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I think its all over for sg,they have to win their last 2 games with 4-5 goals at least and hope Saudi(home) lose to Uzbek in their last match. Most probably Uzbek would take it easy with their last match since they already have enough points to qualify even if they lose to Lebanon at home which is highly unlikely.
http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/preliminaries/asia/matches/group=250649/index.html
Edited by xfool 08 Jun `08, 3:28PM
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Saudi Arabia Sack Dos Anjos
Saudi Arabia have fired coach Helio Dos Anjos, despite two World Cup qualification victories in the space of a week.
Two wins over Lebanon have put the team to the brink of a place in the final round of qualification. A point from the last two Group Four matches will be enough.
The Brazilian, who took the reins in March 2007, will be replaced by Nasser Al Johar.
"General president of youth welfare and chairman of the Saudi Football Federation Prince Sultan Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz made the decision on Sunday to sack current national-team coach Brazilian Mr Helio Dos Anjosa statement from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation read.
"Saudi coach Nasser Al Johar will replace Dos Anjos for the remaining fixtures in the Asian qualifiers."
"Mr Helio dos Anjos was not able to improve the squad's ability despite being given every opportunity during his time with the team."
"We wish him a successful career in the future."
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Singapore Know That Saudis Will Be Tough
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia have fired their coach ahead of their 2010 World Cup qualifier, Singapore coach Raddy Avramovic is expecting a tough match.
A point will be enough for the Saudis to progress to the final round of qualification. Such a result will end Singapore dreams of 2010.
Nasser Al Johar will take the reins for the visitors after the sudden departure of Brazilian Helio Dos Anjos.
"I am not surprised with what they have done because at this stage of the competition, they always seem to sack their coach," Avramovic said according to the homepage of the Asian Football Confederation.
"They have done this before and it is normal for them. It is their problem and their way of dealing with it and I don't really care about it.
"I am sure they have some reason for doing it or maybe it is just a habit." Singapore need to win.
"The reality is that we are in a difficult position and must try to win the game.
"I don't think that they will be playing for a draw. They have quality and I think they will try to win the game," he said.
"It is not often you get an opportunity to play one of the best teams in Asia. We have nothing to lose so we should go out and try to show our best side."
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Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
Singapore Know That Saudis Will Be Tough
Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia have fired their coach ahead of their 2010 World Cup qualifier, Singapore coach Raddy Avramovic is expecting a tough match.
A point will be enough for the Saudis to progress to the final round of qualification. Such a result will end Singapore dreams of 2010.
Nasser Al Johar will take the reins for the visitors after the sudden departure of Brazilian Helio Dos Anjos.
"I am not surprised with what they have done because at this stage of the competition, they always seem to sack their coach," Avramovic said according to the homepage of the Asian Football Confederation.
"They have done this before and it is normal for them. It is their problem and their way of dealing with it and I don't really care about it.
"I am sure they have some reason for doing it or maybe it is just a habit." Singapore need to win.
"The reality is that we are in a difficult position and must try to win the game.
"I don't think that they will be playing for a draw. They have quality and I think they will try to win the game," he said.
"It is not often you get an opportunity to play one of the best teams in Asia. We have nothing to lose so we should go out and try to show our best side."
Time to fire our own coach too.
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