Match Nigeria vs Uruguay, FIFA Confederations Cup, 15-06-2013

Nigeria vs Uruguay June 21th, 2013
 Just two days after a long flight to Brazil, Nigeria were already on the pitch playing against Tahiti. Now, obviously, their players are tired and enjoying the local beauty to rest far from fans.

As for Uruguay, two of their players are used to stadiums in Brazil – strikers Forlan and midfielder Lodeiro –, as they play for Brazilian clubs – Internacional and Botafogo, respectively. With that in mind, coach Tabarez is thinking of using
them both in his starting elev

 

information of Thursday's hotly-anticipated encounter between Nigeria vs Uruguay:

Pre Match:
 
Kick off : June 20, 2013 11:00 PM BST
Venue : Arena Fonte Nova
Referee: Bjorn Kiabers (Netherlands)
Competition : World - FIFA Confederations Cup.




While Nigeria thumped the French Polynesians 6-1 in the FIFA Confederations Cup on Monday, their head coach Stephen Keshi looked less than impressed after watching his side waste a number of goal-scoring opportunities in Belo Horizonte.

 Uruguay themselves were similarly toothless against Spain but front man Diego Forlan is not concerned.

"We knew before coming to Brazil that our most important game was against Nigeria and nothing has changed because we lost to Spain," he said. 


channels broadcast the match:

Turkish TRT 1
Swiss SF2
German ZDF
RTE One
ORF 1
Italian Sky Sport 1
Al Jazeera Sports - HD 1
Al Jazeera Sports +9
Al Jazeera Sports +10

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Match Brazil vs Japan FIFA Confederations Cup 15-06-2013

 Brazil Vs Japan June 15th, 2013

 

information of Saturday's hotly-anticipated encounter between Brazil vs Japan:

Pre Match:

 
Kick off : June 15, 2013 9:00 PM
Venue : Estadio Nacional de Brasilia
City: Brasilia
Competition : World - FIFA Confederations Cup 2013


Brazil vs Japan - Opening Game of the FIFA Confederations Cup - June 15th, 2013

The competition hosts Brazil and Asia Cup winners Japan are in Group A along with Mexico and Italy. Brazil and Japan have met nine times already and South American side so far are undefeated. Most recently Brazil defeated Japan 4-0 in a friendly game in Wroclaw in October of 2012.

Brazil has played two friendlies. They were held 2-2 by England, but recently beat a weakened France 3-0.

Japan qualified for this tournament by beating Australia (1-0) in extra time in the Asian Cup in January 2011. Since then they have also qualified for the World cup, so this tournament will be excellent preparation for next year’s assault.

The head to head between Brazil and Japan is all in favour of the South Americans. Nine times they have met before and seven of those games have ended in wins for Brazil, with Japan holding on for draws in the other two. The goal tally in those nine matches stands at 24 for Brazil and just four for Japan.


channels broadcast the match:

Turkish TRT 1
stv 2 Slovak
Swiss SF2
TSI 2
Alfa TV
Alfa Sports 2
Nederland 3
Italian Sky Sport 1
RTS 1
Al Jazeera Sports - HD 1
Al Jazeera Sports +9
Al Jazeera Sports - HD 2
 World Cup Qualifiers: Africa