A crucial round of World Cup qualifying brought out a host of quality football boots. Here's the SoccerBible's pick of top performers and football boots catching the eye on football pitches across the globe...
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AARON LENNON
Nike Vapor Superfly football boots
England's lightning fast right winger was given the chance to impress against top opposition, and finding himself with a lot of space Aaron Lennon was in awesome form, complimented by the super-light and super-fast Nike Superfly football boots.
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NELSON VALDEZ
adidas adiPure II football boots
At the expense of a lacklustre Argentina side, Paraguay booked their place in next summers World Cup. Nelson Valdez fired home the only goal of the game, from his all-round performance adiPure football boots, condemning Argentina to a qualification play-off place.
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PEPE
Umbro Speciali football boots
An away victory against Hungary has reignited Portugal's qualification bid. Portugal victory came courtesy of a solitary goal in the 10th minute from defender Pepe, who has joined an increasing list of players who are changing into the new Umbro Speciali football boots.
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SAMUEL ETO'O
Puma v1.08 football boots
Talisman for his nation and for the Puma v1.08 football boots, Samuel Eto'o scored the winning goal against Gabon as Cameroon won 2-1. A vital victory that lifts Cameroon to the top of a tight qualifying group.
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MICHAEL BALLACK
adidas Predator PS football boots
Another convincing performance from a German side who are undefeated in their qualifying group. Captain Michael Ballack led from the front wearing powerful Predator football boots, as he put his side ahead with a firm penalty wrong-footing the keeper, as Germany beat Azerbaijan 4-0.
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CESC FABREGAS
Nike Tiempo Legend III football boots
Eight games, eight victories for a Spanish side that just flows football. Watching the Spanish play at the moment is like watching a footballing masterclass, so it was no surprise they defeated Estonia 3-0, with Cesc Fabregas playing in the Nike Legend III's first on the scoresheet.
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ELJERO ELIA
adidas F50i TUNiT football boots
Elia scored on his competitive debut to sink Scottish hearts, and chances of qualifying for the World Cup. Holland maintained their 100% qualifying record thanks to Eljero Elia, who was lightning-quick in the adidas F50i football boots, as he pounced on a defensive error to round the keeper and score.
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NENAD MILIJAS
Nike T90 Laser II football boots
This group 7 top of the table clash between Serbia and France ended in a 1-1 draw, which means France are unlikely to qualify automatically and could join such sides as Portugal, Croatia and Russia in the play-offs. Serbia had Premier League midfielder Nenad Milijas to thank after he converted from the penalty spot, capping a strong performance in midfield wearing Nike Laser football boots.
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