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Dave Sexton
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Post by NO1QPRNZ on Nov 8, 2009 21:32:33 GMT
Well on the 14th November at 8pm KO NZ Time at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, NZs Team Football take on Bahrain in the World Cup. this is
NZs ONE SHOT FOR GLORY.We win 1-0 we are on our way to the World Cup, we Draw 1 - 1 we are out,also if we Draw 0-0 its extra Time.So its all on, so wish us luck.I am going down to Wellington with the other 34.999 Fans as it has been sold out for a long Time.
Hope to catch up with Lone gunman Andy for a Beer or two at the Backbencher before the Game, are there any other x pats Kiwis on here going down to Wellington?if so see ya at the Backbencher.
"JUST WATCH OUT QPR ARE ABOUT AND SO ARE THE ALL WHITES"
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 8, 2009 21:58:51 GMT
Hope New Zealand do it... Remember how close Australia did under Venables, until they blew it against Iran
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Dave Sexton
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Post by NO1QPRNZ on Nov 8, 2009 22:26:39 GMT
Fingers and Toes Crossed ta.
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 13, 2009 6:20:07 GMT
Yes you can!  Guardian/Amy Lawrence
Previous Blog home World Cup qualifying play-offLady luck smiles on New Zealand's All Whites' World Cup dreamAfter a 0-0 draw in Bahrain, New Zealand are on the cusp of qualifying for next year's tournament in South AfricaThe footballing fraternity of New Zealand, who are counting down to their most important match for almost three decades, are entitled to wonder how many more strokes of luck can touch their bid to reach their first World Cup finals since 1982. First of all, Australia's departure from the Oceania scene in search of greater glories with the Asian federation has given the All Whites carte blanche to fly the flag for their confederation in World Cup qualification. Second, their opponents in the play-offs for a ticket to South Africa are Bahrain, a kingdom so tiny that if you tried to fit their entire population into the stadiums being used for next summer's World Cup, there would not be too many left outside. With all due respect to Bahrain, who sit considerably higher than New Zealand in the Fifa rankings, they are not quite on a level with the daunting challenges the Oceania representative has met for a place in recent World Cups. For the 1994 tournament Australia were pitted against Argentina. At their next attempt Iran blocked the path. Then Uruguay were the opposition twice in succession. Forced to face a South American team three times out of four, and an Asian team with far greater resources than Bahrain, it was little surprise Australia wanted out of this high-risk route to the finals even though they did in fact make it at the last attempt under the brilliant guidance of Guus Hiddink. The third element of fortune for New Zealand is the fact they emerged from the first leg of their play-off in Manama with a goalless draw, despite being largely outplayed. They would appear to hold the advantage for the second leg on Saturday in Wellington's "Cake Tin", and in their coach, Ricki Herbert – a veteran of the team who made the finals for the one and only time at Spain 82 – they have a man absolutely desperate to ram that advantage home. "We need to go into the game very much on the front foot and very positive. There needs to be that passion and adrenaline pumping through the veins or we haven't got the right people in the squad," he said. That said, for all the talk of the front foot, New Zealand's team have been practising plenty of penalties during the week. As the midfielder Tim Brown points out, the fact they have a direct connection with the spirit of 82 is a bonus. "It is almost a fairytale. It is quite inspiring for us to see what they went through, and we have two coaches in that squad that realise what qualifying for the World Cup is all about. It just goes to show what is possible when you want something bad enough." New Zealand are pleased to have their captain Ryan Nelsen back after injury – just as Bahrain's main striker, Ala'a Hubail, has been ruled out. "You don't have many opportunities in your career when you're a win away from making the biggest sporting event in the world. It's tremendously exciting," says Nelsen, who has hazy memories of his father waking him up at some dreadful hour to watch a game from 1982 when he was four years old. Bahrain are not to be underestimated, though. Mentored by their wily Czech coach, Milan Macala, they are keen not to repeat the play-off heartbreak of four years ago. They were the ones expected to go through against Trinidad & Tobago after a decent first leg away from home, but caved in under pressure in the second leg in front of their own fans. "I'm living this dream like any other Bahraini who wants to qualify to the World Cup for the first time ever," Macala says. "We will work very hard to achieve this dream and qualify for the World Cup. We had many chances in the first game and this will give us a good motivation and the players know their responsibilities well." Bahrain, seeking their first ever finals, will become the smallest nation at the World Cup if they leave Wellington with a result, which would be an outstanding achievement. If they did, it would emphasise to New Zealand just how tough it is to suddenly find new gears for an intercontinental play-off when most of their competitive fixtures are against such sides as Fiji and Vanuatu. Australia seemed to have the monopoly on the region's hard luck stories for what seemed like an eternity, but now that the ball is in New Zealand's court it is hard to avoid the question: will they ever have an easier chance to make that final leap? www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/nov/12/new-zealand-bahrain-world-cup
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Nov 13, 2009 8:12:06 GMT
Well played Kiwi's.
