Author Topic: Confederations Cup 2009 - Congratulations Brazil! (Read 114814 times)

Mr.Red · « **on:** June 3, 2009, 08:07:41 pm »

Sorry if a thread like this has already been opened but I just haven't seen any advertises of this competition on tv or over the net and I thought you might have a little idea when does it kick off?

Cheers.

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #1 on:** June 3, 2009, 08:10:20 pm »

Quote from: Mr.Red on June 3, 2009, 08:07:41 pm

Sorry if a thread like this has already been opened but I just haven't seen any advertises of this competition on tv or over the net and I thought you might have a little idea when does it kick off?

Cheers.

Opening matches next Sunday the 14th. Not sure who's televising it in the UK but ESPN is carrying it Stateside. Believe South Africa v Iraq is the first match (4pm your time) with Spain v New Zealand to follow at 8:30pm?

Just wrap Torres in swaddling clothes and I'll be happy.

Mr.Red · « **Reply #2 on:** June 3, 2009, 08:12:11 pm »

Just found out something of it.
http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/matches/index.html

A lovely competition to be watched.

hoonin · « **Reply #3 on:** June 3, 2009, 08:13:09 pm »

14th to 21st according to FIFA site.

The one is Germany in '05 was a good watch, despite that massive deluge of rain in Frankfurt that almost collapsed the roof!

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #4 on:** June 3, 2009, 08:17:55 pm »

Quote from: Gareth on June 3, 2009, 08:13:09 pm

14th to 21st according to FIFA site.

Final is Sunday the 28th.

Does an 8-team tournament *really* need a 3rd place match?

I do look forward to seeing how well it runs though it'll have a tiny fraction of the attendance/attention the WC will have next year.

Zizou · « **Reply #5 on:** June 3, 2009, 08:27:35 pm »

BBC are showing it.

Watch every game of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup live on BBC Three and the BBC Red Button.

The tournament takes place in South Africa from 14-28 June as a prelude to the 2010 World Cup finals, also to be held in South Africa.

The competition features eight teams: South Africa, Italy, United States, Brazil, Iraq, Egypt, Spain and New Zealand.

SATURDAY 6 JUNE

World Cup Qualifier: Azerbaijan v Wales
1540-1810 BST, BBC Two Wales and BBC Red Button

International friendly: Italy v Northern Ireland
1930 BST, BBC Three

SUNDAY 14 JUNE

Confederations Cup: South Africa v Iraq
1450 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: New Zealand v Spain
1900 BST, BBC Three

MONDAY 15 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Brazil v Egypt
1450 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: USA v Italy
1900 BST, BBC Three

WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Spain v Iraq
1450 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: South Africa v New Zealand
1900 BST, BBC Three

THURSDAY 18 JUNE

Confederations Cup: USA v Brazil
1450 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: Egypt v Italy
1900 BST, BBC Three

SATURDAY 20 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Iraq v New Zealand
1900 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: Spain v South Africa
1900 BST, BBC Three

SUNDAY 21 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Egypt v USA
1900 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: Italy v Brazil
1900 BST, BBC Three

WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Semi-final
1900 BST, BBC Three

THURSDAY 25 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Semi-final
1900 BST, BBC Three

SUNDAY 28 JUNE

Confederations Cup: Third/fourth place play-off
1350 BST, BBC Red Button

Confederations Cup: Final
1900 BST, BBC Three

ConnieLFC · « **Reply #6 on:** June 3, 2009, 08:31:50 pm »

^^ Thanks for the clarification on the ko times - those listed on the FIFA site must be for the continent.

jotirori · « **Reply #7 on:** June 3, 2009, 09:10:19 pm »

SPAIN Squad:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool), Diego Lopez (Villarreal).

Defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Carlos Puyol and Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Raul Albiol and Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Alvaro Arbeloa (Liverpool).

Midfielders: Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Santiago Cazorla (Villarreal), Albert Riera and Xavi Alonso (Liverpool), David Silva and Juanma Mata (Valencia).

