Results conform, reactions contrast

soccerfan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:29:00 +0000

Australia, Japan and Korea Republic all won their latest South Africa 2010 qualifiers, but the reaction from their respective media contrasted.

Weir hails Bougherra impact

soccerfan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:10:00 +0000

Rangers defender David Weir has hailed summer signing Madjid Bougherra for filling the void left by Carlos Cuellar's departure to Aston Villa.

soccerfan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:23:00 +0000

Having lost to Korea DPR in the 2006 semi-finals, Brazil claimed revenge over the Asian giants, while Japan, Germany and Norway also won.

soccerfan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:02:00 +0000

The fancied Brazilians needed to be at their best to see off a brave fight from holders Korea DPR and win out 3-2 in Temuco on Thursday.

soccerfan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:55:00 +0000

Five-star Germany made simple work of African debutantes Congo DR, winning out 5-0 in Santiago to move top of Group C.

soccerfan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:59:00 +0000

The Norwegians got their Chile 2008 campaign off to a hot start with a 2-1 win over a game Mexico side on Thursday in Temuco.

soccerfan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:57:00 +0000

Japan's incisive short-passing game saw them run out easy 2-0 winners over CONCACAF champions Canada in Santiago on Thursday.

soccerfan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:51:00 +0000

Argentine striker Guillermo Barros Schelotto was named Major League Soccer's top player on Thursday after a great season with the Crew.

soccerfan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:31:00 +0000

Former CAF vice-president Farah Weheliye Addo passed away on Wednesday 19 November 2008 in Egypt, at the age of 73.

soccerfan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:51:00 +0000

Even though both sides have moved on to the final CONCACAF qualifying section, the moods in Honduras and Mexico are a study in contrast.