ThuNder
11-19-2009, 04:34 AM
Slovenia defeated Russia to book their place at the World Cup in South Africa next year. http://mauritiusfree.com/showthread.php?p=218
Slovenia rejoiced on Wednesday after beating Russia in their European World Cup playoff to clinch a spot in the finals for the second time. Slovenia won the second leg 1-0 to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg in Moscow and secured a ticket to South Africa on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
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"Our wish, our goals, our dreams came true. I congratulate, (and) bow to our boys," an overwhelmed Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said at a news conference. "This is a happy end in line with Hollywood scenarios.
"We deserved to win. The boys deserve respect, they left their heart out for Slovenia.
"My philosophy, which was accepted by players, is that I am not interested in individuals in my team and even less in the individuals of the opposite team.
"We showed that we can beat the best players in the world by an organised defence. For us the only important thing was a team and how we will win over Russia."
Kek also accused his Russian counterpart Guus Hiddink of not shaking his hand after the match.
"Mr Hiddink is one of the best coaches, a big gentleman and I believe that today is not easy for him but I also deserve a handshake," he told reporters, adding that he had not spoken with the Dutchman since the match ended.
Former Slovenia striker Zlatko Zahovic also praised the team's collective [/CODE]Watch Highlights below
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Slovenia rejoiced on Wednesday after beating Russia in their European World Cup playoff to clinch a spot in the finals for the second time. Slovenia won the second leg 1-0 to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg in Moscow and secured a ticket to South Africa on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2008/10/14/martinrickett460.jpg
"Our wish, our goals, our dreams came true. I congratulate, (and) bow to our boys," an overwhelmed Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said at a news conference. "This is a happy end in line with Hollywood scenarios.
"We deserved to win. The boys deserve respect, they left their heart out for Slovenia.
"My philosophy, which was accepted by players, is that I am not interested in individuals in my team and even less in the individuals of the opposite team.
"We showed that we can beat the best players in the world by an organised defence. For us the only important thing was a team and how we will win over Russia."
Kek also accused his Russian counterpart Guus Hiddink of not shaking his hand after the match.
"Mr Hiddink is one of the best coaches, a big gentleman and I believe that today is not easy for him but I also deserve a handshake," he told reporters, adding that he had not spoken with the Dutchman since the match ended.
Former Slovenia striker Zlatko Zahovic also praised the team's collective [/CODE]Watch Highlights below
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