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Things learned at the World Cup – Day 22: Luis Suarez is a hero, but so is Asamoah Gyan; Diego Forlan gets his just reward, Brazil implodes

Ray Curren — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:14:41 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

Things learned at the World Cup – Day 16: Bob Bradley should go, but should get an ovation on the way out

Ray Curren — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:17:54 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

If the U.S. had to go out, it might as well have been Ghana

Ray Curren — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:17:34 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

Ghana-U.S. preview: Michael Bradley and the shaky defense hold the key to the quarterfinals

Ray Curren — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:40:38 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

Egypt 1, Ghana 0: Post Mortem on a Poof of History

Richard Farley — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:22:33 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

SPA Cup of Nations Pod: Egypt Wins Third in a Row

Richard Farley — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:42:56 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

SPA Cup of Nations Daily: Togo’s Suspension, Previewing Sunday’s Final

Richard Farley — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:50:23 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

SPA Cup of Nations Daily: Egypt-Ghana Final

Richard Farley — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:38:39 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

Egypt 4-0 Algeria: Foxes Finish With Eight, Eliminated by Pharaohs

Richard Farley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:52:03 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.

Ghana 1, Nigeria 0: Gyan Goal Sees Super Eagles Out at Semis, Again

Richard Farley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:15:11 +0000

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 [...] No related posts.