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Monday, June 21, 2010

Spain 2-0 Honduras: Villa great double-strike

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Two goals from David Villa on goal Honduras became the evidence is still worth seeded Spain World Cup in South Africa.

Shown at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, onWednesday (6/21/2010) , Vicente del Bosque decrease in full force, including Fernando Torres has recovered from injury. Only Cesc Fabregas who could not enter the line up.

This victory brings Spain to a runner up of Group H with a value of three, only superior goal difference from Switzerland. Meanwhile, Chile remained robust at the top standings with six points.

Spain immediately got a golden opportunity in minute three. Unfortunately, not Fernando Torres header on target. Lapse of four minutes of Villa's turn to threaten the Honduran goalkeeper. However, his kick hit the crossbar still.

La Furia Roja several times to create opportunities in front of goal Valladares. However, not yet bearing fruit. Until finally at 17 minutes Villa broke the deadlock.



Barcelona striker Action Anyar Honduras through the heart of the defense failed to stop defenders. Villa had showed his class by forcing Valladares punt and picked up the ball from the goal.

After a few minutes, Vicente del Bosque squad once again endanger the opponent's defense. Unfortunately, Xavi was unable to take advantage of a sweet bait provided Jesus Navas.

Coming down a drink, kick back foiled Torres Valladares. Despite creating many chances, but La Furia Roja was not able to add goals. 1-0 score stood until the interval.

Not much change in the second round. Spain continued to perform despite aggressive one goal ahead. In contrast, Honduran often scattered keep the line behind him.

Villa La Furia Roja doubling the advantage on 51 minutes. Hard kick-nicknamed El Guaje Villa-from outside the penalty box was unable driven Valladares.
Sergio Ramos of Honduras suffered almost add, if it did not kick off on the left side of goal.

El Guaje scored a hat trick chance after Jesus Navas is violated in the penalty box. Unfortunately, Villa who became the executor could not even strike the ball from point 12 pas.

Honduras itself is not without opportunities. Relying on counterattacks, Wilson Palacios occasionally create chances. Suazo speculative kick from outside the penalty box. However, the ball still falls on the goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Fabregas who went almost replaces Xavi Hernandez scored in the inaugural World Cup. But, the ball can still be driven kick defenders. Despite creating many chances, La Furia Roja unable to enlarge the benefits until after the game.

2-0 victory over Honduras enough to make Del Bosque a bit quiet. La Furia Roja are now living to face Chile on Saturday (06/26/2010).

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Chile 1-0 Switzerland: Behrami red-card

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Switzerland was unable to continue the successful after giving up 0-1 of Chilidi Nelson Mandela Stadium, Port Elizabeth, on Monday (6/21/2010).

For a while Chile leads the Group H standings with Raihan six points, three points ahead of Switzerland that caught the runner up position.

Laga run equilibrium in the early rounds. Both teams earn points by performing a perfect strike. Chile gets first chance on five minutes. Unfortunately, Alexis Sanchez kick from outside the penalty box is still flawed.

Chile had another golden opportunity by Carlos Carmona, but his hard shot was blocked by goalkeeper could Benaglio. Attack each other between the team looks to mid first round.




Disaster for Swiss occur in minute 31. Valon Behrami rewarded red card after committing an offense hard to Arturo Vidal. Until halftime, the position has not changed a goalless draw.

In the second half, Chile's leading players have played more aggressive. In contrast, Switzerland had to desperately hold strikes Vidal et al. Sanchez repeatedly returned to threaten the opposing goal. Switzerland lucky to have such strong goalkeeper who returned thwart opportunities Benaglio opponent.

Benaglio solid wall finally collapsed in the 75th minute. Is a substitute player who brought the Chilean Mark Gonzalez 1-0, after receiving a cross Esteban Paredes who are unable to stop the Swiss defender.

Left behind one goal, in Switzerland in their opening match defeat of Spain, tried to get up and look like a nest. Unfortunately, until the referee blew the final whistle of Switzerland was unable to score goals. Chile still leads 1-0 at the same time as Group H.

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Portugal 7-0 Korea DPR: Ronaldo scored

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Portugal showed their class when the conduct of counter North Korea's second match at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town last night. Brought the mission to win, Ronaldo et al mercilessly massacred Asian representatives were 7-0.

With a 4-3-3 formation seemed more daring North Korean attack, unlike when dealing with Brazil in the opening match, was playing extra troops Chollima defensive and rely on counterattacks.

While Portugal since the early minutes directly to the pressures, especially from the right wing where Cristiano Ronaldo's operation. Portugal gained the first opportunity through this Real Madrid striker. But his hard kick from outside the penalty box was easily captured kipper Ri Myong woof.




In the seventh minute, barely making Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho header with just winning but still hit the goalpost.

North Korea is playing open a few times also get a chance. Chance Kim Jong Hun army was dating at love's header 11 minutes into chol Nam Pak which utilizes a ball rebound results Yong Jo Hong hard kick from the left side is still soaring above the sliding Eduardo. While hard kick at minute 24 Ji Yun-Nam is still widening.

