Football Focus Highlight

Greece striker , Dimitris Salpingdis, scored a decisive 1-0 victory over Ukraine in Donbass Stadium on game play-off 2010 World Cup qualifier South Africa European zone, Wednesday 18/11/2009. This victory brings automated "The Pirate Ship" - the nickname Greece - advanced to World Cup finals in 2010.

Ukraine managed to hold Greece to host drew, 0-0, in the first leg play-off European Zone qualifying, Sunday (14/11/2009). Therefore, Ukraine utilizing great opportunity to play in public alone.

Russia canceled through for South Africa after a 0-1 defeat of Slovenia in the second leg play-off 2010 World Cup qualifier South Africa, at the Petrol Arena, Wednesday (18/11/2009). Although pocketed 2-2 aggregate draw, Russia defeated opponent's aggressiveness in the cage.

They start with a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Russia tried to score goals quickly to secure the position. However, could not carry out the plan, they were surprised by the offensive game does Slovenia.

Slow response to the Russian rearguard Slovenia also facilitate efforts to create a serious threat to the goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.

While Slovenia does not relax the tension game, Russia was reeling. Never mind the attack, they had the ball hard. Russia must pay for their bad game with a goal behind following a 0-1 Slovenia Zlatko Dedic scored in the 44th minute.

Although only one, fol is vital to both, and fatal for both teams. Because the goal was to get rid of Slovenia and Russia. Goal that was to change the game.

Portugal managed to qualify for the World Cup 2010 South Africa (South Africa) after subdue host Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0, at Bilino Polje Stadium in play-off second leg, Wednesday (18/11/2009) . Single "The Seleccao" goal scored by Raul Miereles created in the 56th minute.

For Portugal, come to the same stadium just Bilino Polje to hell. Because, Bosnian always shine when appearing in public alone, and the visitors would continue under terror. Referring to the action qualifier, Bosnia only once when bent defeat 2-5 by Spain in the last party Group 5.

The rest, Edin et al Dzeko Turkey arrested and 1-1 win over Armenia (4-1), Belgium (2-1), and Estonia (7-0).

Portugal managed to take advantage of the opportunity and superior first created thanks to a goal on Raul Meireles 56 minutes. Nani grasp the ball and the bait off the left sector, then struck Meireles and goals.

Defender William Gallas scored a goal that makes France capable of a 1-1 draw with Ireland in the second leg play-off qualifying World Cup 2010 South Africa, at the Stade de France on Wednesday (18/11/2009). These results make the French 2-1 ahead on aggregate and ensure themselves appear in the final round.

As promised Ireland coach, Giovanni Trapattoni, though left in the first leg 0-1, Robbie Keane et al continued to play an optimistic and confident when he come to the Stade de France in the second leg. Capitalized, short-game feedback and solid cooperation all lines, Ireland was able to urge against opponents.

Ireland a little lucky to be able to use the first defender concentrations decrease opponent to launch an attack that ended quick goals from Robbie Keane in the foot to-33 minutes. Utilizing feedback Damien Duff, Keane sent the ball into the goal.

France finally got a turn, following the position penyama goal William Gallas scored in 103 minutes. Utilizing feedback Thierry Henry, Gallas butt the ball into the net escorted Ireland Shay Given.

Bruno Alves's first-half goal gave Portugal an unconvincing first-leg win at home to Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup qualifying play-off.

Alves bundled the ball in at the far post after Nani's right-wing cross was allowed to fizz across goal on 31 minutes.

The Bosnians were very unfortunate not to bag an away goal after hitting the woodwork three times, including twice in succession with only a minute left.

Portugal, with four foreign-born players in their starting line-up, dominated possession but laboured in front of goal, while Bosnia's dangerous strikers were a constant threat on the break.

Two goals by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov Russia led 2-1 victory over Slovenia in the first match of World Cup qualifying playoff, Saturday (14/11).

Care team Guus Hiddink could actually lead two goals, but three minutes before the second half after Slovenia can steal a goal through Nejc Pecnik.

With at least minimize that loss could be the capital of Slovenia will host the second leg on 18 November next.

Bilyaletdinov opened the scoring in the 40th minute when he took advantage of the feedback from the Roman Pavlyunchenko in the penalty box, then through Slovenia Marko Suler defender and launched a hard shot on goal angle.

Everton club player the benefits of Russia's doubling as a second round run of seven minutes. He continued his efforts to conquer Andrei Arshavin Handanovi goalkeeper Samir kick at close range. Witnessed around 80 thousand spectators, many times Russia had a golden opportunity to add benefits.

But it can make goal Slovenia in the last minute. Pecnik, who had five minutes into the field, not far up the pole and can score goals through heading. Russia now looks to hunt in the 10th World Cup finals, including the time was still a Soviet Union.