2010 World Cup Qualifiers: Kazakhstan-England

England looked lazy and sluggish for the opening half hour in Kazakhstan and could well have fallen behind.

Slowly the Three Lions picked up their tempo and without really deserving it, Gareth Barry headed England ahead after 40 minutes after good work from Gerrard down the left.

On the stroke of halftime, England doubled their lead, as Gerrard spotted home keeper Mokin off his line from 40 yards out. The goalie managed to palm out Stevie G’s effort, only for the ball to drop to Emile Heskey, who had the simple job of slotting home No. 2.

Uzbekistan 0 - Japan 1 (2010 World Cup qualifier, June 6, 2009)

After having netted three goals in his last two matches for Japan, striker Shinji Okazaki fired the visitors into a ninth-minute lead in Uzbekistan when he collected a pass over the top and, after his initial shot was saved, managed to bundle the ball into the net.

North Korea 0 - Iran 0 (2010 World Cup qualifier, June 6, 2009)

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The goalless draw was a blow to both nations’ hopes of reaching the World Cup. North Korea missed their chance of earning an early playoff place, while the draw was a major blow to Iran, whose World Cup dreams now hang by a thread.

Zambia 1 - Rwanda 0 (2010 World Cup qualifier, June 6, 2009)

After Collins Mbesuma missed a first-half penalty for the Zambians, Braga forward Rainford Kalaba met a 79th minute cross at the back post to hand the hosts’ victory.

Lithuania 0 - Greece 1 (European U21 Championship qualifiers, May 27, 2009)

South Africa 1 - Poland 0 (International Friendly, June 6, 2009)

Bafana Bafana broke the deadlock after just six minutes, the Polish defensive was breached allowing Thembinkosi Fanteni to tap home from two yards.