The opening of North Korea's defense made freely Seleccao rummaging in the back row Utara.Sehingga Korea Raul Meireles 29 minutes to successfully escape from the escort and welcome feedback in the penalty box with one touch. Jabulani going nest.First round ended, Portugal winning 1-0.

The victory in this second game is set in stone for Seleccao if you want to penetrate the round of 16 large. Because if you lose or series heavier the better the chance for Portugal's final game should overthrew Portugal's five-time World Cup champion, Brazil.

However, Portugal's victory signs began to appear during the second half just to walk 8 minutes. Over Simao, Portugal managed to double the advantage to 2-0.

North Korea who returned to play left even more open, this condition makes the players ahead of Portugal freely creative. Three minutes later turn Fabio Contrao add goals Seleccao coffers.

In the 60th minute, Ronaldo returned to passing into the middle of the penalty box, Tiago also easily struck the Jabulani to North Korea shook up the nets for the fourth time. Substitute created the fifth goal in minute 81 Liedson.

At 88 minutes, Ronaldo, who plays nick contributed an impressive goal after goalkeeper. Real Madrid star casually kick slowly that it widening advantage 6-0.

The party was closed Tiago scored at minute 90. Juventus players are derived as the starting XI to replace Deco in this position successfully pass the ball into the goalpost North Korea, with a header. Until the final whistle sounded from the Chilean referee Pablo Pozo pocketed Portugal managed to score 7-0.

This victory is the biggest victory since the 2010 World Cup rolled. Previously recorded the biggest victory of the German squad with a score of 4-0 when the Australian bent.

The composition of Players:

Portugal: Eduardo, Ricardo Carvalho, Miguel, Bruno Alves, Simão (Duda 74 '), Tiago, Pedro Mendes, Raul Meireles (Raul Meireles70'), Fábio Coentrão, Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugo Almeida (Liedson 78 ')

North Korea: Ri Myong-woof, Cha Jong-Hyok (Nam Song-chol 75 '), Jun-Il Ri, Ri Kwang-Chon, chol-Jin Pak, Yong-Hak An, In-woof Mun (Kum-Il Kim 58 '), Pak Nam-chol (Yong-Jun Kim 58'), Ji Yun-Nam, Jong Tae-Se, Hong Yong-Jo.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Brazil 3-1 Ivory Coast: Fabiano double, Drogba socored, Kaka sent-off

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Having drawn criticism because only a slim 2-1 win over North Korea's team in action gurem prime, Brazil trengginas appear in the second game preliminary round Group G. Ivory Coast team that became strong opponents beaten 3-1 at Soccer City Stadium on Sunday (6/20/2010).

With this victory, the Brazilian made sure of qualifying for the round of 16 with a collection of six points. Unfortunately, the success of Brazil this time should be tarnished by the action is not sportsmanship Ricardo Kaka who received a red card from referee. Real Madrid star was to leave the field, three minutes ahead of the game was over after receiving a second yellow card for elbowing Kader Keita.

As for Côte d'Ivoire, the defeat has forced the squad of Sven Goran Eriksson won the final match versus North Korea DMI opened up opportunities to escape. Currently, the new Les Elephants collect one point a draw against Portugal.

Shown with the same scheme as when defeated North Korea, Brazil successfully took over control of the game. Trio Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano in the front lines making a successful defense muss Ivory Coast. Just two minutes walking action, with Robinho direct threat to spread hard kick from outside the penalty box which is still thin on the top crossbar.



After Robinho's chances, running game a little monotonous with little opportunity dicipatakan both teams. However, to enter into -24 minutes, Brazil finally broke the deadlock through Luis Fabiano. Utilizing the partnership, which ended bait slick Robinho breakthrough by Kaka, Fabiano is pushed into the penalty box hard to open fire from close range which nest in the corner of goalkeeper Boubacar Barry. Brazil winning 1-0.

After Fabiano scored, Cote d'Ivoire immediately responded by increasing the tempo of the game. Unfortunately, efforts et Didier Drogba is still not able to break through Julio Cesar's goal. The first half was closed for Brazil's 1-0 advantage.

In the second half, Selecao back in control, while Les Elephants rely on quick counterattacks. However, not had time to make a counterattack, Ivory Coast should be back being broken. Fabiano become frightening specter for Les Elephants by printing a second go at minute 51.

Goal Sevilla striker was quite pretty though a little smelly controversy because Fabiano looks to do a hand ball before scoring. Receiving the ball outside the penalty box, Fabiano "dancing" past three Ivory Coast defender and then disconnect the power did not kick yng dammed Barry.

Winning two goals, Brazil more freely dismantle Ivorian defense that began depressed. As a result, in Brazil 62 minutes to re-add tally coffers through Elano Blummer who use sweet feed from Kaka. 3-0 lead, Brazil began to relax the attack.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast has not given up and still keep trying to score goals. The hard work of the Ivory Coast players finally bearing fruit in the 78th minute. Didier Drogba who managed to break away from an offside trap, successfully directed a header off could not be reached Cesar.

