CSA Club Boots 2008

adidas adiPURE

To be worn by: Karl Fletcher (Harchester United).

adidas F50.8

To be worn by: Declan McKaffree (Melchester Rovers).

adidas Predator Powerswerve

To be worn by: Rocky Race (Melchester Rovers).

Puma V-Konstrukt II

To be worn by: Jamie Nash (Melchester Rovers).

Umbro X-Boot Destroyer

To be worn by: Tony Butcher (Harchester United).

Samba Boys dancing in Canada

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

Brazil secured a 1-0 victory over Canada in freezing Toronto.

The BMO Field pitch looked of non-league quality - with the Soccanucks having a great record on poor pitches.

But that didn't stop the boys in yellow, who are used to great surfaces, from scoring the first goal after half an hour's play, Kikão whacking it past keeper Ross Rogers from 30 yards, scoring a typical Brazilian goal.

Canadian striker Colin Petrovsky gave Brazil a run for their money, nutmegging Tété Filhão and then dummying Paulo Silva.

But the Glasgow FC frontman, 31, smashed the bar after his incredible run.

And Canada almost went level when a Bobby Bricke free-kick was drilled in for Bryan Groves, but his spectactular diving header, once again giving the Brazilians a run for their money, was cleared off the line by Caca Cucu.

And Brazil breathed a sigh of relief at the final whistle as the Samba Boys finally ended their six-year hoodoo in the cold of Canada.

Argies have Indian summer

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

Rampant Argentina turned on the style as they thrashed India 5-0 in Mumbai.

The ever impressive Alberto Nunez put the Albicelestes in front after only three minutes, punished defender VK Gupta's farcical error.

As the ball fell to Gupta, he slashed nothing but air and Nunez stole it and ran the ball past the Indian 'keeper.

Julio Marconi then played Nicolás Rodríguez onside and the Buenos Aires Blues boy finished comfortably for Argentina to go 2-0 up after only 22 minutes.

Into the second half, the travelling Argentinian fans were in full vocal as Nunez made it 3-0 after only two minutes into the new period.

And then the London United youngster, 20, completed his hat-trick in the 77th to make it 4-0. Nunez ran past six or seven Indian players and then rounded the goalie.

And Diego Darowski got in on the act in stoppage time, scoring a delicate chip, in typical Argentinian fashion.

Scots draw 0-0 in Germany

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

A dogged Scotland drew 0-0 with Germany in Berlin.

Tartan coach Angus McAllister will be happy with his side's defensive display - the Scots did not give the Germans a single chance.

Craig Borchers and John Jeffries gave German strike partnership Jurgen Braun and Sammy Schneider a hard time, with the Scottish centre-backs sniffed out every chance, showing why they'll be the major force for their nation in EuroCup 2008.

And there were times when Scotland could have almost won the game, Craig Wisniewski hitting the bar 10 minutes from time.

But the game ended scoreless and the Scots will be pleased as they continue to prepare for EuroCup 2008.

Aussies stun Azzurri

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

Australia completed a famous 1-0 victory over Italy in Sydney.

Hometown hero Scott Mendes played in Ryan Roberts, one-two back to Mendes and thumped past Andrea Rossi from 20 yards out.

And the Italians could not conjure up a single chance, thanks to the absolute rock-solid Green-and-Gold defence.

Azzurri boss Marco Dellamagna will have few positives to take out of this game.

Italy were disorganized defensively as well - Australia, in truth, might have won 7-0 when consistent errors from Beppe Guillacci and Emiliano Tournetti played Craig Bothwell and Kevin Moreno onside but Rossi was on hand to save everything he could.

However, the Rome Rage goalie could not stop Mendes' incredible winner, on yet another night that will go down in the history in Australian soccer.

U.S. hold French to a 0-0 draw

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

The USA held France for a famous 0-0 draw in Seattle.

Sébastien Lacroix's goalmouth scramble was cleared off the line by Jimmy Crawford as the Red, White and Blue deserved their nil-nil.

U.S. striker Billy Burnheart thumped the bar in front of 70,000+ rowdy fans, who almost tore the roof off with their noise.

And the Les Bleus' misery was compounded when skipper Ron Zennon got sent off for handling the ball twice.

Ice Cool Clint gets the job done for Dutch

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

Clint van den Bergh scored an impressive goal as Netherlands beat neighbours Belgium 1-0 in a highly-attacking encounter in Brussels.

The Edinburgh Eagles striker Van den Bergh, 20, stole the ball from London United new boy Jean Croussant, ran past the Belgian defence and chipped 'keeper Danny De Vincker from outside the box.

It was of true Dutch quality.

Clint's older brother Tim had a hatful of chances, with Danny De Vincker making a string of fine stops from the Middlesbrough Monsters forward.

The Belgians had their moments too.

Playmaker Croussant, who is regarded so highly in his home country, gave Marco Schuipers plenty of action - the Dutch 'keeper having to make a lot of saves from the London United boy.

But it was always going to be Holland's night, as Clint van den Bergh scored a spectacular goal, which sent the Orange Army bouncing.

Scrappy Spain win ugly in Peru

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

Rafael Sánchez scored a sloppy goal as Spain unconvincingly beat Peru 1-0 in Lima.

Rafael played a lovely one-two with namesake Quique Sánchez but as he shot it initially hit Diego Ochoa and then bounced back off Rafa into the goal as 'keeper Mario Marquez stood absolutely still.

Spain boss Miguel Ángel Ramos will be livid at his side's defensive display - they were completely disorganized at times and almost paid for it.

Sergio Sánchez failed to play Manuel Torres offside, and the Mexico City Toros striker found himself 1v1 with Juan Antonio Gomez, but the Madrid Cosmos 'keeper saved comfortably.

And Spain were given a real threat when Rubén Rodríguez' free-kick smacked the crossbar.

But the Spaniards won against the run of the play for Rafael Sanchez to run through and score an ugly goal 20 minutes from time.

Rampant England see off NZ

Wednesday 6th February - Friendly

England completed a great 4-0 victory Wednesday against New Zealand at HMV Park, London.

East Anglia Knights striker Brian Nixon was on target twice as the new Italian boss Marco Garibaldi got his England CSA reign off to a magnificent start.

However, skipper Mark Strickland was sent off after raising an arm at NZ striker David Gavin.

But Ian Parker made it three, after running down the right hand side, 1-2ing with Bradley Hatfield, and tapping it in.

And even London United fan favourite Edward Redwood made a small cameo ten minutes from the end, coming on for Nixon, scoring the 4-0 with three minutes left.