Misimovic blow for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Although they never scored an away goal, Bosnia and Herzegovina had every reason to feel confident about overturning Portugal’s slender lead. (Read on …)
Tempers flare between the Republic and France
Considering a place in the World Cup finals was at stake, you would expect there to be an edge in the game between Republic of Ireland and France. (Read on …)
What did England learn from playing Brazil in a friendly in Doha?
To answer that, it is probably worthwhile to think about what England were hoping to learn from playing in this match. (Read on …)
This wasn’t meant to be a play-off
And just when you thought you could start ticking off all the teams who had qualified for the 2010 World Cup, something happens which throws you off course. (Read on …)
Portugal keep it tight at the back
Portugal joined France and Russia in winning their first leg of the play-off in the race to reach South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. (Read on …)
Anelka nicks a lucky deflection
Deflected goals count all the same but the defending team can’t help but feel gutted whenever they lose one. (Read on …)
Away goal keeps Slovenian dreams alive
Late goal gives Slovenia hope (Read on …)
Super Eagles soar to South Africa
A World Cup qualification campaign takes place over a lengthy period of time but sometimes it comes down to the final few minutes. All of the hard work and effort can be justified or let down by something that takes place in less time than it takes to boil an egg. (Read on …)
New Zealand qualify for South Africa
New Zealand have booked their place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. (Read on …)
Portugal in play-off poser
Their biggest star may not be available (Read on …)