Senegal vs Liberia live stream soccer world cup qualifying video sopcast on HD TV

Senegal vs Liberia live stream soccer world cup qualifying video sopcast on HD TV

Time:02/06/12 18:00 Local Time

Status: LIVE

Venue:    Dakar 

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Senegal:
Qualification history
Senegal had to negotiate the toughest qualifying draw in their history to finally reach their first FIFA World Cup™ finals. The Lions of Teranga successfully navigated a group that included Morocco, Egypt and Algeria to book their place at 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. They have struggled under the weight of expectation since then, however, and lost out on finals berths to Togo in 2006 and Algeria in 2010.

FIFA World Cup finals history
Senegal’s FIFA World Cup debut was certainly worth the wait, as they turned out to be one of the revelations of Korea/Japan 2002. Bruno Metsu’s men started their campaign with a shock 1-0 victory over reigning champions France, before drawing 1-1 with Denmark and 3-3 with Uruguay to secure a place in the second round. The Lions of Teranga caused another major upset by beating Sweden 2-1 in the Round of 16, before eventually falling to an Ilhan Manziz golden goal in their quarter-final against Turkey.

The current crop
After a series of internal disputes, Senegal found some much-needed stability in 2009 when they appointed Amara Traore as coach. Traore’s arrival coincided with improved performances on the pitch, no doubt aided by a core of players with extensive top-flight European experience. With a strong forward line, solid defence and a renewed team spirit that has been missing since 2002, Senegal are finally starting to strike fear into their opponents once again. A disappointing campaign at the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations cost Traore his job, but Senegal are sure to remain a force to reckoned with in qualifying for Brazil 2014.

The key players
The Lions have a formidable strike force, with captain Mamadou Niang and 2010/11 Ligue 1 top scorer Moussa Sow posing a constant threat to opposition defences. They are ably supported by Freiburg striker Papiss Cisse, who holds the record for the most goals scored by an African player in a single Bundesliga season. Tricky winger Issiar Dia provides the service for the front men, while at the back, Kader Mangane and Souleymane Diawara form one of the strongest central-defensive partnerships in African football.

Coach: Joseph Koto (caretaker)
Best performance in a FIFA competition: FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan 2002 (Quarter-finals)
Former stars: Jules Bocande, Khalilou Fadiga, El Hadji Diouf

Liberia:
Qualification history
Liberia came closest to reaching the FIFA World Cup™ in qualifying for 2002 in the twilight of icon George Weah’s fantastic career. In a group that also included Ghana and Sudan, the Lone Stars pushed giants Nigeria to the wire, finishing a point behind and missing out on a first-ever chance at the FIFA World Cup. Four years later, they overturned a 2-0 loss to Gambia with a 3-0 win in the return leg to qualify for the group stage. They started that round off with a win over Mali before taking just one point from their final nine matches. In qualifying for South Africa 2010, they drew three home matches and lost their away contests to finish bottom of their group.

The current crop
Since producing former World Player of the Year Weah, the Liberians have been waiting for another thunder bolt to lead them. Without much in the way of experience, but with an improving domestic scene, they must rely on their collective athleticism and a spirit forged in qualifying for the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

The key players
South Africa-based striker Anthony Laffor leads the team, while prospect Alex Nimely might partner him if he chooses to play for the Stars over England. Sekou Jabateh Oliseh is another promising youngster in the middle of the pitch.

Coach: Bertalan Bicskei
Best performance in a FIFA competition: None
Former stars: James Debbah, George Weah, Christopher Wreh