Forwards: Fernando Llorente (Athletic Bilbao), Fernando Torres (Liverpool), David Villa (Valencia), Daniel Guiza (Fenerbahce).
____________________________________________________________________________________
ITALY Squad:

Goalkeepers: Buffon (Juventus), Amelia (Palermo);

Defenders: Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Chiellini (Juventus), Zambrotta (Milan);

Midfielders: Camoranesi (Juventus), De Rossi (Roma), Pepe (Udinese), Pirlo (Milan);

Strikers: Gilardino (Fiorentina), Iaquinta (Juventus), Quagliarella (Udinese), Toni (Bayern Monaco).

frag · « **Reply #8 on:** June 3, 2009, 09:19:26 pm »

Spain to walk away with it i think

hassony · « **Reply #9 on:** June 3, 2009, 10:58:10 pm »

Quote from: frag on June 3, 2009, 09:19:26 pm

Spain to walk away with it i think

Spain and Iraq to qualify from group 1

rowan_d · « **Reply #10 on:** June 4, 2009, 06:34:00 am »

I count 8 world class players in that Spain squad. Unbelievable

jerseyhoya · « **Reply #11 on:** June 4, 2009, 07:31:20 am »

If the US plays like they did tonight, we'll be lucky to get a result in any of our games. Brutal.

Hopefully the South African stadiums don't have pitches made out of concrete.

JackBauer · « **Reply #12 on:** June 4, 2009, 09:20:17 am »

Quote from: jotirori on June 3, 2009, 09:10:19 pm

[Midfielders: Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Santiago Cazorla (Villarreal), Albert Riera and Xavi Alonso (Liverpool), David Silva and Juanma Mata (Valencia).

The guy's only been playing for us for five years. It amazes me how people can still spell his fucking name wrongly.

TipTopKop · « **Reply #13 on:** June 4, 2009, 09:34:59 am »

Quote from: hassony on June 3, 2009, 10:58:10 pm

Spain and Iraq to qualify from group 1

Iraq has gone down since the AFC, and I think they're giving the kids a try, don't think they'll do much, but perhaps it is something for them to build on for the future..

Come on Brazioooooooooo

hassony · « **Reply #14 on:** June 4, 2009, 01:28:17 pm »

Quote from: TipTopKop on June 4, 2009, 09:34:59 am

Iraq has gone down since the AFC, and I think they're giving the kids a try, don't think they'll do much, but perhaps it is something for them to build on for the future..

Come on Brazioooooooooo

depends what team will turn out, but they have a good expereinced coach in Bora who usually gets teams to over perform

Still, it will be great to see them against Spain and at a world stage

jotirori · « **Reply #15 on:** June 5, 2009, 11:51:32 am »

Iniesta out the confederations cup.It is confirmed.Cani his replacemet? For god's Sake....

Crazynumber9 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 5, 2009, 12:05:40 pm »

Got my tickets for the Final, hope Spain makes it or I will be severly pissed off

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #17 on:** June 9, 2009, 09:55:16 pm »

I'm a bit pissed our boys are going over at all for yet another meaningless football tournament. Torres needs the rest for starters. Arbeloa and Xabi too played a full season already and now they're going off to play in this heap of shit in god knows what kind of conditions. What's the bets our lads don't get treated with the same kind of kid gloves as those at Barca and Real.

..Bruiser.. · « **Reply #18 on:** June 9, 2009, 10:00:17 pm »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on June 9, 2009, 09:55:16 pm

I'm a bit pissed our boys are going over at all for yet another meaningless football tournament. Torres needs the rest for starters. Arbeloa and Xabi too played a full season already and now they're going off to play in this heap of shit in god knows what kind of conditions. What's the bets our lads don't get treated with the same kind of kid gloves as those at Barca and Real.

Not ideal 3 Summers in a row after the WC. All our players were in the team tonight so no need to bet.

hoonin · « **Reply #19 on:** June 9, 2009, 11:39:35 pm »

Quote from: jotirori on June 3, 2009, 09:10:19 pm

ITALY Squad:

Goalkeepers: Buffon (Juventus), Amelia (Palermo);

Defenders: Cannavaro (Real Madrid), Chiellini (Juventus), Zambrotta (Milan);

Midfielders: Camoranesi (Juventus), De Rossi (Roma), Pepe (Udinese), Pirlo (Milan);

Strikers: Gilardino (Fiorentina), Iaquinta (Juventus), Quagliarella (Udinese), Toni (Bayern Monaco).

13 man squad with 3 defenders? Cant be right that

buchigo! · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:00:08 am »

Quote from: rowan_d on June 4, 2009, 06:34:00 am

I count 8 world class players in that Spain squad. Unbelievable

true. no diego capel though.

