I'm making an ongoing series where I make a post every time a country is eliminated from qualification in an "And There Were None" countdown to the World Cup.
Eliminated today:
Sudan
Sudan had to begin their campaign by making it past the first round of CAF qualifying, but they opened on a strong note with a 3-1 win over home team Chad, thanks to a hat trick by Ramadan Agab, scoring one from open play, one from a botched Chad goal kick, and one off of a Chad GK rebound. Sudan were happy to park the bus in their home leg, so although they didn't give their home crowd any goals, the 0-0 draw was enough to put them through to the second round on aggregate.
However, they're now the first team to be eliminated from the second round. They went down early in their opening match against Morocco, when a scramble for a volley in the box went Morocco's way, and things went from bad to worse, as Abuaagla Abdalla attempted to deflect a Moroccan shot, but didn't get quite enough on it, ending up recording an own goal, and ending the game 0-2.
They improved their offense last month against Guinea-Bissau, scoring two goals in a brace by Mohamed Abdel Rahman, but the first came when Sudan were already 3-0 down, and the second came in injury time, leaving them losing by the same margin of 4-2.
Things then looked up with two draws with Guinea this week, first 1-1, and a 2-2 today. Sudan managed to equalize every time Guinea took the lead, in the first game with Seif Teiri sneaking past several defenders, then in the second game Ahmed Hamid converting a cross and Amir Kamal heading in a free kick.
No matter the result of Sudan's game today, however, they needed Guinea-Bissau to win over Morocco win stay alive in qualifying, so their campaign ends on a semi-positive note, having improved since 2018 qualification, where they got knocked out in the first round by Zambia without scoring a goal.
Matches:
1-3 win over Chad - Report - Highlights
0-0 draw with Chad - Report - Highlights
2-0 loss to Morocco - Report - [Highlights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdOJMj
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Hey dudes,
I'm a dude from Portugal who likes football, and I only started paying attention to the Premier League a couple months ago, and I must say I admire your very competitive and tough league (besides of the incredible fast football rythm).
Being that said, one of the questions that tickles me is how did Leicester win the Premier League in 2016, when it was not at all expected, as it is not one of the big 6 (with all due respect ofc) ?
Thanks for all the answers.
FT: Faroe Islands 2-0 Andorra
| Faroe Islands | Score | Andorra |
|---|---|---|
| K. Olsen 19' | [1]-0 | |
| K. Olsen 33' | [2]-0 |
Date: 13/10/2020 — 20:45 CEST, 14:45 EDT, 19:45 BST, 00:15 IST
Competition: UEFA Nations League (Round 4)
Venue: Tórsvøllur (Tórshavn, Streymoy)
Lineups
| Faroe Islands | Notes | Andorra | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDLWW | LDLLD | ||
| Manager: H. Ericsson | Manager: Koldo | ||
| 12 T. Gestsson | 1 Josep Gómes | ||
| 15 O. Færø |
#FT: Malta 1-1 Faroe Islands
Malta scorers: Matthew Guillaumier (54')
Faroe Islands scorers: Ari Mohr Jonsson (69')
Venue: Ta' Qali National Stadium
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Malta
Henry Bonello, Andrei Agius (Shaun Dimech), Steve Borg, Kurt Shaw, Teddy Teuma (Stephen Pisani), Matthew Guillaumier, Ryan Camenzuli, Joseph Mbong, Luke Montebello (Kyrian Nwoko), Jurgen Degabriele (Alexander Satariano), Luke Gambin.
Subs: Rowen Muscat, Bjorn Kristensen, Juan Corbalan, Tristan Carauna, Jake Grech, Karl Micallef, Matthew Calleja Cremona, Jake Galea.
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Faroe Islands
Teitur Matras Gestsson, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Odmar Faeroe, Viljormur Davidsen, Gilli Rólantsson, Hallur Hansson (Bartal Wardum), Solvi Vatnhamar, Brandur Hendriksson, Joannes Bjartalid (Ari Mohr Jonsson), Meinhard Olsen (Hedin Hansen), Klaemint Olsen (Hilmar Jakobsen).
Subs: Gunnar Nielsen, Rógvi Baldvinsson, Kristian Joensen, Kaj Leo Bartalsstovu, Adrian Justinussen, Magnus Jacobsen, Joannes Danielsen, Dan Dan Soylu.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
31' Kurt Shaw (Malta) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
49' Odmar Faero (Faroe Islands) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
54' Goal! Malta 1, Faroe Islands 0. Matthew Guillaumier (Malta) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner following a set piece situation.
