Poems tagged ‘Switzerland’
Simón saves for Spain ~ Day 18 Euro 2020 haiku
Simón saves for Spain
stretched and tight they win on pens
ten men Swiss are rolled
Swiss Roll Magnifique! Day 16 Euro 2020 haiku
‘Swiss Roll Magnifique!’
France go out in epic style
who could forsee this?
Deja-Vu?
As Locatelli zoomed his second home
To a rapturous Stadio Olimpico, in Rome
I leapt up and screamed aloud at the T.V?,
“Strewth! I’ve just witnessed reincarnation
A nation’s unadulterated iconic jubilation
At a scene, seeped in sheer Tardelli ecstasy”.
Wales & Italy’s Day 6. Euro 2020 haiku
penalty aside
Bale and Ramsey steal the show
Wales are nearly there ~
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now well in the mix
Azzuri sweep Swiss aside
last sixteen spot theirs ~
Day 2. Group B Matches. Euro 2020 haiku
all that matters here
is that Eriksen’s ok…
get well Christian ~
(Denmark 0-1 Finland. Group B. Euro 2020 – 12 Jun 2021!)
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Belgium are back
Lukaku fires two for his mate
Russia swept aside ~
(Belgium 3-0 Russia Group B. Euro 2020. 12 Jun 2021!)
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Day 1 & 2. Group A Matches. Euro 2020 haiku
two fine headed goals
Swiss can’t quite roll over Wales
stalemate in the end ~
(Wales 1-1 Switzerland . Day 2 Group B. Euro 2020).
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passing with such ease
Italy’s persistence breaks
Turkey’s stubborn wall ~
(Turkey 0-3 Italy. Day 1. Group A. Euro 2020. Jun 11 2021!)
Sweden England Next haiku
Sweden England next
hopefully play-actingless
and a finer game
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Sweden 1-0 Switzerland
Zlatanless but through
One deflection is enough
To cut this Swiss roll
furnished with success
flat pack four Ikea like
Sweden build their home
ten man Swiss compound
Blagult are still in the mix
England now await
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Colombia 1-1 England
England win 4-3 on penalties.
dear oh dear oh dear
where on Earth do we begin
to pen our relief?
nervy night again
no Rashford* or Loftus Cheek
we looked poor upfront
through but only just
penalty hoodoo undone
but we must improve
coming home the cry
suddenly on ev’ry lip
wiil it be in tears?
World Cup day 19
Forsberg sends Switzerland home
Sweden 1-0 Switzerland
Some thought the talisman
Retired in the autumn
Sweden are a team now
No Zlatan, no problem
Forsberg’s shot deflected
Helvetia chuck the towel
Swiss Lang is soon sent off
For a very late foul
Magical run runs
As the Swedes beat the Swiss
For the first time since 1994
It’s World Cup Quarters bliss
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Penalteam England are in the last eight
Colombia (3) 1-1 (4) England
When it comes to a spot kick
It’s that man Harry Kane
With seconds left on the clock
Yerry Mina inflicts the pain
We go to extra time
90 minutes and add ons are up
Sweat in gallons and nails are bit
This is the World Cup
Hendo and Bacca fail to net
Pickford, Dier, destiny on a date
We have news for you
England are in the last eight
03 07 18
number7
© emdad rahman
Brazil / Swiss Advance haiku-WC Day 14
Brazil & Swiss Advance
what then have we learned
as Brazil and Swiss advance …
both blow hot and cold
strong>Serbia 0-2 Brazil
is it on the cards?
when they purr they start to stroll
who wil beat this lot?
love or loathe Neymar
with his flicks and tricks he does
ev’rything but score
Serbia regret
leaving it so late to start
have Brazil returned?
