Belgrade: The Yugoslav parliament has rubber-stamped constitutional changes so that President Slobodan Milosevic remains in charge of Serbia for a further eight years. This despite two appalling thrashes at their most recent home encounters.
After a shocking loss against Bosnia, Serbia did look the goods against lowly rated Kosovo, clearing out quite early but in a tactical error by coach Milosevic, Serbia failed to research the talent that sat on the interchange bench for Kosovo.
The interchange bench contained players from former premiers United States and England and from former minor premiers Germany . Leading off the bench for Kosovo was the United States , who possess incredible firepower and several “big guns”.
Recent form leading into this contest was a bit ordinary, starting with a disappointing draw against home side Vietnam after several periods of extended time. This draw occurring even after secret weapon , substitute “agent orange ", valiantly attempted to smoother the opposition.The United States followed up with a hollow victory over substandard Granada . From this however, the US bounced back with a major victory over leading middle eastern nation Iraq, who was itself fresh from a victory over Iran in extra time. This contest, held away in Kuwait , showcased the firepower of the strong US side completely knocking the Shiite out of Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi charges.
Next off the benches for Kosovo was two-time championship winners England. England had been very quiet since the second championship win over the powerful German nation ( who they also beat to take out their first championship). In fact, England had only been involved in one contest which was with the much hyped but disappointing Argentina, played away at the Falkland Islands.
The third interchange came from Germany, who had not played any major encounters since taking two minor premierships in major championships, however losing convincingly in the finals at the death, both times to England who, in both contests, came from behind (as only the English can).
Given all the above information and despite the two recent home maulings, it was with some surprise that the Yugoslav parliament decided to stick by Slobodan Milosevic. Though Milosevic himself states his case very well. Milosevic now claims he has fewer bridges to cross in proceeding to his next contest.
Who could argue with that ?

Reporter: Steve Webb