Group c

The newspaper represents one of the most unpredictable groups of the championship in the previous issue, readers had the opportunity to get acquainted with the first group of the upcoming final stage of the World Cup in Germany. Following a logical alphabetical sequence, we present to your attention to the group of V. One of the most interesting groups of the championship, the question of a clear favorite in which remains open.

England, Paraguay, Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago - this is the composition of the participants of one of the eight "islands" of the final stage. A colleague in the department Kirill Dementyev even came up with ironic nicknames for the national teams: in the main roles of group B - England - FC Schrek, Paraguay - the key a master, Trinidad and Tobago - a man from nowhere, Sweden - Viking with an admixture of Balkansky. You can get some clarifications on this subject by reading the business cards prepared by him.

Nevertheless, I would not dare to give preference to someone. Of course, having previously thrown out Trinidad and Tobago, as the national team is still not competitive to their "backstage" neighbors. However, both Paraguay and Sweden (reasonably non -ambitious, but always dangerous rival), and of course, England is not that equal, but, in my opinion, as competitors are balanced.

But at first, it seems that the final look of the group (at the end of all matches) with a slight violation of the adopted alphabetical order is quite correct: England, Sweden, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago. Indeed, such a forecast can do any, not even the most sophisticated person in world football. However, it seems to me that you should not so rapidly dismiss the Paraguayan national team. The national team occupies the 33rd line in the world ranking of FIFA. A talented attack was added to the traditionally strong defensive line. True, now a degree of excitement before the opening match (and there the Paraguayers are waiting for the ancestors of football - the British) reaches their peak - this is primarily due to the new problems of Rock Santa Cruz. The clogging striker again complains of a sore right knee. And this is three weeks before the first game. By the way, such problems did not bypass one of the favorite teams in Russia - the England team. What is characteristic, the British have a similar loss - at the moment it is not completely clear whether Wayne Rooney will play? So far, the player in the application is listed, but he cannot enter the field. The reason is the same as the paragraph, is an injury.

As for representatives of Northern Europe, they, by tradition (features of a measured lifestyle, do not get away from this), you won’t get loud statements. Unless Zlatan Ibragimovich spoke out in such a day in such a day that, they say, the current team will be stronger than the Euro 2004 team and that the Swedes may well swing at the championship. A native of Bosnia seems to be too categorical ... or maybe not ...

Well, yes, wait and see. Moreover, in this group there will be something to see.

Calendar:
June 10 - England - Paraguay (Frankfurt)
June 11 - Trinidad and Tobago - Sweden (Dortmund)
June 15 - England - Trinidad and Tobago (Nuremberg)
June 16 - Sweden - Paraguay (Berlin)
June 20 - Sweden - England (Cologne)
June 20 - Paraguay - Trinidad and Tobago (Kaiserslautern)

ENGLAND

Who are

The ancestors of football, who won only one Cup of the world. In 1990 and 1998, they flew out of the tournament after the penalty shootout, in 1994 were completely absent. The best result since 1966 is the semifinals of the World Cup in Italy. At the last mundial, they lost only to the champion - the Brazilian national team.

What are rich

In England, now the best generation over 30 years - in each position there is a huge selection of cool players. There are five central defenders of world level. But sometimes too much the choice is also a problem, you cannot release all these defenders. Sven -Eriksson will have to break his head - he never managed to set up the necessary accents for the qualifying tournament. Plus, for some reason, football England is sure that without Wayne Runi the team is not capable of anything. Somehow even inconvenient before people like Jerrard, Terry and Lampard.

Personals

John Terry is a fan of drinking. Correspondence - a brilliant defender. Frank Lampard and Stephen Jerrard are two bears in the same den. David Beckham is the main football metrosexual. Wayne Rooney is a man who will eclipse Pele. So, in any case, the British think. Theo Walcott is the youngest football player of the World Cup. He was taken to the national team for Fart - what if this is the new Owen model 1998? Sven -Eran Ericksson is the head coach of non -English nationality.

What they want

Finally, win the World Cup. If not now, then when?

What they are afraid of

Fans are afraid that Rooney will not recover by the beginning of the championship. Jerrard is afraid that the coach will force him to clean up the Lampard. Beckham is afraid that his new hairstyle will be an unsuccessful marketing course. Ericksson is afraid that he will be remembered only as a lover of lubricated secretary, ready to sell the state secret to the Arab Sheikh.

The whole list

1. Paul Robinson, Tottenham. 2. Gary Neville, Manchester United. 3. Ashley Cole, Arsenal. 4. Stephen Jerrard, Liverpool. 5. Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United. 6. John Terry, Chelsea. 7. David Beckham, Real Madrid (Spain). 8. Frank Lampard, Chelsea. 9. Wayne Runi, Manchester United. 10. Michael Owen, Newkasl. 11. Joe Cole, Chelsea. 12. Sol Campbell, Arsenal. 13. David Manchester City. “Tottenham”.