61' On: Ari Mohr Jonsson|Off: Joannes Bjartalid
75' Substitution, Malta. Kyrian Nwoko replaces Luke Montebello.
79' Substitution, Malta. Stephen Pisani replaces Teddy Teuma.
79' Hallur Hansson (Faroe Islands) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81' On: Hilmar Jakobsen|Off: Klaemint Olsen
84' Substitution, Malta. Alexander Satariano replaces Jurgen Degabriele.
84' Substitution, Malta. Shaun Dimech replaces Andrei Agius.
88' On: Bartal Wardum|Off: Hallur Hansson
88' On: Hedin Hansen|Off: Meinh
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Match: Faroe Islands vs Latvia
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Date: 10-Oct-2020
Time: 16:00 GMT (convert to local time)
Venue: Tórsvøllur
Referee: I. Stoyanov
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FT: Faroe Islands 3-2 Malta
| Faroe Islands | Score | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| K. Olsen 25' | [1]-0 | |
| 1-[1] | J. Degabriele 37' | |
| 1-[2] | A. Agius 73' | |
| A. Olsen 87' | [2]-2 | |
| B. Hendriksson 90' | [3]-2 |
Date: 03/09/2020 — 20:45 CEST, 14:45 EDT, 19:45 BST, 00:15 IST
Competition: UEFA Nations League (Round 1)
Venue: Tórsvøllur (Tórshavn, Streymoy)
Lineups
| Faroe Islands | Notes | Malta | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLLWL | LLLLL | ||
| Manager: H. Ericsson | Manager: D. Mangia | ||
| 1 G. Nielsen | 1 H. Bonello |
#FT: Faroe Islands 3-2 Malta
Faroe Islands scorers: Klaemint Olsen (25'), Andreas Olsen (87'), Brandur Olsen (90')
Malta scorers: Jurgen Degabriele (37'), Andrei Agius (73')
Venue: TBC
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Faroe Islands
Gunnar Nielsen, Sonni Nattestad, Heini Vatnsdal, Viljormur Davidsen, Joannes Danielsen, Solvi Vatnhamar, Brandur Olsen, Hallur Hansson, Klaemint Olsen (Andreas Olsen), Meinhard Olsen (Dan Dan Soylu), Joannes Bjartalid (Patrick Johannesen).
Subs: Tordur Thomsen, Odmar Faeroe, Teitur Matras Gestsson, Adrian Justinussen, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Hedin Hansen, Daniel Johansen, Jakup Andreasen, Heri Hjalt Mohr.
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Malta
Henry Bonello, Andrei Agius, Zach Muscat, Steve Borg, Ryan Camenzuli, Joseph Mbong, Stephen Pisani (Rowen Muscat), Jurgen Degabriele (Paul Mbong), Matthew Guillaumier (Teddy Teuma), Kyrian Nwoko, Luke Gambin.
Subs: . Pepe, Juan Corbalan, Jean Borg, Andreas Vella, Shaun Dimech, Tristan Carauna, Jake Grech, Niel Tabone, Jake Galea.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
25' Klaemint Olsen Goal - Header
37' Goal! Faroe Islands 1, Malta 1. Jurgen Degabriele (Malta) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luke Gambin.
51' Solvi Vatnhamar Yellow Card
65' Substitution, Faroe Islands. Dan Berg Í Soylu replaces Meinhard Egilsson Olsen.
68' Matthew Guillaumier Yellow Card
71' On: Andreas Olsen|Off: Klaemint Olsen
71' Substitution, Malta. Paul Mbong replaces Jurgen Degabriele.
73' Goal! Faroe Islands 1, Malta 2. Andrei Agius (Malta) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Luke Gambin with a cross following a set piece situation.
79' On: Teddy Teuma|Off: Matthew Guillaumier
79' On: Patrick Johannesen|Off: Joannes Bjartalid
85' Substitution, Malta. Rowen Muscat replaces Stephen Pisani.
