Dream Come True, Slovenian Manager Says
Maribor, 19 November - Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek described Slovenia's qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as a "dream come true...a fairytale ending from a Hollywood film" at a press conference after Slovenia's stunning 1:0 win over Russia in Maribor on Wednesday. The outcome has sparked mass celebrations across Slovenia.
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
President Danilo Tuerk joins in the celebrations in the centre of Maribor with members of the national team after Slovenia qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
President Danilo Tuerk joins in the celebrations in the centre of Maribor with members of the national team after Slovenia qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
The Slovenian football team celebrates in the centre of Maribor after it qualified for the 2010 World Cup.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
The head of the Slovenian Football Association, Ivan Simic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Zlatko Dedic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Zlatko Dedic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Slovenian manager Matjaz Kek
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Milivoje Novakovic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Zlatko Dedic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Zlatko Dedic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Midfielder Robert Koren and striker Nejc Pecnik.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Milivoje Novakovic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Striker Zlatko Dedic
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Left to right: Prime Minister Borut Pahor, Slovenian President Danilo Tuerk and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Slovenian counterpart Danilo Tuerk (left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Slovenian counterpart Danilo Tuerk (left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
Maribor
A decisive play-off between Slovenia and Russia for a ticket for the Football World Cup in South Africa.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and his Slovenian counterpart Danilo Tuerk (left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA
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