Benni Mc Carthy Takes a Shot Against Jamaica
Maybe the "weakened" Jamaica was a better opponent for South Africa, because Bafana Bafana
managed to play forward although they were held to a goalless draw at Vodacom Stadium on
Tuesday.
That means the 2010 World Cup hosts have now scored just six goals in their last 12
internationals.
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Carlos Alberto Parreira began his second tenure as Bafana Bafana coach with a 0-0 draw against
Japan in their international friendly encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth
on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana Didn't Lose
But Bafana Bafana didn't lose!
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Jogaram emPort Elizabeth, no Nelson Mandella Stadium, as seleções da África do Sul (85º no
ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Japão (40º do ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
14-09-2000 - África do Sul 1x2 Japão (Jogos Olímpicos)
Árbitro: Romvaldo Baltazar (Angola)
A torcida sul-africana compareceu em bom número ao estádio de Porto Elizabeth, inaugurado
recentemente para a Copa do Mundo.
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Benni McCarthy is Back in the Bafana Bafana Squad
When Carlos Alberto Parreira returned as head coach, the writing was on the wall, Benni Mc
Carthy would be asked to come back. The door to the Bafana Bafana team would once again be opened
to the man who has scored 31 goals in 76 caps for his country.
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As the transfer window continues to creep closer many disgruntled players are beginning to air
their dirty laundry. One of these upset players is thirty-one year old Benni McCarthy of the
Blackburn Rovers. McCarthy really can't be blamed either. The vet who has been with the squad
since 2006 has been allowed only one start all season and Blackburn continues to struggle to seek
positive results.
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According to the Lancashire Telegraph, despite the fact that Blackburn striker
Benni McCarthy wants to leave, the club will not get rid of him. It states that
boss Sam Allardyce does not want to sell him as his options are going to be
limited up top once Franco Di Santo returns to Chelsea when his
loan deal ends.
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It's been a while since I did one of these:
- That Beckham-to-Milan deal is finally finalized.
- Pepe Reina got a new Liverpool deal.
- City looking to loan out Robinho?
- Benni McCarthy wants out of Blackburn.
- New Roma contract for Totti?
- We should've signed Anelka, says Reds defender Carragher.
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EPL Talk 02 November @ 06:30 AM EST
Saturday's snoozy session between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers turned Old Trafford
into a literal Theatre of Dreams. Even the linesman sailed off to the Land of Nod, for what other
excuse could there be for deeming Rovers sub Nikola Kalinic offside when he banged in Edwin Van der
Sar's deflection off a Benni McCarthy strike for a goal?
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Colorado Rapids - With the Rapids two draws last week they are now 3rd int he West and 5th overall
in MLS. New England and Chivas are lurking right behind them with games in hand though, and
Colorado no longer has games in hand over the teams in front of them. The Rapids are tied for 2nd
in goals scored with DC and Columbus and are 6th in goals allowed.
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SoccerLens 25 September @ 06:05 AM EST
Did you read this column last week? If not, then you should have. It could have made you some
money. Nine out of ten outcomes correct, five out of ten results spot on, I should be backing my
instincts.
Of course last week was a one-off, a fluke. Or was it? Here are my predictions for this week's
round of matches, tell me if you agree, and feel free to add your own.
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Fantasy EPL 24 August @ 06:14 AM EST
Sometimes these posts are hard to write. Not that I don't have anything to say. I've been
running through what to say in my head for two days now. Can't sleep because of it, to be honest,
as evidenced by the fact that I'm writing this at 2:30am. I've had a terrible week in fantasy
football.
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Fantasy EPL 10 August @ 09:55 PM EST
Blackburn Rovers enter the first full year of the Big Sam era. He's already put his stamp on the
team - Samba as a lone center-forward anyone? - and this year should see further consolidation.
They start the season injured with Nelsen, Samba, Gallagher, Emerton, Grella, Dunn, and Reid in
various states of crocked.
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Soccerblog 14 June @ 12:26 PM EST
The party did not go as planned after Sepp Blatter kicked off the Confederations Cup, the
curtain raiser to the 2010 World Cup.
"Dear friends, FIFA is committed to Africa. Brothers and sisters, I would like to say a lot
of thanks to the people of South Africa, to the African continent, who have organized this
competition," Blatter told the cheering crowds.
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Soccerblog 26 May @ 08:15 PM EST
Barca will field Mali's Seydou Keita, Cote D"Ivoire's Yaya Toure and Cameroun's Samuel Eto'o. If
they win, they join a select group of African CL winners. Eto'o would become a double winner.
Bruce Grobbelaar and Craig Johnston (Liverpool FC) in 1984, Rabah Madjer (FC Porto) in 1987,
Abédi Ayew (Olympique de Marseille) in 1993, Nwankwo Kanu and Finidi George (AFC Ajax) in 1995,
Samuel Kuffour (FC Bayern München) in 2001,
Benni McCarthy (FC Porto) in 2004, Djimi Traore (Liverpool FC) in 2005 and Samuel Eto'o (FC
Barcelona) in 2006.
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Colorado Rapids - The Rapids had a bye this week. Next week we're in New England.
Queen of the South - For their final game of the season QoS traveled to Livingston. On a soggy
pitch the Doonhamers appeared eager to get to the offseason, giving up a goal and a PK in the first
10 minutes.
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Here's another Confederations Cup update (Cupdate?):
New Zealand has released its squad for the Confederations Cup and there are a few familiar faces.
