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I give him pm for the moment. But I am not talking about his skills, I am talking about his experience in Turkey. :Pp
An interview with Bergþór Dagbjartsson, soon after the match. :Pp
Interviewer: Hi Bergþór, I heard you play in Turkey, right?
B. Dagbjartsson: Yeah. I am currently playing for Atılım United, Turkey.
Interviewer: So, do you think that you know so much about Turkish football?
B. Dagbjartsson: Sure! It is my second year in Turkey. I am glad to be here. Everybody is so friendly to me, especially my coach, chaglar, is the best.
Interviewer: Did you talk to Vilpu about Turkey?
B. Dagbjartsson: Actually, he didn`t ask anything. I don`t know why. Maybe he don`t know that I am playing in Turkey. :) I also learnt Turkish. I knew about their tactic. But Vilpu asked me nothing.
Interviewer: Haven`t you ever heard Vilpu`s voice?
B. Dagbjartsson: Once, he was singing a song called "Everyway That I Can" from Sertab Erener. I would prefer Sertab Erener to sing. :)
Interviewer: lol. So, did you wait Vilpu to ask Turkey`s tactic to you?
B. Dagbjartsson: Yes of course.
Interviewer: What do you think about Vilpu?
B. Dagbjartsson: I think he is a good manager, but chaglar is divine. ;) Also Vilpu is not good at singing. xD
Interviewer: Did you suppose to play today?
B. Dagbjartsson: In every match, I suppose to play. But especially I supposed to play against Turkey. Since, I know too much about them.
Interviewer: What do you think about the game?
B. Dagbjartsson: Well, we could do better if I have played. :Pp
Interviewer: I am also sure about it. To sum up, what would you like to say?
B. Dagbjartsson: Hmm... I will go back to Turkey now. I hope Vilpu will pay my ticket to Turkey. He called me to watch the match only. What a shame. xD
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Interviewer: Hi Bergþór, I heard you play in Turkey, right?
B. Dagbjartsson: Yeah. I am currently playing for Atılım United, Turkey.
Interviewer: So, do you think that you know so much about Turkish football?
B. Dagbjartsson: Sure! It is my second year in Turkey. I am glad to be here. Everybody is so friendly to me, especially my coach, chaglar, is the best.
Interviewer: Did you talk to Vilpu about Turkey?
B. Dagbjartsson: Actually, he didn`t ask anything. I don`t know why. Maybe he don`t know that I am playing in Turkey. :) I also learnt Turkish. I knew about their tactic. But Vilpu asked me nothing.
Interviewer: Haven`t you ever heard Vilpu`s voice?
B. Dagbjartsson: Once, he was singing a song called "Everyway That I Can" from Sertab Erener. I would prefer Sertab Erener to sing. :)
Interviewer: lol. So, did you wait Vilpu to ask Turkey`s tactic to you?
B. Dagbjartsson: Yes of course.
Interviewer: What do you think about Vilpu?
B. Dagbjartsson: I think he is a good manager, but chaglar is divine. ;) Also Vilpu is not good at singing. xD
Interviewer: Did you suppose to play today?
B. Dagbjartsson: In every match, I suppose to play. But especially I supposed to play against Turkey. Since, I know too much about them.
Interviewer: What do you think about the game?
B. Dagbjartsson: Well, we could do better if I have played. :Pp
Interviewer: I am also sure about it. To sum up, what would you like to say?
B. Dagbjartsson: Hmm... I will go back to Turkey now. I hope Vilpu will pay my ticket to Turkey. He called me to watch the match only. What a shame. xD
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I just came home and watched the match.
A really disappointing result....I am sad - we didn`t deserve to lose.
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First half was quite terrible. Turkey had couple of good chances and they used them perfectly. In the first our only striker was Emilsson, who had also couple of chances to score. He ruined the best one, when tried to dribble through from an unearthly goalkeeper.
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The second starred as awful as the first one ended. Hafþórsson came on the pitch, he played one minute and got a red card.
But after that red card next minutes were awesome. Bent Thorsen scored a beautiful goal. Great pass from Ludvigsen. Couple of minutes later Thorsen scored his second goal with his head. Thorsen and Ludvigsen were our best players in the second half for sure. Ludvigsen passed several balls to Thorsen`s head who had at least 2-3 superb chances to score. But unfortunately he didn`t. Turkey`s 3rd goal was bit ridicolous and funny. That showed we need better goalkeeper. Fortunately we have 3 goalkeepers under training. So future looks good.
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I hope all of you who watched the match, enjoyed it. Result was sad, but match was very interesting.
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Our next friendly is against República Dominicana.
One more thing - From Monday to Friday I will be away from Sokker, so can`t be active here.
