Day 22 of the World Cup saw so many things go down that it’s going to be hard to limit it to just 10. We had one of the most dramatic finishes of all time in the World Cup, but we also had – if not the biggest – one of the most complete collapses [...]
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Day 16 of the World Cup saw the United States crash out in extra time. Are we surprised? Should we have been surprised? Where do we go from here? Here’s what we learned from the fallout of another untimely exit for the Americans: 1) Bob Bradley deserves to leave, but with an honorable discharge You’d have to [...] Dug this up from a guest column to the local newspaper (they existed then) four years ago. Haven’t seen Joe and Jeffrey in a while, might be time to look them up. I think I would have been more crushed had the U.S. lost to a bigger power or a team from someone else in [...] Hopefully, if you’re reading this site, you understand by now that Ghana will not be an easy proposition for the U.S. on Saturday. In fact, most of the bookies around the world have placed Ghana as a slight favorite for the contest. But for the U.S. to only be a slight underdog in the second [...]
Captain Ahmed Hassen lifts the African Cup of Nations. (Photo: ZumaPress) Are we so used to Egypt’s African dominance that we can’t see history? More likely, we don’t care. Regardless, Egypt’s 1-0 victory Sunday over Ghana made the nation the first to win three consecutive Cup of Nations titles. An 85th minute [...] On this, the final edition of the Set Piece Analysts’ daily Cup of Nations podcasts, hosts Richard Farley and Kevin McCauley talk about Egypt’s 1-0 win over Ghana, winning the nation’s third consecutive Cup of Nations title. Set Piece Analysts’ Cup of Nations podcast will update you daily on the results and news surrounding Africa’s continental [...] Previewing the African Cup of Nations final, hosts Richard Farley and Kevin McCauley look at the key players and tactics that will the pitch on Sunday in Luanda, when Egypt goes for the three-peat against Ghana. But before talking about the match, the hosts address the two tournament suspension given to Togo, punishment for [...] On this episode of the Set Piece Analysts’ Cup of Nations podcast, hosts Richard Farley and Kevin McCauley talk about Thursday’s semifinals match-ups, where the Black Stars of Ghana and the two-time defending champions from Egypt book their places in the final, defeating Nigeria and Algeria (respectively). Set Piece Analysts’ Cup of Nations podcast will update [...] Algeria’s turn from turmoil to semifinals ended in a different type of turmoil on Thursday. The World Cup qualifiers who entered the tournament amidst speculation that coach Rabah Sadaane was on the verge of being dismissed finished today’s match with Egypt with eight men, losing 4-0. Two-time defending champions Egypt goes into Sunday’s final against [...] A first half goal from Asamoah Gyan was all the young Black Stars needed to put Ghana into Sunday’s Cup of Nations’ final, defeating the Super Eagles of Nigeria, 1-0. A in-swinging corner kick from Kwadwo Asamoah found Gyan, even with the near post, who headed home the match’s opening goal in the 21st minute. Through the [...] |
 
 
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