Soccer World Cup

Limericks
by Peter Finlayson
2010
..Foreword..
This ebook is a short recollection of events and results during the period of the 2010
Soccer World cup held in South Africa from June 11 till July 11 2010. 32 countries, 64
games in 10 stadiums across South Africa, making this tournament a first for Africa.
This tournament will be remembered for its African colours, the controversial vuvuzela,
the flags and banners, the spirit of the country, the diversity of the country and its
varying weather conditions during the tournament, all which make this an interesting
and memorable world cup.
Have a fun read through the following pages, as the writing is in limerick format and
makes easy reading.
Enjoy!!!
Author : Peter Finlayson
Web : http://limericksgalore.blogspot.com
Email : peterfinlayson12@gmail.com
SWC Limericks
Copyright 2010 by Peter Finlayson
All rights reserved.
..Contents..
* The Countdown
* Opening Ceremony and matches
* Group games
* Round of 16
* Quarter finals
* Semi finals
* Finals and 3
rd
/4
th
Playoffs
* Closing ceremony
The Countdown
3rd June 2010
Its 8 days to go till the soccer world cup
Eskom promise therell be no slip up
Tte English arrive on African soil
Brazil beat Zimbabwe without a spoil
Mandela says yes to the opening lineup!
Soccer WC Group A
A really tough group at the soccer world cup
Can South Africa keep this up?
Theyre up against France and Mexico too
And Uruguay are skilled, thats certainly true!
The Bafana boys will need more than pap!
4th June 2010
England and Spain are the teams to beat
Mecci has the world cup at his feet
Mphela to fill McCarthy's boots
Bafana enjoy Madibas tributes
Its 7 days to go, so book your seat!
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10th June 2010
1 day to go till the great hallobaloo!
the opening game will be something to view
Can Bafana tame Mexico?
The opening ceremony - is all systems GO!
Free condoms for guests - Whoopeedoo!
5th June 2010
Bafana show Denmark they are here to play
the raucous vuvuzela is here to stay
with 6 days left the flags are out
Is Bafana in with a shout?
10 fans are injured causes some dismay!
6th June 2010
The teams are arriving in SA at last
Its 5 days to go till the real soccer blast
Lampard says "Leave Rooney alone"
Ronaldo will be hard to clone
Will Bafana be outclassed?
7th June 2010
Its 4 days to go till the soccer kick-off
One nil against Denmark is really no scoff!
Parreira is set to shuffle the pack
Then it's Mexico and no looking back!
FIFA deceive fans - that's really doff!
8th June 2010
The Gautrain is running with 3 days to go
Brazil beat Plats in a small town show
"Rugby" Pretoria gets the world cup bug
Don't forget your vuvu earplug!
Mozabique meet Portugal in a friendly sideshow!
9th June 2010
Bafana Bafana bring Sandton to a halt
2 days to go till the soccer assault
"Behave", the government tells SA
Portugal win friendly but Nani can't play
Portuguese press are victims of assault!
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The Opening Ceremony and games
Bafana and Mexico excel with a draw
France and Uruguay draw 0-all
Two great games on the very first day
Examples that will pave the way
And many matches that will enthrall!
11
th
June 2010
Its here, Its here, the cup is here!
For Madiba theres not much cheer
The Bafana camp must be full of nerves
The coaches, players and reserves
Do worry boys, theres nothing to fear!
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Group Games ..
12th June 2010
Korea play a blinder against luckless Greece
England and America its one apiece
Argentina tame Nigeria at Ellis Park
Three great games with lots of spark
The world cup tempo continues to increase!
14th June 2010
The Dutch beat the Danes at Soccer City
Japan down the Lions oh what a pity!
Feeble Italy and Paraguay draw
A goalie blunder was Paraguays last straw!
A problem in Cape Town with security!
14th June 2010
The Vuvuzela causes much debate
Chickens get through the stadium gate!
Cahill in tears after getting red card
Durbs stadium workers find it hard
England Keeper Green will not feel great!
13th June 2010
Slovenia beat Algeria with a Koren goal
Gyan keeps Ghana on a one-nil roll
The Germans blast the Aussies net
With a four-nil win they now look set!
A mixed day of soccer on the whole!
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Group Games ..
15th June 2010
N Korea lose to mighty Brazil
Ivory Coast and Portugal show their skill
New Zealand and Slovakia in a one all draw
A game that failed to enthrall
Can Bafana go for the kill?!
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16
th
June 2010
Honduras against Chile were only fair
Chile show they have the flair
The Swiss shock Spain in a precision game
While Bafana Bafana will not be the same
Uruguays 3-0 drubbing makes it hard to bear!
17
th
June 2010
Argentina shock Korea by four goals to one
Greece beat Nigeria to add to the fun
France are downed by Mexico
Bafana and France are on an all time low
The Group A stage is almost done!