Managed to minimize the lag 1-3, Ivory Coast more vibrant and keep pressing the Selecao. Les Elephants profit after Brazil was forced to play 10 players after a Ricardo Kaka was sent off.

Kaka received two yellow cards within a period of four minutes. The first, he got for pushing Kader Keita, while the second (automatic red) for elbowing the same man (Keita). With this, Brazil's Kaka certainly absent when dealing with Portugal in the last preliminary round match of the Group.

Superior number of players, Ivory Coast exert all efforts to hunt down a goal. Unfortunately, until the end of the game, Drogba et al was unable to convert chances into goals. They also must give up 1-3 from five-time world champion, Brazil.

The composition Players
Brazil: 1-Julio Cesar; 2-Maicon, 3-Lucio, 4-Juan, 6-Michel Bastos, 5-Felipe Melo, 8-Gilberto Silva, 7-Elano (15-Dani Alves 66 '), 10-Kaka, 11-Robinho (18-Ramires 92 '), 9-Luis Fabiano.

Ivory Coast: 1-Boubacar Barry; 21-Emmanuel Eboue, Kolo Toure four-, 20-Guy Demel, 17-Siaka tiene, 5-Didier Zokora, Yaya Toure, 19, 9-Cheik Tiote, 8-Salomon Kalou (18 - Kader Keita 67 '), 11-Didier Drogba, 15-Aruna Dindane (10-Gervinho 53').

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Italy 1-1 Paraguay: Uncertain defending champion

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Italian defending champion failed to defend the trophy champion started the mission smoothly. Step GLI Azzurri in their opening match hiccup preliminary round Group F, after being arrested Paraguay 1-1.

Playing at the Green Point Stadium on Monday (6/14/2010) , the Italian who rely on Alberto Gilardino was alone up front, appear less convinving in the early matches. Precisely Paraguay dominated the game and have more opportunities.

In minute 22, Paraguay's goalkeeper Gigi Buffon threatened by bomber flagship Nelson Valdez. Unfortunately, efforts to Valdez still has not met targets. Still sideways kick.

Assumed the status of the defending champion, certainly did not want to keep the Azzurri depressed. Seven minutes later, foster children Marcelo Lippi has an opportunity to respond to and behind the corner exercised through Simone Pepe. Unfortunately, that leads to the bait Pepe De Rossi and Claudio Marchisio still capable driven Paraguay defender, Antolin Alcaraz who swiftly sweep the ball.



One third match running, Paraguay continues to aggressively push the Italian defense. Entering the 39th minute, Paraguay finally broke the deadlock after heading a free kick Alcaraz welcomes feedback Aureliano Torres, crushing to the corner of goalkeeper Gigi Buffon. For Alcaraz, this was his first goal in the World Cup.

Being in a position behind 0-1, the Azzurri tried to get up at six minutes remaining the first half. Unfortunately, both Gilardino, Iaquinta and Pepe Vinzenzo that occupy the front lines of Italy, failed to convert chances into goals that he gets. Until the first half ended, the defending champion is still lagging.

Entering the second half, Italy immediately step on the gas. The attack began after heavy attack was launched. At the beginning of this second round, Lippi also made a surprise by withdrawing its flagship goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon who looked injured.

Meanwhile, in another camp, Paraguay appears to be quite satisfied with the 1-0 advantage and began to focus on maintaining the defense. However, the strategy of "survival" is applied to coach Gerardo Martinez did not seem to run well. Italy even more freely bombard Paraguay defense.

Peak defending champion strikes ensued in the 63rd minute. Starting from the corner of Pepe's soccer, Paraguay's goalkeeper and captain, Justo Villar made a fatal mistake when deciding try cutting the ball. Villar was unable denied the ball past him and see the foot of De Rossi who was standing in front of an empty goal. Italy had managed to equalized 1-1.

Managed to make the GLI Azzurri equalized launch increasingly intense pressure. In order to add power smashed his foster child, coach Marcelo Lippi also include fresh blood like that replaces Antonio Di Natale Alberto Gilardino. This decision was spelled correctly. Because, Italy successfully dominate the full course of action.

In the 83rd minute, Italy holds a golden opportunity to secure three points via a leg Riccardo Montolivo fired hard from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately, kicking young midfielder Andrea Pirlo plotted to replace this position could still be blocked Villar. Until the game ended, GLI Azzurri could not scores goals and had to settle for a share points in the inaugural match.

