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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B
Jan 21
Cameroon - Angola 3:1
Togo - Congo DR 0:2
Jan 25
Angola - Congo DR 0:0
Cameroon - Togo 2:0
Jan 29
Cameroon - Congo DR 2:0
Angola - Togo 3:2
| Cameroon |
3 |
7-1 |
9 |
| Congo DR |
3 |
2-2 |
4 |
| Angola |
3 |
4-5 |
4 |
| Togo |
3 |
2-7 |
0 |
first two will qualify for quarter-finals
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by theshot (2006-01-29 20:53:22)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Angola
Group B #6 Angola - Togo 3:2(2:1)
Angola again was the superior team in organisation and coherence. But 3 points spoilt their concept:
the missing of chances, a vulnerable defence and the tournement bug, offside refereeing.
Angola, despite of their scoring problems 1:0 in the lead through Flavio ('9), scored a perfect second goal, but Akwa, who had been onside by two meters, instead of gratulations received a yellow card by the referee. And in the direct counter attack Togo capitalized from an error in the Angolan defence to equalize (Coubadja, '24)
Short after Togo became reduced to 10 men thanks to a second yellow card against.
A déjà vu for Angola, who had not been able to convert a similar situation in their last group match.
But this time they took the lead again through Flavio who scored hois second in the 39th minute.
At halftime it looked likely goal difference would play a deciding role between Angola and Congo DR in the race for the second place in the group with Angola half a goal behind.
But Angola lost shape and Togo embarassed their defence several times and even scored the equalizer.
Out of nothing Angola retook the lead after 85 minutes (Maurito).
Togo opened up now and both teams were in superior number on each attack with proimising situations especially for Angola.
But Angola played them too nervous and hectical.
When in the 90th minute 4 Angolans ran towards the goalkeeper with the ball this huge chance was cancelled by an again wrong offside call.
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by theshot (2006-01-29 20:51:29)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Cameroon
Group B #5 Cameroon - Congo DR 2:0(2:0)
Congo started the match drawn back only to run fast attacks on the few losses of possessions by the Cameroon team, which, already qualified for the quarter finals, had been changed on several positions.
A mistake as Cameroon patiently and comfortably passed the ball around to wait on their opportunities.
And one of their strengths, set pieces, brought the lead after 30 minutes through a 25 meter free kick (Geremi '31).
Against the now unsettled Congolese defence a quick second goal by Eto'o put the Central Africas with their backs to the wall.
At halftime it looked likely goal difference would play a deciding role between Angola and Congo DR in the race for the second place in the group with Congo DR a half goalin the lead.
The game became more quiet but Eto'o still with several attempts, playing as if this was his personal World Cup.
A horrible kick against his opponent on the ground brought the Congolese Bokese the red card and was of a kind that should have more juridical implications than limited on the sports sector.
The rest of the match was 'unfortunate' as neither team attempted to score anymore.
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by theshot (2006-01-27 15:47:51)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Cameroon
Group B #4 Cameroon - Togo 2:0(0:0)
The lions were a class ahead and only the missing of several great opportunities could be criticized.
This eventually was made up for by two brilliant goals when first Eto'o fired a rocket from 25 meters into the roof of the net and later he paced through the Togolese defence to set up substitute Ze Meyong perfectly backheeling it across the line.
Togo only had two top format players in keeper Agassa and striker Adebayor and were seeking their chance in crowded defence and long balls on the striker.
It almost had worked when Adebayor, who was obviously a threat to the Cameroonian defence, suddenly had the chance but was stopped perfectly in one on one by the Camerron keeper Souleymanou, who again had a strong game.
Togo are already eliminated and Cameroon are already qualified for the second round.
DR Congo needs a point from the third match to be safe.
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by theshot (2006-01-27 11:14:02)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Angola
Group B #3 Congo DR - Angola 0:0
Angola displayed a fluent and inspired attacking game, dominating the Congolese clearly. But they nervously blew all of the inumerous chances to score and towards the end of the match got tired from the lot of running their style had required.
Angola were lucky when a Congolese player overagressively kicked his opponent and was sent off after only 20 minutes. Unlucky were Angola when the referee did not see a clear penalty early in the second half.
