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Queiroz: should he stay or should he go?
In the aftermath of the game against Spain a lot has been said and written on Queiroz and his choices. His choices when selecting the team for South Africa but most of all his choices before and during the eight-final game against Spain.Some believe he should be replaced. The name Scolari often pops up in [...]
Portugal 0 ? 1 Spain: Spain through with offside goal
And so ends a dream. The boys are coming home. Lets welcome them back with warmth in our hearts, they fought hard and well.Spain kept true to their game and their title of European Champions won with flare and style. Taking advantage of Portugal’s shortcomings so explicitly exposed by Queiroz the inevitable Villa struck once [...]
Portugal ? Spain: Match Preview
June 29th, 2010 â€" Green Point Stadium – Cape Town20:30 local time; 19:30 Lisbon; 14:30 New YorkSecond and third placed countries in FIFA’s ranking take the stage tomorrow for a highly anticipated clash between the Selecção da Quinas and La Roja. After a shaky start against the Swiss, the Spaniards regained their momentum and finish [...]
Portugal 0 ? 0 Brazil: how to shutdown a monster
After all the hype and anticipation that preceded this match, Portugal and Brazil ended up producing a toothless clash. Many accusing fingers point firmly in Queiroz’s direction as he made it clear the draw was a satisfactory result. In words at yesterday’s press-conference and with the chosen line-up for today’s match. 4 Changes to the [...]
Portugal vs Brazil: Match Preview
June 25th, 2010 â€" Durban16:00 local time; 15:00 Lisbon; 10:00 New YorkFollowing a very up-lifting performance against North Korea we now cross paths with Brazil. Five times world champions Brazil. Undoubtedly favorites Brazil. But then again… nothing is written in stone. Last time we met on a world cup stage we left the pitch victorious. [...]
Portugal 7 ? 0 North Korea : When it rains? it pours!
Unreal. Eusebio had asked for just one more then the adversary… he got 7.Portugal needed to deliver against North Korea so defensive play was not an option. The team had been under fire ever since the goalless draw against the Ivory Coast, they took the hits and held the line. Unity wasn’t broken. The time [...]
Portugal ? North Korea : LIVEblog
The game is about to start. I’m hyped! On to the show!Let’s all participate in the LIVEblog! The last one was filled with critics and Ivory Coast supporters. I will be here to defend our colors and hope you can all come in and do the same!FORÃA PORTUGAL!!Portugal vs North Korea
Deco out injured!
We must be the most injury prone team in this world cup!As if Bosingwa, Varela and Nani weren’t bad enough now we add Deco to the list. That makes 3 players from the starting line-up ruled out due to injury. Are we jinxed or what?Apparently Deco felt a pain in his right thigh during Friday’s [...]
Portugal ? North Korea: Match Preview
June 21st, 2010 – Cape Town – Green Point Stadium13:30 local time; 12:30 Lisbon; 8:30 New YorkAn here we are are the doorstep of a vital game that will surely mark the beginning of a new era. An era of magnificent matches with goals a plenty. Scintillating displays of soccer geniality. An era of [...]
Portugal 0 ? 0 Ivory Coast: Where have I seen this before?
As soon as the game started it soon became obvious it was the qualifiers all over again. Sven did his home-work on “how not to loose against Portugal”. All he needed was to review every single game of our qualifiers for this world cup. Put eleven men behind the ball. Defend. Defend some more. Defend [...]
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