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Friday, July 9, 2010
Germany 0-1 Spain
Spain reached the World Cup final for the first time after a second-half header from Carles Puyol secured a narrow victory over Germany after an intriguing match in Durban. Spain deserved their victory after controlling huge periods of the match, but once again it was far from a vintage performance. Puyol struck and Spain were able to close out the match to seal their place in the final and ensure that the World Cup will have a first-time winner in.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand
Paraguay vs New Zealand’s game resulted in a tied game, Tuesday. However the two suffered different fates in the World Cup 2010. Paraguay advances to the Round of 16 while New Zealand joins Italy for an early flight home.
Paraguay is already a favorite leading into this match but fans hopes for a last flick of hope for New Zealand to enter the finals and possibly both could have advanced looking at how the scenario played out today. New Zealand settled for third place with 3 points with Paraguay leading the pack with 5 followed by Slovakia with 3 points.
Paraguay is already a favorite leading into this match but fans hopes for a last flick of hope for New Zealand to enter the finals and possibly both could have advanced looking at how the scenario played out today. New Zealand settled for third place with 3 points with Paraguay leading the pack with 5 followed by Slovakia with 3 points.
Slovakia 3-2 Italy
Italy the defending World Cup Champions have been eliminated! Poor defending from Italy cost them a ticket to the knockout rounds. Paraguay and Slovakia advance... New Zealand and Italy are eliminated.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Germany 1-0 Ghana
Germany defeated Ghana 1-0 and progress to the knockout stages as first of the Group D.
Germany has reached six points from their two victories against Australia and Ghana. In their next match, Germany will play against England.
Ghana also progress to the knockout stages with four points, the same score than Australia but Ghana have better goal difference. In their following match, Ghana will meet with USA.
Slovenia 0-1 England
Jermaine Defoe scored for England in the 23rd minute to allow England to advance to the round of 16. England will now face Germany... A cannot miss game!
USA 1-0 Algeria
USA vs. Algeria is complete in a World Cup 2010 match-up in South Africa with USA winning 1-0 on a goal in stoppage time. USA will now face Ghana in the round of 16.
Greece 0-2 Argentina
Argentina who were already on top of the group with two wins and a goal difference of +4, decided to rest seven of its starting 11 players from the previous match.
Even with the sitdowns, the likes of lionel Messi, Diego Milito and Aguero up front and Bolatti, Rodriguez and Veron in the midfield, made Argentina the clear favourites to win and top the group with 9 points.
Greece needed a draw at the least to have any hopes of going through to the next round, so they started of with a very defensive line-up playing 3 centre backs and 2 defensive midfielders.
Argentina dominated from the word go and had most of the possession. The Greeks kept absorbing wave after wave of Argentina's attacks. The Greek goalie Tzorvas pulled out some spectacular saves and with almost nine Greek players defending at times, Argentina couldnt find their way through.
Greece also had a few chances on the counter, but Samaras couldnt convert them into goals.
Argentina kept their composure and finally Demichelis broke the deadlock with a close range volley. Messi came close on many occasion but was denied by the post once and the heroic efforts of Tzorvas.
Martin Palermo scored the second Argentine goal and that goal sealed the deal for Argentina.
Even with the sitdowns, the likes of lionel Messi, Diego Milito and Aguero up front and Bolatti, Rodriguez and Veron in the midfield, made Argentina the clear favourites to win and top the group with 9 points.
Greece needed a draw at the least to have any hopes of going through to the next round, so they started of with a very defensive line-up playing 3 centre backs and 2 defensive midfielders.
Argentina dominated from the word go and had most of the possession. The Greeks kept absorbing wave after wave of Argentina's attacks. The Greek goalie Tzorvas pulled out some spectacular saves and with almost nine Greek players defending at times, Argentina couldnt find their way through.
Greece also had a few chances on the counter, but Samaras couldnt convert them into goals.
Argentina kept their composure and finally Demichelis broke the deadlock with a close range volley. Messi came close on many occasion but was denied by the post once and the heroic efforts of Tzorvas.
Martin Palermo scored the second Argentine goal and that goal sealed the deal for Argentina.
Nigeria 2-2 South Korea
South Korea have qualified for the next round with this match because Greece was defeated by Argentina.
