The All Whites booked their place in next year’s football World Cup finals – and New Zealand sporting history – with a dramatic 1-0 win over Bahrain in Wellington last night. A passionate, sellout 35500 crowd at the Cake Tin saw Rory Fallon’s header and Mark Paston’s penalty save give Ricki Herbert’s team a spot at the world’s biggest sporting event for only the second time – and the first since 1982. The final whistle sparked scenes of incredible celebration as the capital got ready to party. Police and stewards had to hold back jubilant fans as the All Whites embarked on a lap of honour. Herbert, who played in the 1982 team, said his team had “given it everything, four years of total commitment”. “We did a little bit of homework and really pulled it out of the top drawer,” he said. ‘ “We thought we’d go through without conceding a goal, we thought one would do it. It’s just so emotional.” Fallon, whose father Kevin was an assistant coach during the 1982 campaign, gave a succinct summary of his all-important goal: “Them ones I don’t miss.” Paston said facing the penalty that would have ended All White hopes was “a bit surreal”. “I basically guessed which way and it ended up in my hands – it was great.” Team captain Ryan Nelsen, who plays for Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League, paid tribute to the Wellington supporters. “I’ve played in some incredible atmospheres in my time but this is right up there. It’s been brilliant.” Prime Minister John Key was quick to …
Sourced from a 15 year old video tape. The post game celebrations, lap of honor, and William Webb Ellis Cup presentation after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15 – 12 to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
Sourced from a 15 year old video tape. The post game celebrations, lap of honor, and William Webb Ellis Cup presentation after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15 – 12 to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
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A look back at Pakistan’s incredible run to the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup championship. Song: Right Said Fred – Stand Up (For the Champions) If you would like to donate towards Swat refugees, you can visit www.unhcr.org – you will be able to choose “Pakistan Appeal/Emergency” when entering your payment information.
Rugby World Cup 1995. The 1995 Rugby World Cup was hosted by South Africa, and was the first time that all matches would be played in just a single country. It was the first time that South Africa participated in the tournament following the end of their international sports boycott due to the apartheid regime. South Africa won the tournament, defeating New Zealand 15-12 in the final. Joel Stransky kicked a drop-goal in extra time to grab the victory for South Africa. Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey and matching cap, famously presented the Webb Ellis Cup to South African captain Francois Pienaar. The tournament also saw the emergence of rugby’s first global superstar, All Black winger Jonah Lomu. He and Marc Ellis finished the tournament as the top try scorers.
New Mexico Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert vs BYU. These actions have gotten her suspended indefinitely from the team. For more please visit badmelons.com – Comedy Blog and Podcast
This is a women's soccer game between BYU and New Mexico. Elizabeth Lambert of New Mexico's Lobos has anger issues and needs to be suspended or completely removed from collegiate soccer altogether.