England to make official complaint over Ukraine flares Oct 14, 2009
DNIPROPETROVSK (Ukraine): The English FA plan to make an official complaint to FIFA, the world games governing body, after a succession of flares were thrown onto the pitch during Englands 1-0 defeat against Ukraine on Saturday. Ukraine fans bombarded the England penalty area with flares throughout the first half in the Dnipro stadium and play was briefly halted after the first barrage moments into the match to allow smoke to clear. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
England coach says Rio not responsible for letting in goal Oct 14, 2009
DNIPROPETROVSK (Ukraine): Fabio Capello insists England defender Rio Ferdinand should not be held responsible for his sides 1-0 qualifying defeat against Ukraine. Capello saw Englands unblemished record in Group Six come to an end on Saturday as Serhiy Nazarenkos deflected first half goal in the Dnipro Stadium sunk his 10 men. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Blue day for Ireland with Italy's late, late show Oct 12, 2009
England's run of eight straight qualifying wins came to an end in Dnipropetrovsk with Serhiy Nazarenko earning Ukraine a 1-0 win. Bosnia-Herzegovina secured a play-off berth with a 2-0 win in Estonia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: Big guns Italy, Germany qualify Oct 12, 2009
Already-qualified Englands run of eight straight qualifying wins came to a sticky end in Dnipropetrovsk with Serhiy Nazarenko earning Ukraine a 1-0 win. Fabio Capellos Group 6 winners were reduced to 10 men in the first quarter of an hour when goalkeeper Robert Green was sent off for a professional foul following a mistake by Rio Ferdinand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany, Italy qualify Oct 12, 2009
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England to complain about flares in Ukraine loss Oct 12, 2009
Although England had already secured a place in the World Cup before Saturday's game in Dnipropetrovsk, the team wanted to go to South Africa on the back of 10 straight qualifying victories. "What happened with the flares did not break our concentration at all," striker Wayne Rooney said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
World Cup Soccer Qualifying: U.S. men top Honduras, get ticket to Cup Oct 11, 2009
n Ukraine 1, England 0: Ukraine strengthened its chances of qualifying for the World Cup, beating Group 6 winner England on a goal by Serhiy Nazarenko in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. n Ireland 2, Italy 2: Italy came from behind and clinched a World Cup berth with a tie against Ireland in Dublin. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Football: Ukraine hand England first World Cup qualifying defeat Oct 11, 2009
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Ferdinand 'not to blame' for England defeat: Capello Oct 11, 2009
Frank Lampard of England reacts after he missed a goal during the WC2010, Group 6 qualifying football match against Ukraine in Dnipropetrovsk ... DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine (AFP) - Fabio Capello insists England defender Rio Ferdinand should not be held responsible for his side's 1-0 qualifying defeat against Ukraine. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Rooney looking to prove hes the best in the world Oct 10, 2009
AFP , DNIPROPETROVSK, UKRAINE Saturday, Oct 10, 2009, Page 18. Wayne Rooney will start his bid to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player on the planet when England face Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
No let-up from England vs. Ukraine, says Capello Oct 10, 2009
DNIPROPETROVSK, Ukraine: England coach Fabio Capello warned Ukraine on Friday that his team would not be taking it easy in their World Cup qualifier, despite having already sealed a place at next year's tournament in South Africa. With eight wins from as many games, England have only pride at stake in Saturday's game, while Ukraine can take a step closer to a playoff slot. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rooney aims to succeed Ronaldo as the world's best Oct 9, 2009
DNIPROPETROVSK: Wayne Rooney will start his bid to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player on the planet when England face Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday ... With Ukraine battling Croatia for a play-off place, Capello is likely to start with a strong team in Dnipropetrovsk out of respect for his two group rivals. (India Times, India)
Mexico soccer coach recalls star player Marquez Oct 2, 2009
An unusual omission from this list is Neri Castillo, a celebrity midfielder who plays for Ukraine league team Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk. The full list is as follows. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cornley goes to Ukraine Aug 26, 2009
Jamelle Cornley has signed with B.C. Dnipro of Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. The former Penn State forward said he will fly overseas Thursday to join his new team after signing a one-year contract with an option for a second year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
All Bets Are Off: Russia and Ukraine Ban Gambling Jul 2, 2009
But Ukrainian lawmakers were slower off the mark and only sprang into action in May, after nine people were killed in a fire at a slot-machine hall in Dnipropetrovsk in eastern Ukraine. After the fire brought national attention to an industry that was already widely frowned upon, lawmakers pounced. (Time.com)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: Gas princess turns up the heat May 17, 2009
A leader of the young communist league, the Komsomol, she took the route of many other colleagues in starting small businesses by privatizing Komsomol assets, in her case in her native Dnipropetrovsk, a steel town in eastern Ukraine. She and her husband (she married at 18) also copied videos in their living room and rented them out or sold them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
UEFA names 4 Polish Euro 2012 hosts, 1 in Ukraine May 13, 2009
The two Ukrainian reserve cities of Odessa and Dnipropetrovsk were both dropped. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Ukraine gaming hall fire kills 10 May 8, 2009
The blaze on the ground floor of the five-story building in the city of Dnipropetrovsk started at about 0045 local time (1145 GMT on Wednesday) ... Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is flying to Dnipropetrovsk to chair an emergency cabinet meeting there. (BBC News -- Europe)
Blast kills 10, injures 11 in Ukraine May 8, 2009
KIEV, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Ten people were killed and 11 others injured early on Thursday when a powerful explosion ripped through a casino in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported ... "The blast took place in a slot machine hall of the Metro-Jack-Pot, which is located on the first floor of a five-story apartment house in Dnipropetrovsk. Nine people were killed on the spot and another died in hospital," an Emergency Ministry official was quoted as... (Xinhuanet, China)
Official: 9 dead in Ukraine gambling hall blast May 7, 2009
Emergency Situations Minister Volodymyr Shandra said 11 more were wounded in the explosion and ensuing fire at the hall, on the ground floor of a five-story building in the city of Dnipropetrovsk ... In televised remarks from Dnipropetrovsk, Shandra stressed that other explanations including a bomb had not been ruled out. (USA Today -- News)
Ukraine seeks 500 mln from EBRD as crisis worsens Feb 18, 2009
The crisis, coupled with a higher gas bill from Russia has also led to gas shortages in the eastern city of Dnipropetrovsk and the southern Crimea peninsula. Officials said, however, that hot water and heating supplies had been restored in most households in those regions by Wednesday morning. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
UEFA happy with Ukraines Euro 2012 progress Feb 8, 2009
Lviv is one of four main cities due to host matches in Ukraine, along with Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk. UEFA officials, including President Michel Platini, had been highly critical of the pace of Ukraine s preparations and demanded faster fulfilment of pledges. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
