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congratulations from Bahrain

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Special congratulations from Bahrain

You deserve to qualify

You are wonderful
It was a wonderful opportunity for me to find friends like you

I hope to see you at the World Cup in great form, and the football is the first sport in New Zealand
I congratulate you from my heart
You are a wonderful encouragement and support.
I hope that luck to us next time

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Enjoy the joy of qualifying, it's memories are never forgotten.

Heartfelt greetings to all members, I congratulate you once again

Isa

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

thanks mate. hope you stay around on these forums

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thank you. Bahrain made me doubt us sometime, extremely fast on their feet compared to us but just didn't keep the ball and make chances. Better luck next time.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Mr. Bahrain, you are the man! Please stay and perhaps follow the Phoenix in the A-League!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah, I wish both teams could go but sadly they can't, next time you guys will qualify. Anyways please stay on the forum you have been good to chat to.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Their fans were absolutely awesome. friendly, polite, a real credit. Shame both countries didn't qualify. Their enthusiasm deserved to.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thank you Mr Bahrain - your team might have lost. But you have won as a true sports supporter and fair minded fan.

"Phoenix till they lose"

Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.

Genuine opinion: FTFFA

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hopefully we will have more clashes with your side in the future (i.e us joining AFC...). I definatly know who I will support in Asain confederation games now (aside from Aus

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Well said Mr. Bahrain.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yes, I will stay
I'm a fan of your club, a definite
Thank you for your responses

Despite my grief, your responses make me feel the joy, and remove the worry about me

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I felt for one of their fans, he was in tears after the game. I think most of us can relate to feeling like that after a very important game. I hope his awesome friends cheer him up. Their fans did really well at the game. THeir team must have noticed their efforts. Lonegunmen2009-11-14 23:29:25

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yes, please stick around, you will be a welcoming addition to our forum. Beside we need a fan inside the AFC to give us the latest on the other countries for us.

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Lonegunmen wrote:

I felt for onbe of their fans, he was in tears after the game. I think most of us can relate to feeling like that after a very iomportant game. I hope his awesome friends cheer him up. Their fans did really well at the game. THeir team must have noticed their efforts.

Well considering they have done all the hard work (Like 15+ games) to get here and after their disappointment from last WC I would find it hard to match that as a Kiwi football/sport fan.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

When you think about it, between the two sets of real fans that were at the game, there was only one winner - Football. The beautiful game at its best.

Lonegunmen2009-11-14 23:59:42

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard luck "Bahrain"..have appreciated your inputs into our buildup..good humoured..football is the winner across cultures and oceans. Hope to visit Bahrain one day...

A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Have really enjoyed all your posts Mr Bahrain. You are a very good ambassador for your country. Obviously I'm ecstatic with the NZ win but I do feel sorry for the Bahrain boys. I've watched most of their games and was so impressed with their spirit and never-say-die attitude.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Met a few Bahrain fans on the way back from the game. Very gracious despite the defeat. Top marks for sportsmanship!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Your the man bahrain. Kind, fair and honest. Good to hear your'll keep posting your imput on this site. I'm sure Bahrain and AW's will have many more matches to come in the future.

PS: I love the drums, it gave it that football atmosphere. The chants, the singing, everything.

Football is whe winner and it sure is a beautiful game.

darkhorse2009-11-15 01:21:41

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

You're a great guy Mr. Bahrain. Always good to hear from you. It was a tough match and your boys can be proud, they played well.

Spoke to a few Bahraini's in McDonalds after the game. Poor chaps were crestfallen but still really friendly. Top blokes all.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Class all the way.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Amazing post, mate. I could never do that if we lost. Have no animosity towards you guys at all even though a few of your players rolled around a bit too much. Being gracious in defeat isn't an easy thing to do. Good luck next time - i'm sure we'll both be there in 2014!!

a.haak

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

sportsmanship ++ !!!! talks a big game, follows up with graciousness in defeat. i salute you. if only i could muster the courage to do the same. well done sir!! a gentleman and a scholar if you will, which i will.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Tena koe Isa. It has been a pleasure over the last month. As a few have said, I do not believe I could be as gracious as you at this time; but with fans like you, I could. Thank you for all your comments and news. I hope you can visit NZ one day, hopefully when a Phoenix game is on.

14/11/09

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

oh Bahrain we love you!!!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

valeo wrote:

A few? One of the most despicable performances I've seen!

