Only just got around to reading it "tears of joy" apparently.
ALL WHITES V BAHRAIN - Official 2nd Leg T
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I'm appalling that the best media coverage of the All Whites is from the other side of the world, god only knows why I still get the ODT.
Nice story about McGlinchey to round off the WC Qualifier in the Scottish Daily Record.
Hey, I married her, she said I was her first!!!!!
I was watching the cricket and football as well but dad gets sick of me watching sport so he changed the channel
Long may this thread live!
Long may this thread live!
Like all of us here, I never tire of watching those magic moments from the match.
Emotions as I watched:
Bertos - what a guy
Wide angle shot on the corner - the banner I worked on for weeks in full view
Rory - cheers mate
The crowd - best crowd ever
Warm fuzzies all through that clip.
3, Anne-Marie McClouglin in the back seat of my Honda Civic after our Seventh form breakup party...
Yeh thats great story aboot McGlinchy. Like the comment too aboot Killen getting game time. He needs it.
When I was in Rotorua over the weekend I watched the live version of the game that the Olds had MySkyd, saw the pre match and the anthems. Not sure if people had mentioned this but at the end of the anthem Nelsen pulls the silver fern on his silver fern out from under the jacket and kisses it! Absolutely magic stuff!
http://www.the-afc.com/en/features/26021-bahraini-failure-brings-curtains-down-on-golden-generation
Monday, 16 November 2009 15:09
Bahrain�s failure in the FIFA World Cup play-off is difficult enough to digest. But what is absolutely heart-wrenching is that this could have hastened the end of several careers, perhaps, the finest generation of players to pull on the Bahraini shirt.
There will be no glorious swansong on the world stage now for the golden generation: the gifted playmaker Mohamed Salmeen, striker Hussain Ali, defenders Salman Isa and Mohamed Hussain, midfielder Syed Mahmood Jalal, and the famous Hubail brothers - forward Ala�a and midfield maestro Mohamed.
Before the crunch game against the All Whites, Salmeen issued a warning. Aware that this could be his last shot at FIFA World Cup fame, the captain said: �It might not happen again (qualifying for the World Cup) again in our generation. We should not waste this chance.�
By the time the 2014 FIFA World Cup comes around, all these players would be on the wrong side of the 30s, which most probably made this their last innings, one that ended in utter heartbreak.
But it is to these players Bahrain owes its current soaring stock in world football. These seven players proved to be an army in themselves, warhorses who were instrumental in the tiny Gulf side scaling the pinnacle of success.
While Jalal, Hubail (Mohamed) and Salmeen ran - and will continue to do for some time - the engine-room and kept it well-oiled, the task of tormenting goalkeepers and rival defences was handled with aplomb by the other Hubail sibling and Ali.
The Hubails� contribution to Bahrain�s success story needs special mention. Mohamed has held the baton in midfield for a long time now. He was the playmaker-par-excellence in the AFC Asian Cup 2004, keeping his hungry brother well-fed in front of goal with pin-point passes.
And, Ala�a did what he is best known for: scoring goals. The hitman struck the net five times and was joint top-goalscorer in the continental extravaganza as Bahrain finished fourth, a performance that signaled their ascent to the upper echelons of the Asian game.
The team�s performances also led to them being named the �Most Improved Team� by FIFA for 2004.
Salmeen, the No 10 and son of the legendary Ahmed (Salmeen), has been the sheet-anchor for the side for nearly a decade, especially in three FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns since 2002. He was a key member of the 2006 squad that fell to Trinidad and Tobago.
Jalal and Ali are the other seasoned warriors of the FIFA World Cup qualifying. Both have figured in every campaign since 2002, handling disappointments as they come and getting up to fight another day.
But Bahrain�s letdown on Saturday is sure to leave defender Hussain the most baffled. He has seen his team lose four times in the qualifiers, coming nearer and nearer since 1998, only for the prized berth to be snatched by their opponents at the last minute.
It was to this group the Bahrainis owe their highest ever FIFA ranking - 44th in 2004. It is not surprising that Bahrain also scored their biggest win - versus Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, both 5-0 scorelines - when these seven players were at their peak.
Now, all these players risk being remembered not by their splendid performances and victories and accomplishments over the years but by their ignominious choking and breakdown on the cusp of FIFA World Cup greatness.
