Wednesday, October 12, 2011

HELPED PENALTY

ON TARGET: Execution penalty Samir Nasri entered into
the goal
 mouth ofBosnia-Herzegovina.
Samir Nasri scored a penalty to help France qualify directly for the finals of Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. Les Bleus won Group D after a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Stade de France, Paris, Wednesday (12/10) early morning hrs.
Superior first Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko through action in the 40th minute.
The Blue and earn a penalty after Nasri violated the forbidden box in the 78th minute.
"The prospect of having to go through the play-offs make the players look-out for an equalizer," said Laurent Blanc, the French coach.
He admitted his squad played poorly in the first round.
In the first 45 minutes was performed excellent guest forces.
"I told the players if they want to undergo a play-off, go ahead to play like that. This is truly an exciting game, "said Blanc.
Also qualify directly for Germany (Group A), Russia (Group B), Italy (Group C), Netherlands (Group E), Greece (Group F), England (Group G), Denmark (Group H), Spain (Group I) , and Sweden as the best runner-up).
While the runner-up group ticket entitled to reach the play-offs, namely Turkey (Group A), the Republic of Ireland (Group B), Estonia (Group C), Bosnia (Group D), Croatia (Group F), Montenegro (Group G) , Portugal (Group H), and the Czech Republic (Group I).
Stankovic, Vidic Backward
In the meantime, the two senior players of Serbia, Dejan Stankovic and Nemanja Vidic, resigned from the national team. This decision was taken after the Serb failed to win a play-off ticket from Group C.
"I have been waiting for farewell match and I think this is it," Stankovic said after his team defeated Slovenia 0-1.
Now, he wants to concentrate more to help Inter Milan. 33-year midfielder has more than 100 times for his country since 1998.
Similar decision was taken Vidic (30). Central defender was mengundukan themselves from the national team to provide opportunities for young players.
"For some senior players, this is the time to say goodbye to national team jerseys," said the Manchester United captain.