African Cup of Nations

[Onceinawhile]

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guinea and mali to draw lots to decide on who goes through.

[Ronniekirk]

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guinea and mali to draw lots to decide on who goes through.

I will wager a guinea On Mali going through ,what a lottery .Have only watched the highlights of game our Dom slid through that great pass for the equaliser.

[Sir David Gray]

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guinea and mali to draw lots to decide on who goes through.

I knew that group standings were eventually decided on such criteria but I don't think I've ever seen it happen before!

Could they not get the two squads to one of the grounds and get them to participate in a penalty shoot out to decide who goes through?

Surely that would be fairer than picking a ball from a pot!

[Danderhall Hibs]

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I knew that group standings were eventually decided on such criteria but I don't think I've ever seen it happen before!

Could they not get the two squads to one of the grounds and get them to participate in a penalty shoot out to decide who goes through?

Surely that would be fairer than picking a ball from a pot!

I'm sure it happened in the 1990 world cup as well - Republic of Ireland won the lots and went through to the last 16 (I think). Probably before your time though.

[wee hay]

Disaplinary record maybe?

[Mr White]

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I'm sure it happened in the 1990 world cup as well - Republic of Ireland won the lots and went through to the last 16 (I think). Probably before your time though.

That was slightly different. ROI and netherlands were tied but both progressed, lots were drawn to decide who finished 2nd and and third, and consequently who would face Romania and who would have to play West Germany.

This was when the world cup had 24 teams so from the 6 groups the 4 best 3rd place teams progressed to the last 16. The Netherlands were one of those while, predictably Scotland were one of the 2 countries to finish 3rd and go home.

[Sir David Gray]

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I'm sure it happened in the 1990 world cup as well - Republic of Ireland won the lots and went through to the last 16 (I think). Probably before your time though.

Almost. I was two years old.

I was probably away for my afternoon nap at the time!

[hibbysam]

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I knew that group standings were eventually decided on such criteria but I don't think I've ever seen it happen before!

Could they not get the two squads to one of the grounds and get them to participate in a penalty shoot out to decide who goes through?

Surely that would be fairer than picking a ball from a pot!

The two teams played each other in the last game which makes it more bizarre as to why they never played a penalty shoot out!

[Sir David Gray]

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The two teams played each other in the last game which makes it more bizarre as to why they never played a penalty shoot out!

The rules were already set before the tournament started so they couldn't have done anything differently on this occasion.

I certainly think this method of resolving ties in group standings should be scrapped from now on though.

[Danderhall Hibs]

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That was slightly different. ROI and netherlands were tied but both progressed, lots were drawn to decide who finished 2nd and and third, and consequently who would face Romania and who would have to play West Germany.

This was when the world cup had 24 teams so from the 6 groups the 4 best 3rd place teams progressed to the last 16. The Netherlands were one of those while, predictably Scotland were one of the 2 countries to finish 3rd and go home.

That rings a bell - think ROI got an easier draw by winning the lots (Romania?).

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Almost. I was two years old.

I was probably away for my afternoon nap at the time!

you've missed out mate - it was great seeing Scotland in major championships

[WeeRussell]

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you've missed out mate - it was great seeing Scotland in major championships

France '98 - Collins Penalty ..... yep that's about it.

[Mr White]

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That rings a bell - think ROI got an easier draw by winning the lots (Romania?).

If Ireland had played the Germans and Voller had sent a greener Paul McGrath's way I reckon the permed one would have needed a stretcher to leave the field

[Sir David Gray]

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you've missed out mate - it was great seeing Scotland in major championships

I can vaguely remember France '98.

I was coming up for 10 years of age and I can remember watching the game against Brazil.

Absolutely nothing since then though and I'm coming up for 27 later this year!

It's frightening to think that there's now a whole generation of Scottish people who have never witnessed Scotland competing in a major football competition. Considering we can't qualify for anything now before Euro 2016, no-one under the age 18 will have been alive the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament.

It's shocking.

[Scott Allan Key]

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I can vaguely remember France '98.

I was coming up for 10 years of age and I can remember watching the game against Brazil.

Absolutely nothing since then though and I'm coming up for 27 later this year!

It's frightening to think that there's now a whole generation of Scottish people who have never witnessed Scotland competing in a major football competition. Considering we can't qualify for anything now before Euro 2016, no-one under the age 18 will have been alive the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament.

It's shocking.

I blame Potter.

[Gmack7]

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I can vaguely remember France '98.

I was coming up for 10 years of age and I can remember watching the game against Brazil.

Absolutely nothing since then though and I'm coming up for 27 later this year!

It's frightening to think that there's now a whole generation of Scottish people who have never witnessed Scotland competing in a major football competition. Considering we can't qualify for anything now before Euro 2016, no-one under the age 18 will have been alive the last time Scotland qualified for a major tournament.

It's shocking.

l can't remember France 98 either and i was there

[Thecat23]

I was in The Robins Nest on Gilmerton road as that's the local. Can honestly say having everyone supporting the same team and when the pen went in I've never experienced an explosion like it even watching Hibs. It was crazy and the place was wrecked!!!!

[Viva_Palmeiras]

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I was in The Robins Nest on Gilmerton road as that's the local. Can honestly say having everyone supporting the same team and when the pen went in I've never experienced an explosion like it even watching Hibs. It was crazy and the place was wrecked!!!!

And the rest was Hjbstory...

http://www.hibs.net/londonhibs/hhht/.../brazilian.htm

[DAVE1875]

Big Dom on for Congo



just before the DR Congo equalise, 2-2

[cabbageandribs1875]

2-0 and they **** it up 2-3

[cleanyman]

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2-0 and they **** it up 2-3

Excellent

[Bishop Hibee]

4-2 full time. Good news for us and a well rested Malonga back in the first XI against Arbroath.

[The Sundance Kid]

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4-2 full time. Good news for us and a well rested Malonga back in the first XI against Arbroath.

Think he's suspended for that unfortunately

[Billy Whizz]

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Think he's suspended for that unfortunately

He is, but at least he's back training with us

[cabbageandribs1875]

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Excellent

even worse 2-4 FT....welcome back Dom, should be ready for friday 13th at the govan bigot dome

[Sir David Gray]

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4-2 full time. Good news for us and a well rested Malonga back in the first XI against Arbroath.

Nope.

He can't play until the Sevco game as he was sent off in the last round at Alloa.

It didn't matter when Congo were eliminated with regards to when he would be available again.

With Boyle also cup-tied and El Alagui still out injured, we're a bit stretched for next week.

Should hopefully still have enough for Arbroath though!

[Mr White]

This doesn't look good. Crowd trouble and fans on the pitch as ghana are 3 up against the hosts with a few minutes left in the semi final. Match suspended. On itv4.

[Sir David Gray]

Think they've been stopped for around 30 minutes now and they were about to restart the match with a drop ball but now the referee has gone over to the dugout to speak to someone.

Apparently the police are dispersing tear gas in the stands.

It's all a bit shambolic.

[Hiber-nation]

What a shambles of a tournament. Time to make it every 4 years.

[macca70]

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This doesn't look good. Crowd trouble and fans on the pitch as ghana are 3 up against the hosts with a few minutes left in the semi final. Match suspended. On itv4.

This is utterly ridiculous!!

Full riot, bottles being lobbed on the pitch, players on the pitch for 30 mins, players clearing the pitch, riot police with tear gas, helicopter above pitch and now looks like game is about to restart!!

Unbelievable!!