Articles tagged with: World Cup

Uruguay-South Koreea Just finished

on Saturday, 26 June 2010. Posted in General

A few seconds ago Uruguay - South Koreea match finished. I can't believe i got the right final score (Uruguay 2-1 South Koreea). I could win a lot of money if i was betting. Now let's see if i get the USA - Ghana score right ( i don't think i will get this one right). If i will get this one right too then i might tell myself why i didn't bet? lol

Anyways it was a match played on a bad weather. It was raining hard and Suarez scored a wonderfull goal!

Suarez Uruguay Scored Against South Koreea

Knockout stage begins and so the show begins. Let's hope the  show will keep going!

Germany-Serbia FIFA World Cup 2010

on Friday, 18 June 2010. Posted in General

I know i didn't wrote for a while but i'm writing this article now. Germany plays with Serbia in the second match of the group D. Just watching this game right now and Germany's forward Klose has been sent off. And now Serbia has scored. It will be hard for Germany to win this match but anyway the first winning it's very important for them.

Another two matches will be playing next: England - Algeria (i predict an England winning by 2 goals)

and Slovenia - USA (i predict a draw 1-1).

Till now the World Cup has been a spectacular one, poor in goals but the games were entertaining.

blackjack had joined blogs! Let's welcome him and let's hope he will have a nice blog.

blackjack's blog: http://www.igcent.com/blogs/blackjack.html

Another day from the World Cup has gone ...

on Sunday, 13 June 2010. Posted in General

Yep. A day full of winning results. This is the first day when all the matches played ended in a winning.

In the first match Slovenia winned against Algeria 1-0. Algeria had even an red-booked player in the second half.

The second match was between Serbia and Ghana. Was a match between two equal teams. Serbia played good in the first half but after their defender had been sent off and Ghana scored from penalty the whole match was lost.

In the last match of the day Germany gived us a spectacular game, the Australian team looked like they didn't know what is happening on the field while Germans where scoring goal after goal.

4 goals and Germany surpassed Australia and they are the first for now in the group.

Tomorrow are some interesting matches: The en-titre world champions (i am very curious about how they will play) Italy will meet Paraguay (i predict an Italy winning)

Japan vs Cameroon (maybe an draw or an Cameroon winning)

Netherlands vs Denmark (Netherlands have a very powerfull team, they can even win the World Cup with it but Denmark has a good team to so i'm thinking about an Netherlands winning 1-0 or 2-0 maybe).

All the best and wait to see some even more spectacular games than the ones played till now.

FIFA World Cup 2010 Stadiums

on Friday, 11 June 2010. Posted in General

Today starts the World Cup in South Africa. The first match will be played between the organising team South Africa and Mexico. (I predict a Mexico winning) and later by night the second match of this World Cup will be played between Urugay and France (i predict a draw).

I propose you to make a journey between the stadiums from the South Africa that will be hosting the matches from this tournament.

The following details had been tooked off the official FIFA website(The stadiums are classified by their position on the map from North to South):

1.Peter Mokaba Stadium - Polokwane

Peter Mokaba Stadium - Polokwane

Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa. Peter Mokaba was born and bred in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and for his inspirational leadership.

The design of the  largely concrete structure  is inspired by the locally iconic Baobab tree, with the steel structure supporting the roof plane gathered together at each corner of the stadium and supported by giant ‘trunk' structures which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and service cores.

The stadium was built next to the old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in the Limpopo Province. The newly-built Peter Mokaba stadium is situated approximately 5km from the city centre, with a total seating capacity of 41,911.

Former African player of the Year, Didier Drogba remains one of the biggest stars to play at this venue when he played for Côte d'Ivoire in a memorable and decisive CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with the home side prevailing 2-1.

Name:

Peter Mokaba

City:

Polokwane

Construction:

new

Completion:

2010

Gross Capacity:

41,733

Match Date - Time Stage     Results    
6 13 June - 13:30 Group C Algeria Algeria Background Slovenia Slovenia
18 17 June - 20:30 Group A France France Background Mexico Mexico
36 22 June - 20:30 Group B Greece Greece Background Argentina Argentina
42 24 June - 16:00 Group F Paraguay Paraguay Background New Zealand New Zealand
2.Loftus Versfeld Stadium - Tshwane/Pretoria
Loftus Versfeld Stadium - Tshwane/Pretoria

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, situated in Tshwane/ Pretoria, is one of the oldest stadiums in South Africa. The stadium has been used for major sporting events since 1903, and the first concrete structure, which could accommodate only 2,000 spectators, was built by the City Council of Pretoria in 1923.

Since 1948 it has undergone perennial upgrades. It has been used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's top rugby teams, the Blue Bulls. Loftus Versfeld is in the heart of Tshwane/Pretoria and currently has a seating capacity of 42,858. It has hosted many significant matches including during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations. It is now used by Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United as their home ground.

South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, achieved its first ever victory over a European side at this venue when they beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.

Stadium:

Loftus Versfeld

City:

Tshwane/Pretoria

Built:

1906

Construction:

upgrade

Completion:

2008

Gross Capacity:

42,858

Match Date - Time Stage     Results    
8 13 June - 16:00 Group D Serbia Serbia Background Ghana Ghana
17 16 June - 20:30 Group A South Africa South Africa Background Uruguay Uruguay
26 19 June - 20:30 Group E Cameroon Cameroon Background Denmark Denmark
38 23 June - 16:00 Group C USA USA Background Algeria Algeria
47 25 June - 20:30 Group H Chile Chile Background Spain Spain
55 29 June - 16:00 Round of 16   1F - 2E  

3.Mbombela Stadium - Nelspruit

Mbombela Stadium - Nelspruit

The Mbombela Stadium is one of the newly-built stadia for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and it takes its name from the local municipality which incorporates the city of Nelspruit. Mbombela is siSwati (one of the 11 official languages in South Africa) and literally means 'many people together in a small space.'

