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Here’s a new post from World Cup Soccer – South Africa 2010 about “U19 European Championship: Day 2 Wrapup” . Here is the original post:
U19 European Championship: Day 2 Wrapup

Spain celebrating their win over Portugal…

Spain became the first team to qualify for the semifinals on Day 2 of the U19 European Championships Group Stage.  Spain’s second consecutive win means they will feature in the semifinals for the first time since they won the tournament in 2007.  Meanwhile, Italy failed to score in their second consecutive game, Croatia failed to take advantage of an extra man against Italy, France continues their scoring streak with five more goals against Austria and Netherlands rebounded from their game 1 loss by beating England (making Group A very interesting going into Day 3).

SPAIN 2 – 1 PORTUGAL

In a rematch of the World Cup round of 16 between the two neighbors on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain once again emerged victorious.  The Portugese team was confident going into the match having beaten Spain 1-0 in the qualifying round, but couldn’t best the two goals scored by Daniel Pacheco (Liverpool).  Pacheco’s second goal, which was scored in the final minutes of overtime, was the reward of a game largely dominated by Spain not only by possession but by quality of chances as well.  Portugal can thank their goalkeeper, Tiago Maia, for keeping them in the game as he denied several promising shots by Spain in the opening minutes of the match.

CROATIA 0 – 0 ITALY

The losers of both Group B matches from Day 1 faced each other, with both sides appearing desperate for a win.  In the opening moments, Croatia looked to be leaving Italy in the dust as they got themselves into several dangerous positions- particuarly a freekick from Ozobi? and a shot Vukuši? that just barely sailed over the goal.  But, in typical Italian fashion, Italy managed to absorb the Croatian attack and slowly inched their way back into the match, despite being a man down for the last 30 minutes of normal time once left back Michelangelo Albertazzi received two yellow cards in less than 2 minutes.  The top goal scorer from qualifying, Destro, managed to force a few saves from the Croatian keeper but ultimately neither team were rewarded for their diligence and entertaining performances.

ENGLAND 0 – 1 NETHERLANDS

After losing 4-1 to France on Day 1 (including conceding an own goal), the Netherlands team definitely had something to prove in this game.  The England team being from England almost always have something to prove- especially after some harsh criticism in the press on their first game against Austria.  Given the pressure on both teams, the stage was set for an entertaining game- and though the Netherlands dominated most periods of the game, the score line is an accurate reflection of how the game felt to watch.  Throughout the game, England managed to carve out a few good opportunities, but didn’t manage to become dangerous.  While the Netherlands only had 4 attempts on goal, England didn’t manage a single shot on goal except a goal that was a ruled to be a result of a handball, voiding the equalizer.  Both England and Netherlands have the opportunity to advance – though the Netherlands will be facing almost certainly eliminated Austria while England face the group’s top side (and tournament host), France.

FRANCE 5 – 0 AUSTRIA

Two doubles by Antoine Griezmann and Alexandre Lacazette and a single effort by Enzo Reale helped to continue the winning streak France established in their Day 1 game against the Netherlands.  In the first two qualifying games, France have score 9 goals- which is 2 goals more than the sum of goals scored by their Group A competitors combined (NED=2,ENG=3,AUT=2).  So while France seem to be thriving in front of a home crowd, it remains to be seen if they can sustain both the motivation and these types of performances for the rest of the competition.  Fortunately, the U19 tournament is much shorter than senior tournaments and thus the fear of “peaking too soon” is much less dangerous.  Fans of France will be happy to know that the goal scorers in this game weren’t the only bright spots-both Mavinga (formerly Liverpool,now PSG) and Gael Kakuta were also a pleasure to watch…

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U19 European Championship: Day 2 Wrapup

Here’s an interesting post from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

In a repeat of the UEFA EURO 2008 final, Spain and Germany will lock horns on Wednesday night for the right to join the Netherlands in the Final of South Africa 2010.

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Euro duo resume rivalry in Durban

Here’s a good post from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

Spain’s UEFA EURO 2008 winning coach Luis Aragones believes the Spanish would beat Germany in their South Africa 2010 semi-final.

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La Roja win over sceptical Aragones

Here’s a new article from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

Durban plays host to a mouth-watering all-European semi-final as in-form Germany attempt to avenge their UEFA EURO 2008 final defeat to Spain.

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Germany-Spain preview

Here’s an interesting post from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

Andres Iniesta says Spain’s UEFA EURO 2008 final victory over Germany will give them no psychological advantage when the sides met in Durban on Wednesday.

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Iniesta puts no stock in Euro memories

Here’s an interesting post from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

The Football Association have ended speculation over Fabio Capello’s future by confirming that the Italian will stay on as coach for the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying campaign.

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FA stick with Capello

Here’s a new article from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has urged Fabio Capello to begin England’s UEFA European Championship qualifying campaign with Joe Hart in goal.

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Given wants Hart for England

Here’s an interesting post from FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – News

Spain playmaker Xavi believes the UEFA European champions are hitting form at the right time as they bid to finally land the FIFA World Cup trophy.

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Xavi: Spain on the up

Polish Football Association president Grzegorz Lato believes “Poland and Ukraine are ready to surprise the world” after the launch of the “beautiful logo” and slogan for UEFA EURO 2012™.

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Logo encapsulates neighbours’ vision