by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Spain wins 2010 World Cup The analysts called it an ugly win and the fouls would suggest so, but they expressed content at the "best team" deservedly winning the 2010 World Cup. Mark it up as two major trophies in the past two years for Spain who also won Euro 2008. Andres Iniesta scored the lone goal in extra time to as Spain defeated the … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 12, 2010
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2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 3
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Group C: Slovenia wins first ever, takes control of group If you don't know about Slovenia's current World Cup run, you may want to start paying attention. Slovenia won its first ever World Cup match by defeating Algeria 1-0 (only other appearance in World Cup was a winless campaign in 2002). Captain Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute in a … [Read more...] about 2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 3
2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 2
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Group B: Diego Maradona wins World Cup debut as Argentina's manager Heavy favorites despite some qualifying woes and a cavalcade of Argentinian players during that time, Argentina took the field with its most beloved player now at the helm. Diego Maradona's squad did not disappoint. Argentina took to the offense early and often in their 1-0 … [Read more...] about 2010 World Cup Splinters | Day 2
2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Setting: On June 11, South Africa will become the first host country from the African continent. The fifth match of this 2010 edition of the World Cup will be played the following day between England and The United States of America in the northwest city of Rustenburg at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Tickets have sold quickly for this match and surely … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup Tale of the Tape: England-USA
2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell A championship run can be the result of many factors effectively employed by coach and players. Some coaches are key motivators. Others, tactical savants whose genius becomes the more apparent during a golden run. But the one mitigating factor that no coach, general manager or player has control over is injury. An injury can occur at anytime, in … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics