French Lift Luggage, South Africa 1-2 .Uruguay - Mexico Escaped

Had fallen, hit the stairs as well. That is what experienced French team at the World Cup in South Africa in 2010.

Let alone repeat the successful 1998 World Cup winners, runners-up edition of 2006 had to lift a suitcase from South Africa (Asfel) without tasting round knockout. Les Bleus-called French-phase failed to qualify from the group after dikandaskan by the host South Africa with a score of 1-2 (0-2) in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, last night hrs.

South Africa which appear more impressive winning first through headings Bongani Khumalo at minute 20. Katlego Mphela doubles position 17 minutes later. He used the heat in front of goal Hugo Lloris. French short-range shot back through Florent Malouda in the 70th minute.

However, that does not mean that South Africa could be swayed by smoothly. Despite the win, Steven Pienaar et al had to settle for third place finish in the final group standings A. The reason they lost on goal difference from Mexico, which at the same time bent Uruguay 0-1. Luis Suarez scored the only puppet Charruas-called Uruguay-ahead two minutes after the first round.

Equally pocketed four points, Mexico still has a surplus of one goal difference (3-2), while the deficit with two goals South Africa (3-5). Thus, they hosted the first World Cup failed to qualify for the knockout round of 16 of the alias.

"What a pity. Initially, I was very confident that we can escape," Khumalo contrite press conference after the match, as quoted by Reuters. "But, we have struggled to do my best. We also managed to rescue some pride by winning the last game in front of the South African public," he continued.

With the results last night, Uruguay and Mexico following the Netherlands and Brazil had already qualified for 16 large. Uruguay has the right to win the group and stay waiting for opponents of the runner-up in group B (see table). Mexican place finish in the bottom of Uruguay is likely to challenge Argentina.

"It could qualify as group winners is very important to us," said striker Diego Forlan told The Associated Press. "This game was very tight. Mexico controlled the ball well. Maneuvers they are very difficult. We were very lucky to have scored a goal in the first half," said the Atletico Madrid striker.

Create the French, the defeat of South Africa last night was the culmination of drama and scandal that hit the team besutan Raymond Domenech. As reported, two days before the game was life and death, Domenech clashed with Nicolas Anelka, who led the write-off Chelsea striker from the squad.

Tail, a number of players who were sympathetic to boycott the practice session Sunday Anelka (20 / 6). Ironically, the action does not deserve that kind of coordinated senior players Patrice Evra and Thierry Henry. Not surprisingly, it is immediately ignited concern for French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The President asked the Minister of Sport Roselyne Bachelot a special meeting with the team.

French Football''deal with disasters. Not only because timnasnya defeated in World Cup matches, but also the players are facing a moral crisis,''said Bachelot, as quoted by the Associated Press. ''This is the worst episode of the football history of our country, is unprecedented. But this should we face and we must quickly get up,''the woman was 66 years.

French internal divisions so apparent in the starting line-up that is placed Domenech. He left Evra, Henry, Florent Malouda and Sidney Govou. Instead, in the back row and he played Sebastian Squilacci Gael Clichy. Central defender William Gallas and Bacary Sagna who appeared not too good when the French cut down Mexico 0-2 (18 / 6) even find a place.

In contrast with France, a solid internal conditions contributed to South African game. They appear solid and can be pressed from the start. These pressures were intensified after Bongani scored the first goal for Bafana Bafana, South Africa title.

In a panic, and left behind one goal, Yoann Gourcuff made stupid mistakes that caused him expelled from the field. In a corner facing the position, Girondins Bordeaux midfielder Macbeth Sibaya to nudge it fell backward. Without hesitation, the referee Oscar Ruiz drew a red card from his pocket.

Win number of players, South Africa more aggressive. They exploit the fragility of Les Bleus defense to score the second goal. Seeing that supercritical conditions, Domenech finally gave up and lowering the first tier players.

Malouda signed Andre-Pierre replaces Gingnac, while Djibril Cisse Henry to fill the position. The replacement was effective. France could boost counter-attack and make goals by Malouda. However, that's the last goal that created that night. In the position 2-1 to South Africa, both countries must be buried dreams escaped into the second half.