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Hell, even if Domench was worth a damn as a coach, I would still be having a remarkably gutted feeling about this , as well as almost the entire footballing world. I don't think there's anyone brave enough to tell Ireland to get over this one. Even their prime minister is getting involved in this (though thankfully the football federation of the Republic said that no government official should get in this). So you try telling Ireland to get over it. Unless you are The curious irony in all of this is that many Irishmen chuckled at the misfortune of their old English foes after Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal ended their World Cup dreams some 23 years ago. Well, now they have their own injustice to throw into the hall of sporting infamy and, as the English will readily confirm, the pain they are feeling now is unlikely to disperse any time soon. An English chap.

And Uruguay are number 32!!!!

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Antar Yahia's wonderful strike in the 40th minute sends Algeria to its first World Cup since 1986 over bitter rivals Egypt. (More to come)

Costa Rica is in serious trouble .

Already talked about New Zealand this morning going to the big dance. And today, African powerhouses Cameroon and Nigeria return to the World Cup today. Obafemi Martins the hero today for the Super Eagles with two goals including the winner. Now, the picture turns to the European playoffs now..... Russia let up a crucial away goal to Slovenia, as that first leg ended up at 2-1. No score between Greece and Ukraine. Hopefully I can get Portugal/Bosnia and/or Ireland/France Live....no score in both contests at this moment. Updated : France have taken a 1-0 nothing lead.....off a St.Ledgen own goal off a deflected Nicholas Anelka shot. Portugal have a one-nothing lead over B-H. Photo from the AP Updated 2 : France has scored the 1-0 win on the road in Ireland, with the crucial away goal. Meanwhile, Portugal only one win 1-0 nothing against Bosnia, making that 2nd leg encounter high drama on Wednesday indeed. Meanwhile, it will be high drama between Egypt and Algeria, as they will mee...

That was a fun 1-0 contest with its drama, but another Anglo-Saxon team is going to the big dance. Rory Fallon with the header to send the Kiwis to the World Cup next summer.

Image from ESPNsoccernet.com Relief goes over the Face of the people of the light blue and white colors....Argentina are in the World Cup 2010 with a big win over bitter rivals Uruguay in the latter's country. Mario Bolatti's late 84th minute winner against 10 man Uruguay was the differences tonight, as Uruguay will now face either Costa Rica or Honduras in the CON/CON playoff series for a right to go to South Africa. That only Bolatti's third cap for his country, but he couldn't have scored a more massive goal for his nation. Update : And utter heartbreak for Costa Rica, elation for the United States, and uncontrolled jubilee in the streets of Honduras tonight after Jonathan Bornstein's 95th minute equalizer ended the US-Costa Rica match in D.C. to 2-all. It seemed Bryan Ruiz would be the hero, with two first half goals for Rica. But instead, they will have to sweat it out against a more talented Uruguay side for that final World Cup birth in a month's time.

It seemed like it would be Ireland's night. And then, they gave up a bad one late to AL Gilardino to crush the fans hopes and send the defending world champions to the first African World Cup. Many thought because of the managers that this game wasn't going to be dramatic enough. Well, they were certainly wrong. More Wold Cup coverage to come.

Give full credit to Joachim Low and his team's defense. There were immense in this match against an always pestilent Russian attack. And they solidified themselves as still a team to not be forgotten about at next year's World Cup by beating Russia twice, especially in Moscow. And what can you say about Miroslav Klose. He is always in the right place at the right time almost, as he adds another big international goal to his resume to send his country into Africa's first World Cup. For Russia, Guus Hidink's side will be a team that no one wants to face in the playoffs. But they will also hope to not draw the likes of France, Croatia, or Portugal. But they won't be concerned at all. More to come in the first of many World Cup Qualifying threads.

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Goals from Dempsey and Altidore (that youngin' again) gives the US a 2-1 lead. And they hold onto to the win. Meanwhile, Brazil is stunningly up on Argentina 3-1. OH MY in Argentina!! Watch live video from justchill1 on Justin.tv

England in full command over Slovenia, and once again, Jermaine Defoe has scored. Watch live video from cayayo76 on Justin.tv Ivory Coast- Burkana Faso Watch live video from GABON CAMEROON on Justin.tv 3: 09PM France-Romania in a big match here, LIVE! Watch live video from Footballtoday.co.cc on Justin.tv

He'll be a hero all throughout the streets tonight for Mexico.

Only Bob Bradley would do an asinine thing and start Brian Ching over Jozy Altidore Lineups: Ching----------Davies----------------- Donovan----------------------------------Dempsey -----------------Bradley-----Clark------------------------ Bocanegra-----Onyewu-----DeMerit-----Cherundolo -------------------------Howard-------------------------- MEXICO -----------------Franco---------Blanco-------------------- Guardado---------------------------------------Dos Santos ------------------Torrado------Castro--------------------- Juarez---------Magallon-------Salcido----------Osorio --------------------------Ochoa------------------------------ 3' Guardado with a fine half chance, Howard the save CHARLIE DAVIES scores!!!!! 1-0 to the US as Donovan supplies a great pass to Davies. Wonderful times indeed, and Marquez is certainly missed. But Castro's first international goal has even the score for Mexico. A great strike it was indeed by him, but terrible defending from Bocanagra, giving ...

Thanks to the industrious Park Ji-Seng's massive equalizer in the 81st minute , Iran will miss out on their second World Cup in the three tournaments. But their fans, though disappointed with the crushing result, couldn't be more happy for their countrymen representing them in such a trying time. And Usain Bolt is in shape, for those who thought he wasn't Him and Tyson Gay this summer is a much watch at the World Championships.

Photo from Deadspin.com You are going to love this one. We won't mention the guys email address, but this in response on Thursday to our NLCS preview written by James . This is "LMAO" type quality, with how irrational it really is: All I needed to see that showed you were completely biased was when your "objective" review concluded that the "on the eyeball test", that the Dodgers bullpen was better than a Phillies bullpen - the best in baseball with a closer who was only the second man in history to not blow a save all year despite 40-plus saves, and had a staff bullpen ERA that was lower than L.A.s despite playing in a cracker-jack box. But you in your infinite wisdom decided this based upon one game, where Lidge DID get the save and where Lidge got two more uneventful saves in the following games that you conveniently decided not to mention. Based upon this same "eyeball test", I have concluded that you are an idiot. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH...