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September 03, 2005
World Cup Qualifiers Spectacular
While my home town of Cardiff was invaded by the hordes who came to see England take a narrow 1-0 win over Wales, a much more exciting match was taking place in Ouagadougou, where Burkina Faso trounced South Africa 3-1.
Although Burkina were already out of the running, the result has all but ruled South Africa out of qualifying for next year's World Cup Finals in Germany.
Felicitations, les Etalons!
Tags: burkina faso africa soccer burkina world cup football
Posted by Keith at September 3, 2005 11:21 PM
Comments
I liked the remark the writer made about the Stallions resorting to time wasting with intention of inflicting further pain. Toying with their opponents; how unkind. *smile*
Nice little post, Keith.
Posted by: Paula at September 4, 2005 04:29 AM
Must be all that coaching from QPR guys. Well done the Stallions - come on u R's!!
Posted by: Steve Hilsden at September 4, 2005 08:36 AM
People here aren't too happy with that score. :)
Welcome back.
Posted by: Jenni at September 4, 2005 01:38 PM
Ah Keith! But it's the oval ball that Cardiff's built for ... exists for! I cut my rugby teeth on the All Blacks - Barbarians game of '73, when it was basically the Welsh back line wot done it ...
Blessings as always!
Posted by: wol at September 4, 2005 02:09 PM
I was there, and it was indeed an evening to remember. The South African fans had plastic trumpets and made a lot of noise during the first half. Five minutes into the second half they went down 3-0 and started handing their trumpets over the barriers to Burkinabe fans, who blew them with great gusto. It was all very good natured.
Posted by: Steve at September 13, 2005 02:13 PM
