2009 FIFA Confederations Cup

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 04:33 AM

The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup will be the 8th Confederations Cup, held in South Africa from June 14 to June 28, 2009, as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Venues:

Coca-Cola Park (Ellis Park Stadium) 62,567
Loftus Versfeld Stadium 50,000
Free State Stadium 48,000
Royal Bafokeng Stadium 42,000

Participants:

South Africa (host, 2nd participation)
Italy (winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 1st participation)
United States (winner of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 4th participation)
Brazil (winner of the Copa América 2007, 1st invitation , 6th participation)
Iraq (winner of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, 1st participation)
Egypt (winner of the 2008 African Cup of Nations, 2nd participation)
Spain (winner of UEFA Euro 2008, 1st invitation , 1st participation)
New Zealand (winner of the 2008 OFC Nations Cup, 3rd participation)

Draw:

The draw takes place at 17:00 local time, (16:00 CET). FIFA.com will cover the draw extensively, with team profiles, analysis, and exclusive video interviews with the coaches. South Africa will be the top seeds for the draw and are automatically placed in Group A. Teams from the same confederation will be not be drawn into the same group, therefore Egypt will be drawn into Group B. Also as result, Italy and Spain will be drawn into different groups.

Matches:

Group A
Spain 3pld 9pts
South Africa 3pld 4pts
Iraq 3pld 2pts
New Zealand 3pld 1pts

Group B
Brazil 3pld 9pts
USA 3pld 3pts
Italy 3pld 3pts
Egypt 3pld 3pts

Semifinal:
Spain v USA
Brazil v South Africa

Third Place Match:
Spain v South Africa

Final:
USA v Brazil

Results:

June 14, 2009
South Africa 0 v 0 Iraq
New Zealand 0 v 5 Spain

June 15, 2009
Brazil 4 v 3 Egypt
USA 1 v 3 Italy

June 17, 2009
Spain 1 v 0 Iraq
South Africa 2 v 0 New Zealand

June 18, 2009
USA 0 v 3 Brazil
Egypt 1 v 0 Italy

June 20, 2009
Iraq 0 v 0 New Zealand
Spain 2 v 0 South Africa

June 21, 2009
Italy 0 v 3 Brazil
Egypt 0 v 3 USA

June 24, 2009
Spain 0 v 2 USA

June 25, 2009
Brazil 1 v 0 South Africa

June 28, 2009
Spain 3 v 2 South Africa
USA 2 v 3 Brazil

Top Scorer:

Fabiano (BRA) 5

Top Clean Sheet:

Casillas (SPN) 2
Kassid (IRQ) 2
Khune (RSA) 2
Howard (USA) 2

Kellog_G8 · 21-11-2008, 04:37 AM

Brazil to win.

Holminho · 21-11-2008, 04:38 AM

Iraq vs USA

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RerereChelsea

Iraq vs USA

in the final?

Kellog_G8 · 21-11-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RerereChelsea

Iraq vs USA

Fist match? What do you mean?

Holminho · 21-11-2008, 04:43 AM

final, first match whatever doesn't matter lol i just want to see it

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RerereChelsea

final, first match whatever doesn't matter lol i just want to see it

Maybe the US army will pull out their troops by then! lol

EDIT: I think the US would win though

Scuba Steve · 21-11-2008, 04:51 AM

Pointless tournament, in terms of watching and supporting it. But, it can create some good matchups, and its useful for FIFA to get that dry run for the next year

benqbiggis · 21-11-2008, 04:52 AM

good teams in this edition

but brazil for the 3rd title (more than anyone)
and the 8th world-wide title

Gangsta Flamingo · 21-11-2008, 05:02 AM

Egypt will win it

LwkguyPlayer · 21-11-2008, 05:03 AM

paok will win it

benqbiggis · 21-11-2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LwkguyPlayer

paok will win it

for sure

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 05:05 AM

Please shut up with this PAOK ****!!