- By R. Ravi Kumar
Bahraini failure brings curtains down on golden generation
Monday, 16 November 2009 15:09
Bahrain�s failure in the FIFA World Cup play-off is difficult enough to digest. But what is absolutely heart-wrenching is that this could have hastened the end of several careers, perhaps, the finest generation of players to pull on the Bahraini shirt.
There will be no glorious swansong on the world stage now for the golden generation: the gifted playmaker Mohamed Salmeen, striker Hussain Ali, defenders Salman Isa and Mohamed Hussain, midfielder Syed Mahmood Jalal, and the famous Hubail brothers - forward Ala�a and midfield maestro Mohamed.
Before the crunch game against the All Whites, Salmeen issued a warning. Aware that this could be his last shot at FIFA World Cup fame, the captain said: �It might not happen again (qualifying for the World Cup) again in our generation. We should not waste this chance.�
By the time the 2014 FIFA World Cup comes around, all these players would be on the wrong side of the 30s, which most probably made this their last innings, one that ended in utter heartbreak.
But it is to these players Bahrain owes its current soaring stock in world football. These seven players proved to be an army in themselves, warhorses who were instrumental in the tiny Gulf side scaling the pinnacle of success.
While Jalal, Hubail (Mohamed) and Salmeen ran - and will continue to do for some time - the engine-room and kept it well-oiled, the task of tormenting goalkeepers and rival defences was handled with aplomb by the other Hubail sibling and Ali.
The Hubails� contribution to Bahrain�s success story needs special mention. Mohamed has held the baton in midfield for a long time now. He was the playmaker-par-excellence in the AFC Asian Cup 2004, keeping his hungry brother well-fed in front of goal with pin-point passes.
And, Ala�a did what he is best known for: scoring goals. The hitman struck the net five times and was joint top-goalscorer in the continental extravaganza as Bahrain finished fourth, a performance that signaled their ascent to the upper echelons of the Asian game.
The team�s performances also led to them being named the �Most Improved Team� by FIFA for 2004.
Salmeen, the No 10 and son of the legendary Ahmed (Salmeen), has been the sheet-anchor for the side for nearly a decade, especially in three FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns since 2002. He was a key member of the 2006 squad that fell to Trinidad and Tobago.
Jalal and Ali are the other seasoned warriors of the FIFA World Cup qualifying. Both have figured in every campaign since 2002, handling disappointments as they come and getting up to fight another day.
But Bahrain�s letdown on Saturday is sure to leave defender Hussain the most baffled. He has seen his team lose four times in the qualifiers, coming nearer and nearer since 1998, only for the prized berth to be snatched by their opponents at the last minute.
It was to this group the Bahrainis owe their highest ever FIFA ranking - 44th in 2004. It is not surprising that Bahrain also scored their biggest win - versus Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, both 5-0 scorelines - when these seven players were at their peak.
Now, all these players risk being remembered not by their splendid performances and victories and accomplishments over the years but by their ignominious choking and breakdown on the cusp of FIFA World Cup greatness.
- By R. Ravi Kumar
Watching the replay again on tv still get nervous everytime bahrain attack and celebrate when the magic of the night happend oh what a night.
Watching the replay again on tv still get nervous everytime bahrain attack and celebrate when the magic of the night happend �oh what a night.
I was watching the cricket and football as well but dad gets sick of me watching sport so he changed the channel
Watching the replay again on tv still get nervous everytime bahrain attack and celebrate when the magic of the night happend oh what a night.
yeh, i watched a video of the game last week - same feelings
superb workrate by all our lads
hey does anyone have a hard copy of this game on dvd? I still havent seen it from a television point of view and have been really keen to. Id appreciate a copy if anyone could help me out. Cheers
I've download the torrent of the file. Its a Eurosport version of the game so it has different commentators. Apart from pronouncing Vicelich's name wrong it's pretty good. There is no half time or full time analysis/interview though.
I could rip it to DVD if you like. As long as you cover DVD and postage cost. Probably can't go it for a couple of weeks though.
Offer is open to others as well. Plus i may have the first league soonish too.
I could rip it to DVD if you like. As long as you cover DVD and postage cost. Probably can't go it for a couple of weeks though.
Offer is open to others as well. Plus i may have the first league soonish too.
if by first league you mean first leg... that would be great.
