Night of Celebrations After Slovenia Book '10 South Africa Ticket

Ljubljana/Maribor, 19 November - Slovenia woke from a long night of celebrations of its stunning qualification for the 2010 World Cup on Thursday. The win over Russia sparked spontaneous gatherings in Slovenian cities and towns on Wednesday night, with the celebrations expected to continue on Thursday as the Slovenian team will make an appearance in the capital, Ljubljana.

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

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