The composition of Players:
Italy: 1-Gianluigi Buffon / Federico Marchetti (45 '), 19-Gianluca Zambrotta, 5-Fabio Cannavaro, 4-Giorgio Chiellini, 3-Domenico Criscito; 22-Riccardo Montolivo, 6-Daniele De Rossi, 15-Claudio Marchisio / Camoranesi (58 '); 9-Vincenzo Iaquinta, 11-Alberto Gilardino / Di Natale (72'), 7-Simone Pepe

Paraguay: Justo Villar-1, 6-Carlos Bonet, 14-Paulo Da Silva, 3-Claudio Morel, 13-Enrique Vera, 15-Victor Caceres, Cristian Riveros, 16, 17-Aureliano Torres, 18-Nelson Valdez / Santa Cruz (69 '), 19-Lucas Barrios / Crdozo (76'), 21-Antolin Alcaraz.

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Japan 1-0 Cameroon: Samurai swords slice

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Keisuke Honda of Japan brought no defeat record of Cameroon. Blue Samurai solo goal brought a 1-0 victory and gave three prime numbers in the preliminary round Group E, Monday (06/14/2010).

That with this victory, Japan extended the record of Cameroon become four, having previously won in the last three meetings. In addition, it is also a successful Asian representatives maintain a record of never being broken in this African elite team.

Competing in the Free State Stadium, Japan appear quite nicely serve Cameroon aggressive game. 4-1-4-1 formula adopted successfully coach Takeshi Okada et Samuel Eto'o makes trouble finding loopholes to penetrate the tight defense.

While on the other hand, the appearance of Cameroon is also not bad. Foster children succeed Paul Le Guen's performance balanced view between the last attack with a 4-3-3 format. Unfortunately, the balance of Indomitable Lions squad for the game only lasted approximately 30 minutes first.



Entering the 39th minute, disaster came over to Cameroon. Starting from the movement of Matsui in the field, Cameroon defender did not provide strict vigil to Keisuke Honda free-standing in front of goal and welcomes direct feedback mercilessly tore Matsui and goalkeeper Hamidou Souleymanou. 1-0 to Japan.

Left behind one goal, Cameroon react directly raise the tempo of the game. Unfortunately, the efforts Eto'o, Jean Makoun and Eric Choupo-Moting still able to be defeated Eiji Kawashima. Japan 1-0 advantage survives until the interval.

In the second half, Cameroon again took the initiative of attack. Eto'o showed his class as a star player who successfully won three Champions League trophies in two different clubs. Inter Milan bomber was successfully passed two Japan defenders to provide feedback to Choupo-Moting. Unfortunately, execution Moting still not meet the target.

Entering the 55th minute, Cameroon again get a chance. Stephane Mbia combing the field for later off a cross that failed to reach Webo. Cameroon did not want to lose in the first game, continue to conduct a variety of ways to break into the Japanese goalkeeper.

In ten minutes remaining matches, Cameroongot golden opportunity through long-distance kicks Mbia in minute 86. But the ball just crossed over the thin ruler. Until the game ended 1-0 to Japan's position persist.

These results, then Japan for a while successful in the Netherlands to stalk the top of Group E. Both teams are equally packed three digits. However, the Netherlands is entitled on top on goal difference. As for Cameroon, this defeat puts them in position three in the previous Danish Dutch lost 0-2.

The composition of Players:
Japan: 21-Eiji Kawashima; 2-Yuki Abe, 22-Yuji Nakazawa, 4-Tulio, 3-Yuichi Komano; 5-Yuto Nagatomo, 16-Yoshito Okubo, 7-Yasuhito Endo, 17-Makoto Hasebe, 8-Daisuke Matsui , 18-Keisuke Honda.

Cameroon: 16-Souleymanou Hamidou; 19-Stephane Mbia, 5-Sebastien Bassong, 3-Nicolas Nkoulou, 2-Benoit Assou-Ekotto, 11-Jean Makoun, 18-Enoh Eyong, 15-Achille Webo, 21-Joel Matip, 9 -Samuel Eto'o, 13-Eric-Moting Choupo.

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Netherlands 2-0 Denmark: Liverpool connection

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The Dutch started their journey in the World Cup well, after defusing Danish Dynamite team 2-0, in Group E match allowance, at Soccer City Stadium on Monday (6/14/2010).

Before the game, would make it difficult to predict Danish Dutch proved to be a little early in the game. Bert van Marwijk team this difficulty through Liverpool connection. An own goal from Agger and simple finish from Kuyt give them comfortable win 2-0.

Some notes opportunities gained by both teams. Header van der Vaart van Persie maximize bait in minute 20 was still hitting the Danish defender.

Seven minutes later turn to threaten the Danish goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg. Daniel Agger bait Dennis Rommedahl followed by a kick to the stomach Nicklas Bendtner, unfortunately header with just too weak.

Robin van Persie close chances in the first round. Got bait region, the Arsenal striker had actually been firing space. It's just too long to process Persie already closed down the ball and the Danish defender. The first half ended with the score even 0-0.



Dutch direct strikes in the second round. An van Persie cross, headed bySimon Poulsen, just hit the ball instead of Daniel Agger and slid into his own goal.

Goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen did confront chance of rescue for van Persie on 52 minutes. The inclusion Eljero Elia replace van der Vaart in the 67th minute is enough to make the Dutch attacks become more alive. Several times a movement to make the rear guard Elijah Danish reeling.