Very glad the good guys came out on top.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

thats the way she goes mate, we all would be crying now if that penalty went in....ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohh,maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarkkkkk you are my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wat a save!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sa here we come

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Now thats a lead balloon right there,Arsenal. leave it for the match thread, mate.
Mr Bahrain deserves his credit for his good natured replies right through these last few weeks and his sportsmanship and graciousness in losing. He's a credit to his country, a gentleman.
Well done sir

RedGed2009-11-15 05:22:57

Improving,,on the up, a work in progress from Italiano and the Nix. Bring on the bathroom bling in '24! COYN!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Hard to admit it but yep, no way I would hve been able to post such a gracious congratulations to Bahrain had we lost/drawn. Would have been too heartbroken. Mr. Bahrain you have taught many of us important lessons in sportsmanship. The result of the game dis not bring any years to my eyes but reading your post did!

Here is a copy of the email I sent to Mr. Bahrain before I slept last night:

Assalamu alaikum.

While I am extremely HAPPY!!!!! I am also very sad for Bahrain. I wish we could have both qualified. It is so sad to know someone must not qualify ;(

We met amazing Bahraini people in Wellington and the memories are in my heart always.

The players were nice and the staff also very nice and warm. Most supporters also very friendly and one day (God willing) maybe I will visit to Bahrain.

(Thanks to God) I was able to meet some Bahrainis after the game and we had big hugs and kisses. We feel your sorrow even while we celebrate.

Brother I will be in Wellington until Monday. After this I hope we can catch up. Tomorrow there will be a victory parade and celebration in Wellington and we will go home.

I will sleep now my brother. . It has been an incredible journey.

Wassalamu alaikum to you and all your family.
Ahmad and family.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

And this is my answer to you Ahmed especially
and for all members in this forum in general ....

alsalam alykum Ahmed
Thank you very much for your email, make sure that I am never sad, contrary to, I'm very proud of the Bahrain team, you can imagine that Bahrain is one of the smallest nations of the world, and have great team and I believe that which provides best on the pitch, be the winner.
we will never give up, and we will try again, and tenth time, it does not matter, it is important to enjoy the beautiful football.
Accept the situation as joy to win, I accept defeat in the spirit of sports.
For the banner, yes, I saw it very well in television, as well as my family, I've created this banner very close to you.
I am honored to visit Bahrain, try to come, I'll be your brother here, I really hope to see you here.
New Zealand became a part of my planning of the countries that intend to visit .
My brother, I am delighted to qualify, you have the all right to joy, enjoy the days of victory, and make sure that this is football, winning and losing, but it's the best we got acquainted with people and good friends like you.
alslam alykum
Isa

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

For all those kind replies, which made me get out of grief, to the case of pride, I say to you, you are really fantastic.
I Will encourage you in the World Cup with full force, imagine that you are Bahrain team.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yeah top notch stuff mate. Really showing some sportsmanship.

Met a few Bahrain fans after the game, they were devastated as you would expect, but still very very polite and kind. Seems like a really top country.

All Aboard the Phoenix/ All Whites Bandwagon!!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

This post is almost the best thing I've seen since last night. You my friend are welcome anywhere, any time

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Arsenal wrote:

valeo wrote:

A few? One of the most despicable performances I've seen!

Very glad the good guys came out on top.

and sorry we can't be quite as gracious in victory

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thank you for your oustanding contributions .. you will live to fight another day ...

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

lol. We were always going to use our physical advantage so with a card happy ref, why wouldnt bahrain try and play it up a bit? It wasnt that bad anyway, some of them were actually hurt. Ankles and legs get injured a lot more than anywhere else for a reason.

Im stoked, but you do have to feel sorry for Bahrain.
And whoever was booing them off, poor form!

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

thanks hope bahrain qualfiy next time as long as we are there to

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Thank you all of Bahrain - I met many of your people in the last few days and they are a credit to your country and culture. My only sorrow about this wekeend is that someone had to miss out, and that it happened to such a gracious and honorable nation. You'll be back and I am glad for your friendship to us.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

It was good having the Bahrain supporters here, some of them congratulated us as we left the stadium. Good stuff. Bahrain will get their chance in the World Cup one day, don't worry about that.

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over 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Great to see Bahrain show such good sportsmanship after their loss.
Really liked the Bahrain supporters - it would have been great if we both could have qualified, but that's the way the game goes...

to Bahrain

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