Eastern Europe Leaves FIFA World Cup

Posted by Amanda Kendle Jul 1, 2006

The 2006 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end in Germany and unfortunately Eastern European countries haven't made a lasting impression this time around. Last week's update reported a strong performance from the Czech Republic but not long after a surprise loss to Ghana and a subsequent loss to Italy put them out of the tournament after the first round.

In fact, the only member from our teams to watch to make it into the round of 16 was Ukraine. Yesterday they failed to make it through to the quarter-finals by losing to Italy 0-3. Our loyalties are now hopelessly divided and we'll have to wait until South Africa in 2010 to follow our favourite Eastern European soccer teams in a search for World Cup glory again.