Barclays Premier League stars are set to grace the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Only six of the 32 participating nations have not named a Barclays Premier League player among their parties of 23 stars.
Italy, Slovenia, Japan, North Korea, Germany and Uruguay are the only countries not to have a current player from England's top division. Indeed, the Barclays Premier League is the best represented league at the FIFA World Cup, ahead of Italy and Spain.
Germany did have a Barclays Premier League representative but skipper Michael Ballack withdrew with a bad ankle injury picked up in the FA Cup final against Portsmouth.
Technically Jerome Boateng will become a Manchester City player on 1st July when he will hope to still be on World Cup duty having agreed a move from SV Hamburg.
And Slovenia named midfielder Robert Koren who has just been released by newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion.
REPLACE PLAYERS
Inevitably England have the highest number of Premier League players with all 23 of Fabio Capello's squad playing in the top flight. The coach is pinning his hopes on Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to have completely recovered from his ankle injury, while Gareth Barry travels despite doubts surrounding his ankle.
They are followed by France and the USA on seven each. Nigeria have six following the withdrawal of John Obi Mikel through injury.
The preliminary squads were whittled down to 23 on 1st June. These names must all come from the squads already submitted.
However countries may replace players up to 24 hours before their first match - and these substitute names do not have to come from the initial list of 30.
That means there is still a chance for the likes of Ben Foster, Gary Neville, Ashley Young, Joleon Lescott or others to get a late call-up for the England squad.
Likewise Arsenal's Samir Nasri or Patrick Vieira of Manchester City could yet make the France squad after their slightly surprising omissions by coach Raymond Domenech who will be replaced by Laurent Blanc after the tournament.
With the likes of Rooney, Carlos Tevez and (fitness permitting) Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres on show, the 2010 World Cup looks set to be lit up by Barclays Premier League stars.
The Premier League will also be represented in South Africa by Howard Webb who will be England's refereeing representative with assistants Michael Mullarkey and Darren Cann.
For a full run-down of Barclays Premier League players at the World Cup and a preview of each pool, click on the group names below.
Group A - France, South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay
Group B - Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea, Greece
Group C - England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D - Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana
Group E - Holland, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon
Group F - Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
Group G - Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast, Portugal
Group H - Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile
(Headline News Premier League, 2010)
Friday, 11 June 2010
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Kroniz defeated again
31st Mei: Kroniz blew their world cup preparation into turmoil once more with the hammering by Peguma Fc at Kebajikan Field.
A truly astonishing afternoon exploded into life once Peguma Fc had put the ball three times in the goals before the break.
At about that point, kroniz's world imploded. After their midweek to Wasabi, Kroniz were eager to re-established their ability, it was an opportunity to reinforce their credentials.
Although Kroniz were not at their best, they monopolised early possession in the second half with two goals by Arch and.........
Given that backdrop, Kroniz could have been forgiven for thinking it was 'job done'. For a team that had offered so little in the opening 40 minutes, it was a quite astonishing change of fortunes.
However Peguma took advantage of the huge holes now apparent in the Kroniz rearguard, a simple close range finish following a swift break. With that goal, it was too little to late to prevent another defeat of the season. Kroniz Fc 2 Peguma Fc 4.
A truly astonishing afternoon exploded into life once Peguma Fc had put the ball three times in the goals before the break.
At about that point, kroniz's world imploded. After their midweek to Wasabi, Kroniz were eager to re-established their ability, it was an opportunity to reinforce their credentials.
Although Kroniz were not at their best, they monopolised early possession in the second half with two goals by Arch and.........
Given that backdrop, Kroniz could have been forgiven for thinking it was 'job done'. For a team that had offered so little in the opening 40 minutes, it was a quite astonishing change of fortunes.
However Peguma took advantage of the huge holes now apparent in the Kroniz rearguard, a simple close range finish following a swift break. With that goal, it was too little to late to prevent another defeat of the season. Kroniz Fc 2 Peguma Fc 4.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Only kroniz can beat kroniz.