Until finally one or two touches from Sneijder with Elijah, still hit the goalpost. Luckily there is a ball forward to Kuyt who came to fulfill a 2-0 advantage.

With this result, the Dutch have a collection of three points. While Danes defeat, did not have numbers.

Composition of Formation:
Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 2-Gregory van der Wiel, 3-John Heitinga, 4-Joris Mathijsen, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst, 7-Dirk Kuyt, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 8-Nigel de Jong, 23-Rafael van der Vaart, Robin van Persie-9.

Danish: 1-Tommy Sorensen; 4-Daniel Agger, 3-Simon Kjaer, 6-Lars Jacobsen, 15-Simon Poulsen, 10-Martin Jorgensen, 2-Christian Poulsen, 20-Thomas Enevoldsen, 12, Thomas Kahlenberg, 19-Dennis Rommedahl, 11-Nicklas Bendtner.

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Germany 4-0 Australia: Der Panzer brilliant !
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Brilliant. That's the most fitting word describes the performance of the German squad in the Group D match against Australia's allowance, Sunday (6/14/2010). Panzer young troops mercilessly crush zone of the Asian championship qualifying group four goals without reply.

Australia actually look attractive in the early matches. Aware of the threat squad, Joachim Low, the fleet immediately took the initiative to attack the Socceroos. Tim Cahill surged almost goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the fourth minute after Luke Wilkshire corner welcomes with header.

Captain Lucas Neill reacted quickly after the ball from Cahill crude fell at his feet. However, Galatasaray retainer efforts have not produced results. Likewise with Richard Garcia kick that can still be ignored Neuer.

Unfortunately, the dominance of foster children Pim Verbeek did not last long. Four minutes later, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer conceded just Lukas Podolski spectacular action that utilizes a combination of beautiful bait Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller. Germany 1-0 lead.

Podolski goal soon became pep Der Panzer to dominate matches. Bayern Munich Miroslav Klose bomber a chance to double the German advantage in minute 24 after receiving feedback Ozil. Unfortunately, his kick was wide.




However, two minutes later, Klose finally completed the task and bring the German winning 2-0. Starting from a cross Phillip Lahm, Klose raced to the front of goal and successfully surpass goalkeeper Schwarzer before Germany striker scored goal through a header.

This is his 11th World Cup debut and took him equal his record of Jurgen Klinsmann. Klose is now closed to within just four goals from Ronaldo (Brazil) as a grand feast top scorer in world football.

Ozil Germany almost added advantage in minute 31 after Schwarzer one anticipates the coming of the ball. Lucky, Neill reacted quickly and thwart attacks Ozil by throwing the ball from in front of an empty goal. As a result, the position 2-0 last until halftime.

Neill et al suffering continues in the second half. In fact, the fleet was forced to continue the Socceroos match with 10 players after Tim Cahill received a red card for his actions directly caused by 'cutting' foot Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Superior number of players, Tim Panzer was reluctant to waste the opportunity. Muller, who became the architect of Germany's first goal, giving 3-0 advantage on 67 minutes after receiving the assist from Lukas Podolski.

Do not think a score of 3-0 will make the German satisfied. Only three minutes later, goalkeeper Schwarzer again collapse. Jeronimo Baretto Cacau Claudemir aka ensure victory over Germany Ozil maximize bait.

This result puts the Germans in the damaged table tops Group D, after Ghana won the previous match 1-0 over Serbia.

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Serbia 0-1 Ghana: Black Stars party
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Ghana diminish Serbia hopes win opening match points in Group D on Sunday (06/13/2010). Zdravko Kuzmanovic violations in the second round 1-0 victory to give the Black Stars of troops temporarily occupied the top of the standings.

Determined opened their account with a resounding, Serbia immediately step on the gas after the referee blew the whistle Hector Baldassi. The game has not walked a minute when Marko Pantelic threatened with representatives of Africa kicks off goalkeeper Richard Kingson to speculation. Lucky, his efforts have not produced results.

20 minutes, Ghana again have the opportunity through a free kick thanks to a gift Nikola Zigic act that violates Dede Ayew. Asamoah is believed to perform a free kick to do his job well. Defender John Mensah seeks header welcomes the ball with his head in front of goalkeeper Richard Kingson. Unfortunately, the ball is still out of reach Mensah.

Not long, the same shift Kevin-Prince Boateng and Asamoah Gyan who threatened the goal Stojković. Luckily for the troops Orlovi Buy, sunglasses score has not changed.

Entering the 28th minute, Serbia's turn to show its fangs. Aleksandar Kolarov Lazio star breathes new hope for support in its efforts to welcome representatives of the European free-kick the ball through his left leg. However, the ball was widened on the side of the goal.




Captain Dejan Stankovic of Serbia almost took advantage, five minutes before the break after a welcome from Milan Jovanovic raw ball and release a kick to the goalkeeper Kingson. But, Kingson saves swiftly enough so that the score remained 0-0.