86' Kyrian Nwoko (Malta) is shown the
... keep reading on reddit ➡FT: Malta 1-1 Faroe Islands
| Malta | Score | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| M. Guillaumier 54' | [1]-0 | |
| 1-[1] | Á. Jónsson 69' |
Date: 17/11/2020 — 20:45 CET, 14:45 EST, 19:45 GMT, 01:15 IST
Competition: UEFA Nations League (Round 6)
Venue: Ta'Qali National Stadium (Ta'Qali)
Lineups
| Malta | Notes | Faroe Islands | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWWWD | DDLWD | ||
| Manager: D. Mangia | Manager: H. Ericsson | ||
| 1 H. Bonello | 12 T. Gestsson | ||
| 5 A. Agius | SUB 84' | 15 O. Færø |
#FT: Latvia 1-1 Faroe Islands
Latvia scorers: Vladimirs Kamess (59')
Faroe Islands scorers: Gunnar Vatnhamar (60')
Venue: Daugavas Stadions
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Latvia
Roberts Ozols, Kaspars Dubra, Antonijs Cernomordijs, Raivis Andris Jurkovskis, Roberts Savalnieks, Janis Ikaunieks (Alvis Jaunzems), Ritvars Rugins (Aleksejs Saveljevs), Krišs Kārkliņš, Vladislavs Gutkovskis, Andrej Ciganiks (Martins Kigurs), Vladimirs Kamess (Daniels Ontuzans).
Subs: Kaspars Ikstens, Davis Ikaunieks, Marcis Oss, Elvis Stuglis, Roberts Uldrikis, Ingars Stuglis, Davis Oss, Raimonds Krollis.
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Faroe Islands
Teitur Matras Gestsson, Sonni Nattestad, Odmar Faeroe, Viljormur Davidsen, Gilli Rólantsson, Rógvi Baldvinsson (Ari Mohr Jonsson), Solvi Vatnhamar, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Joannes Bjartalid, Meinhard Olsen (Hilmar Jakobsen), Klaemint Olsen.
Subs: Gunnar Nielsen, Kristian Joensen, Kaj Leo Bartalsstovu, Bartal Wardum, Adrian Justinussen, Hedin Hansen, Magnus Jacobsen, Joannes Danielsen, Dan Dan Soylu.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
58' Sonni Ragnar Nattestad (Faroe Islands) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
60' Gunnar Vatnhamar Goal - Header
61' Substitution, Latvia. Aleksejs Saveljevs replaces Ritvars Rugins.
62' On: Daniels Ontuzans|Off: Vladimirs Kamess
68' On: Ari Mohr Jonsson|Off: Rógvi Baldvinsson
71' Substitution, Latvia. Martins Kigurs replaces Andrejs Ciganiks.
77' Martins Kigurs Yellow Card
83' On: Hilmar Jakobsen|Off: Meinhard Olsen
88' Daniels Ontuzans Yellow Card
90'+1' On: Alvis Jaunzems|Off: Janis Ikaunieks
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#FT: Faroe Islands 1-1 Latvia
Faroe Islands scorers: Odmar Faeroe (28')
Latvia scorers: Janis Ikaunieks (25')
Venue: Tórsvøllur
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Faroe Islands
Teitur Matras Gestsson, Sonni Nattestad, Odmar Faeroe, Viljormur Davidsen, Gilli Rólantsson (Joannes Danielsen), Hallur Hansson, Solvi Vatnhamar (Rógvi Baldvinsson), Brandur Olsen (Gunnar Vatnhamar), Joannes Bjartalid (Patrick Johannesen), Andreas Olsen (Jóan Símun Edmundsson), Klaemint Olsen.
Subs: Tordur Thomsen, Kristian Joensen, Ari Mohr Jonsson, Heini Vatnsdal, Meinhard Olsen, Hedin Hansen, Dan Dan Soylu.
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Latvia
Pavels Steinbors, Elvis Stuglis, Marcis Oss, Ritvars Rugins, Roberts Savalnieks, Janis Ikaunieks, Arturs Zjuznis (Eduards Emsis), Kristers Tobers (Krišs Kārkliņš), Robert Uldrikis (Raimonds Krollis), Andrej Ciganiks, Alvis Jaunzems (Martins Kigurs).
Subs: Igors Tarasovs, Glebs Kluskins, Davis Ikaunieks, Roberts Ozols, Raivis Andris Jurkovskis, Vladislavs Fjodorovs, Daniels Ontuzans, Davis Oss.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
11' Substitution, Faroe Islands. Gunnar Vatnhamar replaces Brandur Hendriksson Olsen because of an injury.
19' Ritvars Rugins (Latvia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
28' Odmar Faeroe Goal - Header
31' Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
58' Sonni Nattestad Yellow Card
65' On: Jóan Símun Edmundsson|Off: Andreas Olsen
65' On: Rógvi Baldvinsson|Off: Solvi Vatnhamar
68' Substitution, Latvia. Martins Kigurs replaces Alvis Jaunzems.