27 Mei: Kroniz went down fighting as they battled to be defeated by Wasabi Fc at MD field at friday afternoon courtesy of a superb display by two of kroniz players which played for Wasabi. The two young guns were Nasrin and Yazid who was loaned to wasabi fc that afternoon due to wasabi Fc lack of players.
Wasabi Fc looked to be cruising when Nasrin scored for Wasabi inside 20 minutes but zainal pulled one back for kroniz with a lovely loop before the break.
In the second half Wasabi scored again this time by Yazid and Roslan scored a screamer to pull back level. However with nasrin and Yazid run riot at kroniz defence and was breached again and again to make it 4-2 and with fighting sprit and not lying down kroniz close the gap again with another low shot form Roslan to make it 4-3.
Kroniz were simply giving Wasabi too much space and they paid for it again before the final whistle for the final score line of 5-3 to Wasabi Fc. The decision to loaned the two players was regretted by kroniz and lesson learned from that decision.
Wasabi Fc looked to be cruising when Nasrin scored for Wasabi inside 20 minutes but zainal pulled one back for kroniz with a lovely loop before the break.
In the second half Wasabi scored again this time by Yazid and Roslan scored a screamer to pull back level. However with nasrin and Yazid run riot at kroniz defence and was breached again and again to make it 4-2 and with fighting sprit and not lying down kroniz close the gap again with another low shot form Roslan to make it 4-3.
Kroniz were simply giving Wasabi too much space and they paid for it again before the final whistle for the final score line of 5-3 to Wasabi Fc. The decision to loaned the two players was regretted by kroniz and lesson learned from that decision.
Saturday, 15 May 2010
An astonishing win for Kroniz
15 Mei: Kroniz preparation for World Cup 2010 took astonishing outcome by hammering Pasukan hal Ehwal Masjid (PHEM) at Kebajikan Field.
A truly astonishing afternoon exploded into life once with both sides played fast and hard soccer in a wet and slippery field however PTEM had put the themselves in front in the 25th minute. Given that backdrop, PHEM could have been forgiven for thinking it was 'job done' with the goal.
But then, Kroniz were at their best, they monopolised early possession and could have been in front when Rahim turned onto an off-target zainal effort and fired a first-time shot over the bar from six yards.
At about that point, PTEM's world imploded. Their goalkeeper failed to keep out routine shots from Aliuddin just before the interval to make it 1-1.
In the second half, Bob spotted Zulkarnaen's perfectly-timed run in a flash and once through, there was never any real doubt the midfielder would beat PHEM keeper, which he did with a precise shot into the corner to lead 2-1.
Within 10 minutes after that goal, kroniz had scored again. With Kroniz had plenty of men forward Zukarnaen appeared to do everything right, Kroniz are relying on Zulkernaen at a crucial stage of the game and there could only be concerned frowns on the home bench as Zulkernaen bicycle kick shot that turned into a goal for a 3-1 lead.
A corner for PHEM in the 60th minute, ensuring the PHEM players was guarded as tight as possible however when a header eventually came flew into the far corner to close the gap 3-2.
For a player that had not scored on this ground before Jamri had offered so little in the opening minute but it was a quite astonishing change of fortunes. He took advantage of the huge holes now apparent in the PHEM rearguard, a long range finish following a corner to make it 4-2. An astonishing game which ended another win for Kroniz.
A truly astonishing afternoon exploded into life once with both sides played fast and hard soccer in a wet and slippery field however PTEM had put the themselves in front in the 25th minute. Given that backdrop, PHEM could have been forgiven for thinking it was 'job done' with the goal.
But then, Kroniz were at their best, they monopolised early possession and could have been in front when Rahim turned onto an off-target zainal effort and fired a first-time shot over the bar from six yards.
At about that point, PTEM's world imploded. Their goalkeeper failed to keep out routine shots from Aliuddin just before the interval to make it 1-1.
In the second half, Bob spotted Zulkarnaen's perfectly-timed run in a flash and once through, there was never any real doubt the midfielder would beat PHEM keeper, which he did with a precise shot into the corner to lead 2-1.