Running game is getting more intense in the second round. Ghana and Serbia in order to steal the benefits of pressing each other.

Ghana obtained a golden opportunity on 54 minutes through a try to greet Ayew cross Hoffenheim striker, Prince Tagoe. Unfortunately, Ayew not able to reach the ball.

Six minutes later, Serbia's turn to threaten goalkeeper Kingson. Bait release Pantelic Nikola Zigic from beauty to the left sector. However, Zigic has not managed to maximize opportunities.

Buy a disastrous approach Orlevi stronghold in 75 minutes. They had lost Aleksandar Lukovic is expelled by the referee after receiving a second yellow card due to strong violation of Gyan.

Although performed with 10 players, Serbia did not lose heart. Stankovic et al even re-creating opportunity in minute 78 through measurable kick Milos Krasic. However, the rescue action Kingson impressive Serbia diminish expectations.

Serbia must eventually be handed the victory to the fleet of the Black Stars on 83 minutes. That was after the referee gave a penalty to Ghana prize, following handball violation in the box Zdravko Kuzmanovic prohibited.

Gyan carry out his duties as executor by delivering a perfect and Ghana to the top of the standings while Group D thanks to a 1-0 win.

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Nigeria 0-1 Slovenia: Green like blunder

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Surprises happen in Group C, after Slovenia became top of standings. Slovenia outperformed African representatives of Algeria with the score 1-0, the match being played at Peter Mokaba, Sunday (06/13/2010).

This victory makes Slovenia collect three points. New England and the United States to collect a point, after a 1-1 draw early this morning. Meanwhile, Algeria became a key with a value of zero.

The game has been slow since the whistle marks the kick-off match referee starts blowing. Algeria opened up opportunities in three minutes through a free kick Belhadz Nadir. Lucky, Slovenia goalkeeper Samir Handanovic still able denied the ball.

Slovenia continued depressed. In minute 35 Rafik Halliche open opportunities, but nevertheless occurs goals after the header with just too high. Four minutes later, Karim Matmour hard kick off the left leg just still too high.




In the second half, the game tempo has not changed much. However, more Slovenia try out the attack. The fight was a lot happening in midfield. Algeria made calamity happened in minute 72, after the referee expelled Abdelkader Ghezzal. Ghezzal received a second yellow card, after a handball when controlling the ball.

Slovenia finally ensure the victory on 78 minutes. Robert Koren hard kick along the ground , make Jambulani effect that failed to anticipate goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi. The ball into the left corner of the net.

These Koren goals, becoming the only goal which was created in this game. And the 1-0 victory belongs to Slovenia.


Composition of Formation:
Algeria: 16-Faouzi Chaouchi; 2-Majid Bougherra, Rafik Halliche five-, four-Inter-Yahia, 3-Nadir Belhadj, 13-Karim Matmour, 19-Hassan Yebda, 8-Medhi Lacen, 15-Karim Ziani, 21-Fouad Kadir, 11-Rafik Djebbour.

Slovenia: 1-Samir Handanovic; 2-Miso Brecko, Marko Suler four-, five-Bostjan Cesar, 13-Bojan Jokic; 10-Valter Birsa, 8-Robert Koren, 18-Aleksandar Radosavljevic, 17-Andraz Kirm; 14-Zlatko Dedic, 11-Milivoje Novakovic.

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

England 1-1 USA: Howard brilliant, Green howler

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Goalkeepers United States (USA) Tim Howard made the attackers successfully frustrated England. Despite being broken in first, forcing Howard to play the Three Lions 1-1 in the opening match in Group C allowance Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, Saturday (6/12/2010). Ironically England goal keeper, Green makes silly blunder.

New games running four minutes, England surprised the U.S. directly. Steven Gerrard is carrying the squad for Fabio Capello to lead 1-0 referrals. The captain with smart forward Emile Heskey and deceptive bait Howard.

Frank Lampard gets the opportunity through a free kick in minute 10. Unfortunately, his shot hit the foot of U.S. striker Landon Donovan. The ball left the field and the opportunities created through a corner back. Gerrard execute him, but in vain because Glen Johnson was caught doing handball.

U.S. counter-attack so quickly. Not more than a minute later, Steve Cherundolo cross-feed the ball and welcomed by Clint Dempsey, a standby in the UK defense box. Unfortunately, the midfielder's header back eight numbered resolved by Green.

U.S. re-created a golden opportunity on 19 minutes. This time through the action of Donovan, who sent the ball to Jozy Altidore measured in the penalty box. Again, the goal collapsed because Altidore header is still widening.

A minor incident occurred at minute 29. Tim Howard fell down, after a clash with Heskey who intend to grab the ball from Johnson's cross. Howard survived lucky goal and then decided to continue her fight.





Shaun Wright Phillips, who signed to replace James Milner (yellow card), could jeopardize the U.S. goal. However, remote shots in 38 minutes has not met targets.