In yesterday’s Nigeria vs South Korea match, Uche scored the first goal for Nigeria. That goal was equalized by South Korea when Lee Jong scored. In the second half, South Korea’s Chu Yong scored another goal and gave the lead to the Koreans. That goal was equalized by Nigeria when Yakubu scored a goal in the 69th minute.
France 1-2 South Africa
South Africa could be the last hope for the best fighting chance to move up or stored around 16 or knockout game. They managed to score 2 vs. 1 and won the game big time to help the man of the match, Mphela. However, this victory is not enough to host a team for the next round FIFAWorld Cup 2010. Although Mexico has been linked to four points each, unfortunately, Mexico has a better goal difference against a South Africa -2.This is the first World Cup, the host country does not succeed to reach knockout or round of 16. It is a sad end to the hopes and dreams in South Africa to host and win FIFA World Cup 2010 Championship.France was ignominiously sent home from the World Cup with only one point to their problems, and their stay in South Africa will certainly be remembered more for problems off the pitch than on it!
Mexico 0-1 Uruguay
In yesterday’s match, Uruguay defeated Mexico with 1-0. However, both teams have qualified for the next round in 2010 FIFA World Cup. Luis Suarez from Uruguay scored a goal in the 44th minute and helped for Uruguay’s victory. At the 54th minute, Uruguay were missed another goal chance.Mexico were tried to level the score but that was not possible and Uruguay players played well and won the match.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Brazil 3-1 Ivory Coast
Brazil secured their place in the knockout rounds today with a match left to spare after defeating the Ivory Coast. However star player Kaka has been ruled out of Brazil's next game against Portugal. Fourtunetly they will not need the Real Madrid man because Brazil currently sits very comfortably on top of Group G with six points. Portugal and the Ivory coast each have one and North Korea have none. That means no matter what happens Brazil will finish first in Group G.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Denmark 2-1 Cameroon
Cameroon had more possession (54%) and more shots on goal (23) than Denmark. They even scored the first goal when Samuel Eto’o finally opened his World Cup 2010 account after 10 minutes. But two excellent goals from Denmark and some wasteful finishing from Cameroon mean the Indomitable Lions are the first team to exit World Cup 2010.
Ghana 1-1 Australia
Ghana, aware of its potential, addressed the comeback attempt by the hand of André Ayew. At the exit of a corner, the said picked up the ball after himself and handed out literally by force and power to a defender, then another and put the area in search of a leg friend. The Jonathan Mensah, who fired to first. The ball, with direction to the network ran into the hand of Kewell, who served as keeper at the far post. Penalty and expulsion. Asamoah Gyan no mistake, as it did against Serbia, and put the tie. Australia, without their best player and striker Harry Kewell today, faced with a least 65 minutes before a hungry Ghana, which was losing appetite over the minutes. Under his leadership.Ghana vs Australia ended 1-1 and Ghana is the leader of the group with 4 points.
Netherlands 1-0 Japan
Wesley Sneijder struck a beautiful ball from just outside the box in the 53rd minute, giving the Netherlands their second win in as many tries. With six points, they control the group and have looked dominating so far. The Dutch, with a game still at hand, can already advance to the second round if Denmark defeats or ties Cameroon.
Friday, June 18, 2010
USA 2-2 Slovenia
World Cup 2010 – Group C highlights
Slovenia 2-2 USA highlights
Venue Johannesburg, Ellis Park
18 June 2010
kick off:16:00 CET
FULL-TIME Slovenia 2-2 USA
Slovenia 2-2 USA highlights
Venue Johannesburg, Ellis Park
18 June 2010
kick off:16:00 CET
FULL-TIME Slovenia 2-2 USA
Slovenia led 2-0, USA fought back to 2-2, but there was so much more besides. No-one expected a gem from this one, but that’s exactly what we got. Buzzing.
Slovenia v USA line-ups:
Slovenia: 1-Samir Handanovic; 2-Miso Brecko, 4-Marko Suler, 5-Bostjan Cesar, 13-Bojan Jokic, 10-Valter Birsa, 8-Robert Koren, 18-Aleksandar Radosavljevic, 17-Andraz Kirm, 9-Zlatan Ljubijankic, 11-Milivoje Novakovic.