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A really disappointing result....I am sad - we didn`t deserve to lose.
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First half was quite terrible. Turkey had couple of good chances and they used them perfectly. In the first our only striker was Emilsson, who had also couple of chances to score. He ruined the best one, when tried to dribble through from an unearthly goalkeeper.
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The second starred as awful as the first one ended. Hafþórsson came on the pitch, he played one minute and got a red card.
But after that red card next minutes were awesome. Bent Thorsen scored a beautiful goal. Great pass from Ludvigsen. Couple of minutes later Thorsen scored his second goal with his head. Thorsen and Ludvigsen were our best players in the second half for sure. Ludvigsen passed several balls to Thorsen`s head who had at least 2-3 superb chances to score. But unfortunately he didn`t. Turkey`s 3rd goal was bit ridicolous and funny. That showed we need better goalkeeper. Fortunately we have 3 goalkeepers under training. So future looks good.
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I hope all of you who watched the match, enjoyed it. Result was sad, but match was very interesting.
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Our next friendly is against República Dominicana.
One more thing - From Monday to Friday I will be away from Sokker, so can`t be active here.
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Line-up against República Dominicana:
Finn Sjøberg
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Matthías Guðfinnsson
Jørgen Eggen
Even Dybdal
Steinar Orrason
Bent Thorsen
Atli Már Thomasson
Jon Bjelland
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Jónharður Kristófersson
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Gerður Petersson
Viðar Sæmundsson
These are the players for tomorrow. Good news is that our best players` are all healthy and in great shape.
Tomorrow we have a weird situation. Our opponent is bit weaker than us. This is something new for me. It will be exciting match though. We aren`t that much stronger.
I have no time time writing about their weaknesses and strengths. It has been really busy and exhausting week for me. Hopefully you will understand.
Match will start 18.00 at Sokker time.
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Finn Sjøberg
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Matthías Guðfinnsson
Jørgen Eggen
Even Dybdal
Steinar Orrason
Bent Thorsen
Atli Már Thomasson
Jon Bjelland
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Jónharður Kristófersson
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Gerður Petersson
Viðar Sæmundsson
These are the players for tomorrow. Good news is that our best players` are all healthy and in great shape.
Tomorrow we have a weird situation. Our opponent is bit weaker than us. This is something new for me. It will be exciting match though. We aren`t that much stronger.
I have no time time writing about their weaknesses and strengths. It has been really busy and exhausting week for me. Hopefully you will understand.
Match will start 18.00 at Sokker time.
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I`ll do my best. I haven`t had much time for Sokker on this week.
My suggestion to all - watch the match:)
edit: Sokker time is 17.52. I have made some drastic changes in our tactics. Just created a whole new tactics.
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My suggestion to all - watch the match:)
edit: Sokker time is 17.52. I have made some drastic changes in our tactics. Just created a whole new tactics.
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We won!:)
The match was as tough for us as I thought.
RD is a new country aswell, so basically they are one level behind us. We had to win - even a draw would have been disappointment.
RD`s tactics was bit surprise for me. They used only three defenders. And as you all saw I used pretty defensive tactics. I did it, because defense is the key to win in Sokker. Match started well for us - Jon Bjelland whose form has gone up lately, scored a great goal. Bjelland one or two more chances to score in the first half. Other striker Emilsson didn´t do nothing, which was a surprise for me.
In the second half Bjelland and Emilsson were substituted out and Thorsen/Orrason came in. The funniest situation were on the 58th minute, when Thorsen got a chance to score, goal was empty, gk were somewhere else and Thorsen missed his shot. Both Thorsen and Orrason were pretty active. They had some great chances, once they hit the post. All players played well today. We deserved to win this match.
Next week are playing against strong South Africa.
The match was as tough for us as I thought.
RD is a new country aswell, so basically they are one level behind us. We had to win - even a draw would have been disappointment.
RD`s tactics was bit surprise for me. They used only three defenders. And as you all saw I used pretty defensive tactics. I did it, because defense is the key to win in Sokker. Match started well for us - Jon Bjelland whose form has gone up lately, scored a great goal. Bjelland one or two more chances to score in the first half. Other striker Emilsson didn´t do nothing, which was a surprise for me.
In the second half Bjelland and Emilsson were substituted out and Thorsen/Orrason came in. The funniest situation were on the 58th minute, when Thorsen got a chance to score, goal was empty, gk were somewhere else and Thorsen missed his shot. Both Thorsen and Orrason were pretty active. They had some great chances, once they hit the post. All players played well today. We deserved to win this match.
Next week are playing against strong South Africa.
Our next match is against very strong South-Africa
They are ranked on the 33. place in the world - I am sure that many of you have noticed that SA has only 14 users. SA was 22 country in Sokker, so they have been here much much longer than Island. That`s why they are so strong.
