The ola of the Luanda public for « Angola 2010 » closure

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The night fell at the November 11 Stadium of Luanda this Sunday, January 31, 2010, with the third consecutive continental crowning of the Pharaohs of Egypt that allowed the young Ghanaians play the entire match before “killing” them about five minutes to the end of regular play time through Gedo, the usual joker of coach Hassan Shehata.

Earlier, when the rhythm of the match was marked by slow play style, it was the spectators who added colour and voices in the tribunes. Spectators that were dispersed when the Malian referee, Koman Coulibaly gave the kick off of the encounter, reassembled to give a festive atmosphere to the final. On more than one occasion, the ola sound was made by fans that were happy to have ended the African football jamboree in style; and that ola produced a flamboyant enclosure of the November 11 Stadium, with each spectator going his way with a collective song of joy.

At the end of the match, won (1-0) by Egypt against Ghana, while the Black Stars were shedding tears on the pitch, the Pharaohs were spread in embraces with the jersey of the 2010 champion proudly highlighted on the chest. Security services even had to act as barriers in order to bring the Egyptians to protocol order, especially Mohamed Zidan who was in ecstasy near Pharaoh supporters.

After some collective movements performed by an Angolan ballet under a quiet light, the FIFA and CAF presidents, Sepp Blatter and Issa Hayatou, accompanied by the President of the Republic of Angola, Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, could then proceed to solemnly award the Orange CAN 2010 medals and trophies.

The next rendezvous is in two years for the 28^th edition of the Orange CAN in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Senol Gunes having a farewell Interview

Senol Gunes had a farewell interview at Interview room of Seoul WorldCup stadium at 11AM 26 November wrapping up his first ever oversea coaching started back in January 2007.

Gunes was unable to put something out of his mind saying tying up 3-year-life in Korea is very difficult."

"I have tried to help KOREA soccer for it´s practical development. The result is not reached what I want to achieve but something such as players, coaching staffs, team style has been changed under my control. I have made 3-young-players go abroad and brought up young players well though we, FC Seoul failed to lift any trophy." Gunes Said. And then "We have grown a plant from seed for 3 years with FC Seoul. I have made every effort to reap fruits but I haven´t. I must have won K-league as well as ACL." Gunes said.

"I was very impressed when I had arrived in Korea 3years ago because I received very warm welcome from so many fans who had been waiting for me and the day we had a match with Junbuk at 12 September 2009. I won´t forget what the fans showed me. I very very appreciate it." The Turkish coach said.

And partly "My family wished I would have come back to Turkey when I resigned for FC Seoul at the beginning of this year. There are some offer from clubs in east asia, the middle east asia, Trabzonspor in Turkey as well as National team headcoach of Turkey but I really want to take a rest for about 6 monthes at least." The 58-year-old coach said. Gunes moved to Champions Park in Guri to train the first squad after the interview. Gunes will depart for Turkey on Monday 30.

FC Seoul meeting a crisis for the chamGunes moved to Champions Park in Guri to train the first squad after the interview.pion.
FC Seoul had a game with Busan at Seoulworldcup Stadium on Saturday 17 October and missed the last train for the champion by tied 2-2 with Busan so FC Seoul is pursued to Pohang, the third by 2 points. So FC Seoul is 15wins 4draws 7 losses with 49 points. The result was very bitter because FC Seoul is not safe to keep the second in K-league. FC Seoul will be down to the third after the result of it and Pohang with 47 points. There is no way except win all game left to FC Seoul to secure the second at least for 2010 AFC Champions League.

Some mistakes made FC Seoul cry. The first loss was from mis-sigh between defender and goalie and the second loss came from mis-ballkeeping. FC Seoul scored two goals after early two losses but eventually failed to make come-from-behind win.

FC Seoul, however, still have the chance to aim for the first in K-league. FC Seoul must win the next game with Incheon and Junnam and wait for the result of Junbuk. If Junbuk records worse than 1 draw and 1 loss, FC Seoul can be the champion.

The next game is held in Incheon at 25 October.