Three players are currently playing in MLS: Andrew Boyens with New York, Simon Elliott with the San
Jose Earthquakes and Jarrod Smith with the Seattle Sounders.
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Colorado Rapids - Giving away 2 points against LA has sent the Rapids further down the table. They
are now 4th in the West and tied with New England for 8th overall in the league. They are 8th in
goals scored and tied with KC and DC for 6th in goals against.
Queen of the South - QoS hosted relegation candidates Cylde over the weekend and showed the
difference between a solid 1st Division team and a soon-to-be-2nd Division team as they played them
off the park.
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Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez's gut reaction was right, his side were good enough to beat
relegation-haunted Blackburn without Steven Gerrard.
The club captain was left on the bench as Liverpool cruised to a victory that keeps their title
hopes alive.
They wiped away the bitter memory of the midweek Champions League defeat by Chelsea, thanks to a
couple of top-line goals from Fernando Torres, taking his total to the season to 14.
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Blog United 06 April @ 06:35 PM EST
For anyone who hasn't recovered from the drama of yesterday afternoon here is a review of the
other games that took place this weekend.
Liverpool (briefly) went top of the league with a last-gasp win over Fulham. The Reds must have
thought it wasn't going to be their day when they hit the woodwork four times, but sub Yossi
Benayoun popped up in the 92nd minute to grab all three points.
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The South African international has been told he risks losing his place in the Rovers side if he
does not step-up his training. According to a report in the British tabloid The Daily Mirror,
Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has warned striker Benni McCarthy he may not play again this
season unless he loses weight.
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EPL Talk 28 January @ 06:21 PM EST
You never commit too soon. Mike Pollitt did just that towards the end of the first half of Wigan's
home tie with Liverpool and paid the price. While Mido equalize late in the match, this was a game
where Wigan seriously had a chance at getting all three points. Yes it's harsh to blame one person
with [.
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United 1 – Blackburn 0 (Carlos Tevez)
United 2 – Blackburn 0 (Nani)
United 2 – Blackburn 1 (McCarthy)
United 3 – Blackburn 1 (Tevez – Penalty)
United 4 – Blackburn 1 (Tevez)
United 4 – Blackburn 2 (Derbyshire)
United 4 – Blackburn 3 (McCarthy)
United 5 – Blackburn 3 (Tevez)
Not entirely sure how I feel about us letting Blackburn back into it in the final minutes.
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The ArseNole 30 September @ 09:38 AM EST
Morning all. We've got the Champions League again tonight and I'm pretty excited about it. Not only
is European competition great to watch but it gives us another chance to rebound from the defeat to
Hull before we play in the league again. It's FC Port tonight, a Portuguese team known for
producing great young talents such as Deco, Paulo Ferreira, Ricardo Carvalho, Maniche, Costinha,
Benni McCarthy, Jose Bosingwa and Ricardo Quaresma, and won't be an easy match to say the least.
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Arseblog 14 September @ 03:26 AM EST
Well that was a nice way to get things going again, eh?
Blackburn away is never easy, it wasn't easy yesterday, but we spanked home 4 goals meaning in
the last 3 games we've scored 10 and conceded none. It's good preparation for the midweek trip to
the Ukraine and we didn't suffer any kind of Interlull hangover which we are prone to now and
again.
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Now that South Africa has been eliminated from the 2010 African Cup of Nations, will South Africa
coach Joel Santana get the boot?
A South African newspaper editorial from the Cape Times doesn't seem to think so.
The South African Football Association must stay calm and resist the urge to fire coach
Joel Santana after Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the African Nations Cup in Angola in
2010.
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Socceroos drew 2-2 with South Africa (read FFA report below) and I'm expecting Mark Bosnich to be
announced as a Central Coast Mariners player today. Isn't that fantastic. A-League entertainment
factor about to go through the roof. Welcome back Bozza!
The Qantas Socceroos have drawn with South Africa 2-all in an enthralling match at Loftus Road
Stadium in London tonight.
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Roy Keane is planning a £15million triple swoop for Anton Ferdinand, Benni McCarthy and
Michael Ball.(The sun)Sunderland manager Keano is waiting to hear if West Ham defender Ferdinand
fancies a move to Wearside after Hammers boss Alan Curbishley accepted an £8m bid.Former
England Under-21 star Ferdinand, 23, is considering his options and will give Sunderland an answer
within the next 48 hours.
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Could Blackburn be losing another player? Reports have come out that Roy Keane will look to soften
the blow of losing Kenwyne Jones for part of the season by signing Benni McCarthy. The South Africa
international saw his goal scoring...
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Sunderland boss Roy Keane is not ready to stop his spending-spree just yet as he looks to Blackburn
to help him resolve his mini-striker crisis, preparing to send £7 million in the direction of
Lancashire. The Irishman is keen on bringing South African striker Benni McCarthy to the Stadium of
Light .
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Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy is one of the better forwards in the English Premier League
and has also tasted UEFA Champions League success with FC Porto in 2004. There has been quite an
amount of speculation on his future with several tabloid reports linking him with a summer move to
mighty Chelsea, but the [.
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- Ugandans are awfully suspicious this morning. Needing South Africa to either beat or draw with
Zambia in Capetown to qualify for the 2008 African Cup of Nations, the Bafana Bafana failed to do
either, losing 1-3 to the Chipolopolo. The South Africans beat Zambia, 1-0, at Lusaka in October of
last year. Does Uganda really have any right to complain?
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