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Germany V Costa Rica
Poland V Ecuador
Whats going to be the scores?
Poland V Ecuador
Whats going to be the scores?
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Onto Group E.
The Czech Republic had to come out and win against Italy to get into the last 16 and they started well enough. They did most of the early running but with only Baros up front, they found it very difficult.
Nedved was their driving force but it was Italy that scored first. Materazzi, who came on for the injured Nesta, gave Italy the lead with a header from a corner. Italy before then hadn't really created much. It got worse when Pollak got sent off in the first half for the Czechs.
The Czechs had it all to do now and tried to break the Italians down. They had a few chances when the Italian defenders got a bit complacent. There was also a great driving run from Nedved but he couldn't beat Buffon.
The Czechs didn't find the equalizer and in their efforts, they left a big gap for substitute Inzaghi to sprint away, round Petr Cech and score to knock the Czechs out of the World Cup.
That left a place for either Ghana or the USA to take 2nd spot. Ghana started the brighter but neither team really troubled the goalkeepers. Halfway through the first half, Reyna got dispossessed and Draman was in the clear. He tucked it home for a Ghana lead.
The USA team now slowly brought themselves back into the game and got the equalizer when they stole the ball from the defensive line and curled a lovely ball into the path of Dempsey and just out of the reach of the defender.
With half time approaching, a nothing challenge in the box resulted in a Ghana penalty. It really wasn't a penalty but Appiah gave Ghana a 2-1 lead at half time.
Second half and neither team really took control of the game in the early stages. Ghana had a shot well saved. Donovan and McBride had good chances too, McBride hitting the post from a header.
Ghana really disrupted the pace of the game by staying down after challenges and that stopped the USA gaining any momentum. The pace picked up right at the death but it was too late. Ghana take 2nd in the group, knocking out the Czechs and the USA.
The Czech Republic had to come out and win against Italy to get into the last 16 and they started well enough. They did most of the early running but with only Baros up front, they found it very difficult.
Nedved was their driving force but it was Italy that scored first. Materazzi, who came on for the injured Nesta, gave Italy the lead with a header from a corner. Italy before then hadn't really created much. It got worse when Pollak got sent off in the first half for the Czechs.
The Czechs had it all to do now and tried to break the Italians down. They had a few chances when the Italian defenders got a bit complacent. There was also a great driving run from Nedved but he couldn't beat Buffon.
The Czechs didn't find the equalizer and in their efforts, they left a big gap for substitute Inzaghi to sprint away, round Petr Cech and score to knock the Czechs out of the World Cup.
That left a place for either Ghana or the USA to take 2nd spot. Ghana started the brighter but neither team really troubled the goalkeepers. Halfway through the first half, Reyna got dispossessed and Draman was in the clear. He tucked it home for a Ghana lead.
The USA team now slowly brought themselves back into the game and got the equalizer when they stole the ball from the defensive line and curled a lovely ball into the path of Dempsey and just out of the reach of the defender.
With half time approaching, a nothing challenge in the box resulted in a Ghana penalty. It really wasn't a penalty but Appiah gave Ghana a 2-1 lead at half time.
Second half and neither team really took control of the game in the early stages. Ghana had a shot well saved. Donovan and McBride had good chances too, McBride hitting the post from a header.
Ghana really disrupted the pace of the game by staying down after challenges and that stopped the USA gaining any momentum. The pace picked up right at the death but it was too late. Ghana take 2nd in the group, knocking out the Czechs and the USA.
Group C games yesterday.
There is not much you can say about Holland V Argentina. Both teams were through and a few players were rested on both teams. Both teams were patient on the ball. I think Argentina created the best chances as Teves and Messi both had shots that just missed and the Holland defence knocked the ball onto their own post defending a cross. I do like how Holland play with width up front.
The better game was on the other side between Ivory Coast V Serbia & Montenegro. The referee had a nightmare as he handed out cards left, right and centre, gave 2 penalties and sent 2 people off.
The weather was atrocious and the defences were comical as Serbia & Montenegro scored when Zigic brought the ball down and knocked the ball in. The keeper and defence were absolutely nowhere. The defence went missing for the 2nd goal too.
Defence seemed a real problem as both teams found space in the box and went on to squander their chances. However, Dudic lost his head and delibrately handballed in the box giving a penalty to Ivort Coast. They scored, after it had to be retaken.
2-1 at half time and they started playing a bit better as Serbia & Montenegro were forced back as they only had 10 men. The defending then got worse again around the hour mark as the keepers were forced to make saves. Dindane scored for Ivory Coast to level the scores and Serbia & Montenegro were forced to play attacking to get the win. Stankovic missed a great chance and he was made to pay when the ref gave another penalty for handball.
Dindane, who scored the previous 2 goals, was not going to get his hat-trick as Kalou took the ball and dispatched the penalty. An Ivory Coast player got sent off near the end but it meant nothing as Ivory Coast hung on to win.
Great game, spoilt by a card happy ref. It means Portugal play Holland, which should be great and Argentina play Mexico in round 2.
There is not much you can say about Holland V Argentina. Both teams were through and a few players were rested on both teams. Both teams were patient on the ball. I think Argentina created the best chances as Teves and Messi both had shots that just missed and the Holland defence knocked the ball onto their own post defending a cross. I do like how Holland play with width up front.