When is the second leg?
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 13, 2009 8:23:31 GMT
It's Saturday 8pm New Zealand time (but when that is - Is that today, Friday, London Time? I'm lost!
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Post by QPRAirdrie on Nov 13, 2009 8:23:50 GMT
Got a BBQ organized for the big day on Saturday, 40 of us turning up. Got my 24 pack, it's gonna be a hell of a night. It's about the only time you'll get football on the TV down here. Maybe if they win, we might get some more. Come on the All Whites.
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 13, 2009 8:25:43 GMT
When will the game be played, London time (or put another way, what time/day is it for you now?)
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 13, 2009 8:28:37 GMT
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Post by QPRAirdrie on Nov 13, 2009 8:29:34 GMT
We are 12hrs ahead here, so the game will be on at 8am Saturday for you's lot.
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Post by QPRAirdrie on Nov 13, 2009 8:32:37 GMT
Not too sure if there are any ex QPR here. The only kiwi's over there that you might have heard of are; Ryan Nelsen (blackburn) and Chris Killen (Celtic), but I imagine Lone might know more.
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Post by cpr on Nov 13, 2009 8:53:32 GMT
Good luck Kiwis ;D wonder if it's being screened over here? Could be some exciting breakfast viewing in the morning!  |
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 14, 2009 7:08:24 GMT
Good luck. Haven't found THE right site yet. But couple The two squads New Zealand (from): 1-Mark PASTON (GK), 2-Aaron SCOTT, 3-Tony LOCHHEAD, 4-Ben SIGMUND, 5-Ivan VICELICH, 6-Ryan NELSEN (Captain), 7-Simon ELLIOTT, 8-Tim BROWN, 9-Shane SMELTZ, 10-Chris KILLEN, 11-Leo BERTOS, 12-Michael MCGLINCHEY, 13-Chris WOOD, 14-Rory FALLON, 15-David MULLIGAN, 16-Andrew BOYENS, 17-Andy BARRON, 18-James BANNATYNE (GK). Coach: Ricki Herbert NZ Player Profiles - www.nzfootball.co.nz/page/player_profiles.htmlBahrain (from): 1-Sayed Mohamed Jaffar (GK), 2-Mohamed Husain Mohamed, 3-Ahmed Hassan Taleb, 4-Abdulla Baba Fatadi, 5-Mohamed Ahmed Hubail, 6-Hussain Salman Maki, 8-Jaycee John, 7-Sayed Mahmood Jala9-Hussain Ali Ahmed, , 10-Mohamed Ahmed Salmeen (captain), 11-Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel, 12-Faouzi Mubarak Aaish, 13-Mahmood Abdulrahman Mohamed, 14-Salman Isa Ali, 15-Abdulla Ismaeel Omar, 16-Sayed Mohamed Adnan, 17-Husain Ali Hassan, 18-Abbas Ahmed Ali (GK), 22-Abdulla Mohamed Al-Kaabi (GK). Coach: Milan Máèala New Zealand Football www.nzfootball.co.nz/www.fifa.com/associations/association=nzl/index.htmlNovember 14, 2009 WELLINGTON – The on-field preparations are complete. The coaches have had their say publically and within the confines or their own camp. All that’s left is 90 (or possibly 120) dramatic minutes tonight to determine which of two nations reaches the world’s biggest sporting event – the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Tonight’s home leg of a two-legged playoff has long been billed as One Shot for Glory, and after a gutsy first leg draw in oppressive Manama conditions, the All Whites have one chance to achieve the final victory they need to reach their first World Cup in 27 years. Herbert looks set to employ the same formation from Manama but different tactics and intent within that set-up should give Leo Bertos more attacking influence, after a selfless defensive effort away from home. The back three and front three will stay the same, but injured Simon Elliott is bracketed with Michael McGlinchey to partner vice-captain Tim Brown in the midfield engine room. Ricki Herbert, part of the 1982 squad that made New Zealand’s only World Cup appearance so far has back away from drawing comparisons between the that team and its current contemporaries but did invoke some memories of that 1981 campaign in telling his players what a win could mean. “People have tried to compare them, and in some cases it can be disrespectful, when