South Africa`s NT manager is Blais, who is one second place in Poland 1st league. He has been here more than most of us in Sokker, therefore he should be brilliant tactician.
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One thing what I afraid a lot, is SA`s midfield - By just looking their mids value I can say they have one of the best mids in the world.
Defense is also better than ours, but I think we should be able to score at least one. Striking should be weakest link for SA. So I hope our defenders can eliminate striker from scorning against us.
Now I would like to point out some players from South Africa:
- GK - Sibonelo Lathan, he should be at least brilliant keeper. Good for us that he isn`t in the best form, only "solid".
- DEF- Lucas Yohane, one of the best defenders, should be at least magical / unearthly defender.
- MID- Robin Shongwe and Ntsu Lehuleng.
Mega mids. I have no idea about their skills, but I think they have very high passing.
- ATT - John Behr - should be SA`s best striker.
Last matches:
vs. Bolivia
vs. Repùblica Dominicana
vs. Portugal
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Island line up:
Ásgrímur Viggósson
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Steinar Orrason
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Atli Már Thomasson
Even Dybdal
Finn Sjøberg
Viðar Sæmundsson
Jónharður Kristófersson
Eyþór Hafþórsson
Jon Bjelland
Bent Thorsen
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Matthías Guðfinnsson
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They are ranked on the 33. place in the world - I am sure that many of you have noticed that SA has only 14 users. SA was 22 country in Sokker, so they have been here much much longer than Island. That`s why they are so strong.
South Africa`s NT manager is Blais, who is one second place in Poland 1st league. He has been here more than most of us in Sokker, therefore he should be brilliant tactician.
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One thing what I afraid a lot, is SA`s midfield - By just looking their mids value I can say they have one of the best mids in the world.
Defense is also better than ours, but I think we should be able to score at least one. Striking should be weakest link for SA. So I hope our defenders can eliminate striker from scorning against us.
Now I would like to point out some players from South Africa:
- GK - Sibonelo Lathan, he should be at least brilliant keeper. Good for us that he isn`t in the best form, only "solid".
- DEF- Lucas Yohane, one of the best defenders, should be at least magical / unearthly defender.
- MID- Robin Shongwe and Ntsu Lehuleng.
Mega mids. I have no idea about their skills, but I think they have very high passing.
- ATT - John Behr - should be SA`s best striker.
Last matches:
vs. Bolivia
vs. Repùblica Dominicana
vs. Portugal
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Island line up:
Ásgrímur Viggósson
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Steinar Orrason
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Atli Már Thomasson
Even Dybdal
Finn Sjøberg
Viðar Sæmundsson
Jónharður Kristófersson
Eyþór Hafþórsson
Jon Bjelland
Bent Thorsen
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Matthías Guðfinnsson
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sad result...we deserved at least a draw:(
Island is a threat to anyone from now on. SA is 33 on the world and their players are much better, but we showed today that we can play with strong teams.
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Island is a threat to anyone from now on. SA is 33 on the world and their players are much better, but we showed today that we can play with strong teams.
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Tomorrow we are playing a home friendly match against Bolivia. We need to win, losing would be disappointing. Luckily all our players are in great shape and healty.
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Viðar Sæmundsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Jon Bjelland
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Finn Sjøberg
Even Dybdal
Atli Már Thomasson
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Matthías Guðfinnsson
Þórir Þráinnsson
Eyjölfur Elvarsson
Steinar Orrason
Bent Thorsen
Jørgen Eggen
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Viðar Sæmundsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Jon Bjelland
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Finn Sjøberg
Even Dybdal
Atli Már Thomasson
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Matthías Guðfinnsson
Þórir Þráinnsson
Eyjölfur Elvarsson
Steinar Orrason
Bent Thorsen
Jørgen Eggen
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Island - Bolivia 2:1
It was very tough match today. My tactic wasn`t the best one, I mean it wasn`t a proper tactic against Bolivia. Fortunately everything ended well for us and we got a deserved win. I was shocked when Sveiny got a read card, therefore Bolivia scored from a penalty. Sveiny is only 18, so he doesn`t have much experience yet:)
We had more chances than Bolivia - and what really pissed me off that at most of the time, at least 10 shots were made outside the penalty box from our striker.
One of our mids Vidar Saemundsen scored a lucky goal...Do not see those so often:)
Here are the our next opponents:
24-02-2007: Malaysia
03-03-2007: Ireland
10-03-2007: Switzerland
Malaysia should be winnable opponent, hopefully it will easy match where I can test my new tactic. I think I will try to play with 3 strikers this time. Matches against Ireland and Swiss will be very difficult for sure.