The head coach is Sven -Eran Ericksson (Sweden).

Average age - 25.3 years

PARAGUAY

Who are

The third largest team in South America. Without special problems, he selects the World Cup. Of the last five Cups of the world, she missed only two - in 1990 and 1994. What is characteristic - on the three others invariably left the group. In 1986, they lost to England, in 1998 of France, in 2002-Germany. Strong, strong, uncomfortable team.

What are rich

Paraguay football is dancing from defense. There were always strong defenders in Paraguay, there are now. The team of the Paraguayans is simply surprisingly organized for South America. The current team favorably differs from previous samples by the presence of good attackers. For a team playing from defense, it is especially important to arrange individually strong forwards - a lot depends on the attack on their dexterity. To beat the current paragraph is a difficult task for any team.

Personals

Carlos Gamarra is a defender who does not receive yellow cards.

Rock Santa Cruz is the most talented striker Paraguay. Constantly injured.

Roberto “Toro” Akunya is the character of the feature film “The Dawn of the Living Dead”. Eternal person.

Jose Cardoso - owns a Mexican record for the number of heads scored during the season. Now the "homeless" is a man without a club.

Nelson Kuevas is a man with phenomenal dribbling. He has nothing more.

Anibal Ruis is the head coach. Uruguayan, which is characteristic.

What they want

To perform no worse than four years ago. The maximum task is to reach the quarterfinals. The group of the Paraguayers is complicated, but they are not used to it. In 1998, they played with Nigeria, Bulgaria and Spain.

What they are afraid of

Anibal Ruis is afraid that Rock Santa Cruz will receive another injury.

Carlos Gamarra is afraid that there will be a situation when he will be forced to frave.

The whole list

1. Khusta Williars, Newells Old Boys (Argentina). 2. Jorge Nunez, Estudianes (Argentina). 3. Delio Toledo "Saragos" (Spain). 4. Carlos Gamarra, Palmeirah (Brazil). 5. Hulio Cesar Kasseres, River Plate (Argentina). 6. Carlos Bonet, Libertad. 7. Salvador Kabanyas, “Chiapas” (Mexico). 8. Edgar Barreto, Neimegen (Holland). 9. Rock Santa Cruz, Bavaria (Germany). 10. Roberto Akunya, “deportivo” (Spain). 11. Diego Gavilan, Newels Old Boys (Argentina). 12. Denis Gomez, Sportivo Lukeeno. 13. Carlos Paredes, Regina (Italy). 14. Paulo da Silva, “Toluka” (Mexico). 15. Hulio Mansur, "Santos" (Brazil). 16. Christian Riveros, Libertad. 17. Jose Montel, Olympia. 18. Nelson Walder, Verder (Germany). 19. Hulio to Santos, Bavaria (Germany). 20. Jose Cardoso (without a club). 21. Denis Kanis, “Crucian Asm” (Mexico). 22. Aldo Bobadlya, Libertad. 23. Nelson Kuevas, Pachuka (Mexico).

The head coach is Anibal Ruis (Uruguay).

Average age - 27.1 years

Trinidad and Tobago

Who are

The most mysterious team of the championship. Everyone still wonders where they are and what they are doing at the World Cup. However, the Konkakaf zone often presents surprises - no one knew the Kosta Rica team in 1990 either, but this did not stop her from reaching the 1/8 finals.

What are rich

Sugar reed. This Caribbean country is not spoiled by football successes. It is difficult to even say what football the team plays in. On the one hand, the proximity of South America makes the Latin style think, on the other hand, all Trinidado-Tobag legionaries play exclusively in the countries of the British Commonwealth. Their surnames are also quite English, so the British version seems the most likely. However, it is possible that the team of Trinidad and Tobago plays some of its own football. According to their own rules.

Personals

Dwight York is the most honored, most famous Trinidad football player. Actually, for a long time it was believed that he was the same: nothing was known about the existence of other players from this country.

Leo Beenhacker is the famous Dutch coach. In 1990, he headed the national team of tulips, now he has grown up to Trinidad.

Shaka Hoslop is a very decent goalkeeper of the level of the English Premier League.

Cleiton Ins it is a namesake of a famous English football player.

Brent Sancho is the namesake of Sancho Pansa.

Russell Latepi is a very ancient Trinidad football player. He played in the Middle Ages.

What they want

To win at least one match, to score at least one point, to score at least one goal. Any of these tasks can be considered both as a minimum task, and as a maximum task.

What they are afraid of

Leo Beenhacker is afraid that his team exists only on paper.