United States: 1-Tim Howard; 6-Steve Cherundolo, 15-Jay DeMerit, 5-Oguchi Onyewu, 3-Carlos Bocanegra; 10-Landon Donovan, 4-Michael Bradley, 16-Jose Torres, 8-Clint Dempsey; 17-Jozy Altidore, 20-Robbie Findley.
Referee: Koman Coulibaly (Mali).
Goal scorers:
13′ [1 : 0] Valter Birsa
42′ [2 : 0] Zlatan Ljubijankic
48′ [2 - 1] L. Donovan
82′ [2 - 2] M. Bradley Cards:
36′ Bostjan Cesar
39′ Robbie Findley
69′ M. Suler
72′ A. Kirm
75′ B. Jokic
13 mins GOAL Slovenia 1-0 USA (Birsa)
You want top-quality goals scored from outside the box? Then have some of this. Slovenia’s decent start becomes a stunning one as Valter Birsa collects the ball 25 yards out in space and curls a glorious left-foot shot into the left-hand corner of Tim Howard’s net. The Everton keeper didn’t even move. As it stands, Slovenia are in the last 16.
42 mins GOAL Slovenia 2-0 USA
Football can be such a cruel game. Just as USA think they are getting back into it, Slovenia go up the other end and double their lead. Miso Brecko starts the move and Zlatan Ljubijankic finishes it by coolly slotting past Tim Howard after Milivoje Novakovic’s perfectly-timed pass.
48 mins GOAL Slovenia 2-1 USA
Horrible defending, fabulous finish. A USA ball over the top down the right catches Bostjan Cesar out as he slips and suddenly Landon Donovan is moving through on goal. Cutting in from the right he looks for a pass but there isn’t one, so he lashes a shot from an angle into the roof of the Slovene net. Now we’ve got a game on.
82 mins GOAL Slovenia 2-2 USA
Some USA fans are in tears because they are back in the World Cup. A ball is pumped into the Slovenia area from halfway on the right and Jozy Altidore gets up well inside the area to nod the ball down – the Slovene defence has gone missing and Michael Bradley has timed his run to perfection, on the slide poking high into the net. Great goal, great game, great World Cup.
Slovenia v USA line-ups:
Slovenia: 1-Samir Handanovic; 2-Miso Brecko, 4-Marko Suler, 5-Bostjan Cesar, 13-Bojan Jokic, 10-Valter Birsa, 8-Robert Koren, 18-Aleksandar Radosavljevic, 17-Andraz Kirm, 9-Zlatan Ljubijankic, 11-Milivoje Novakovic.
United States: 1-Tim Howard; 6-Steve Cherundolo, 15-Jay DeMerit, 5-Oguchi Onyewu, 3-Carlos Bocanegra; 10-Landon Donovan, 4-Michael Bradley, 16-Jose Torres, 8-Clint Dempsey; 17-Jozy Altidore, 20-Robbie Findley.
Referee: Koman Coulibaly (Mali).
Goal scorers:
13′ [1 : 0] Valter Birsa
42′ [2 : 0] Zlatan Ljubijankic
48′ [2 - 1] L. Donovan
82′ [2 - 2] M. Bradley Cards:
36′ Bostjan Cesar
39′ Robbie Findley
69′ M. Suler
72′ A. Kirm
75′ B. Jokic
13 mins GOAL Slovenia 1-0 USA (Birsa)
You want top-quality goals scored from outside the box? Then have some of this. Slovenia’s decent start becomes a stunning one as Valter Birsa collects the ball 25 yards out in space and curls a glorious left-foot shot into the left-hand corner of Tim Howard’s net. The Everton keeper didn’t even move. As it stands, Slovenia are in the last 16.
42 mins GOAL Slovenia 2-0 USA
Football can be such a cruel game. Just as USA think they are getting back into it, Slovenia go up the other end and double their lead. Miso Brecko starts the move and Zlatan Ljubijankic finishes it by coolly slotting past Tim Howard after Milivoje Novakovic’s perfectly-timed pass.