The better game was on the other side between Ivory Coast V Serbia & Montenegro. The referee had a nightmare as he handed out cards left, right and centre, gave 2 penalties and sent 2 people off.
The weather was atrocious and the defences were comical as Serbia & Montenegro scored when Zigic brought the ball down and knocked the ball in. The keeper and defence were absolutely nowhere. The defence went missing for the 2nd goal too.
Defence seemed a real problem as both teams found space in the box and went on to squander their chances. However, Dudic lost his head and delibrately handballed in the box giving a penalty to Ivort Coast. They scored, after it had to be retaken.
2-1 at half time and they started playing a bit better as Serbia & Montenegro were forced back as they only had 10 men. The defending then got worse again around the hour mark as the keepers were forced to make saves. Dindane scored for Ivory Coast to level the scores and Serbia & Montenegro were forced to play attacking to get the win. Stankovic missed a great chance and he was made to pay when the ref gave another penalty for handball.
Dindane, who scored the previous 2 goals, was not going to get his hat-trick as Kalou took the ball and dispatched the penalty. An Ivory Coast player got sent off near the end but it meant nothing as Ivory Coast hung on to win.
Great game, spoilt by a card happy ref. It means Portugal play Holland, which should be great and Argentina play Mexico in round 2.
Any chance this will get moved into the Sport forum?
Anyway, quick thoughts on the Group D games yesterday.
Iran V Angola was probably 60-40 Iran. Angola needed to win the game convincingly to stand a chance of qualification but they never really looked capable.
Iran had the best of the chances in the first half as they got a free header in the box that should have been scored and a number of middle range efforts that forced saves. Angola had a few long range efforts and got free in the box once but the player skied it wide and over. 0-0 at half time.
Angola had to come out fighting in the 2nd half. They started well and took the lead on quick break with a free header. Angola then started running out of steam as Iran started to play their way back in. Iran levelled with 15 minutes to go when the wonderfully named Bakhtiarizadeh scored off a header from a corner. That finished Angola off and the game ended 1-1.
Angola were probably hit by the early injury and the knocks they took during the game as at least 3 players were taken off on stretchers and receiving lengthy treatment, one player not coming back on and being subbed.
The other game was Portugal V Mexico. Mexico came out fighting knowing they could still go out but Portugal took a surprise lead when Maniche lashed it home after 6 minutes. Portugal had replaced all the players on yellow cards and didn't look as good as previous games but they took a 2-0 lead from the penalty spot after Marquez lost his marbles and handballed.
Mexico again started to impose themselves and got 1 back with a header from Fonseca. They were then given a fairly soft penalty but Bravo hit it over.
The 2nd half was all Mexico again and even after the sending off, they looked the most likely to score again. They had a penalty appeal turned down that should have stood. Neither team could convert the chances they created and Portugal took the win.
Portugal will be pretty happy seeing as they rested a number of top players and still came out on top. Mexico showed decent ability and were good at holding the ball and coming forward.
Anyway, quick thoughts on the Group D games yesterday.
Iran V Angola was probably 60-40 Iran. Angola needed to win the game convincingly to stand a chance of qualification but they never really looked capable.
Iran had the best of the chances in the first half as they got a free header in the box that should have been scored and a number of middle range efforts that forced saves. Angola had a few long range efforts and got free in the box once but the player skied it wide and over. 0-0 at half time.
Angola had to come out fighting in the 2nd half. They started well and took the lead on quick break with a free header. Angola then started running out of steam as Iran started to play their way back in. Iran levelled with 15 minutes to go when the wonderfully named Bakhtiarizadeh scored off a header from a corner. That finished Angola off and the game ended 1-1.
Angola were probably hit by the early injury and the knocks they took during the game as at least 3 players were taken off on stretchers and receiving lengthy treatment, one player not coming back on and being subbed.
The other game was Portugal V Mexico. Mexico came out fighting knowing they could still go out but Portugal took a surprise lead when Maniche lashed it home after 6 minutes. Portugal had replaced all the players on yellow cards and didn't look as good as previous games but they took a 2-0 lead from the penalty spot after Marquez lost his marbles and handballed.
Mexico again started to impose themselves and got 1 back with a header from Fonseca. They were then given a fairly soft penalty but Bravo hit it over.
The 2nd half was all Mexico again and even after the sending off, they looked the most likely to score again. They had a penalty appeal turned down that should have stood. Neither team could convert the chances they created and Portugal took the win.
Portugal will be pretty happy seeing as they rested a number of top players and still came out on top. Mexico showed decent ability and were good at holding the ball and coming forward.
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It's open.
Argies vs Dutch was surprisingly boring, i wish i had watched Infernal Affairs 2 like i was going to instead
Well, it's done now.
Yeah, with England at the top of their group and looking strong (forgetting michael owen) it's bound to attract quite a bit of interest.
Just filling in the formalities - hopefully it'll be up soon.
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> I don't think you have read this properly....
Indeed, I hadn't
> I don't think you have read this properly....
Indeed, I hadn't
I don't think you have read this properly....
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