68' On: Krišs Kārkliņš|Off: Kristers Tobers
82' On: Joannes Danielsen|Off: Gilli Rólantsson
82' On: Patrick Johannesen|Off: Joannes Bjartalid
82' Substitution, Latvia. Raimonds Krollis replaces Roberts Uldrikis.
82' Substitution, Latvia. Eduards Emsis replaces Arturs Zjuzins.
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| Andorra | Score | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| 0-[1] | K. Olsen 31' |
Date: 06/09/2020 — 15:00 CEST, 09:00 EDT, 14:00 BST, 18:30 IST
Competition: UEFA Nations League (Round 2)
Venue: Estadi Nacional (Andorra la Vella)
Lineups
| Andorra | Notes | Faroe Islands | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDLDL | WWLLW | ||
| Manager: Koldo | Manager: H. Ericsson | ||
| 1 Josep Gómes | 12 T. Gestsson | ||
| 15 Moisés San Nicolás | YC 45'+2' | 4 H. Vat |
#FT: Andorra 0-1 Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands scorers: Klaemint Olsen (31')
Venue: Estadi Nacional d'Andorra
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Andorra
Josep Gómes, Max Llovera, Emili García, Moisés San Nicolás, Jesús Rubio (Luis Blanco), Marc Rebés (Victor Bernat), Márcio Vieira, Marc Pujol, Ludovic Clemente (Alexandre Martínez), Cristian Martínez, Jordi Aláez.
Subs: Iker Alvarez, Jordi Rubio, Marc Vales, Marc García, Sebastiàn Gómez, Sergi Moreno, Aarón Sánchez, Marc Ferré.
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Faroe Islands
Teitur Matras Gestsson, Sonni Nattestad, Heini Vatnsdal, Viljormur Davidsen, Joannes Danielsen, Gunnar Vatnhamar, Brandur Olsen, Hallur Hansson, Klaemint Olsen (Jakup Andreasen), Patrick Johannesen (Andreas Olsen), Joannes Bjartalid (Meinhard Olsen).
Subs: Tordur Thomsen, Kristian Joensen, Odmar Faeroe, Solvi Vatnhamar, Adrian Justinussen, Hedin Hansen, Daniel Johansen, Dan Dan Soylu, Heri Hjalt Mohr.
MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN
24' Substitution, Andorra. Alex Martínez replaces Ludovic Clemente because of an injury.
38' Heini Vatnsdal (Faroe Islands) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2' Moisés San Nicolás (Andorra) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
58' Substitution, Faroe Islands. Andreas Lava Olsen replaces Patrik Johannesen.
61' Hallur Hansson Yellow Card
69' Substitution, Andorra. Victor Bernat replaces Marc Rebés.
72' Substitution, Faroe Islands. Meinhard Egilsson Olsen replaces Joannes Bjartalid.
87' Substitution, Faroe Islands. Jákup Biskopstø Andreasen replaces Klaemint Andrasson Olsen.
88' On: Luis Blanco|Off: Jesús Rubio
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FT: Faroe Islands 1-1 Latvia
| Faroe Islands | Score | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| 0-[1] | J. Ikaunieks 25' | |
| O. Færø 28' | [1]-1 |
Date: 10/10/2020 — 18:00 CEST, 12:00 EDT, 17:00 BST, 21:30 IST
Competition: UEFA Nations League (Round 3)
Venue: Tórsvøllur (Tórshavn, Streymoy)
Lineups
| Faroe Islands | Notes | Latvia | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLWWL | DDDDW | ||
| Manager: H. Ericsson | Manager: D. Kazakevičs | ||
| 12 T. Gestsson | 1 P. Šteinbors | ||
| 15 O. Færø | G 28' |
FT: Latvia 1-1 Faroe Islands
| Latvia | Score | Faroe Islands |
|---|---|---|
| V. Kamešs 59' | [1]-0 | |
| 1-[1] | G. Vatnhamar 60' |
Date: 14/11/2020 — 18:00 CET, 12:00 EST, 17:00 GMT, 22:30 IST
Competition: UEFA Nations League (Round 5)
Venue: Daugavas Stadionā (Rīga (Riga))
Lineups
| Latvia | Notes | Faroe Islands | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWLDD | DLWDL | ||
| Manager: D. Kazakevičs | Manager: H. Ericsson | ||
| 12 R. Ozols | 12 T. Gestsson | ||
| 4 K. Dubra | 15 O. Færø |