48 mins GOAL Slovenia 2-1 USA
Horrible defending, fabulous finish. A USA ball over the top down the right catches Bostjan Cesar out as he slips and suddenly Landon Donovan is moving through on goal. Cutting in from the right he looks for a pass but there isn’t one, so he lashes a shot from an angle into the roof of the Slovene net. Now we’ve got a game on.
82 mins GOAL Slovenia 2-2 USA
Some USA fans are in tears because they are back in the World Cup. A ball is pumped into the Slovenia area from halfway on the right and Jozy Altidore gets up well inside the area to nod the ball down – the Slovene defence has gone missing and Michael Bradley has timed his run to perfection, on the slide poking high into the net. Great goal, great game, great World Cup.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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World Cup 2010... Teams Ranked
The FIFA World Cup. The biggest sporting event on the entire plant. Millions tune it to cheer on their country every four years. 32 countries each with 23 men that carry the hopes of their entire nation. But only one country will come away will the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy and be crowned "Champions of the World". Lets look at predictions for this years World Cup.
1. Spain- With so many superstars on the squad and the current form of the team it seems Spain are the favorites to win the World Cup. Once Cesc Fabregas recovers from injury the squad will look almost unbeatable on paper... but games are never won on paper and another team may pull a surprise upset against Spain.
2. Brazil- Also with an impressive squad, Brazil could also very well claim the trophy. Goalkeeper Julio Cesar has been in incredible form and won the Champions League and Serie A title with fellow Brazillian teammates Maicon and Lucio.
3. Netherlands- A recent smashing of Hungary (6-1) shows why the Netherlands are such a good team. However star player Arjen Robben was injured in that friendly with Hungary and may not be able to play in the tournament.
4. England- Always a force to be reckoned with, England are looking to take the title this year. However injuries have been ever present in the England squad, most recently defender Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out. Star striker Wayne Rooney, however, has been excellent for his club, Manchester United, scoring 26 goals in the season and possibly more if it weren't for the injury he sustained during the end of the season.
5. Italy- Italy won the World Cup in 2006 and want to defend that title. However, they have been unconvincing in international friendly warm-up games. They lost to Mexico 2-1 and drew with Switzerland 1-1.
6. Germany- Recently won a 3-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina and looked to win more games during the Cup.
7. Argentina- Argentina has one one of the best players in the World if not the best player in the world, Lionel Messi. However, they nearly did not qualify for the World Cup with unconvincing displays in their qualifiers.
8. USA- Matched up with England in their first match of the tournament the USA look to upset again like in 1950 beating England 1-0. Bob Bradley's men have been looking in good form recently and even when fielding a weakened squad against Australia in their last warm-up before the tournament, still managed a 3-1 victory over the socceroos.
9. Portugal- Also with one of the best players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal look to win the cup even after barely qualifying.
10. Mexico- Dominated in their warm-up game against Italy and got a deserved 2-1 victory.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
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World Cup 2010 Schedule
FIFA World Cup 2010 Fixture
The 19th FIFA World Cup will take place between 11 June and 11 July, 2010 in South Africa. 32 teams qualified for the final tournament including host South Africa and defending champion Italy.
THE NINETEENTH FIFA World Cup will take place between June 11 and July, 11, 2010 in South Africa. 32 teams qualified for the final tournament including host South Africa and defending champion Italy. The official mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2010 is Zakumi, an anthropomorphic leopard with green hair.
The FIFA Organising Committee approved the procedure for the Final Draw on December 2, 2009. The group draw was staged in Cape Town. During the month long biggest event of Football 64 matches will be played at 10 different stadiums of South Africa.
THE NINETEENTH FIFA World Cup will take place between June 11 and July, 11, 2010 in South Africa. 32 teams qualified for the final tournament including host South Africa and defending champion Italy. The official mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2010 is Zakumi, an anthropomorphic leopard with green hair.
The FIFA Organising Committee approved the procedure for the Final Draw on December 2, 2009. The group draw was staged in Cape Town. During the month long biggest event of Football 64 matches will be played at 10 different stadiums of South Africa.
FIFA World Cup 2010
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All World Cup Highlights
Soccer Highlights Now is pleased to announce all 64 World Cup match highlights will be posted here minutes after each game finishes
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