World Cup 2010!
World Cup 2010!
Slovakia
Press hereHistorySlovakia is a new country, existing as an
independent nation for only since 1993(17 years ago).However, while
independent Slovakian statehood is relatively new idea, the history
of Slovak people and their land is ancient and complex.
Map of SlovakiaCapital city
Capital city
A famous landmark of SlovakiaHigh Tatras Mountains
So far . . .StatisticsMatches Played 2Top Scorer Robert
VITTEKYellow cards 4Red Cards 0Goals for Goals against 13Average
0.50 Average 1.50
Lord Kinnaird, who was president of the Soccer Association(FA)
from 1890 to 1923, helped to shape the rules and structure of the
modern game. Like other footballers of the day, Kinnaird was an
amateur Before becoming president of FA,Kinnaird had played in nine
of the first 12 FA cup finals ever held, winning five of his Cup
final matches.Arthur KinnairdMany peoples choice as the greatest
footballer of all time, Pele was the King of Brazilian football
from the late 1950s to the early 1970s.He scored more than a
thousand goals for Brazilian national team. His enthusiasm and
obvious love of playing made him a perfect role model for the game
of soccer. PeleHistoric soccer players
Rules to follow in
You have to kick the soccer ball.(like this -
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Cards
The red and yellow cards were brought out in the1970s.The yellow
card is shown for offences. Serious foul play results in a red card
and sending-off .Laws of the gameThere are 17 main soccer rules.
The rules governing equipment, the size of the soccer pitch, foul
play, and restarts have all survived the passage of time. Some
rules, such as substitution, have changed over the years. Teams may
now substitute any three from five players(including the goal
keeper) during stoppages in the match.
Penalty spotWhen penalty is taken only the taker is allowed in
the D.All players from the defending team must stand out side of
the goal circle(9m) before kick-offPenalty box was introduced in
1902Goal kicks must be taken from within the 5.5m boxCorner
quadrant should have a radius of 1m.The pitchShoes for soccer
These are the studs.Flexible ankle supports Soles specially
designed to improve grips.Newer designs of a soccer shoeAdidas
Brand!!
This year the world cup is held in
Africa!
The stadium in AFRICASouth Africa is a very dangerous place, but
the government is securing the country just for the world cup this
year.
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South Africas scenery is great, there are so many amazing
animals there.
Map of Africa
South Africa is all the way at the bottom of Africa.Yah Ive
finished my homework!
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