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Post by bob1389 on Sept 6, 2009 9:35:47 GMT -5
Ribery a doubt for Serbia clashFrance's battle to finish top of their 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying group suffered a further blow on Sunday 6 September after coach Raymond Domenech revealed that both playmaker Franck Ribery and defender Julien Escude had received knocks during the previous day's 1-1 home draw with Romania. Domenech, who was jeered by fans at the start of the match, is preparing for Les Bleus' potentially decisive clash away against Group 7 leaders Serbia on Wednesday. France are four points behind the Serbians with three games remaining and need a win to maintain their hopes of avoiding a qualifying play-off. "We don't know whether they will be able to play on Wednesday," said Domenech. "We shall see, we generally wait until a day or two after a match to make an overall analysis." Ribery, believed to have a calf injury, has had an injury-plagued close season and has barely played for Bayern Munich thus far this campaign. Indeed, this ring-rustiness was clear after he came on in the 57th minute against Romania and failed to make an impression. Escude, for his part, put through his own net against the Romanians and will be desperate for an opportunity to redeem himself in Wednesday's crunch game in Belgrade. This might be Domenech mind games.... Ribery is the kind of player who is able to take the French team to another level - with his physical and mental presence on the field...
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Post by Caslav Klonimirovic on Sept 7, 2009 3:02:02 GMT -5
I think Antic is going to go with a 4-3-3 formation. He's done this before & he's never played defensive tactics so he's not going to do it in this situation when we're at home & have nothing really to loose.
Stojkovic Ivanovic Subotic Vidic Kolarov Krasic Milijas Stankovic Lazovic Zigic Jovanovic
Stojkovic - Has to start even though he's got no club because the other two keepers are injured. Ivanovic - Has to play right back because Vidic & Subotic can only play in the middle. Kolarov - Could choose from Obradovic or Lukovic in this position as well but Obradovic hasn't shown form for a while, while Kolarov has been on fire. He may still start Obradovic because he hasn't really given Kolarov much of a chance. The fans want Kolarov in. Milijas - Has done well in England so far so he's not going to change him. 3 strikers are the only ones we've got but Jovanovic is capable of getting back a bit as well & helping in midfield so suits the formation.
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Post by SKORIC on Sept 8, 2009 6:43:04 GMT -5
World Cup Qualifying Preview: Serbia – France
All is not well in les Bleus’ camp and Serbia will be looking to take advantage of their malaise by securing three points and a place in South Africa next summer...
On The Brink
Wednesday evening could be a hugely significant night for Serbia, who could book their place in South Africa, if they can claim all three points against a French side in turmoil. Boasting a four point advantage over les Bleus with only three games remaining, even a draw would probably be good enough for Radomir Antic’s side to progress to the final 32.
This campaign has been one marked with exceptional consistency, rather than exceptional performances. The Beli Orlovi – the White Eagles – have rarely been breath-taking, but they have always been efficient.
Even as far back as the first game of the campaign this was evident, Serbia tip-toeing past the Faroe Islands via an own goal and an exceptionally late strike from Nikola Zigic. Defeat in France followed, but Serbia have since won each of their last six qualifying matches, a consistency that France have been utterly unable to match.
Confidence is, of course, high going into this encounter, although star defender Nemanja Vidic has attempted to play down his country’s chances on Wednesday evening.
“France stay the favourites,” the Manchester United defender said, according to L’Equipe.
“Whatever happens, we'll play against a good team on Wednesday. Of course, the French still have the pressure to get the result. But after France, we also play against Romania. The first game was not a pleasure [Serbia won 3-2], so nothing is done in this group.”
Meanwhile, Belgium-based striker Milan Jovanovic has underlined just why France should be wary of travelling to Belgrade, and also why the match means so much to many members of the side on a personal level.
“We will give the French a warm welcome on Wednesday evening. The stadium will be packed with 52,000 fans, who will support us for the full 90 minutes and never stop singing,” he told Sporza.
"France have every reason to be afraid of the atmosphere, because it will be a heated evening.
“I am 27-years-old and in the prime of my career. However, I have never played in a World Cup. It will be no surprise that I am extremely motivated to beat France. I will do my utmost to record a victory on Wednesday and I will run until I drop,” added the Serb.
