistanâ€™s resuce, ruling it out for offside.

Turkmenistan takes the lead after 29 minutes, Peter Slater swinging in a cross from the right, Gonzalez loses his marker and heads the ball home at the back post to net his 30th goal for Turkmenistan. 1-0.

A harmless long ball by a Turkmenistan defender looks to be safely under the control of the Kuwaiti keeper, but an appalling first touch allows Peter Slater to nip in, take the ball and roll it into an empty net. 2-0.

HT: Turkmenistan 2 v 0 Kuwait

Turkmenistan has dominated the half and are only 45 minutes from qualifying for the Finals.

Bennitto Hagan picks up a yellow early in the second half.

De Santiago has to tip a long range shot onto the bar after 64 minutes.

Swinson comes on after 73 minutes.

Not long after coming on Swinson picks out Gonzalez on the edge of the area, he spins and shoots but the ball cannons back off the left post.

Kuwait get a goal back with 9 minutes to go, Turkmenistan failing to clear a mini scramble and their striker is left with a tap in from 3-4 yards. 2-1.

Kuwait, sensing a chance of an equaliser push forward. With 3 minutes to go De Santiago pulls off a great double save before Bennitto hacks clear to deny Kuwait their equaliser.

Luke Swinson picks up a yellow card in injury time for a cynical foul. Fortunately the resultant freekick comes to nothing.

FT: Turkmenistan 2 v 1 Kuwait

Turkmenistan hang on to claim their place in the Finals of the Asian Nations Cup 2011. De Santiago wins the MOM award for his superb rearguard action towards the end of the game.

Other Group Result: U.A.E. 2 v 1 Singapore

Table (5/6 games):

Q. Turkmenistan +9 11

Q. U.A.E. +5 11

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3. Kuwait 0 5

4. Singapore -14 0

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$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 6, 2007

Turkmenistan v UAE

Fri 29th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

The usual 5 suspects line up for Turkmenistan, with Swinson on the bench again. The captain and key man is Hermandinho.

My Opinion

Dead rubber basically, with both teams already qualified. This game is just to decide who will come top of the table. I think Turkmenistan will edge it.

A quiet start to the game, with both Turkmenistan strikers being well marked out of the game.

De Santiago is eventually called into action, making a smart save at the near post.

Hermandinho picks up a yellow card for a bad tackle after 35 minutes.

Gonzalez misses the best chance of the game so far after 39 minutes. Peter Slater slides the ball across the 18 yard box to him, he beats his man and takes a moment to focus his mind, but his shot is smothered by the sprailing keeper.

Peter Slater forces a good save from the UA.E. keeper at his near post.

Slater then misses a sitter 2 minutes later. Good work from Gonzalez who cuts the ball back to Bennitto, who then plays the ball between 2 defenders for Slater whose first time shot goes miles over the bar.

U.A.E. then almost take the lead in injury time, a close range header is saved by De Santiago.

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

Turkmenistan takes the lead through Peter Slater, who finds the bottom corner with his shot after a cross from deep by the Turkmenistan right wing back. 1-0.

Peter Slater then doubles the lead, running through the centre and onto a ball over the top before nestling the ball inside the far post. 2-0, 69 minutes gone.

Luke Swinson then comes into the game.

Rest of the game was a calm affair.

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

Peter Slater wins the MOM award for his brace and Turkmenistan finish top of their group.

Other Group Result: Singapore 0 v 1 Kuwait

Final Group Table:

Q. Turkmenistan +11 14

Q. U.A.E. +3 11

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Q. Kuwait +1 8

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4. Singapore -15 0

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$Walcott\'s Wonderkids$ · October 6, 2007

Tajikistan v Kyrgyzstan

Fri 29th Oct: Asian Nations Cup 2011 Qualifier

9 superstars start for Kyrgyzstan, who need a win to win the group. Bill is the captain and the key man is Gary McNeil. On the bench is Elfdog.

My Opinion

Tajikistan has yet to get a point in this group yet and I donâ€™t expect that to change. Comfortable win for Kyrgyzstan.

Mastinho has an early chance to score but his shot his well blocked by the Tajikistan keeper.

Mick Bubble takes a freekick quickly and passes the ball down the line for McNeil, who crosses to the near post. Bill gets is head to the ball but can only flick it into the side netting.

Azeryk is found by a long ball into the box by Bubble, but his first time shot is sliced wide.

Bill receives treatment on the sidelines for a knock.

Robson controls the ball from a Lui goalkick, runs towards goal before firing a 25 yard shot just over the bar.

Robson sees his long shot cannon back off the bar. Kyrgyzstan keep on piling on the pressure.

HT: Tajikistan 0 v 0 Kyrgystan

Despite the match being completely one sided, Kyrgyzstan canâ€™t find the break through yet.

Bill + Azeryk play a one-two within the 18 yard box, but when the ball returns to Bill, he smacks it against the crossbar.

The breakthrough eventually comes after 52 minutes. Gary McNeil cuts inside from the right wing before unleashing a powerful left foot shot that screams past the keeper. 0-1.

Great play by McNeil down the right wing, he beats his man before supplying a great cross to Bill, but he pulls his shot wide.

Bill has not had the best of games and after 58 minutes he caps it off. He elbows a defender when going up for a header and the referee decides that wasnâ€™t on and shows him the red card. Kyrgyzstan down to 10 men.

Despite being a man light, Kyrgyzstan then go and get a second. Azeryk sprays the ball out to the left, where Mastinho uses his electric pace to sprint past 2 defenders before firing low into the far corner. Thatâ€™s his first ever goal for Kyrgyzstan, 2-0.

George Robson + Azeryk are subbed after 84 minutes.

Kyrgyzstan get a third after 89 minutes, McNeil supplying non-superstar Ivanov to finish with aplomb. 3-0.

FT: Tajikistan 0 v 3 Kyrgyzstan