LFCfan4Life · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:03:03 am »

Quote from: Gareth on June 9, 2009, 11:39:35 pm

13 man squad with 3 defenders? Cant be right that

exactly what i was thinking after reading that

Xxavi · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2009, 03:58:54 am »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on June 9, 2009, 09:55:16 pm

I'm a bit pissed our boys are going over at all for yet another meaningless football tournament. Torres needs the rest for starters. Arbeloa and Xabi too played a full season already and now they're going off to play in this heap of shit in god knows what kind of conditions. What's the bets our lads don't get treated with the same kind of kid gloves as those at Barca and Real.

This is ridiculous. Let's remember the fact that only one Liverpool player was a starter for Spain in Euro. Now, arguably it is 2, and you come up with this. Ridiculous.

hoonin · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2009, 04:20:41 am »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on June 9, 2009, 09:55:16 pm

I'm a bit pissed our boys are going over at all for yet another meaningless football tournament.

It's not entirely meaningless. The purpose of it (other than to make FIFA richer) is a logisitcal "dry run" for the following years world cup. That's why its now held in the WC host country.

Manila Kop · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2009, 04:25:19 am »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on June 9, 2009, 09:55:16 pm

What's the bets our lads don't get treated with the same kind of kid gloves as those at Barca and Real.

What exactly are these 'kid gloves'? Xavi, Iniesta and Puyol started all the games in the Euros except for the 3rd group game when they'd already sewn up a quarterfinals slot. So did Sergio Ramos. Sorry Bob, Xxavvi can get pretty blinkered and abrasive sometimes but that's a really unreasonable comment to make.

Bob Loblaw · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2009, 10:17:49 am »

Quote from: Xxavi on June 10, 2009, 03:58:54 am

This is ridiculous. Let's remember the fact that only one Liverpool player was a starter for Spain in Euro. Now, arguably it is 2, and you come up with this. Ridiculous.

Well that will kind of prove my point if we see Riera and Arbeloa play in these games then won't it?

Quote from: Manila Kop on June 10, 2009, 04:25:19 am

What exactly are these 'kid gloves'? Xavi, Iniesta and Puyol started all the games in the Euros except for the 3rd group game when they'd already sewn up a quarterfinals slot. So did Sergio Ramos. Sorry Bob, Xxavvi can get pretty blinkered and abrasive sometimes but that's a really unreasonable comment to make.

You're not really comping the merits of both tournaments now are you? That'd be a bit silly.

Manila Kop · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2009, 10:36:25 am »

Quote from: Bob Loblaw on June 10, 2009, 10:17:49 am

Well that will kind of prove my point if we see Riera and Arbeloa play in these games then won't it?

You're not really comping the merits of both tournaments now are you? That'd be a bit silly.

Iniesta was injured to Riera took his slot, and Arbeloa came off to give Ramos a go at the game. Don't see where the 'kid gloves' are in that? I'm not comparing the merits of both tournaments at all, I'm just bringing up that I don't see this unfair favoritism of Barcelona/Real Madrid that you hint about. Where exactly is it and how is it harming our players?

It's just another rant about international competitions, which is a fair enough POV - the Confederations Cup is a nuisance for our players who haven't had a proper pre-season or holiday - but where is it that Liverpool players are being unfairly burdened with playing time to give their Barça counterparts a rest for example? Besides Iniesta pulling out of injury.

Cribertinokes · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:08:28 am »

Confirmed Italy Squad

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Marco Amelia (Palermo), Morgan De Sanctis (Galatasaray)

Defenders: Fabio Cannavaro (Juventus), Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Andrea Dossena (Liverpool), Alessandro Gamberini (Fiorentina), Fabio Grosso (Olympique Lyon), Nicola Legrottaglie (Juventus), Davide Santon (Inter Milan), Gianluca Zambrotta (AC Milan)

Midfielders: Mauro Camoranesi (Juventus), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Gennaro Gattuso (AC Milan), Riccardo Montolivo (Fiorentina), Angelo Palombo (Sampdoria), Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan)

Forwards: Alberto Gilardino (Fiorentina), Vincenzo Iaquinta (Juventus), Simone Pepe (Udinese), Fabio Quagliarella (Napoli), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal), Luca Toni (Bayern Munich)

First Team / XI ;

------------------------------Buffon--------------------------

Zambrotta--------Cannavaro-----------Chiellini----------Grosso

-----------------------------Gattuso--------------------------

-----------------De Rossi----------------Pirlo------------------

Pepe-----------------------------------------------Quagliarella

-------------------------------Toni---------------------------

That would be my preferred starting line up but I reckon either Camro or Iaquinta will start at right wing, I reckon we'll win the Cup beating Spain in the final!