Unexpected, just two minutes later, the U.S. launched a counterattack. Howard's goal-kick fell to the feet of Dempsey and Fulham's midfield is a direct kick off the initiative away from the penalty box. Almost in the grip of the Green, the ball was lodged in selecting the goal. Equally strong position of 1-1. Score stood until halftime.

Signed in the second half, Capello has revolutionized the defense of the Union Jack. The Italian coach pulling Ledley King and replace it with Liverpool's veteran defender, Jamie Carrargher.

The position has sparked England draw with increasing tempo of the game. Beginning the second half, the opportunities created through Lampard's free kick toward the goal. John Terry welcomed with header, but unfortunately still missing.

Heskey strikes followed another attack, which successfully penetrating the U.S. defense. But Aston Villa's veteran striker failed to beat Howard.

Although the U.S. is always under pressure, the goalkeeper was not afraid to face a barrage of attacks launched by the British. Wayne Rooney, the invisible tajinya in the first half, began to rise.

Right at the minute 71, bomber Manchester United goalkeeper could endanger Howard. Everton goalkeeper toughness has not deterred only by header a-nickname Wazza Rooney-.

Deadlock was almost broken English, responding to the bait when Wright Phillips Rooney in the penalty box. Again, Howard made a brilliant rescue. In fact, Heskey header, before he was pulled out (80 ') and was succeeded Peter Crouch, denied granted.

England could only wait on the attack, did not reciprocate the U.S. discouraged. At the end of the game, Donovan corner kick chances. This time it was Gerrard who cleared.

Even enter a period of injury time, Dempsey was still trying to break through distance. Very regrettably, upanya not able to change the situation. In the fifth game in South Africa, the UK and the U.S. must be willing to share numbers.

The composition of players:
England: 12-Robert Green; 2-Glen Johnson, 20-Ledley King (Jamie Carragher, 46 '), 6-John Terry, 3-Ashley Cole; 7-Aaron Lennon, 4-Steven Gerrard, 8-Frank Lampard, 16 -James Milner (Shaun Wright Phillips, 31 '); 21-Emile Heskey (Peter Crouch, 80'), 10-Wayne Rooney.

United States: 1-Tim Howard; 6-Steve Cherundolo, 15-Jay DeMerit, 5-Oguchi Onyewu, 3-Carlos Bocanegra, 10-Landon Donovan, 4-Michael Bradley, 13-Ricardo Clark, 8-Clint Dempsey; 17 - Jozy Altidore (Scot Holden, 86 '), 20-Robbie Findley (Edson Buddle, 77').

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Argentina 1-0 Nigeria: Heinze scored, Messi overcast

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Playing in full burden of the early matches, Argentina finally escaped from the home team terkaman Africa, Nigeria, with a 1-0 victory.

Unfortunately the victory was not a bomber-banging coming from the Argentine bomber who incidentally is the world's best striker-striker. Until the final minutes, the front lines of Argentina's barren and difficult to prove their sharpness.

Match at Ellis Park Stadium, the Albiceleste squad played since the early minutes. Trident in the front row Argentine Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez has several times threatened the Nigerian defense kept Vincent Enyeama.

The first opportunity is packed Messi, who led Argentina through ball from the middle and give feedback to Higuain inside the penalty box. Real Madrid players are running free to meet and do the hard kick, unfortunately the ball bounced into the side of the ruler.





Calamity for Nigeria came on six minutes when Messi fired shots toward the goal. Enyeama ball successfully ignored, and fruitful soccer corner. Veron executioner who becomes a successful sending the ball swiftly greeted by loud header Nigerian defender Gabriel Heinze.So the nets teared, and Argentina leads 1-0.

Winning one goal does not necessarily make a team attack Tango loosen. Working together nicely from the back row next to Argentina to make Nigeria struggled to hold strikes that came a barrage.

Super Eagles were lucky to have a look brilliant Enyeama. Messi twice in a corner kick for goal, successfully pushed over goalkeeper who played at Hapoel Tel Aviv this.

Numerous opportunities are also failing to maximize the front row so that Argentina's first round of the final whistle, Argentina has not been able to double the advantage.

In the second half of Argentina is still dominating the game. While Nigeria began to rise by relying on counterattacks through Obafemi Martins who entered at 52 minutes to replace Victor Obinna. Nigeria has a golden opportunity a few times but still defended the goddess Fortuna Argentina.

Appearance of a brilliant goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, making the bomber Messi of Argentina, especially the often taking individual action in front of goal endanger Nigeria, as barren.

Maradona was finally tried their luck to enter and pull out of Diego Milito Gonzalo Higuain. But it does not even attempt fruitless, even Maradona finally select how secure exciting midfielder Angel Di Maria and enter defender Nicholas Burdisso to strengthen Argentina's back row. Until the final whistle sounded the referee Wolfgang Stark, the position of superiority ended 1-0 for Argentina.

With this result, South Korea which overthrew Greece 2-0 the previous games leading the in Group B on goal difference with Argentina.

