Well there you have it. Thailand coach, Bryan Robson is sort-of blaming the deafening noise of vuvuzelas for his team’s poor performance at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday. Bafana Bafana Beat Thailand 4-0.
Fifa Ranking
Thailand is 105 on the Fifa World Ranking (South Africa is 90). I wonder what role the Vuvuzela noise played in that ranking? I mean, according to this, Bafana should have beaten Thailand – even if they played in a sound proof box.
After the match Robson, a former Manchester United player and England Captain, said that his team played better in the second half. He did remark that many of the Thai clubs didn’t want to release player for the international friendly and he also mentioned the long flight.
Vuvuzela- A Weapon in the World Cup
“I think with that noise South Africa could have an advantage in the World Cup,” Robson is quoted by Reuters. “If the atmosphere is like that in the World Cup it will raise the level of the players a little bit. If the supporters are behind them like that, it will be a big boost.”
“The coaches at the World Cup are definitely going to have to inform their players beforehand that they will have to communicate effectively with each other on the field,” added the former Manchester United player.
“It’s very difficult to get any message to the players from the bench. Coaches are going to have to make that known to their players.”
We Want it Louder and Louder Says CAP
According to Kickoff.com Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is not perturbed and has asked the fans to double their efforts and blow their vuvuzelas.
“We have to reinforce that advantage,” the Brazilian mentor said in response. “We want it louder and louder.”
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