I tried finding the torrent, but to no avail
Watching the replay again on tv still get nervous everytime bahrain attack and celebrate when the magic of the night happend oh what a night.
yeh, i watched a video of the game last week - same feelings
superb workrate by all our lads
How could it be forgotten? I remember the last minute of the game: my heart gave a jump when Bahraini lofted a high ball into the box, but Paston was perfect. Now we need conserve our nerves for World Cup.
Thats the beauty of WC qualifycation. Brings out intensity and passion. Need alot more games in the future thats for sure :)
Some are saying that Jesus really was there on that beautiful evening in November:
Check out the January "World Soccer" magazine in the stores (e.g. Whitcoulls):
Carries full page feature on the All Whites' victory ("Headliners", p.20)- nice half-page photo of Rory celebrating his goal and half-page of report on game.
Also see nearer back of mag for second mention of the game by the mag's long-serving Oceania correspondent Paul Moon (who resides in Oamaru).
Great to see such coverage in the world's biggest English-language international footie mag...
Nice souvenir!
I'd almost vote the Greens after that.
After watching that I looked through some of the other clips of the game. I found Pastons save from up close, warning though, don't have your speakers up too loud..
I still think this is amazing.
Stevo2010-02-16 23:36:14
Pity that vid doesn't show when the players run out. Every time I watch the goal/save/final whistle moments I still get choked up.
Long may this thread live!
Ahmad, great call to Deaker BTW.
Just 4 u, 'The Moment':
Ahmad, great call to Deaker BTW.
Just 4 u, 'The Moment':
Like all of us here, I never tire of watching those magic moments from the match.
Emotions as I watched:
Bertos - what a guy
Wide angle shot on the corner - the banner I worked on for weeks in full view
Rory - cheers mate
The crowd - best crowd ever
Warm fuzzies all through that clip.
Just a note that the coverage of the All Whites v Bahrain on Radio Sport is among the finalists at this year's NZ Radio Awards. Full list here...
Congrats Piney!
Say something Piney!
F**K YEAH!!!!!
that is all.
that is all.
We must never ever let this thread die. Ever.
Just to prove there's no real hatred here, look at this:
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/995497/Smeltz-to-star-in-cup
Nelsen also revealed how Australia coach Pim Verbeek gave him a few tips about Bahrain when the Dutchman was in Blackburn to check out his key Socceroos Vince Grella and Brett Emerton.
Bahrain finished third in Australia�s World Cup qualifying group and subsequently lost to the Kiwis in a two-legged playoff for a spot in the finals.
�I had a very informative lunch with Pim Verbeek,� Nelsen explains.
�Pim told me Australia had been under the cosh in their game in Bahrain, who had four one-on-ones but failed to score before the Socceroos sneaked in with a late winner.
�Pim said Australia should never have won that game but Bahrain were a different team when they came to Australia.�
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/a-league/news/995497/Smeltz-to-star-in-cup
Nelsen also revealed how Australia coach Pim Verbeek gave him a few tips about Bahrain when the Dutchman was in Blackburn to check out his key Socceroos Vince Grella and Brett Emerton.
Bahrain finished third in Australia�s World Cup qualifying group and subsequently lost to the Kiwis in a two-legged playoff for a spot in the finals.
�I had a very informative lunch with Pim Verbeek,� Nelsen explains.
�Pim told me Australia had been under the cosh in their game in Bahrain, who had four one-on-ones but failed to score before the Socceroos sneaked in with a late winner.
�Pim said Australia should never have won that game but Bahrain were a different team when they came to Australia.�
To the exhortation of the home fans...
1 year since that great, great day!!
'We love you ALL WHITES, we do'
'We love you ALL WHITES, we do'
i reckon i used several weeks worth of heart beats that day
UTTER f**kING MAGIC!
UTTER f**kING MAGIC!
I still think this is amazing.
yep, so is 2nd half run on
"they don't want to go out"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKH4t80d2Qg&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
yep, so is 2nd half run on
"they don't want to go out"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKH4t80d2Qg&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
I cannot believe it as been a year since the International Greatest Day Of All Time. And what a year since!
I wonder whether I will ever feel like I did that night again in my life. That sounds kind of sad!
I wonder whether I will ever feel like I did that night again in my life. That sounds kind of sad!