Argentina:

Sergio Romero, Jonas Gutiérrez, Walter Samuel, Martin Demichelis, Gabriel Heinze Juan Veron / Maxi Rodriguez (74 '), Javier Mascherano, Angel Di Maria (Nicolas Burdisso, 85'), Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain (Diego Milito, 79 ').

Nigeria:

Vincent Enyeama, Chidi Odiah, Joseph Yobo, Danny Shittu, Taye Taiwo (kalu Uche, 74 '), Lukman Haruna J, Dickson Etuhu, Sani Kaita, Chinedu Obasi (Peter Odemwingie, 60), Victor Obinna (Obafemi Martins, 52') , Aiyegbeni Yakubu.

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Korea Republic 2-0 Greece: First Win

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South Korea became the first team of contestants round of World Cup 2010, which successfully reap the full amount in the game early, after two matches in Group A, end in a draw. Korea Republic with a resounding defeat Greece 2-0 European representatives.

Match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Saturday (12/06/2010), one of these Asian representatives provide interesting spectacle since the early minutes of the first half. Ginseng State team was directly hit the Greek defense.

The result, the Huh Jung-moo team this thrilling Alexandros Tzorvas nets at seven minutes. Gol started from the corner kick, which successfully met Lee Jung-soo with first-time kick your right leg.

Winning does not make South Korea one goal satisfied. Chung Yong Lee returned giving a threat to the Greek goal in minute 13, this time through a header which was too high. A sweet bait to Park Ji-sung Park Chu-Young, re-pointed golden opportunity. Unfortunately the ball was still on foot Tzorvas goalkeeper.




In the second half, South Korea still in charge of attack. Conversely, the Greek press only occasionally by a counterattack. An error Greek defender Loukas Vyntra at minute 51. Vyntra failed to control the ball, be disastrous for the Euro 2004 champion of this.

Manchester United winger Park Ji-sung, seized the ball and passed hadangan Vyntra. Ji-sung who has the speed to run, strike the ball calmly into the Greek goal.

Top scorer Theofanis Gekas had a golden opportunity on 67 minutes. Hertha Berlin striker was off-kick but the ball still bouncing acrobatics. While South Korea has been quite satisfied with the result 2-0.

Until the game was over, there were no additional goals are created. This victory puts South Korea at the same time at the top of Group B standings with three points.


Team Players:
South Korea: 18-Jung Sung-ryong; 22-Cha Du-ri, 12-Lee Young-Pyo, 4-Cho Yong-hyung, 14-Lee Jung-soo; 8-Kim Jung-woo, 16-Ki-Sung yong, 7-Park Ji-sung, 17-Lee Chung-yong; 10-Park Chu-young, 19-Yeom Ki-hun.

Greece: 12-Alexandros Tzorvas; 11-Loukas Vyntra, two-Giourkas Seitaridis, 15-Vassilis Torosidis; 6-Alexandros Tziolis, 8-Avraam Papadopoulos, Giorgos Karagounis, 10, 21-Kostas Katsouranis; 7-Giorgos Samaras, 9-Angelos Haristeas, 17-Fanis Gekas.

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Friday, June 11, 2010

South Africa 1-1 Mexico: Tshabalala, Marquez score

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South Africa failed to fulfill his ambition to reap fully the opening match. Dealing with Mexico in Group A preliminary round match of World Cup 2010, they were only able to play following a 1-1 draw on Friday (06/11/2010).

The game runs quite fierce since the beginning. Both sides appear equally adamant because they want to get capital points.

New race walking three minutes, Mexico was able to threaten South African goalkeeper. A gastric feed from the right side can be released Paul Aguilar and struck by Giovanni Dos Santos, luckily still can be denied by goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune.

The second threat came from El Tri in the 19th minute. Dos Santos made a solo run from midfield and when he approached the penalty box, a player of Tottenham Hotspur hard kick it off, unfortunately, is still spreading at the edge of the goal.

Khune again showed his brilliant save in the 31st minute. He this time dispel Guillermo Franco effort use sweet Carlos Vela feed.

Mexico actually managed to break down the wicket to host the 38th minute by foot Vela. Unfortunately it was disallowed because the referee thought that Arsenal's young stars in the first off-side position. The result was a goalless draw last until halftime.

Depressed in the first round of South Africa tried to get up on a part-time second. Proven-minute Siphiwe Tshabalala 55 who got a sweet feed from the midfield ball straight to Oscar Perez goal . South Africa 1-0 ahead.



The goal was clear the players stomping Mexico. They then increase the determination of attack.

Mesiko own struggle paid off in the 79th minute. Rafael Marquez, who received the ball inside the penalty box with a bow Khune calm.

Coming to the game ended Bafana Bafana team almost scored the winner. Nahas Katlego Mphela kick to win the game.

Laga inaugural event in 2010 was forced to Dunai Cup ended with 1-1 draw and both teams must be willing to share numbers.

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