Asunto: National Team

Depends how they work it.

They may separate U21 caps from NT caps, in which case some of the current NT Cap records will be around forever.

As far as I've seen on test server it's going to be separated.

Anyway a match against Colombia this weekend is the replacement for the scheduled match against Slovensko. Should be interesting, although we'll be quite a bit weakened by the unavailability of Broxton,Willis and Storey. Just means other players have to step up :).

We are all set for kickoff with an hour still to go. Colombia have been quite impressive so far this season, winning the MWC as well as progressing past the group stage of the U21 world cup before getting knocked out. Will be a real challenge and I doubt we'll see a repeat of the 6-1 demolishion we got a few seasons ago, which still stands as one of my most memorable matches in charge.

They've got a dangerous side, so much so I'd consider them underachievers as they've got the potential to literally tear apart sides but have failed to do so on a regular basis. Our record against Colombia is flawless although without Willis/Broxton at my disposal I'm a bit concerned over whether we can maintain that record.

A win tonight will see us almost secured in the top 28 as we'll gain a few ranking points and will knock Colombia back into the chasing pack. The reverse case happens if we lose. Almost plays out as a final in that respect.

Lost some time earlier today due to storms but everything's back and firing and we've been ready for quite some time to take on Colombia. Hopefully our players don't disappoint.

Guess their manager didn't go in with their 1st XI like I said to. Meh still ranking points for us. I can't believe we left it til the 120th minute to win the game, we bombed so many chances. Felt almost like the game was rigged when Colombia equalised when we'd peppered away for countless occasions.

Don't really know what to make of our 1st XI beating their U21's. We quite possibly could have beaten their 1sts the way we were playing anyway, we could have won that game by 7 or 8 goals easily had our chances stuck. Still we gain ranking points and that's always a plus. Disappointed they went in with their U21 side though.

I thought we should have sewn it up early. Was very disappointing to concede late.

Definitely. Sad thing I saw it coming when we kept missing chances. Sides that miss their chances end up giving away a soft one. Reminds me of the Socceroos late winner against Bahrain a few weeks ago where we didn't really deserve 1 point yet alone 3.

That's soccer...
if you don't find the back of the net it might come at you and bite your arse :)

i was almost looking forward the penalty kicks... bugger...

That's soccer...
if you don't find the back of the net it might come at you and bite your arse :)

So true. One of the most cruel and unfair sports at times that I know of and can get frustrating being a supporter.

i was almost looking forward the penalty kicks... bugger...

I wasn't considering the shooting form we displayed, their keeper had a pretty awesome game. Sure the penalty kicks would have been nice to see if we could keep the ranking points for winning :p.

For anybody in need of a striker or wants a true legend to the game, Stan Amien is on the TL.

link pls?

Stan Amien

Linked up for those who may be interested.

Well I must say he improved a little. :)

only in tech ;).

Always something :))

Unofficial ranking of World Champions:

Ranking (number of times defended the title)
30 - Polska
21 - Italia
14 - Australia
14 - Nederland
12 - France

In your face, NZ! ;-)