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Switzerland 1954 – The Introduction and Qualifications

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Switzerland’s decision to host a World Cup V, was taken at the congress of FIFA in 1946. in Luxembourg by consensus (in fact, in the same way otgava is selected and the previous host – Brazil). This tiny alpine country is preferred mostly because there almost no signs of terrible Second World War. The choice is successful – beautiful cities and stadiums expect comfortable stay. In the qualifications expected results are obtained with only one big surprise. After an exchange of domestic victories – Spain 4:1 to 1:0 in Madrid and Istanbul in Turkey to be played and the third match between these 2 teams in Rome (until 1966. Incl. Goal difference is no additional factor for FIFA. Nor are resolved and changes of players in official matches). The match is not decided in overtime – and 2:2 for the first and last time in the history of the championships, one team sends lots of World Cup finals. Fortuna, transformed small guy to an infant, smiling Turkey. Bulgaria, after a series of “wise” administrative decisions (such as the inclusion of the national championship team in the country in 1953 again failed .?!?), – 2 losses in Romania, with 1:3 and 1:2, and one from Czechoslovakia with 1 : 2, and equality in Bratislava (0:0) is a weak consolation. Apparently, our time has not yet come.
Very suspicious and unexplained is the decision of FIFA to determine the 2nd “leaders” in the 4 preliminary groups that do not meet each other, but only with other “Plebs”. This raises a bunch of misunderstandings, because forcing some teams to play a few times against each other to determine the finalists.

Brazil 1950 – Introduction

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:42:53 +0000

If England is the home of football, then, undoubtedly, Brazil is its temple. This sport because there is really deification and its characters are idols, built a cult. Not accidentally, most players in the coffee country have nicknames and aliases, just like when artists. And when, despite the hardships of the postwar years, the creator of the World Football Championships Jules Rimet take effective steps to restore the tradition and Brazil is set to host the IV-th Congress of the World Cup by FIFA in 1946. Luxembourg, everyone is happy. Unfortunately, because of permanent political and economic crises and social instability in the temple, “this meeting of football powers in 1950. there is only one in the history of the world, at least for now. Before the World Cup shows that will debut only 1 team and what it is! – England! Finally … Proud team come as Aslan, but will soon leave as con … But this – later. It is worth mention extremely emotional in qualifying matches between France and Yugoslavia. After 1:1 in Paris and Belgrade, it is 3rd match in Florence. In the 90th minute SHIPPING equalize – 2:2 (can not but think in this moment of “executioner” of “Rooster” – Emil Kostadinov) and one in overtime to rescue impossible goal of Zlatko Tchaikovsky almost line, sends our neighbors to the West finals. And we? Not even “doing mouth to participate. A few words about the regulation of the IV World Championship. The teams are divided into 4 preliminary groups, only the winners remain ahead. And for the first and last time in the history of World Championships medals will be played in the final group. What are the pole is to be so stupid experiment devil knows …