you make comparisons across two completely different eras. “The only information we’ve shared with this group of players is how iconic that group was in changing the landscape and galvanising a country. The footage we showed them before the first leg was solely around that. “The ability to score in a tough tie. The emotion of the players, and the emotion of the nation. That’s what could change on Saturday night. This group has a wonderful opportunity to fulfil all that.” Bahrain coach Milan Máèala looked said the chance and challenge laying in front of New Zealand and Bahrain was mouth-watering. “We’re in the same position [in a playoff to reach South Africa] as Portugal, [previous] World Champions France and Uruguay, Ukraine, Ireland, Bosnia, Russia and [previous] European champions Greece, It’s a fantastic thing.” New Zealand must win the tie to return to the World Cup after a 27 year absence whereas Bahrain have the luxury of going through on the away goals rule with a score draw. Another goal less 90 minutes, would only increase the tension, sending the game to extra time, and possibly penalties. 2010 FIFA World Cup Asia/Oceania Playoff Second Leg New Zealand v Bahrain 8pm, November 14 Westpac Stadium, Wellington New Zealand (from): 1-Mark PASTON (GK), 2-Aaron SCOTT, 3-Tony LOCHHEAD, 4-Ben SIGMUND, 5-Ivan VICELICH, 6-Ryan NELSEN (Captain), 7-Simon ELLIOTT, 8-Tim BROWN, 9-Shane SMELTZ, 10-Chris KILLEN, 11-Leo BERTOS, 12-Michael MCGLINCHEY, 13-Chris WOOD, 14-Rory FALLON, 15-David MULLIGAN, 16-Andrew BOYENS, 17-Andy BARRON, 18-James BANNATYNE (GK). Coach: Ricki Herbert Bahrain (from): 1-Sayed Mohamed Jaffar (GK), 2-Mohamed Husain Mohamed, 3-Ahmed Hassan Taleb, 4-Abdulla Baba Fatadi, 5-Mohamed Ahmed Hubail, 6-Hussain Salman Maki, 8-Jaycee John, 7-Sayed Mahmood Jala9-Hussain Ali Ahmed, , 10-Mohamed Ahmed Salmeen (captain), 11-Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel, 12-Faouzi Mubarak Aaish, 13-Mahmood Abdulrahman Mohamed, 14-Salman Isa Ali, 15-Abdulla Ismaeel Omar, 16-Sayed Mohamed Adnan, 17-Husain Ali Hassan, 18-Abbas Ahmed Ali (GK), 22-Abdulla Mohamed Al-Kaabi (GK). Coach: Milan Máèala www.nzfootball.co.nz/plugins/newsfeed.cgi?rm=content&plugin_data_id=29130 |
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Post by cpr on Nov 14, 2009 9:03:48 GMT
Congratulations Kiwi Krew. ;D
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 14, 2009 9:06:27 GMT
Yes indeed --Must have been pretty nerve-wracking  Soccer-New Zealand qualify for 2010 World Cup finals Sat Nov 14, 2009 WELLINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - New Zealand beat Bahrain 1-0 on Saturday to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. In the second leg of their Asia/Oceania playoff at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, Rory Fallon scored the only goal in the final minute of the first half. The first leg in Bahrain ended 0-0. New Zealand's only previous World Cup appearance was in Spain in 1982. (Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Peter Rutherford; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com) www.reuters.com/article/hotStocksNews/idUSSP54609020091114 |
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Post by Markqpr on Nov 14, 2009 9:07:03 GMT
Nice one NZ! Hope we get you in our group! |
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Post by cpr on Nov 14, 2009 9:10:30 GMT
Indeed Mark ;D Bahrain missed a pen as well! |
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 14, 2009 9:32:36 GMT
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 14, 2009 10:43:10 GMT
I'm drained, had almost the best seat in the house - front row, my voice is gone, I still managed to take 675 photos tonight which I have to sift through. I've kept my match ticket, my programme and my fully autographed tee shirt which I will be framing. I have spent this last week attending the practices with the team, 5 of the players I know through the Wellington Phoenix. I can't wait to catch up with them at training next Thursday, my day off.