Forza Azzurri!

killer-heels · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:31:36 am »

Why the fuck did Torres play the full 90 mins of a friendly yesterday?

Pointless tournament and a joke that our players have to go there.

matchyg · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2009, 11:46:25 am »

I'll just watch Italy v Brazil, the other match ups are pretty loop sided, boring Zzz, until the semi-finals. Forza Italia. Hope Toni does well. There's no...one Inter player in the squad. I actually like Materazzi where is he..?

Manila Kop · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2009, 03:07:18 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on June 10, 2009, 11:31:36 am

Why the fuck did Torres play the full 90 mins of a friendly yesterday?

Because del Bosque wanted him to get a goal I reckon.

Who's Spain's first match in the Confederations Cup? If it's a minnow like New Zealand Torres will probably start on the bench.

Seebab · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2009, 03:34:15 pm »

For those in Canada, it's being shown on CBC i think.

LFCfan4Life · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2009, 04:01:43 pm »

Quote from: matchyg on June 10, 2009, 11:46:25 am

There's no...one Inter player in the squad.

Is that meant to be not one single inter player? or no inter player? or just thats there is only one inter player because Davide Santon (Inter Milan) is in the squad

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 13, 2009, 08:17:29 am »

Starts tommorrow. 14th of June till 28th of June. All games shown on BBC 3.
Line up of team Iraq, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Egypt, United States, Italy, Spain.

14th of June

South Africa V Iraq 15.00
Spain V New Zealand 19.30

15th of June

Brazil V Egypt 15.00
United States V Italy 19.30

17th of June

Spain V Iraq 15.00
South Africa V New Zealand 19.30

18th of June

United States V Brazil 15.00
Egypt V Italy 19.30

20th of June

Iraq V New Zealand 19.30
Spain V South Africa 19.30

21st of June

Italy V Brazil 19.30
Egypt V United States 19.30

24th of June Semi Final teams to be decided.
28th of June Final teams to be decided.

Our pre season training starts in a little over two weeks time and half of our team play for Spain.

The Olypmics had an effect on Babel, Masch and Lucas last season as did the Euro's on Torres.

Our players wont have hardly had a holiday or time off with other Internationals being played all over the world either.

Looking at the line up in the Confederations Cup you would assume the final will be Spain V Brazil there is no one else to touch them two teams.
How is this going to effect our pre season training and friendlies?
Pissed off about this

anoop · « **Reply #34 on:** June 13, 2009, 08:38:32 am »

judging by del bosque's comments on why he kept Torres on for whole of the last friendly, They are taking this cup very seriously and there is no chance of resting him.

hopefully against the likes of new zealand etc fernando wont be played at all

guess alonso may have to play in all matches

MrGrumpy · « **Reply #35 on:** June 13, 2009, 08:56:50 am »

Don't see the point of this trophy.

Pheeny · « **Reply #36 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:08:17 am »

Quote from: MrGrumpy on June 13, 2009, 08:56:50 am

Don't see the point of this trophy.

its to make money...

CHOPPER · « **Reply #37 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:16:22 am »

Quote from: Pheeny on June 13, 2009, 09:08:17 am

its to make money...

Your to cynical fella, what about just for the love of the game, bringing it to a wider audience and all dat. It's not like they get to watch it on telly or nothin like that, they don't even have electrickery down der ye know.

Sorted!! · « **Reply #38 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:28:01 am »

Some decent games on there. I will watch a few of them when I come in from work. Look forward to Spain vs SA next Sat and thanks to the Beeb, the evening games are on BBC 3.

Hope Spain win this just to add to the feel-good factor from last year. The experience of winning that trophy can only benefit us as a club.

JoeTwerp · « **Reply #39 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:59:32 am »

http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=243343.0

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Author Topic: Confederations Cup 2009 - Congratulations Brazil! (Read 114814 times)

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