Within 10 minutes after that goal, kroniz had scored again. With Kroniz had plenty of men forward Zukarnaen appeared to do everything right, Kroniz are relying on Zulkernaen at a crucial stage of the game and there could only be concerned frowns on the home bench as Zulkernaen bicycle kick shot that turned into a goal for a 3-1 lead.
A corner for PHEM in the 60th minute, ensuring the PHEM players was guarded as tight as possible however when a header eventually came flew into the far corner to close the gap 3-2.
For a player that had not scored on this ground before Jamri had offered so little in the opening minute but it was a quite astonishing change of fortunes. He took advantage of the huge holes now apparent in the PHEM rearguard, a long range finish following a corner to make it 4-2. An astonishing game which ended another win for Kroniz.
Sunday, 9 May 2010
8 Mei: Bab saw his Kroniz side played with devastating style against SOAS Fc at SOAS Field. But perhaps more importantly for the manager is to win after two heavy defeats. The returned of Gnal after a month out of action due to injuries probably played a part in the win hehe.
Alinordi scored his first hattrick of the season while Gnoh and Asri also weighed in with a brace for Kroniz to secured a comfortable 5 -2 victory.
Kroniz dominate the first half with kroniz keeper Jul played an inspiring display to keep the goal intact. Asri found the net after being released by Nizam, in the 10 minutes to led 1-0. However, SOAS Fc pulled a goal back two minutes from the first half whistle to tie the score 1-1 in the first half.
In the second half, Kroniz maintained the momentum and SOAS FC again found themselves on the back foot with Alinordi firing on target following good link up play involving Gnoh and Arch.
Kroniz went 3-1 ahead in the 70th minute when Gnoh was left unmarked as Asri swung in a corner. He scored with a firm downward header and the ball crossed the line.
SOAS fc responded immediately making it 3-2 in the 75th minute when the SOAS striker shot from a distance with Jul out of position.
Kroniz extended their lead in the 80th minute after alinordi got on the end of a free-kick from Bab.
Kroniz went further ahead in the 85th minute with Alinordi shrugging off a couple of half-hearted challenges before sending a shot beyond the despairing SOAS keeper. The final score Kroniz 5- SOAS Fc 2.
Alinordi scored his first hattrick of the season while Gnoh and Asri also weighed in with a brace for Kroniz to secured a comfortable 5 -2 victory.
Kroniz dominate the first half with kroniz keeper Jul played an inspiring display to keep the goal intact. Asri found the net after being released by Nizam, in the 10 minutes to led 1-0. However, SOAS Fc pulled a goal back two minutes from the first half whistle to tie the score 1-1 in the first half.
In the second half, Kroniz maintained the momentum and SOAS FC again found themselves on the back foot with Alinordi firing on target following good link up play involving Gnoh and Arch.
Kroniz went 3-1 ahead in the 70th minute when Gnoh was left unmarked as Asri swung in a corner. He scored with a firm downward header and the ball crossed the line.
SOAS fc responded immediately making it 3-2 in the 75th minute when the SOAS striker shot from a distance with Jul out of position.
Kroniz extended their lead in the 80th minute after alinordi got on the end of a free-kick from Bab.
Kroniz went further ahead in the 85th minute with Alinordi shrugging off a couple of half-hearted challenges before sending a shot beyond the despairing SOAS keeper. The final score Kroniz 5- SOAS Fc 2.
9 aside friendly
28 April; With two heavy defeats in a row Kronizs turned their attention into a different ball game of 9 aside football at at DMW Primary school at Lambak. The friendly with ECA Dept was played in a wet condition but the artificial pitch does not impact the quality of the game. Kroniz started brighty in the game with a one nil lead however the inexperience of playing a 9 aside football cost kroniz the game. A few time kroniz's players try to pull offside traps in a game of no offside. The game see-saw with lots of goals from both side. The game ended with 12 -8 to ECA dept however the score line did not matters as both side have a fun outing. Asri Kroniz player score at five goals in the game to the extend that he damage his shoe.
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