Nelsen at Blackburn, Killen at Celtic, Fallon at Plymouth and Chris Woods at WBA.
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 14, 2009 10:45:27 GMT
A lifetime memory Are you thinking at all of going to South Africa? |
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 14, 2009 11:03:05 GMT
Hell no, it's as safe a Zimbabwe
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Post by cpr on Nov 14, 2009 11:06:21 GMT
It's much safer since the arrival of the Nigerian drug dealers last year!  |
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Post by QPRAirdrie on Nov 14, 2009 23:33:08 GMT
I have the hangover from hell, but well worth it. Wasn't even worried when they got the penalty. The place went balistic when the final whistle went. What a night.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 15, 2009 10:45:42 GMT
I took 674 photos at this game which really surprised me as I was into along with the other 35,000+ . But here's the most important 3 I took. Corner from Leo Bertos  Up jumps Rory Fallon for the header....  New Zealand 1 Bahrain 0 - Spot the ball.  |
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Post by QPR Report on Nov 15, 2009 16:50:57 GMT
If you have/get any photos of you celebrating the win, I'm sure we'd like to see |
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Dave Sexton
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Post by NO1QPRNZ on Nov 15, 2009 21:43:57 GMT
Yes I am back in Napier, 1 - 0 to New Zealand Man what a Game, what a Weekend, I like Andy have no voice.Got Home at 2am Sunday Morning Celebrating very tired the next Day left Wellington 11.15 am to get back to Napier had to take the Day off as I am Knacked.good to see our Local Napier Boy Mark Paston save the Penalty to send the All Whites to the world Cup.Well done Wellington for puting such a great show on,Wellington is the Football Capital of New Zealand.
GoUUUUALLWWWHHHHHIIIIIITTTTTTSSSSSSS
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 16, 2009 3:53:23 GMT
All White on the night !! Bah Humbug, couldn't find a Bah Bahrain hat. My sister, my nephew and I (Yes, I'm holding my Digital Canon)  "White Fever"  It's a tradition down here that started with the Wellington Phoenix's "Yellow Fever" fans. If the Nix or All Whites are ahead in the 80th minute, it's shirts off and you wave your shirt above your head. The players know there's 10 mins left to hang on and that the fans are there. It works and speaking to the players, they are very proud that we do it. (Some females wearing the appropriate coloured Bra, have been known to take their top off for the lads!!) Also establishing an All Whites page on my website here at www.qpr.co.nz just sorting out the zillions of photos from the last week. Have a look if you like. |
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Dave Sexton
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Post by NO1QPRNZ on Nov 17, 2009 5:41:54 GMT
Well done Andy your the Man (Press) better than we got in the Papers LOL
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 17, 2009 7:02:50 GMT
Mate, I just finished doing the photos from the practice sessions and there's now 202 of them!! Next up elimenating the not applicable ones from the 505 rough list. I'll remove the ones of the guys that skipped the fence, including the guy right in front of me that broke his ankle, dickhead!!
Catchya later Chaz. Oh and I've added an AW's page to my site and will be starting to put pics up on there!!
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Dave Sexton
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Post by NO1QPRNZ on Nov 21, 2009 20:14:45 GMT
Cheers Andy will have a look.
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