Football Friendlies – Latest Results

Football friendlies, both international and local, are a common phenomenon in the world of football. As the name suggests, the main aim of a friendly match be it in football or any other sport is to strengthen each participating team and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each team. In friendly matches there is no rivalry as is the case in an actual match.  

Friendly matches thus have no value whatsoever in terms of competition. Despite this they do have an important role to play. Managers will often try out new players, formations and tactics in friendly matches. For footballers they offer the unique opportunity of being able to play at the highest level without the pressure associated with normal fixtures. For fans they often offer the opportunity to see international teams that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to see.

Normally, friendly matches are played either before the season’s matches begin or prior to a major tournament. Football has continued to grow over the years, and in the world today it is clear that football has a very great following in terms of fans. 

On July 20 th Salvador played Guatemala in a friendly football match which the officials described as well-attended. As a way of promoting this friendly match, at least 5,000 fans, among them local celebrities, participated in the signing of two large flags. 

On Wednesday August 18 th there were at least 16 international friendly matches and the results were as follows: Iceland played South Africa and the score was Iceland 4 against South Africa’s 1. Other friendlies included; Spain 2 Uruguay 0, Portugal 2 Egypt 0, Sweden 2 Czech Republic 1, Togo 1 Morocco 0, Wales 0 Slovenia 0 to mention but a few. In Copenhagen, Denmark scored 4 against England’s 1. In Rotterdam, Germany drew 2-2 with the Netherlands.  

At Graz, Austria played Scotland and recorded a draw. A friendly match between Botswana and Zimbabwe saw Zimbabwe rise above their political turmoil and beat Botswana 1 goal to nil. The goal that was scored by Edward Sadomba saw Zimbabwe maintain their dominance against Botswana as they have in the past. Although it was clear as the match progressed that the Zimbabwean team was trying really hard to score yet another goal, the defence on the part of Botswana was quite good and they did not give their opponents a second chance. This friendly match is a preparation ahead of the African Cup of Nations that will be held in September and the World Cup in South Africa 2010. 

In yet another corner, Germany beat Belgium 2 goals to nil in a friendly match on Wednesday 18 th and all the action took place in the second half of the game. The match was in preparation for the World Cup qualifying matches to be held sometime next month. Slovakia also played Greece in a friendly match, all in preparation for the forthcoming world cup qualifiers in September. It is clear that friendlies play a significant role in the world of football.  Get a custom usb with your team colours or logo printed onto it for free with every order.