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Kek Looking to Put Slovenia on the Map

Kek Looking to Put Slovenia on the Map

SLOVENIA coach Matjaz Kek hailed the great step forward his team have taken in 12 months from struggling to qualify for the World Cup to being a win away from reaching the last 16. 18 Jun 2010
Algeria Won't Blame Keeper

Algeria Won't Blame Keeper

ALGERIA coach Rabah Saadane refused to blame goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi for the blunder which handed Slovenia their first points at a World Cup with a 1-0 Group C win in Polokwane. 14 Jun 2010
Slovenia Go Top In Group C

Slovenia Go Top In Group C

ALGERIA goalkeeper Farouzi Chaouchi's error 11 minutes from time handed Slovenia a crucial 1-0 victory in their Group C match at Polokwane. 13 Jun 2010
Algeria v Slovenia Pic Special

Algeria v Slovenia Pic Special

All the match action from the snorefest that was Slovenia's 1-0 win over Algeria, thanks to yet another keeper error... Pics by Getty Images. 13 Jun 2010
Kek Undeterred By Underdog Tag

Kek Undeterred By Underdog Tag

SLOVENIA coach Matjaz Kek was happy to play up his side's role as Group C underdogs ahead of their opening match against Algeria in Polokwane tomorrow. 13 Jun 2010
Slovenia Focused On Algeria

Slovenia Focused On Algeria

MIDFIELDER Aleksandar Radosavljevic insists Slovenia are focused on Sunday's clash with Algeria and that they are not looking ahead to facing Group C's two toughest teams. 12 Jun 2010
Slovenia Positive Ahead of Opener

Slovenia Positive Ahead of Opener

SLOVENIA will launch their World Cup finals campaign in optimistic mood. 11 Jun 2010
Early Success Key for Algeria

Early Success Key for Algeria

HASSAN Yebda believes Algeria must win their opening World Cup game against Slovenia if they want to maintain hope of an upset in Group C. 9 Jun 2010
Slovenia: We Have No Fear

Slovenia: We Have No Fear

ROBERT Koren has warned Slovenia's Group C rivals they will not roll over for anyone - and has set his sights on upsetting England. 8 Jun 2010
All Whites Crash To Slovenia

All Whites Crash To Slovenia

RORY Fallon was on target for the All Whites but it wasn't enough for New Zealand as Milivoje Novakovic scored two free-kicks to send Slovenia off to the World Cup in good heart after a 3-1 win in Maribor. 5 Jun 2010
Slovenia Taking No Risks For Kiwi Tie

Slovenia Taking No Risks For Kiwi Tie

SLOVENIA are taking no risks as they complete their World Cup preparations against New Zealand on Friday. 3 Jun 2010
Slovenia Cuts Trio

Slovenia Cuts Trio

SLOVENIA boss Matjaz Kek today trimmed his World Cup squad to 23 by confirming a further three players would not travel to South Africa. 2 Jun 2010
Koren Hopes for Happier World Cup Return

Koren Hopes for Happier World Cup Return

Captain Robert Koren is determined to help Slovenia qualify for the knockout stages in South Africa and banish the memory of their only previous World Cup experience. 27 May 2010
Solid Slovenia Look to Upset the Odds

Solid Slovenia Look to Upset the Odds

Slovenia are regarded as outsiders in their Group C campaign against England, USA and Algeria after being one of the surprise packages of the European qualifying contest. 27 May 2010
Kek Keeps Faith For Slovenian Squad

Kek Keeps Faith For Slovenian Squad

SLOVENIA coach Matjaz Kek stuck to the core of players which qualified the nation for South Africa when he named his provisional 30-man World Cup squad. 12 May 2010
Kek Backs England to Win World Cup

Kek Backs England to Win World Cup

England are now ready to win their first World Cup for nearly half a century, according to one of the men who is trying to plot their downfall - Slovenia head coach Matjaz Kek. 10 Mar 2010