Serbia will, however, be acutely aware that the only qualifying match that they lost was in Paris, though they were hindered by the early withdrawal of Dejan Stankovic in that 2-1 defeat. With the Inter midfielder back to lead the side, they will be hopeful of accruing three further points.
Also On The Brink
While Serbia stand on the brink of history, Raymond Domenech stands on the very brink of losing his job. After five years in charge of the French national side, it seems that the ultimate survivor in international management has finally been ground down by a staggering attack by Thierry Henry on Monday morning.
“Coach, we have something to tell you. I am speaking in the name of the squad. We are getting bored during your training sessions,” the Barcelona forward told Domenech, according to Le Parisien.
"In 12 years with the French team, I have never been in such a situation.
“We do not know how to play, where to be on the pitch, how to organise. We do not know what to do. We have no style, no guidelines. It is not working.”
Henry has since stated that there has been no great fall-out with the enigmatic trainer, denying that he made the comments at a press conference last night and suggesting that the squad was largely pleased with how they fared against Romania in the 1-1 draw at the weekend.
Indeed, France played well for significant spells of Saturday evening’s match but just seemed to lack a little self-belief at crucial times and in vital areas of the park. On several occasions, they managed to slice open their opponents and ill-fortune was at least partly to blame for their failure to win.
However, previous results in this section, most notably in the aftermath of Euro 2008, left les Bleus with no leeway, and the poor performances away to Austria (3-1 loss) and Romania (2-2) have finally cost the French side.
Nothing less than three points will be acceptable if they are to continue dreaming of automatic qualification, but even a win may prove futile in the end.
Whatever happens on the park in Belgrade, it is likely to be overshadowed by events off it, with the alleged feud between the players and the coach likely to take centre stage.
Ironically, if this unites the players, it may benefit them in the short term, though president of the French FA, Jean-Pierre Escalettes, has been unequivocal in stating that Domenech is here to stay – at least until the end of the qualifying campaign.
FORM
Serbia[/color]
WON 3-1 (A) South Africa (Friendly, August 12)
WON 2-0 (A) Faroe Islands (World Cup qualifying, June 10)
WON 1-0 (H) Austria (World Cup qualifying, June 6)
WON 2-0 (H) Sweden (Friendly, April 1)
WON 3-2 (A) Romania (World Cup qualifying, March 28)
France
DREW 1-1 (H) Romania (World Cup qualifying, September 5)
WON 1-0 (A) Faroe Islands (World Cup qualifying, August 12)
WON 1-0 (H) Turkey (Friendly, June 5)
LOST 1-0 (H) Nigeria (Friendly, June 2)
WON 1-0 (H) Lithuania (World Cup qualifying, April 1)[/i]
TEAM NEWS
Serbia
The most notable absentee in the Serbian squad is forward player Marko Pantelic, who has recently signed up with Ajax after being a free agent for much of the summer and is therefore left out on the grounds that he lacks match fitness. Club-mate Miralem Sulejmani is also omitted from the squad, though his absence is due to a shortage of form.
In terms of injuries, Bosko Jankovic is a long-term absentee due to a knee problem. He is not expected to come into the reckoning until February.
A 4-3-3 formation will likely be deployed, with wide attackers Milos Krasic and Milan Jovanovic likely to drop back and support the midfield when required.
Probable Starting XI: Stojkovic; Ivanovic, Dragutinovic, Vidic, Obradovic; Stankovic, Kacar, Milijas; Krasic, Jovanovic; Zigic
France
Little has changed on the selection front since the weekend, though Julien Escude picked up a minor knock during the 1-1 draw with Romania, in which he ironically scored the visitors’ equaliser, and may miss this game. As a result, it is anticipated that Eric Abidal will slot into the heart of the defence, a position he has previously occupied for les Bleus, despite being recognised as a left-back.
Alterations in other areas of the field are likely, most notably in attack. In will come Franck Ribery, who was benched for the majority of Saturday’s game because of a lack of match fitness, meaning that Domenech didn’t believe the Bayern Munich ace could play in two vital encounters over such a short space of time.
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema is also likely to start, probably replacing Andre-Pierre Gignac at the point of the attack.
