No real change
The updates today to the FIFA rankings are minimal in Europe. This is because only Cyprus, Scotland and the Faroe Islands have played since the last update, although Italy and Serbia's game has now been taken into account. There are a lot of friendly matches and two Euro 2012 qualifying matches tonight, which will be considered on December 15th.
Biggest risers: Albania are up seven to 58th. They have not lost any places since August, when I first started tracking things. Nobody else has gained more than three places in the world rankings. However, Greece rise one place to 11th. Italy gain two places.
Biggest fallers: Wales fall seven to 111th. They're by far the worst of the British teams. Moldova and Macedonia each lose six places, and Cyprus lose five despite their draw with Jordan yesterday. Russia, who were briefly in the top 10, fall to thirteenth as Egypt get the number 10 slot. Serbia lose 3 places.
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11/08/2010
Euro 2012 Qualifying: EST vs FRO summary
FIFA World Ranking points
Remember the formula? In this case, I=2.5 as it's a continental qualifier, and C=1 for all the Euro 2012 matches.
For Estonia, T (strength of opponent) = (200-118)/100 = 0.82, and for the Faroe Islands, T=1.06.
Since the match was a victory for Estonia, they get 2.5*82*3=615 points, and Faroe Islands get no points.
Match summary
The Faroe Islands started well, scoring a goal through Edmundsson in the 28th minute. It didn't stop him getting booked, however, with three yellow cards for his team in the first half. Estonia, meanwhile, also had opportunities on goal, but were less violent in their challenges. It's not easy to tell exactly which team played better when you can only read the UEFA MatchCentre commentary – which is nowhere near as good as FIFA's MatchCast from the World Cup.
In the second half, there were an incredible two last-minute goals from Estonia's Saag and several substitutions. Faroe Islands received a fourth yellow card. The game ended 2-1 to Estonia.
Remember the formula? In this case, I=2.5 as it's a continental qualifier, and C=1 for all the Euro 2012 matches.
For Estonia, T (strength of opponent) = (200-118)/100 = 0.82, and for the Faroe Islands, T=1.06.
Since the match was a victory for Estonia, they get 2.5*82*3=615 points, and Faroe Islands get no points.
Match summary
The Faroe Islands started well, scoring a goal through Edmundsson in the 28th minute. It didn't stop him getting booked, however, with three yellow cards for his team in the first half. Estonia, meanwhile, also had opportunities on goal, but were less violent in their challenges. It's not easy to tell exactly which team played better when you can only read the UEFA MatchCentre commentary – which is nowhere near as good as FIFA's MatchCast from the World Cup.
In the second half, there were an incredible two last-minute goals from Estonia's Saag and several substitutions. Faroe Islands received a fourth yellow card. The game ended 2-1 to Estonia.
Euro 2012 Qualifying: EST vs FRO preview
Team: Estonia
World (European) Rank: 94 (43)
Players: 24
Team: Faroe Islands
World (European) Rank: 118 (48)
Players: 20
In European rank, these teams aren't much different, but world rank places them much further apart. While the Faroe Islanders have chosen sixteen players from their local league, the Estonians have mostly selected from abroad, with only three of their twenty-four playing in Estonia. Two of the squad members, however, are not signed up with any club.
This islanders are managed by Republic of Ireland footballer Brian Kerr, who previously managed his home side (but didn't get them into Euro 2008).
According to the UEFA website, Estonia's record against the Faroe Islands is won three, drawn one, lost one. I'm predicting them to win again this time, especially since it's a home game.
Edited for new FIFA rankings (Aug 11) and correct FIFA Trigramme for Faroe Islands
World (European) Rank: 94 (43)
Players: 24
Team: Faroe Islands
World (European) Rank: 118 (48)
Players: 20
In European rank, these teams aren't much different, but world rank places them much further apart. While the Faroe Islanders have chosen sixteen players from their local league, the Estonians have mostly selected from abroad, with only three of their twenty-four playing in Estonia. Two of the squad members, however, are not signed up with any club.
This islanders are managed by Republic of Ireland footballer Brian Kerr, who previously managed his home side (but didn't get them into Euro 2008).
According to the UEFA website, Estonia's record against the Faroe Islands is won three, drawn one, lost one. I'm predicting them to win again this time, especially since it's a home game.
Edited for new FIFA rankings (Aug 11) and correct FIFA Trigramme for Faroe Islands
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