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Day 9 Italy and the USA Sees Red
In the first match of the day, confident Portugal beat Iran 2-0 and qualified for the next phase of the Germany World Cup 2006. It was really all Portugal with Iran only getting a couple of chances. However, Iran held strong in the first half and Portugal weren't able to take the lead.
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-18
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Day 8 Argentina Destroys Serbia and Montenegro
Oh boy! Poor Serbia and Montenegro got crushed 6-0 by Argentina in a one sided affair. Argentina scored early, through Maxi Rodiguez, and you could already feel that it would be a long night for the Serbians. Soon enough, Cambiasso scored what may be the most beautiful goal of the Germany World Cup ...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-17
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Day 7 England Ecuador and Germany are Through
Ecuador easily beat Costa Rica 3-0 today and at the same time assured their qualification for the second phase of the World Cup for the first time of their history. Tenerio (8th) scored early in the first half, while Delgado (54th) and Kaviedes (90th) completed the score sheet. Ecuador's victory als...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-15
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Day 6 Spain Starts Off With A Bang
Spain played their first World Cup 2006 match against Ukraine, and what a start it was. The Spaniards crushed their opponents 4-0, probably the best soccer display by any country so far.
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso started the massacre with a header from a corner kick that beat the Ukrainia...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-15
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Day 5 Brazil and France Shy Starts
Two of the big football countries were playing their first match today. At the very least, we can say it was a slow start for both team, especially France. They played Switzerland to a 0-0 draw. France had a couple of chances, and some would say that they should have been awarded a penalty shot when...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-13
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Day 4 And The Goals Keep Flowing
In the first match of the day, Australia scored 3 goals in the last 10 minutes to beat Japan 3-1. Japan lead the game from early on, thanks to a strange goal, where the goalkeeper seemed to have been impeded. However, it was the Socceroos who dominated the game, but they weren't able to buy a goal. ...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-12
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Day 3 The Young and The Old
Holland started their World Cup campaign on the good foot thanks to the great play of young Arjen Robben. The Chelsea striker scored the only goal of the match against Serbia & Montenegro, and was constant threat throughout the match, especially in the first half. His speed and incredible footwork w...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-12
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Day 2 A Free Kick Affair
Well England won their opening game, at the sweat of their brow. England came out strong in the first half, but was only able to score once, off a Beckham free kick, which was put in the net by one of Paraguay's defender. In the second half, England did, well nothing. They were able to hold on to th...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-11
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Germany Wins World Cup 2006 Opener
The opening World Cup 2006 match between Germany and Costa Rica was a delight for the fans. A total of 6 goals scored, and the host country saw their squad win 4-2 over an under matched Costa Rica side....
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-10
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Cesc Fabregas The Key For Spain
Just over a month ago, I was watching a not-very-thrilling second leg between Villarreal and Arsenal with my brother. After hearing one of the Gunners’ name being mentioned, my brother said: “Who the hell is that?” That!?! That’s just one of the best playmaker in the game today; young Spaniard Franc...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-09
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Holland The Next Generation
The Netherlands are not there; we’re talking about the nation that produced talents such as Johan Cruyff, Marco Van Basten, Rudd Gulit, Koeman, Kluivert, and my personal favourite Dennis Bergkamp to name a few. No, Holland didn’t make the cut the last time around, and this left a football nation ver...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-09
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In This World Cup I hope
To see beautiful play and insane moves! I want to see C. Ronaldo fully express himself, I want to see Zidane prove for one last time that he was the most electrifying midfielder of the past decade and Ronaldhino prove that he is the most electrifying midfielder of the present decade (and perhaps the...
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Posted by Carlito on 2006-06-09
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