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It was very tough match today. My tactic wasn`t the best one, I mean it wasn`t a proper tactic against Bolivia. Fortunately everything ended well for us and we got a deserved win. I was shocked when Sveiny got a read card, therefore Bolivia scored from a penalty. Sveiny is only 18, so he doesn`t have much experience yet:)
We had more chances than Bolivia - and what really pissed me off that at most of the time, at least 10 shots were made outside the penalty box from our striker.
One of our mids Vidar Saemundsen scored a lucky goal...Do not see those so often:)
Here are the our next opponents:
24-02-2007: Malaysia
03-03-2007: Ireland
10-03-2007: Switzerland
Malaysia should be winnable opponent, hopefully it will easy match where I can test my new tactic. I think I will try to play with 3 strikers this time. Matches against Ireland and Swiss will be very difficult for sure.
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I finally got a world class opponent to play with us...It is Scotland. Most top teams do not want to play against weaker countries.
24-02-2007: Malaysia
03-03-2007: Ireland
10-03-2007: Switzerland
17-10-2007: Scotland
24-02-2007: Malaysia
03-03-2007: Ireland
10-03-2007: Switzerland
17-10-2007: Scotland
If I am right, then I have 3 matches left as a Island NT manager - But I will candidate again. This season was just a tryout before next season´s World Cup. This is my biggest aim.
Tomorrow we are going to play against Malaysia. They should be weaker than us. They do not have any stars, all players should be quite equal. Their strongest plus is their manager. Experienced Pole.
Lately he has been playing with the same tactics. But I didn´t make my tactics by watching his. Just like to try a totally new one.
About my tactics - First time I will use 3 striker tactics, just would like to see how does it work. I think we should win this match.
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Finn Sjøberg
Even Dybdal
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Matthías Guðfinnsson
Þórir Þráinnsson
Gerður Petersson
Steinar Orrason
Bent Thorsen
Jørgen Eggen
Atli Már Thomasson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Viðar Sæmundsson
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Ragnar Hjálmarsson
Jon Bjelland
Tomorrow we are going to play against Malaysia. They should be weaker than us. They do not have any stars, all players should be quite equal. Their strongest plus is their manager. Experienced Pole.
Lately he has been playing with the same tactics. But I didn´t make my tactics by watching his. Just like to try a totally new one.
About my tactics - First time I will use 3 striker tactics, just would like to see how does it work. I think we should win this match.
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Finn Sjøberg
Even Dybdal
Jón Ingi Emilsson
Matthías Guðfinnsson
Þórir Þráinnsson
Gerður Petersson
Steinar Orrason
Bent Thorsen
Jørgen Eggen
Atli Már Thomasson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Viðar Sæmundsson
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Ragnar Hjálmarsson
Jon Bjelland
Oh my god...we lost - I didn`t see that coming. This was the worst match of the season!
Malaysia players were much smarter than ours. By this I mean our strikers AGAIN made so much long distance shots.
I am so disappointed - and my 433 was a failure. I just wanted to try this tactics against weaker team, but we got what we deserved.
Sad.
Total disaster unfortunately..
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Malaysia players were much smarter than ours. By this I mean our strikers AGAIN made so much long distance shots.
I am so disappointed - and my 433 was a failure. I just wanted to try this tactics against weaker team, but we got what we deserved.
Sad.
Total disaster unfortunately..
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Tomorrow we have a home match against Ireland - ranked TOP 40 in the world.
It will be a tough match for sure, they players are better in every line. Especially I afraid their fast strikers. Defenders and mids are also great - but still I am hoping to win.
Hopefully my tactics is a surprise for them.
Good luck to us!
Line-up against Ireland:
Viðar Sæmundsson
Gerður Petersson
Bent Thorsen
Veigar Sigursteinnsson
Þórir Þráinnsson
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Finn Sjøberg
Even Dybdal
Jørgen Eggen
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Eyþór Hafþórsson
Steinar Orrason
Bragi Erlingsson
Atli Már Thomasson
It will be a tough match for sure, they players are better in every line. Especially I afraid their fast strikers. Defenders and mids are also great - but still I am hoping to win.
Hopefully my tactics is a surprise for them.
Good luck to us!
Line-up against Ireland:
Viðar Sæmundsson
Gerður Petersson
Bent Thorsen
Veigar Sigursteinnsson
Þórir Þráinnsson
Olgeir Guðgeirsson
Finn Sjøberg
Even Dybdal
Jørgen Eggen
Gustav Sveinbjörnsson
Halfdan Ludvigsen
Kristinn Sturlaugsson
Eyþór Hafþórsson
Steinar Orrason
Bragi Erlingsson
Atli Már Thomasson