LwkguyPlayer · 21-11-2008, 05:26 AM

lalalala about mexico then

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LwkguyPlayer

lalalala about mexico then

Yal are the one's who started this whole debate. And at least I put it in the proper thread!

ed31 · 21-11-2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwkguyplayer

lalalala about mexico then

mexico mexico mexico mexico mexico mexico !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LwkguyPlayer · 21-11-2008, 05:29 AM

lol i didnt start it

ILCaesar · 21-11-2008, 05:33 AM

I wonder if we'll field the reserve reserve squad...

LwkguyPlayer · 21-11-2008, 05:39 AM

probally who cares about a micky mouse cup

Scuba Steve · 21-11-2008, 06:14 AM

If 2005 is any indication, Italy will probably bring a close to normal squad.

Check out the squads from 2005.

2005 FIFA Confederations Cup squads

Ignore the fact that everyone was born on the same day, and is only three years old.

ILCaesar · 21-11-2008, 06:22 AM

I don't think we would, to be honest. I think we'd put in our youngsters like Giovinco, Nocerino, Dessena, Santacroce, etc.

Scuba Steve · 21-11-2008, 06:25 AM

Well, yeah, its also a good time to blood some youngsters through, especially if you possibly plan on playing them the next year.

ILCaesar · 21-11-2008, 06:30 AM

Yeah, probably what Lippi intends. I'd like to see him test out/give more experience to:
Giovinco
Dessena
De Silvestri
Santacroce
Davide Di Gennaro
Russotto
Lanzafame
Rannocchia

Then throw in some experienced players here and there to keep the team glued together.

BarakatTreka · 21-11-2008, 06:37 AM

this tournament isnt like the FIFA Club World Cup. This is where you prepare yourself for the World Cup the following year. So it would be kinda of pointless to put a bunch of youngsters who will not play in the World Cup in this tournament.

Scuba Steve · 21-11-2008, 06:41 AM

Yeah, but if you don't play the youngsters, then they won't have any experience. This is the perfect opportunity. It has no affect on the World Cup the next year, and you can play some very good sides.

View Poll Results: Who will win the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup?
Brazil	62	24.80%
Spain	84	33.60%
Italy	19	7.60%
Egypt	4	1.60%
USA	50	20.00%
Iraq	14	5.60%
South Africa	4	1.60%
New Zealand	13	5.20%
Voters: 250. You may not vote on this poll

21-11-2008, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
BarakatTreka Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 7,688	2009 FIFA Confederations Cup The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup will be the 8th Confederations Cup, held in South Africa from June 14 to June 28, 2009, as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Venues: Coca-Cola Park (Ellis Park Stadium) 62,567 Loftus Versfeld Stadium 50,000 Free State Stadium 48,000 Royal Bafokeng Stadium 42,000 Participants: South Africa (host, 2nd participation) Italy (winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, 1st participation) United States (winner of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 4th participation) Brazil (winner of the Copa América 2007, 1st invitation , 6th participation) Iraq (winner of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, 1st participation) Egypt (winner of the 2008 African Cup of Nations, 2nd participation) Spain (winner of UEFA Euro 2008, 1st invitation , 1st participation) New Zealand (winner of the 2008 OFC Nations Cup, 3rd participation) Draw: The draw takes place at 17:00 local time, (16:00 CET). FIFA.com will cover the draw extensively, with team profiles, analysis, and exclusive video interviews with the coaches. South Africa will be the top seeds for the draw and are automatically placed in Group A. Teams from the same confederation will be not be drawn into the same group, therefore Egypt will be drawn into Group B. Also as result, Italy and Spain will be drawn into different groups. Matches: Group A Spain 3pld 9pts South Africa 3pld 4pts Iraq 3pld 2pts New Zealand 3pld 1pts Group B Brazil 3pld 9pts USA 3pld 3pts Italy 3pld 3pts Egypt 3pld 3pts Semifinal: Spain v USA Brazil v South Africa Third Place Match: Spain v South Africa Final: USA v Brazil Results: June 14, 2009 South Africa 0 v 0 Iraq New Zealand 0 v 5 Spain June 15, 2009 Brazil 4 v 3 Egypt USA 1 v 3 Italy June 17, 2009 Spain 1 v 0 Iraq South Africa 2 v 0 New Zealand June 18, 2009 USA 0 v 3 Brazil Egypt 1 v 0 Italy June 20, 2009 Iraq 0 v 0 New Zealand Spain 2 v 0 South Africa June 21, 2009 Italy 0 v 3 Brazil Egypt 0 v 3 USA June 24, 2009 Spain 0 v 2 USA June 25, 2009 Brazil 1 v 0 South Africa June 28, 2009 Spain 3 v 2 South Africa USA 2 v 3 Brazil Top Scorer: Fabiano (BRA) 5 Top Clean Sheet: Casillas (SPN) 2 Kassid (IRQ) 2 Khune (RSA) 2 Howard (USA) 2 Last edited by BarakatTreka; 30-06-2009 at 10:43 PM..

