Tickets Sales For FIFA World Cup - South Africa 2010

Based on recent report release by FIFA, due to the high demand for certain favorite team, specific tickets series for countries like England, Brazil, Argentina, Republic of Ireland and Netherlands were sold out.

However in a statement release on 16th June 2009, which is exactly one year till the kickoff of the 2010 World Cup, the second ticketing phase which will serve on first come, first serve basis will continue to be made public until the 16th November 2009. This maybe a great relief for supporters who has yet to book their ticket.

According to the FIFA press release, as of today, there have been a total of 630,021 tickets in 188 different countries and territories sold. Half of those total orders, which amounts to 630,021 tickets were submitted by the locals, South African. USA supporters have purchased the second largest number of tickets (73,441), followed by United Kingdom (42,907), Germany (30,880) and Australia (15,038). Sales from Italy National team supporters has reached 6,063 tickets orders, Brazil fans, 5,777 tickets and France National team supporters alrady purchased 5,106 tickets so far.

According to FIFA, The second phase of the ticket sales has seen more than 105,322 tickets confirmed and approved so far. There is also and incredible demand for individual match ticket. For the time being, an additional 72,000 ticket requests are currently being processed (confirmations are due at the end of this week). Should any confirmed ticket not be paid by the applicant, it will be made available to the public again.

Supporters are advised to submit their orders to the official FIFA ticketing sites to avoid fraudulent and high prices on unofficial sites. World Cup is the most awaited event to soccer fans across the globe. Although there is live telecast brought by local TV stations, the feeling of being in the stadium and watching your favorite team playing for glory is totally a different feeling.

For more information on tickets, venue, game schedule, participating countries and players visit 2010 WorldCup South Africa

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2010 FIFA World Cup - Group H Roundup - First Round

The first upset of the 2010 FIFA World Cup came in Group H. It was a memorable result, although the matches were not particularly exciting. Chile overcame Central American side Honduras 1-0 in the first match of the day. Following that was a memorable upset, when Switzerland beat European champions Spain 1-0 through a second-half strike.

Chile (1) versus Honduras (0) at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

The South American side, Chile, was the favourites in the Hispanic clash between the Spanish-speaking countries. Honduras was playing in only their second World Cup Finals. In their first finals, they drew against Spain and Northern Ireland before falling to Yugoslavia. Honduras had a few moments in the game, but Chile dictated the pace for the majority of the game. Chile took the lead fortuitously in the 34th minute when Jean Beausejour bundled in the ball off a deflection from a Honduran defender.

The Chileans' short, crisp passing helped them keep possession and launch repeated attacks on the hapless Hondurans. The match statistics reflected Chile's dominance as they had 64% of possession and out-shot the Central Americans 22 to 7. Honduras only had one shot on target compared to Chile's five. The play from the Hondurans was scrappy and unorganised and the 1-0 defeat flattered them.

Switzerland (1) versus Spain (0) at Durban Stadium, Durban

The game between Switzerland and Spain resembled the match between Chile and Honduras, except that Switzerland scored and kept the dominant team at bay for the majority if the game. The Spaniards dominated the Swiss in all departments, except the one that really matters - goals scored. Switzerland took the lead when Gelson Fernandes poked the ball into the net within the goal area after Erin Derdiyok fell over Iker Casillas' challenge.

Spain's quality showed but they were unable to break down the organised Swiss defence, even after injury forced Phillipe Senderos off the pitch in the first half. Spain had 74% of the possession and out-shot Switzerland 25 to 9 on the day. Despite the domination, the upset occurred, leaving Switzerland's chances of advancing very high. Given the opening result, Spain would likely have to beat Chile as well in order to advance.

Group H was left interestingly poised after the opening round. Only one result went as expected (Chile versus Honduras). The Swiss upset added some spark to an otherwise dour World Cup Finals that was characterized by cautious play.

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Football World Cup 2010

The hugely popular 2010 FIFA Cup is a big craze among football lovers. There is a considerably huge number of online 2010 World Cup Ticket Sales with approximately one million of ticket request submissions. Isn't it astounding? You would be astonished to know that around 743 000 ticket submission applications from 160 countries have already hit the market!

The largest number of 2010 world cup ticket application requests from the abroad sport lovers have come from United Kingdom and trailed by USA. Jerome Valcke, the Secretary General of FIFA has stated, "We have had a phenomenal response from football fans around the world. We do expect a last-minute rush over the next few days to submit applications to beat the March 31 deadline - in particular in South Africa." He further added, "This is the best chance to secure a ticket at an early stage, so as not to miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the first FIFA Cup on African soil."

Interestingly, requests for the Team Specific Series comprised of fifty percent of the total applications. The major cause for the huge popularity of Team Specific Series is that it enables the sports enthusiast to follow his/her favorite team throughout the championship. Year 2002 marked the debut of this Team Specific Series package.

If you are also looking forward for the upcoming 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa then do not waste your time, as Football Cup tickets will vanish soon from the scene. Moreover, out of the three million 2010 Cup Tickets, international sport lovers will be catered with one million tickets.

So, without thinking twice, book your soccer world cup tickets at the worldcupticketservice.com. We are the renowned 2010 fifa Cup Ticket providers at cheapest prices. Book your affordable World Cup Tickets now!

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Can Arsenal Realistically Win the EPL This Season?

Arsenal's two main problems in the past has been closing narrow games out (such as when they are winning 1-0 and they concede a last minute equaliser) and beating the more physical teams in away games (such as Bolton, Blackburn and Stoke).

The problem with these highly physical teams is that they tend to bully the Arsenal players (it is no secret that Arsenal's team is compromised mainly of young talent as their average age is only 22). Arsenal and Arsene Wenger's philosophy is all about getting the ball down on the floor and playing exquisite football. Most teams try (and fail) to stop them playing their passing game, but it seems like the teams from the North-West of the country are just a little bit better than most.

So can The Gunners actually lift the Premier League trophy this year? Arsenal's season relies on a lot of big 'ifs'. If they can get Robin Van Persie (arguably their best player and certainly their best striker) back fit and firing on all cylinders, as well as the currently injured Cesc Fabregas, then they certainly have a chance.

It was only around a month ago that it seems like they were out of the title race for good (after they lost so convincingly to Chelsea and opened up an 11 point gap). Now, however, it seems that if they win their game-in-hand tomorrow that they'll only be 1 point behind the league leaders. This is partly due to Arsenal's revitalised form as well as Chelsea and Man Utd's recent dip in form.