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Switzerland 2-2 Costa Rica
far from convincing
Swiss roll into last sixteen
like some mountain stream
always great to watch
Costa Rica score at last
a place in our hearts
knowing they are out
Costa Rica force a draw
they’ll be back again
World Cup day 14
Swedes and Mexico go through
Mexico 0-3 Sweden
El Tri are in shock
As the Swedes seal top
Germany are sent packing
A huge World Cup flop
Augustinsson is first
Granqvist puts Sweden in control
The Scandinavians make sure
With Alvarez’s own goal
Janne Andersson’s Sweden
Were in third place before play
Surely Mexico will announce
A Korea Republic Day
Auf Widersehen champs
South Korea 2-0 Germany
Team DFB make shockwaves
As South Korea leave it late
Their worst World Cup
Since 1938
Yes you heard that right
The champs are sent away
Whilst Mexico will surely dedicate
A South Korea day
Kim and VAR score on ninety
Then Son doubles the pain
Some of Jogi’s selections
Now look totally in Sane
Brazil march on
Serbia 0-2 Brazil
Paulinho and the boys will shine
On Brazil our family agree
No chance of a shock here
So we switch on and enjoy ITV
No ones forgotten the nineties
I wanted them to suffer a rout
With Neymar leading the charge
To be frank I’m glad they’re out
Set piece second from Thiago
Neymar’s goal record still lean
Brazil top Group E
To face Mexico in the last 16
Ticos fight back but Swiss are through
Switzerland 2-2 Costa Rica
Kendall Watson for Costa Rica
It’s their first of this World Cup
There awaits a game against Sweden
Team Nati are group runners up
Dzemaili returned the favour
Switzerland go 1-1
Ticos heads drop
Drmic looked to have it won
Bryan Ruiz with his last kick
Sort of scores the spot kick he took
Bit lucky with the rebound
Off Sommers the Gourmet cook
27 06 18
number7
© emdad rahman
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29th April 2024 at 2:47 pm
Hi Denys,
Yes Richard Williams you’re a brilliant wordsmith, my friend. When I first saw your football poetry I thought it was the superb Guardian sports and music writer. I once had the honour of sitting next to Richard Williams while at the Independent on the sports desk. He writes about music and sport with immense knowledge and authority. I’ve read a couple of Richard’s books recently. Great writer rather like you Richard Williams the Pompey fan. Congratulations on promotion.
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28th April 2024 at 5:59 pm
Thanks Denys. Yes your replay poem was superb.
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26th April 2024 at 4:46 pm
Nice work, Joe. You were quick off the mark with that! Good one from Richard Williams too I see.
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25th April 2024 at 7:33 pm
Hi Denys,
Thanks mate. I’ll do it now.
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25th April 2024 at 1:56 pm
Thanks Joe,
you might like to write a poem yourself on the same subject…
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23rd April 2024 at 4:03 pm
Hi Denys
With you all the way on the abolition of FA Cup replays. What are they doing to the game?
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23rd April 2024 at 3:59 pm
Hi Crispin,
Yes sorry mate. Villa are still in Europe. Mistake rectified.
Cheers
Joe
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20th April 2024 at 12:04 pm
Hi Joe
Shouldn’t your title read your poem Farewell Europe England to everyone exccept Aston Villa ?
I know you mention them in your poem , but I do feel sorry for Villa re the national press .
Largely ignored. the hype was was all about Man City & Arsenal with a bit of a nod to the Hammers..but hardly a mention of Villa..
So well done to them
C
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19th March 2024 at 8:00 am
Hi Crispin. Chris Sutton on the radio has gone for a Chelsea v Coventry final. As we know anything can happen in the Cup, and I reckon we can go to the final.
We’re still in with a chance of the play offs too, so lots to go for.
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19th March 2024 at 7:41 am
Hey Kev
Let the masses drool over their odds on City v Unted Final, but who knows how pressure can hit.
Cov and Chels will be rightly labelled as having no chance..but hey …stranger things have happened..
so Chelsea v Coventry…that’s the Final for us!
Best
C
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