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William Ralph (Dixie) Dean

Photo: William Ralph (Dixie) Dean

Edwin van der Sar

Photo: Edwin van der Sar

Another failure of the national team is not shaken the reputation of Edwin van der Sara - it was and remains to this day one of the best Goalkeepers world. Regarding his club career, then shortly after the World Cup 1998, he moved from the "Ajax" in Italian "Juventus". In the first season for the Turin club, van der Sar to miss 34 games, only 20 goals - significantly less than any other series of Goalkeepers A. True, the goalkeeper said that the task of goalkeeper in the Netherlands and Italy, is markedly different. "In Holland, entertainment is as important as the outcome, and therefore the creative functions are assigned to all, including the goalkeeper. In Italy, the same result - the only criterion for Goalkeepers and most importantly - reliability. " And in 2001, Edwin van der Sar has signed a four-year contract with English club "Fulham".

Joe Mercer

Photo: Joe Mercer

Another failure of the national team is not shaken the reputation of Edwin van der Sara - it was and remains to this day one of the best Goalkeepers world. Regarding his club career, then shortly after the World Cup 1998, he moved from the "Ajax" in Italian "Juventus". In the first season for the Turin club, van der Sar to miss 34 games, only 20 goals - significantly less than any other series of Goalkeepers A. True, the goalkeeper said that the task of goalkeeper in the Netherlands and Italy, is markedly different. "In Holland, entertainment is as important as the outcome, and therefore the creative functions are assigned to all, including the goalkeeper. In Italy, the same result - the only criterion for Goalkeepers and most importantly - reliability. " And in 2001, Edwin van der Sar has signed a four-year contract with English club "Fulham".

Valentin Ivanov

Photo: Valentin Ivanov

From duo Ivanov - Streltsov and much anticipated World Championship 1958 in Sweden - the first championship, in which the USSR. But just before departure, the team was left without a team Streltsov, who was accused of serious misconduct and for several years, exclusion from football. Coaches had to go to a shuffle, and all the same team made quite decent for the debut. In the group tournament teams tied with the national team of England - 2:2, defeated the Austrian team - 2:0, and lost to future world champion - Brazil′s national team - 0:2. In a further match with the England team for the second place, too, was defeated - 1:0. However chetvertfinalny match with team Sweden had lost - 0:2. At this championship "their" goal scored and Valentin Ivanov - in a match with the national team of Austria.

Juste FONTAINE

Photo: Juste FONTAINE

From duo Ivanov - Streltsov and much anticipated World Championship 1958 in Sweden - the first championship, in which the USSR. But just before departure, the team was left without a team Streltsov, who was accused of serious misconduct and for several years, exclusion from football. Coaches had to go to a shuffle, and all the same team made quite decent for the debut. In the group tournament teams tied with the national team of England - 2:2, defeated the Austrian team - 2:0, and lost to future world champion - Brazil′s national team - 0:2. In a further match with the England team for the second place, too, was defeated - 1:0. However chetvertfinalny match with team Sweden had lost - 0:2. At this championship "their" goal scored and Valentin Ivanov - in a match with the national team of Austria.

Yohan Kroyph

Photo: Yohan Kroyph

Light and airy Cruyff constantly maneuvered around the field. His movements now and then became a complete surprise to the enemy. That is why he later received his famous nickname - "The Flying Dutchman. Rivals incredibly confusing to his playing not only with the ball, but without the ball - as he had, at that time no longer played nobody. He himself once explained the meaning of his actions this way: "Modern football is inherently - football advance and anticipation. Quickly put the opponent in front of the challenges their movements after a given ball. Decide on the run, trying to bring the idea of playing until the end. Distract the goalkeeper and keep it in the stresses caused confusion in the defense of the opponent, distract defenders false maneuvers, in a word, affects their authority on the course of the fight. "

James Peter Greaves

Photo: James Peter Greaves

Light and airy Cruyff constantly maneuvered around the field. His movements now and then became a complete surprise to the enemy. That is why he later received his famous nickname - "The Flying Dutchman. Rivals incredibly confusing to his playing not only with the ball, but without the ball - as he had, at that time no longer played nobody. He himself once explained the meaning of his actions this way: "Modern football is inherently - football advance and anticipation. Quickly put the opponent in front of the challenges their movements after a given ball. Decide on the run, trying to bring the idea of playing until the end. Distract the goalkeeper and keep it in the stresses caused confusion in the defense of the opponent, distract defenders false maneuvers, in a word, affects their authority on the course of the fight. "

Arsene Wenger

Light and airy Cruyff constantly maneuvered around the field. His movements now and then became a complete surprise to the enemy. That is why he later received his famous nickname - "The Flying Dutchman. Rivals incredibly confusing to his playing not only with the ball, but without the ball - as he had, at that time no longer played nobody. He himself once explained the meaning of his actions this way: "Modern football is inherently - football advance and anticipation. Quickly put the opponent in front of the challenges their movements after a given ball. Decide on the run, trying to bring the idea of playing until the end. Distract the goalkeeper and keep it in the stresses caused confusion in the defense of the opponent, distract defenders false maneuvers, in a word, affects their authority on the course of the fight. "


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