Ok how do they do this? Look at the 2-2 tie game below, Mexico v USA played last week, and look at the video commentary. They freeze-frame the video and change the camera angle, something out of the movie Deja Vu with Denzel Washington. Good movie by the way as enhanced technology takes over the world, but this and the goal line sensor in the ball is about all I can take. Soccer is best kept simple!
SYDNEY FC TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA’S A-LEAGUE AT THE PAN-PACIFC CHAMPIONSHIP
The four-team field is now finalized for the new international soccer tournament to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii beginning Feb 20
NEW YORK (Friday, February 8, 200 
– Soccer United Marketing today announced that Sydney FC, one of Australia’s most successful clubs, will compete in the inaugural Pan-Pacific Championship (PPC) as the Hyundai A-League representative from the 2008 Final Series. In addition to Sydney FC, the PPC will feature two-time reigning MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo, current J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup Champion Gamba Osaka and the 2007 SuperLiga finalists Los Angeles Galaxy.
Led by Australian national team standout Alex Brosque, Brazilian World Cup champion Juninho and team captain Tony Popovic, Sydney FC has been at the forefront of the Australian soccer revolution since joining the A-League as a charter member. In the inaugural 2005-2006 A-League season, Sydney won the championship by defeating the Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in the Grand Final. On the international front, Sydney boasts an equal record of success. As the Oceania representative at the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship, they finished fifth after defeating African club of the century, Al Ahly of Egypt, 2-1. In 2007, Sydney FC again made history by becoming the first Australian side to win a match in the AFC Champions League.
With former Australian international John Kosmina at the helm, the team finished the 2007-2008 season third in the final standings, guaranteeing them a spot in one of the semifinals of the A-League’s Final Series. Following a 0-0 draw in the home leg, Sydney was overcome in the away portion of the Minor Semifinal, falling 2-0 to the Queensland Roar. In addition to Brosque, Juninho and Popovic, Sydney FC also features veteran midfielder Steve Corica and former Los Angeles Galaxy and UCLA midfielder Michael Enfield, although a knee injury is expected to keep Enfield out of the Pan-Pacific Championship.
The Pan-Pacific Championship features a single elimination format and will kick off with a semifinal doubleheader on Wednesday, February 20 at Aloha Stadium followed by a doubleheader to determine the third-place finisher and the Pan-Pacific Champion on Saturday, February 23. The week-long event will also consist of festivities organized by Major League Soccer for the Hawaii youth soccer community.
SCHEDULE FOR THE 2008 PAN-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP
ALOHA STADIUM: HONOLULU, HAWAII (all times local)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 (Semifinals)
Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) vs. Gamba Osaka (J.League) - 6:00 PM
Houston Dynamo (MLS) vs. Sydney FC (A-League) - 8:30 PM
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Third Place Match – TBD - 6:00 PM
PPC Final – TBD - 8:30 PM
Check Bob out with the juggling skills as he would have been 63 today. Enjoy…
Is it just me or is there a game that stands out the most below?
FA Cup Fifth-Round draw
Bristol Rovers v Southampton
Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sheffield United v Middlesbrough
Liverpool v Barnsley
Arsenal v Manchester United
Preston North End v Portsmouth
Coventry City v West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea v Huddersfield Town
Aloha friends of F11,
If you are a resident of Hawaii or happen to be in Hawaii February 20-23, come check out the Pan-Pacific Championship at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. Three leagues will be competing for one championship. The MLS champions Houston Dynamo along with LA Galaxy and David Beckham will compete against the champions of the Australian A League and Japan’s J League. Reserve tickets at ppcchampionship.net or check the video below for more information. See you there!
Maybe a couple seasons ago this video would have made more sense, hence me finding it in the archives of youtube. I’ve always been an Henry fan, more so when he was at Arsenal. But damn, Michael Jordan was good too!
FIFA rankings, top 20 (previous position in brackets):
1. (1) Argentina
2. (2) Brazil
3. (3) Italy
4. (4) Spain
5. (5) Germany
6. (6) Czech Republic
7. (7) France
8. ( Portugal
9. (9) Netherlands
10. (10) Croatia
11. (11) Greece
12. (12) England
13. (13) Romania
14. (14) Scotland
15. (15) Mexico
16. (16) Turkey
17. (17) Colombia
18. (1 Bulgaria
19. (20) Nigeria
20. (19) United States
While most of the play was dominated by Cruz Azul, Club America came out victorious in penalty kicks to win the InterLiga tournament and qualify for Copa Libertadores. It had to be one of the fastest games I have seen. I wish all Mexican La Liga games were played like the one played in Carson California’s Home Depot Center last night. Check out he highlights below…
Hey hope everyone had a happy new year and a great start to 2008! It has been a wild and exciting holiday season for the football world and for F11. Stay tuned for more news as leagues begin to return to action and 2008 comes into full swing. Find Your Football!