18
th
June 2010
Its Germany nil and Serbia one
A shock defeat Id say for some
Slovenia and the USA draw
While Algeria hold England to a zero all
A day of surprises which adds to the fun!
Group Games ..
19
th
June 2010
The Dutch expectedly beat Japan
Denmark beat Cameroon and show they can
Ghana and the Aussies draw
Holland top E and show no flaw
While Cameroon battle with their game plan!
20
th
June 2010
Paraguay continue to impress
With a win over Slovakia, youd guess
New Zealand shock Italy with a solid draw
Brazil against Ivory Coast they lay down
the law
Brazil top G and show no distress!
21
st
June 2010
Foul mouthed Anelka is sent home packing
Portugal given Korea a 7 nil smacking
Chile tame the Swiss 1 nil oh shame!
While Spain show Honduras how to play the game
Group 16s coming no time for napping!
22
nd
June 2010
Bafana beat France but dont make the grade
Uraguay beat Mexico and both have it made
Nigeria and Korea end in a draw
Argentina and S Korea go through without flaw
Another African team out Im afraid!
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Group Games ..
23
rd
June 2010
America and England go to the next round
Slovenia and Algeria will not be crowned
Group A, B and C games are now complete
Group D to H are still to compete
Hopes that Ghana will astound!
24
th
June 2010
Slovakia beat Italy and the exit the cup
Japan beat Denmark hey, whats up?!
Paraguay and New Zealand draw
Holland head group E after Cameroon flaw
The Group 16s begin to line up!
25
th
June 2010
Brazil and Portugal its a very tame draw
For the Swiss and Honduras it is no more
Chile cant stop a skilful Spain
Ivory Coast and Korea must try agin
The Group of 16 games galore!
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Round of 16.
Uruguay
Slovakia
Netherlands
USA
Ghana
Korea
Argentina
Brazil
Chile Portugal
Spain
Japan
Paraguay
England
Germany
Mexico
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16 teams have made the cut
They have all got lots of stuff to strut
All these teams have got a chance
Pity about Italy and old France
No time now to be in a rut!
Round of 16.
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26
th
June 2010
Uruguay beat Korea by two goals to one
The orients go home and its the end of their run
Ghana is Africas final chance
The USA lose and fail to advance
Its the start of the round of 16 fun!
27
th
June 2010
Argentina give Mexico a 3-1 drub
Lots of tequila gets drunk in the pub
Germany show England they want this cup
With a 4 1 win what a cleanup!
Two great games and lots of hubbub!
28
th
June 2010
Brazil show Chile that they are the best
A 3 0 result is no contest
The Netherlands boys show their class
by beating Slovakia on the Loftus grass
And two more teams now leave the nest!
29
th
June 2010
Spain beat Portugal - a very close match
Villa continues his purple patch
Paraguay beat Japan on penalties
A close one for the betting bookies
The last games of this rounds youll catch!
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Quarter Finals.
3rd July 2010
Germany thrash Argentina by 4 goals to nil
Spain beat Paraguay and go for the kill!
Klose scores two for the German team
While Villas brilliance makes Paraguay scream!
The semis in sight are bound to filful!
2nd July 2010
Holland take out the favourites Brazil
A 2 1 win and they show their skill
Uruguay beat Ghana and they sadly leave
Now Africa can truly grieve
Two great games what a thrill!!
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Semi Finals.
GAME 1
6th July 2010
The Dutch again show off their flair
With a couple of goals scored from the air
The beat a timid Uruguay
3 goals to 2 oh my oh my!
The Dutch in the final beware beware!
GAME 2
7th July 2010
An epic dual between Germany and Spain
An end to the German WC campaign
Spain advance to the final round
Will Spain be the newly crowned?
Will a meeting with the Dutch be in vain?
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Finals and 3
rd
/4
th
Playoff.
11th July 2010
Emotions run high in this final match
The Dutch are simply not up to scratch
7 yellow cards the Dutch receive
Spain are the champs can you believe!!
Villa and the boys were the pick of the patch!
3
rd
/ 4
th
Playoff
FINAL
10th July 2010
Uruguay dont make the grade!
The Germans leave them quite dismayed
The German are third and the Urus fourth
The bronze medals will go up north
These teams leave the final parade!
Closing Ceremony.
11th July 2010
Vuvuzelas and lights and colours and noise
The world cup ends with grace and poise
A great event and very well run
We are sure our guests had lots of fun
Its Brazil 2014 for more football ploys!
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The End!
Author : Peter Finlayson
Web : http://limericksgalore.blogspot.com
Email : peterfinlayson12@gmail.com
SWC Limericks
Copyright 2010 by Peter Finlayson
All rights reserved.