France 1938 – Introduction

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:19:10 +0000

France where the most flagrant way is declared the host (breached the principle of rotation of the continent) to large (more) football “family” should have divorce. South Americans immediately declare boycott (the exception is Brazil – the only country in the world, participated in all World Championships so far) and are replaced by world football powers as Cuba and Netherlands Antilles ( ’s World Championship, though!). After World continue and who knows how he would do this “dunanma” if humanity was faced with a fatally “To be or not to be?” The next world championship is only after 12 years and those surviving after at greatest tragedy in the XX Century (II-th World War) was so happy that they are alive, that they forget all their “white troubles”. The decision to host III-this world championship was taken off the normal situation during the Olympics – 1936 in Berlin. How are convinced the delegates at the Congress of FIFA by Jules Rime – President and Henri Case – gene. Secretary (both, you remember, the French!)? History closed eyes, but obviously the question of (not) morality is not yesterday. To strife aside and accidents and return to the topic. Who are the favorites for the title of this World Championship? Firstly – current world champion – Italy – played convincingly, has not lost velocity, and only 2 years has become Olympic champion debunk the final, final, the Austrian Wonderteam with 2:1. Mentioned are very strong team of Hungary. Appetite of Germany are not negligible, the more they have strengthened after over Austria. French hope “host = champion to continue. And say “magicians” overseas – Brazil, but none was seen by over 4 years. Regarding vice-champion of the previous World Championship – Czech Republic – specialists are about the power it, especially since it has only good to Remy in training in Sofia. Yes! In his second “attempt to fly” Bulgaria won its first point in World qualifications and accurately against vice-champion – 1:1. Unfortunately, in their responses match in Prague, put our anti-record – 0:6 (it up again after 64 years in Prague, but this time “only” in the Czech Republic, Slovakia – not!). After a pratfall in the streets of Sofia sings couplet: “As the city lies hearing – six to zero, dust and fluff, is not passed – oh, shame! – Our heart lustily in Czechoslovak. So the team with no name Bulgaria World (much longer will continue), but we ‘re there with you! For participants in the III World Championships are ranked Sweden, Austria, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Romania, France, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Cuba and Brazil. Not yet begun and hop 1/8 finals already know the Quarter-finals. This is a team of Sweden. Shortly before the World Championship, Hitler’s “omnivorous many heads hydra” is your first swallow “bite” – a whole country (Austria) and Tre krunur “remained unchallenged. Scandian other representative of this world – Norway – is under bony nut for imenitiya his rival – Italy. 90 minutes’ walk in anguish and only 1:1. Only extensions “adzurite is tapping naked defeated his master of Meatsa. See, Hungary has no problems against the absolute autsayder Netherlands Antilles – 6:0. Germany arrived here with “slam-bang.” Hitler was charged: “Die, but wins.” Against them would be much weaker Swiss. 120 minutes is not enough – 1:1. Nothing! German army to crush them in the second game? Nothing like – 4:2 for Switzerland and Germany is out! And if this show is a surprise, the next is a sensation. In future there will be others, but first remember longer. Romania will remember it forever. Cuba the amateur play of life and death with it in many contested match extensions to reach 3:3. “King Romanian” not taking lessons and the next day more bitter fruit – 1:2 and bye. Unbelievable! France off the house with ease on the long road to the title as hopes – 3:1 against Belgium Small cousin is void their vast superiority. The same happened in Czechoslovakia, Netherlands game – 3:0. Czechs, led by characters from the previous World Championships – Planichka, Neyedli and wide, are much better. What about the 11 goals in one game? Spectacular, right? In this hell, and thus: Brazil, Poland – 6:5 in extra time. Poles removed memorable game. In regular time, no winner – 4:4. Under continuous rain Brazilian virtuoso barely tapping victory. Stars in Leonidas and both teams are in the throes Vilimovski and marked by 4 goals. Unforgettable!

Uruguay 1930 – introduction

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:16:27 +0000

Uruguay was chosen to host mainly because of 2 reasons. The team of this small South American country 2 times the line is the Olympic champion in football (1924 in Paris, in the final 3:0 against Switzerland and 1928 Amsterdam, the final 1:1 after extra time and 2:0 against Argentina) and the principle of hosting the FIFA World Championship to a party with strong football reputation, a long time is observed. Second argument in favor of Uruguay is the fact that in 1930 to celebrate the 100 anniversary of its declaration of independence. And the curious thing – during the debates in Barcelona, when deciding the question of the household, asked the delegate of Uruguay Buena liege, if they have suitable stadiums. The answer was: “No problem! More tomorrow send a telegram to begin construction of the stadium” Sentenario “(centennial). Indeed Uuguayans create and manage miracle. About 1 years! Well, finishing works accompanied championship, but either way it remains only championship in history, all matches being played in one stadium and he is the “Sentenario. Two months before there was a risk of failure of the World Championship, as no country in Europe has been to participate. When the then transport links, Uruguay is too far. With much tact and diplomating Jules Rime, the legendary Frenchman, managed to convince some federations and ambitious host my breath with relief, learn that the steamer “sharpy Verde, head of Havar June 20th, is representors and national teams of France, Belgium, Romania and Yugoslavia. After 16-day trip on July 5, they anchor in Montevideo. World championship is saved. In addition to the World Cup will play the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru and of course, the team of hosts – Uruguay.