21-11-2008, 04:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Pointless tournament, in terms of watching and supporting it. But, it can create some good matchups, and its useful for FIFA to get that dry run for the next year __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

21-11-2008, 04:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
benqbiggis EA Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,978	good teams in this edition but brazil for the 3rd title (more than anyone) and the 8th world-wide title __________________

21-11-2008, 05:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gangsta Flamingo Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: EE.UU Gender: Private Posts: 6,878	Egypt will win it __________________ I am the Adolf Hitler of having sex.

21-11-2008, 04:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holminho Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: OLD TRAFORD WITH RONALDO AND MAN U Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 6,160	Iraq vs USA

21-11-2008, 04:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Holminho Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: OLD TRAFORD WITH RONALDO AND MAN U Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 6,160	final, first match whatever doesn't matter lol i just want to see it

21-11-2008, 05:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
LwkguyPlayer Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tonga Gender: Private Posts: 4,013	paok will win it

21-11-2008, 05:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
BarakatTreka Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 7,688	Please shut up with this PAOK ****!!

21-11-2008, 05:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
LwkguyPlayer Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tonga Gender: Private Posts: 4,013	lalalala about mexico then

21-11-2008, 05:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
LwkguyPlayer Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tonga Gender: Private Posts: 4,013	lol i didnt start it

21-11-2008, 05:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
ILCaesar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milano Gender: Male Posts: 14,626	I wonder if we'll field the reserve reserve squad...

21-11-2008, 05:39 AM	#19 (permalink)
LwkguyPlayer Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tonga Gender: Private Posts: 4,013	probally who cares about a micky mouse cup

21-11-2008, 06:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	If 2005 is any indication, Italy will probably bring a close to normal squad. Check out the squads from 2005. 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup squads Ignore the fact that everyone was born on the same day, and is only three years old. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

21-11-2008, 06:22 AM	#21 (permalink)
ILCaesar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milano Gender: Male Posts: 14,626	I don't think we would, to be honest. I think we'd put in our youngsters like Giovinco, Nocerino, Dessena, Santacroce, etc.

21-11-2008, 06:25 AM	#22 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Well, yeah, its also a good time to blood some youngsters through, especially if you possibly plan on playing them the next year. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives

21-11-2008, 06:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
ILCaesar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milano Gender: Male Posts: 14,626	Yeah, probably what Lippi intends. I'd like to see him test out/give more experience to: Giovinco Dessena De Silvestri Santacroce Davide Di Gennaro Russotto Lanzafame Rannocchia Then throw in some experienced players here and there to keep the team glued together.

21-11-2008, 06:37 AM	#24 (permalink)
BarakatTreka Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 7,688	this tournament isnt like the FIFA Club World Cup. This is where you prepare yourself for the World Cup the following year. So it would be kinda of pointless to put a bunch of youngsters who will not play in the World Cup in this tournament.

21-11-2008, 06:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
Scuba Steve EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Favorite Teams: DC United, United States Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 17,406	Yeah, but if you don't play the youngsters, then they won't have any experience. This is the perfect opportunity. It has no affect on the World Cup the next year, and you can play some very good sides. __________________ "Has there ever been another MLS player to combine heart, skill, leadership, toughness, smarts and an outgoing personality like Ben Olsen?" -- Ives