FIFA World CUP Russia 2018

**David48atTD** · 14-11-2017, 11:12 AM

There are only three remaining spots available for the World Cup, and these play-offs will decide who books their tickets to Russia.

Australia v Honduras
Obviously the local focus is firmly on the Socceroos, who are aiming to clinch qualification for a fourth straight World Cup.
A goal-less draw against Honduras in San Pedro Sula gives Australia a strong chance of getting through — as long as they
don't concede a dreaded away goal at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

Can Tim Cahill write another incredible chapter in his career, will Mat Ryan be the hero between the sticks?
We'll have to wait to find out.

Peru v New Zealand:
Peru is ranked 10 in the world, but having to qualify out of South America is an extremely tough assignment — it has to go
through the play-offs.

But the All Whites proved in the 2010 finals they were capable of holding their own, drawing with Paraguay, Slovakia and Italy.
The sides drew 0-0 in New Zealand, now it's all down to the second leg in Lima.

Denmark v Republic of Ireland:
Denmark has played in four World Cup tournaments, the last time in 2010.
The Irish have made it to the finals three times, but the last time was in 2002. A 0-0 draw in Copenhagen leaves the tie
wide open for the second leg in Dublin.

Once these three ties are complete, the field will be set with 32 teams ready to go in Russia next June.

Who's in and who's out

**harrybarracuda** · 14-11-2017, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by bobo746

All good harry we will probably win it before the poms even go close.

Not very good at history then.

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**david44** · 14-11-2017, 01:21 PM

Just
"Going down to Iceland"

Back soon for the full results.

**harrybarracuda** · 14-11-2017, 01:29 PM

Personally I'd have Sweden in instead of Italy any day of the week.

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**david44** · 15-11-2017, 04:39 AM

Great Danes smash Ireland in 1-5 drubbing Eriksen's hat trick end Irish hopes of qualifying

match report
Irishindependent

So back to Rum Camogie and the Lash

Draw for the final stages December 1st in Moscow

**bobo746** · 15-11-2017, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Not very good at history then.

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Long time ago mate.

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 07:02 AM

Ireland so narrowly missing out with a close, undeserved home loss in the play-off second leg.

**Dillinger** · 15-11-2017, 08:44 AM

< no Ities or Irish eh. Guess youll be supporting England now then Lulu?

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 09:47 AM

Come on Ze Yermans.

Yours,

Hans Zonmedick.

**Dillinger** · 15-11-2017, 11:06 AM

Was gonna change it to Luigied

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 11:19 AM

Great Dane Bestiality at its finest. :/

**harrybarracuda** · 15-11-2017, 12:31 PM

So looks like there will only be three games of interest, then when England are gone it's time to support the Underdogs.

**harrybarracuda** · 15-11-2017, 01:22 PM

**David48atTD** · 15-11-2017, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

So looks like there will only be three games of interest, then when England are gone it's time to support the Underdogs.

Surely everyone's second team has to be Iceland.

... or, which ever team has the hottest supporters

I'll do a Supporters thread a bit later once the comp is up and running.

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Australia is only a few hours away from knowing it's fate.

They have to win, either by full time or in the case of a draw, the penalty shoot out.

1-1 is a loss because of the 'away goal' rule.

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 03:04 PM

Go on the Roo-Shagging Crims!

There'll be a few koalas with a sore arse tomorrow if they go through.

**David48atTD** · 15-11-2017, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Luigi

Go on the Roo-Shagging Crims!

There'll be a few koalas with a sore arse tomorrow if they go through.

I've started in anticipation already with a few bevvies

I also have a bottle of Champers in the Fridge, just in case it's required as part of the celebration

Usually, I'm not a Soccer Fan ... however, as a point of National Pride ... I'm there in lock step.

For those interested, here is a Web link for the game ... Watch Live Australia vs Honduras Online Video 2018 World Cup Qualification - Football

Should that not work, just find the game here ... FromHot.com - FromHot - Sport Lemon - From Sport - Watch Live Sports Online - FromSport

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by David48atTD

as a point of National Pride ... I'm there in lock step.

National pride is quite important.

I, for example, never, ever miss a Germany game.

Deutschland, Deutschland über alles.

**Dillinger** · 15-11-2017, 04:18 PM

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 04:31 PM

Wunderschön!

**baldrick** · 15-11-2017, 04:32 PM

shouldn't that be
" piss on me , I'm german " ?

**harrybarracuda** · 15-11-2017, 04:50 PM

All square at HT.

It's squeaky bum time.

**Luigi** · 15-11-2017, 04:55 PM

^^ Where's Momo when you need her.

**David48atTD** · 15-11-2017, 05:15 PM

Now ... everyone sing with me ...

One nil ... one nil

Oh way oh way, oh way ... one nil, one nil

EDIT ...

Now ... everyone sing with me ...

Two nil ... two nil

Oh way oh way, oh way ... two nil, two nil

**harrybarracuda** · 15-11-2017, 05:32 PM

I wonder how many of those Hondurans will (legitimately) seek asylum rather than risk getting shot when they get home?

**David48atTD** · 15-11-2017, 05:47 PM

Now ... everyone sing with me ...

Three nil ... three nil

Oh way oh way, oh way ... three nil, three nil

Surprised that last Penalty did attract a Red Card instead of the Yellow issued.

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