GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times GMT)
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606: DEBATE
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By Jonathan Stevenson
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From HarveyMayne on Twitter:
"Not quite a full League One programme. The mighty Whites' game postponed due to international call-ups. Who would have thought?"
1442: Twenty years ago, Egypt beat Algeria 1-0 to qualify for the 1990 World Cup (where they lost 1-0 to England). But their 1-0 win in Cairo led to rioting and at a post-game reception, the Egyptian team doctor lost an eye after being hit by a broken bottle. The 80,000 inside the Cairo Stadium today will be baying for blood.
They don't like each other - here's Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan:
"Algeria once said that their trip to Egypt will be joyful and full of entertainment, but I assure them that it won't." Watch this space.
1438: Oh my God, it's awesome already.
Nigeria have just scored twice in a minute and they now lead Kenya 2-1.
With Tunisia drawing 0-0 in Mozambique, that means the Nigerians would qualify for the World Cup. Unbelievable.
1437: Back to Africa.
In Group C, anything could happen.
Check this out, fans of awesome things: If Egypt beat Algeria 3-0, the Egyptians qualify. If they win 1-0, Algeria qualify. If they win 2-0, the two teams will be level in every single way - points, goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head record. If that happens, they would have to meet again on Wednesday in a one-off play-off in Sudan. They've got previous, too...
1434: Hold that thought. Firstly, former England Under-21 left-back Danny Fox makes his debut for Scotland today. David Marshall is in goal with Alan Hutton, Gary Caldwell and Stephen McManus completing the defence. Don Cowie, Darren Fletcher, Graham Dorrans and Steven Naismith are in midfield with Kenny Miller and James McFadden up front.
1432:
The African qualifiers have reached fever pitch.
Ghana and Ivory Coast are already there and today there will be two or three more. From Group A, it's either Gabon or Cameroon - with the Cameroonians in the box seat. With only a few minutes left in Group B, Tunisia are about to pip Nigeria to a place at South Africa 2010. Wait, there's more...
1430: Stevo's Predos:
Wales 1-1 Scotland
Russia 2-1 Slovenia
Brazil 3-1 England
Northern Ireland 1-3 Serbia
Egypt 2-0 Algeria
Greece 1-1 Ukraine
Rep of Ireland 1-0 France
Portugal 0-1 Bosnia-Hercegovina
Wales 1-1 Scotland
Russia 2-1 Slovenia
Brazil 3-1 England
Northern Ireland 1-3 Serbia
Egypt 2-0 Algeria
Greece 1-1 Ukraine
Rep of Ireland 1-0 France
Portugal 0-1 Bosnia-Hercegovina
1427: Newly-crowned
Welsh Footballer of the Year Ashley Williams
will be Wales' new captain in their friendly with Scotland at the Cardiff City Stadium. The Swansea City defender will be the 11th skipper used by John Toshack but the Wales manager could play Williams as a makeshift holding midfielder.
From George in London, via text on 81111: "Just a quick mention of the mighty
Huddersfield getting another six goals
in an awesome home victory."
1421:
Wales v Scotland
first - it's a friendly all right, but there should be some lively tackles flying around nevertheless. It's the first ever international at the Cardiff City Stadium and it's the 104th meeting between the two countries.
1417: If that's not enough for you, there are three more Euro play-offs, a few more crucial African qualifiers and some other tasty-looking friendlies, including Spain v Argentina and Italy v Netherlands. Oh, did I mention
Cheesy's
in the house from 1930 GMT onwards?
1414: So here's what's what and when. Forgive me if I don't include everything, but these are the games we'll be concentrating on:
Wales v Scotland 1500 GMT
Brazil v England 1700 GMT
Northern Ireland v Serbia 1730 GMT
Egypt v Algeria 1730 GMT
Republic of Ireland v France 2000 GMT
Wales v Scotland 1500 GMT
Brazil v England 1700 GMT
Northern Ireland v Serbia 1730 GMT
Egypt v Algeria 1730 GMT
Republic of Ireland v France 2000 GMT
1410: Wales team: Wayne Hennessey, Sam Ricketts, Gareth Bale, Ashley Williams, Craig Morgan, Lewin Nyatanga, David Edwards, Ched Evans, Simon Church, Aaron Ramsey, Joe Ledley.
1408: I won't lie to you: there is a lot going on today. Four World Cup play-off games, some crucial African qualifiers, a ream of international friendlies and a full League One and League Two programme. I'd be touched if you'd drop us a line:
I'm on Twitter,
I pick up texts on 81111 and
you can join the debate on 606
as well. I'm drooling in anticipation...
1404: Yep, it's play-off time - in Europe, there are only four places at the World Cup finals left to play for, and the first legs take place today. Shortly, I'll give you a run down of what stuff's happening when. But firstly, can we agree that
Fifa's very late decision to seed the play-off teams
was a depressing statement of intent from the guardians of our sport? Rant over. Now, on to the football...
1400: Welcome, to an international festival of football. No points at stake today, but prizes aplenty - and the first one's already gone. Congratulations to
New Zealand, who this morning qualified for the World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Bahrain in Wellington.
The All-Whites (see what they've done there?) have booked their berth at South Africa 2010 - sounds good doesn't it, Ireland?
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