Thanks to a solid England rearguard action tonight in the Ukraine, England did well to get a 0-0 draw in this vital World Cup qualifier, but the game itself was anything but exciting after the first 20 minutes.
Gary Cahill heads the ball in a rare England attack
It was fairly even in the first half, but then Ukriane got on top in the second half, but some good defensive work by England , with Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka having solid games and Joe Hart was confident in goal.
England’s big failing in the game, that put more pressure on the defence, was their inability to keep the ball when they had possession, and then in stoppage time Frank Lampard had a decent chance in his 100th England appearance, but his header from a right wing throw-in was wide of the goal.
Ukraine had their opportunities, but they weren’t good enough to take the chances they carved out, but it was an excellent result for England.
I watched the game on ITV and the analysts had nothing but criticism for England at the end of a game, in which the team got an excellent result – what would they have said if England had lost? 🙁
The two remaining games for England are at Wembley against Montenegro on 11th October and Poland on 15th October, and Wayne Rooney should be available, and qualification for England is now in our own hands.
England remain top of group H with 16 points from the eight games played, and are the only unbeaten side, and at 25, we have by far the best goal difference in the group.
In other games tonight France scored their first goal in six games when they won 4-2 at Belarus, with two goals from Franck Ribery, and Samir Nasri and Paul Pogba also scored.
Moussa Sissoko got on after 80 minutes, but Mathieu Debuchy was again an unused sub, with Arsenal’s Bacaray Sagna again playing the whole game at right back for the French.
Northern Ireland lost 3-2 in Luxembourg, with Shane Ferguson playing the first 61 minutes of the game, and Paul Dummett was again an unused sub in Wales 3-0 defeat at home to Serbia.
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23 comments so far
Geordie crappa
Sep 10, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Comment #1Ah debauchery…he makes me worry. Sagna isnt that great either.
Eddie
Sep 10, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Comment #2Apart from Ukraine’s no.10 very poor performances all round.
Jail for Ashley
Sep 10, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Comment #3Goodfella,
NUFC.com
Goodfella
Sep 10, 2013 at 10:32 PM
Comment #4JFA
Cheers bud.
bishopblaize
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Comment #5Back to Club Footy now. Excellent game tomorrow with the return of our living legends up-against the dirty Mackem Boss lol .. Can’t wait should be full on 90 minute reception letting all past & present players hear St James’s back in its Glory!
Get in the Lads 😉
ToonArfa
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Comment #6Santon-mbiwa-colo-dummet
———–cabaye—–anita——–
Benarfa—–marvo——-remy
——————-cisse—————-
And go all out attack!
Subs id use…
Sissoko
Debuchy
Tiote
Gouffran
AMEOBI
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Comment #7http://news.sky.com/story/1139211/brazil-football-team-masseur-saves-goal
Watch that for a laugh unbelievable..
AMEOBI
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Comment #8Watch the goal line clearance here;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoiqnusVaQE
Too funny..
OhSholaAmeobi
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM
Comment #9England are so awful to watch now, all started with Capello’s miserable defensive tactics and now Hodgson’s team doesn’t know how to pass the ball, move, create etc.
Also Vuckic scored a cracker for Slovenia U-21s
Shearer.Milburn
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Comment #10Anybody know if there will be a stream tomorrow night??
OhSholaAmeobi
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Comment #11Predictions for Sat:
2-2 Benteke 2, Ben Arfa, Remy
Krul
Debuchy Colo Mbiwa Santon
Cabaye Anita Sissoko
Ben Arfa Cisse Remy
Bench: Elliot, S.Taylor/Williamson, Dummett, Tiote, Marveaux/Gosling, Gouffran, Sammy/Shola.
Geordie crappa
Sep 10, 2013 at 11:56 PM
Comment #12Anyone know where i can find a vid of sholas goal for Nigeria? Dying to see his celebration! Cheers!
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Sep 11, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Comment #13For late night readers, and those in the foreign legion of the Toon Army, be sure to check out the NUFC Daily for all your NUFC news, views, thoughts and opinions. It’s a daily dose of NUFC goodness!
Click on the my hyperlink and it will take you to the dark side!
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Sep 11, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Comment #14That should have been either “the” or “my”
I guess I’m just indecisive tonight….or am I?
Ruddy Marveaux-lous
Sep 11, 2013 at 12:37 AM
Comment #15Also, I’ve recently been invited to provide guest articles for The Spectators View, so make sure you keep an eye out for that in the coming days and months ahead! 😀
nufcalex
Sep 11, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Comment #16No wonder nobody wants to sign English players
manxpie
Sep 11, 2013 at 2:11 AM
Comment #17ed can ya get rid of the begger plz he just looks desperate now! thanks
89Norcal
Sep 11, 2013 at 5:37 AM
Comment #18Ruddy
You mean there’s ANOTHER forum I can fight with you on? Sign me up!!! 🙂 🙂
Klatoon
Sep 11, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Comment #19Cant decide which is funnier, the brazilian doctor saving a goal or the Argentinian dog scoring a backpost header…
John Tudor
Sep 11, 2013 at 8:01 AM
Comment #20being associated with venkys is too good for ashley
Rotonda heights
Sep 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Comment #21Oh shola Ameobi
Spot on that team. Sadly can’t see Pardew doing anything close to that and therein lies the tragedy. On paper still a really good team, even better now with Remy.
Himanshu Dhingra
Sep 11, 2013 at 9:07 AM
Comment #22Saying again
Won’t be surprised to see some one get mysteriously injured to make way for Pardew’s favorites.
Only to be back next week on the bench .
martoon
Sep 11, 2013 at 9:16 AM
Comment #23I know tonights game is for charity but I can’t see the standard of football being great. Newcastle have a squad of about 30 which they will have to constantly roll on, roll off to accomodate all the players. I loved it when Harper said he will start in goal and Shay will be on the bench 🙂