The stadium, with a capacity of 40,911, is located in the city of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga Province. It is situated approximately seven kilometers from the city centre and 12 kilometers from the nearby Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport. The ground also enjoys a close proximity to various game parks, giving spectators the opportunity to see the wildlife during rest days.

The Mbombela comes as a welcome addition to football life in Nelspruit, and will leave a legacy of the beautiful game for all the people of Mpumalanga. Before the Stadium's construction, Nelspruit had no top football venue to host international matches.

Name:

Mbombela

City:

Nelspruit

Construction:

new

Completion:

2009

Gross Capacity:

40,929

Match Date - Time Stage     Results    
15 16 June - 13:30 Group H Honduras Honduras Background Chile Chile
28 20 June - 16:00 Group F Italy Italy Background New Zealand New Zealand
40 23 June - 20:30 Group D Australia Australia Background Serbia Serbia
46 25 June - 16:00 Group G Korea DPR Korea DPR Background Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire

4.Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenburg

Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenburg

Name:

Royal Bafokeng

City:

Rustenburg

Built:

1999

Construction:

minor upgrade

Construction:

2010

Gross Capacity:

38,646

Match Date - Time Stage     Results    
5 12 June - 20:30 Group C England England Background USA USA
12 15 June - 13:30 Group F New Zealand New Zealand Background Slovakia Slovakia
24 19 June - 16:00 Group D Ghana Ghana Background Australia Australia
33 22 June - 16:00 Group A Mexico Mexico Background Uruguay Uruguay
43 24 June - 20:30 Group E Denmark Denmark Background Japan Japan
50 26 June - 20:30 Round of 16   1C - 2D  

5.Ellis Park Stadium - Johannesburg

Ellis Park Stadium - Johannesburg

Ellis Park Stadium is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many epic sporting events including the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 55,686.

Ellis Park was first built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1982, again exclusively for rugby. It was named after JD Ellis, a Johannesburg city councilor who approved the use of the land for a stadium, setting aside a full 13 acres.

The ground will always occupy a special place in the hearts of the country's sporting fans after the South African rugby team shocked New Zealand to lift the 1995 Rugby World Cup trophy soon after being allowed back onto the world sporting stage. It was a moment that brought the people of South Africa together in celebration as the iconic scenes of Nelson Mandela holding aloft the trophy at Ellis Park were beamed around the world.

The largest piece of construction has been the new tier on the north stand which has increased the seating capacity to 62,000. With state-of-the-art media facilities, team whirlpools, top-class VIP areas for dignitaries, accessibility for disabled fans, a new pitch and a top-notch audio-visual setup to keep the fans informed during the game, no one will be left disappointed.

Ellis Park is home to one of the country's most popular clubs, Orlando Pirates FC.

Name:

Ellis Park Stadium

City:

Johannesburg

Built:

1982

Construction:

minor upgrade

Construction Completion:

2009

Gross Capacity:

55,686

Match Date - Time Stage     Results    
3 12 June - 16:00 Group B Argentina Argentina Preview Nigeria Nigeria
14 15 June - 20:30 Group G Brazil Brazil Background Korea DPR Korea DPR
22 18 June - 16:00 Group C Slovenia Slovenia Background USA USA
32 21 June - 20:30 Group H Spain Spain Background Honduras Honduras
41 24 June - 16:00 Group F Slovakia Slovakia Background Italy Italy
54 28 June - 20:30 Round of 16   1G - 2H  
60 03 July - 20:30 Quarter-finals   W55 - W56  

6.Soccer City Stadium - Johannesburg(Will be hosting the Final)

Soccer City Stadium - Johannesburg(Will be hosting the Final)

One of the most artistic and awe-inspiring football venues on the African continent, the newly-reconstructed Soccer City Stadium will host the first and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

The ground's design is inspired by the iconic African pot known as the calabash, and its aesthetic appeal will be heightened when the stadium is lit at night. Soccer City is located in Johannesburg's southwest and is only a short distance from one of the country's football-crazy townships, Soweto. About 40 per cent of Johannesburg's population live in Soweto and this proximity is bound to make the stadium a hub of activity throughout the 2010 finals.

The stadium is widely regarded as the heart of football in South Africa as it has hosted many important matches through history. In the mid 1980s, officials came together to build the first international football stadium in the country and the construction was funded from the football fraternity's coffers. Soccer City hosted the first mass rally of Nelson Mandela after his release from prison in 1990. Thousands of mourners lamented Chris Hani's assassination at the stadium in 1993. It was also the venue for the 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations final, with South Africa eventually triumphing 2-0 over Tunisia.

The original stadium, which was known as the FNB Stadium, had a capacity of 80,000. Upgrades involved extending the upper tier to increase the capacity to 84,490; adding 99 more suites to bring the number to 184; constructing an encircling roof; adding new changing room facilities and installing new floodlighting.

Stadium:

Soccer City

City:

Johannesburg

Built:

1987

Construction:

major upgrade

Completion:

2009

Gross Capacity

88,460

Match Date - Time Stage     Results    
1 11 June - 16:00 Group A South Africa South Africa Preview Mexico Mexico
9 14 June - 13:30 Group E Netherlands Netherlands Background Denmark Denmark
20 17 June - 13:30 Group B Argentina Argentina Background Korea Republic Korea Republic
29 20 June - 20:30 Group G Brazil Brazil Background Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire
39 23 June - 20:30 Group D Ghana Ghana Background Germany Germany
52 27 June - 20:30 Round of 16   1B - 2A  
58 02 July - 20:30 Quarter-finals   W49 - W50  
64 11 July - 20:30 Final   W61 - W62