Upon typing this post, I have much anger to unveil as a hardcore football person.

Slovenia 1 Russia 0 (Aggregate 2-2, Slovenia win on away goals rule)

I am so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so dissapointed.

I'm so anticipated to see Russia playing in South Africa next year because I feel that it is a very exciting team with youths blossoming and their pace, passing and finish have improved a lot over the past few years when Guus Hiddink took charge of the team.

But one thing still remains very shaky - their central defence.

Seriously, Sergei Ignashevitch and Vasili Berezutsky were sleeping! What were they doing which lead to that fateful goal!

They are good defenders but their focus has always been a major concern - at both club and international level.

Their sloppy defending led to a goal which they could have easily avoided if their man marking was better.

The Soviets' attacking play has been draggy during that match too. They couldn't finish off valuable chances. & they paid the ultimate price.

I have actually asked Kugan to buy Russia's 2010 World Cup jersey for me with 'ARSHAVIN 10' printed at the back for me before the match. But now my hopes died.

Ukraine 0 Greece 1 (Aggregate 0-1)

Another one of the teams that I liked which have failed to reach the World Cup.

Both teams played well with equal chances. But a superb pass from Georgios Samaras and a cool finish by Dimitris Salpigidis sealed the Greek's path to South Africa.

I wouldn't whine much about this one. I was hoping Greece could repeat what they have done in Euro 2004 - at least securing a quarter-final place. That would be great for Greek football.

But I would miss Andriy Shevchenko.

Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 Portugal 1 (Aggregate 0-2)

Many people said that Portugal's performance is below par. Well I would like to think so too during the group stages of the qualifier.

But I can see that their form has picked up during the two legs againist Bosnia and they can actually cope decently without Cristiano Ronaldo. That's a pretty good sign.

& maybe I would like to praise Nani. He is superb during that match, giving precise passes and a couple of good strikes. One of his finest performance which I have seen so far and I hope he can bring that form to Manchester United as well.

Bosnia had a good game too. But their finishings were poor. So here goes their chances.

I don't know why but I got a feeling that Portugal is gonna go far in South Africa - at least quarter-finals.

France 1 Ireland 1 (Aggregate 2-1, after extra time)

France sucks! France is nothing without Zinedine Zidane.

Their performance for these four years have been far below par from what they were in World Cup 2006 in Germany. No teamwork, no efforts by individuals or whatsoever. Just scrap up some crap and with lady luck on their side to secure a place in South Africa is not something worth celebrating.

& I'm sure the French people will agree to that too.

A deflected goal by Nicholas Anelka in the first leg and a second goal in the second leg in courtesy of Thierry Henry's handball. Tata. They are in.

Lucky, and unlucky.

Ireland is the team who showed real threat throughout the two legs. & I'm definitely frustrated at the referee's decision for allowing that handball to continue which lead to a.. worthless goal. (I have something to say about the professionalism of referees nowadays too. I will post this another day.)

People said that although France won out of pure luck, many would like to see a European giant in South Africa rather than the underdogs. I think such comments are bullshits and such people use their butts to think instead of their brains.

How could they prefer a lifeless team to advance rather than a team with passion? That is real stupidity.

& I have to question Raymond Domenech's professionalism as the coach of France. How the hell is he still there after so many setbacks for French football at the international level under his guidance? He should be sacked long ago.

I don't think the Les Blues will go far in the World Cup if they continue their woeful performances. They may escape the qualification but never in the competition.