Probable Starting XI: Lloris; Sagna, Gallas, Abidal, Evra; L. Diarra, Toulalan; Ribery, Gourcuff, Henry; Benzema
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Serbia
Wednesday evening is a day for old heads, and there is no-one in the home ranks more experienced than Dejan Stankovic who is the team’s leader and midfield pivot. He failed to last five minutes in the Stade de France last year before picking up a leg injury, and he will be looking to have a far greater influence on this encounter. A veteran of over 80 internationals, the midfielder celebrates his 31st birthday on Friday and will be looking to plunder himself an early present.
France
After notching his 49th international goal on Saturday, simply extending his own record, Thierry Henry, whose supposed comments to the press regarding his coach on Monday have hit the spotlight, will go seeking his landmark 50th international goal for les Bleus on Wednesday night. The Barcelona man will want to ensure that it’s a meaningful effort and if he strikes, it may just be the goal to get France back on course for the World Cup. Henry is not only a real goal threat, but he is the team’s leader in the absence of Vieira.
PREDICTION
The events in the press may have served to galvanise the French, who didn’t get the reward they deserved for their efforts at the weekend. If they played at such a tempo against many sides, they would undoubtedly win more often than not. Serbia must, therefore, beware. A gung-ho approach to win the game, and with it qualification, would likely be foolhardy given the offensive capabilities of the French players individually. But, with a capacity crowd fervently behind them, the home side must start as favourites. Despite this, a draw is the most likely result, though the hosts would not be too disgruntled with that.
Serbia 1-1 France
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Post by zloca on Sept 8, 2009 16:34:03 GMT -5
ANyone have links to online live transmission? Please, thanks.
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 8, 2009 19:30:07 GMT -5
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 8, 2009 21:44:06 GMT -5
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 8, 2009 22:11:38 GMT -5
kakva reklama jeboteeeeee
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 9, 2009 9:12:18 GMT -5
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 9, 2009 9:31:15 GMT -5
'Veceras u 9 mogu da uhapse Mladica, niko nece primetiti. Samo, nece imati ko da ga hapsi' lol
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Post by SKORIC on Sept 9, 2009 14:30:48 GMT -5
Serbia leading 1-0!
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Post by SKORIC on Sept 9, 2009 14:34:46 GMT -5
1-1 Stojkovic fucked up
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 9, 2009 14:57:13 GMT -5
A school boy error by Stojkovic He think he can only play for the national team and not bother getting regular club football time......yeah right 1-1 and we have an extra man AJMO SRBIJOOOOOOOOO
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Post by SKORIC on Sept 9, 2009 15:07:37 GMT -5
rofl why are they playing YMCA in the stadium during half time
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Post by fazlinho on Sept 9, 2009 15:09:14 GMT -5
Where are you watching it?
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Post by SKORIC on Sept 9, 2009 15:23:05 GMT -5
^ bet365 funculo Ivanovic almost scores but it hits the cross bar
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Post by SKORIC on Sept 9, 2009 15:58:45 GMT -5
1-1 FT
Lazovic gotta red card right at the end for protesting a foul he didnt commit..
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Post by Caslav Klonimirovic on Sept 9, 2009 16:29:01 GMT -5
Don't know why Lazovic got a red card Well done Srbija anyway. Good battle. And the other results helped us as well. Faroe Islands beat Lithuania lol. France are a quality team with some brilliant individuals. Anelka & Henry up front looked very dangerous at times. It was a pretty even match & Serbia had a few very good chances that could have given us a win. Ivanovic hit the crossbar with a cracker. We just need one victory to go through & I think we'll get it against Romania. France will finish second & then good luck to whoever plays them in the playoffs because they are a quality team.
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Post by Kralj Vatra on Sept 9, 2009 23:35:59 GMT -5
Lazovic most probably got a red card because he did a gesture with his finger pointing to his brain, meaning that the referee was a retard. Anyways, great team!
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Post by gavrilo on Sept 9, 2009 23:58:06 GMT -5
Good outing, I followed via yahoo sports.
Everybody at school is gonna hear it from the serb tommorow =).
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Post by bob1389 on Sept 10, 2009 3:07:16 GMT -5
All things considered a solid result.
Disapointed having conceded such a easy goal due to Stojkovic's silly mistake, but that's life.
Romania next month in Belgrade and pobeda there = 1st and direct qualification
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