Dwight York is afraid that he will have to grab, beat and beat off at the same time.

Shaka Haslop is afraid of the Chayf group, singing about various bad defeats.

Fifa is afraid that a referendum will be held in the country, and it will be divided into Trinidad and Tobago. Again, review the calendar.

The whole list

1. Shaka Hoslop, "West Ham United" (England). 2. Ian Cox, "Gillingham" (England). 3. Avery John, "New Ingland" (USA). 4. Marvin Andrews, Glasgow Rangers (Scotland). 5. Brent Sancho, "Gillingham" (England). 6. Dennis Lawrence, Rexham (Wales). 7. Christopher Birchell, Port Weil (England). 8. Sid Gray, "San Juan Habblet". 9. Ortis Whitley, "San Juan Habblet." 10. Russell Laytepy, Falkirk (Scotland). 11. Carlos Edwards, "Luton Town" (England). 12. Collin Samuel, "Dundi United" (Scotland). 13. Cornell Glen, Los Angeles Galexi (USA). 14. Stern John, "Coventry" (England). 15. Kenoine Jones, "Southampton" (England). 16. Silvio Spann (without a club). 17. Atiba Charles, Connekshn. 18. Denzill Theobald, Falkirk (Scotland). 19. Dwight York, "Sydney" (Australia). 20. Jason Scotland, Saint Johnston (Scotland). 21. Kelvin Jack, "Dundi United" (Scotland). 22. Clayton Ins, "Coventry" (England). 23. Anthony Wolf, "San Juan Habblet."

Head coach - Leo Beenhacker (Holland).

Average age -

28.6 years

SWEDEN

Who are

Finalists of the 1958 World Cup. It was probably the best Swedish team in the history of national football. The famous Greg trio - but - Lee - Gren, Nordal and Lidholm - easily broke any defense in Europe. And only the Brazilian team with Pele turned out to be Swedes too tough. The next success came to the Swedes in 1994 - the Vikings entered the semifinals, where they again lost to the Brazilians. But this time in a fierce struggle - 0: 1. The Swedes have the second place, the third, too, is not enough only gold.

What are rich

Of all the Scandinavian teams, the Swedes show the most interesting football, combining physical power with the exquisite technique of individual players. In each line, the Swedes have bright performers. It is very important that the Swedish national team has a complete order with a game discipline.

Personals

Henrik Larsson is the hero of the Champions League final. An outstanding striker who played at the 1994 World Cup. Zlatan Ibragimovich is an incredibly gifted striker with unique equipment. Unfortunately, a nonsense and unpredictable nature is attached with the equipment. Freddy Junberg - Carlson of modern football. Motor man. Rami Shaban is a phenomenon rarely found in nature. Swedish Indian. Lars Lagerbek is the head coach. I switched from paired skiing to a single one.

What they want

Swedes are realistic people. Scandinavians do not advertise any high -profile tasks - at the same time no one wants to play with them in Europe. Sweden can be called a shadow favorite of the championship. The selection of players for them, perhaps, is even better than in 1994. The main thing is that the Swedes believe in their strength. No one has yet won the World Cup only at the expense of desire, but no one had ever won it without faith in their own strengths.

What they are afraid of

Henrik Larsson is afraid that too old for the national team. Lars Lagerbek is afraid to lose to Ericksson.

The whole list

1. Andreas Isaxon, “Renn” (France). 2. Michael Nilsson, “Panatinaycos” (Greece). 3. Oklof Melberg, Aston Villa (England). 4. Teddy Luchich, Heccen. 5. Eric Edman, Renn (France). 6. Tobias Linderot, Copenhagen (Denmark). 7. Niclas Aleksanderson, Gotelborg. 8. Anders Svesson, Elfsborg. 9. Freddy Junberg, Arsenal (England). 10. Zlatan Ibragimovich, Juventus (Italy). 11. Henrik Larsson, Barcelona (Spain). 12. John Alvbage, Virgog (Denmark). 13. Peter Hansson, Herenven (Holland). 14. Fredrick Stanmann, Bayer (Germany). 15. Karl Svensson, Gotyrog. 16. Kim Callstrem, Renn (France). 17. Johan Elmander, Brondbeu (Denmark). 18. Matias Yunzon, Jurgoreden. 19. Daniel Andersson Malma. 20. Marcus Albek, Copenhagen (Denmark). 21. Christian Wilhelmson, Anderlecht. 22. Marcus Rosenberg, Ajax (Holland). 23. Rami Shaban, Fredrikstad.

The head coach is Lars Lagerbek.

Average age - 27.9 years

05.24.2006 / Kirill Kazakov, the material was published in the "newspaper" No. 87 dated 05.25.2006.