The Angolan defence showed severe problems whenever the professional Congelese striker Lualua challenged them. Danger was guaranteed and this must be a concern for the World Cup.
Congo DR did not make the mistake to draw back but tried to attack despite being dominated on the open field. They celebrated the result like a victory in the end.
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by theshot (2006-01-27 00:34:07)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Togo
Trouble in Togo and Congo DR camps
After the match Togo-Congo DR it was learned that there had been trouble in both camps.
A twist between star Adebayor and coach Keshi was the background for Adebayor only playing the last 30 Minutes and threatening he would leave the team the next day. He did not, saying it was the wish of his mother.
Unpaid bonuses led to a strike in the Congo camp which was eventually not upheld for the match itself. A phonecall 10 minutes before the game to encourage the players was received from president Joseph Kabila, the son of the former president Laurent-Desiré Kabila. It is recommended to read the background on Wikipedia here.
Beim Congo drohte der obligatorische Streik wegen der nichtgezahlten Prämien, man entschied sich wie immer anders, und erhielt 10 Minuten vor dem Spiel auch einen ermutigenden Anruf von Präsident Joseph Kabila, dem Sohn des 2001 ermordeten Laurent-Desiré Kabila.
(Über dessen Hintergrund empfielt sich dann in Wikipedia nachzulesen)
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by theshot (2006-01-22 01:58:25)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Togo
Group B #2 Togo - Congo DR 0:2(0:1)
An entertaining match bewteen two teams with strengths and weaknesses, in which DR Congo had more from the first and Togo more from the second.
DR Congo playing with vision, combinating well and impressed with relatively small players from their home league and european 2nd rank, guided by their inspirational captain Lualua.
It was a match of inoumerous big chances from which DR Congo had the majority. Conspicious too their weaknesses in the back, where the players had great skills with the balls but not always in marking.
Too many chances were missed oin both sides but eventually the better team scored through Mputu ('45) and Lualua ('64) and hit the goal post another two times..
Togo played 60 minutes without key figure Adebayor, which was first explained as a stomach problem. This revelaed itself as an argument between coach Keshi and the new Arsenal recruit.
In the 30 minutes of his play it showed that the Congolese defenders are rather small nagainst physically strong attackers and should avoid corner kicks and free kick crosses as well.
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by theshot (2006-01-22 01:37:02)
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MATCHES AND RESULTS > GROUP B Tags: Cameroon
Group B #1 Cameroon - Angola 3:1(2:1)
An entertaining match confirmed why Angola qualified for Germany and in the same moment in what department their problems are.
The team is well organised and the ball circulates fast. Angolas player keep the ball for significantly less touches than Cameroon's. Stikk the players achieve a high accuracy.
This style requires a lot of running. which becomes a problem when Angolas players face opponents from leagues with high physical standards.
Cameroon confirmed recent strengths and weaknesses: In the days before the match rumours circulated about a strike threat of the coach team over unpaid wages.
The team is able to force goals when they gear up the pace. But a new desease lets the lions lose grip when they take a 1:0 lead. In several games recently they allowed their opponents back into the game and to euqalize. Not different against Angola.
Both teams and especially Angola with their fluent passing game, profited from the much better pitch than in the Côte d'Ivoire Morocco game.
It was Samuel Eto'o who gave the lead to cameroon by a terrific free kick. Angola equalized by a penalty after the sent through Akwa had been fouled by the Cameroon keper.
Cameroon retook the lead when they speeded up and Eto'o came from behind to run into a well timed Douala cross.
Both teams had alternating strong passages, among the goal scenes a spectacular bycicle kick by Akwa (wide left).
After 75 minutes, like in the first half, Angola looked a bit tired and gave more space to cameroon. This resulted in Eto'o unchallenged 20 meters to the goal. He did not hesistate and fired into the far corner - 3:1
Conspicious as well the Cameroon keeper. It was again Souleymanou who is preferred to Kameni by Arthur Jorge.Apart from the penalty he had a solid game and one spectacular scene, when he NFL-quarterback like after intercepting a cross quickly threw tha ball for about 60 meters into attack to Webo who had escaped his defender and would have run unchallenged towards the keeper - unfortunately ruled offside.
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