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 …)
Lawrence the Trap for France?
The early team news for the Republic of Ireland and their crunch World Cup play-off match against France is that Liam Lawrence is expected to start. (Read on …)