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Post by korky on Jun 9, 2014 22:55:04 GMT 1
With the Football World Cup starting in a couple of days time, it would be interesting to know what teams people on here, think will do well, or perhaps win it. ! I will try to post reports and results on here, as and when I can. I will be going away for a few days during the tournament, so you'll have to bear with me.
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Post by korky on Jun 13, 2014 17:33:11 GMT 1
After the Opening Ceremony, the first match of the tournament, was host nation Brazil against Croatia. Brazil won the match 3-1, but they didn't have it all their own way. Croatia took an early lead with an own goal, Neymar equalised for Brazil.
Neymar also scored his second goal of the game, when he scored from the penalty spot. Imo the penalty was harshly given. (who'd be a ref eh ?) Oscar sored late on for Brazil as well.
Brazil being the host nation, and one of the tournament favourites, will be glad to get the first game over with, and will be delighted with their win.
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Post by korky on Jun 14, 2014 19:03:46 GMT 1
The group games are coming thick and fast at the moment. !
Mexico 1 Cameroon 0 A Peralta goal seperated these two teams, but to be fair, Mexico had the lions share of the play, and had 2 goals disallowed.
Spain 1 Netherlands 5 Bit of a shock this one. Spain, who don't normally concede may goals got a thrashing here. Although they took the lesd with a penalty from Alonso, the Netherlands hit back. Two goals each for van Persie, and Robben, and one by de Vrij gave the Dutch a big win. Will be interesting to see if this setback dents Spains confidence.
Chile 3 Australia 1
Chile could be one of the dark horses of the tournament, they are quick on the break, and skilful too. They had plenty of possession, and this was a routine win for them.
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Post by korky on Jun 15, 2014 13:38:47 GMT 1
England 1 Italy 2 Italy got off to a winning start, they took the lead in the 35th minute. England equalised a couple of minutes later, through Sturridge. The Italians got what was to be the winning goal, in the second half.
Costa Rica 3 Uruguay 1 Bit of a shock this, as Costa Rica, who are seen as the underdogs, beat Uruguay with ease, this has put their group wide open.
Columbia 3 Greece 0
A comfortable win for Columbia, Greece had their fair share of possession, but didn't make it count.
Ivory Coast 2 Japan 1 Japan scored first, and an upsset looked on the cards, until goals from Bony, and Gervinho, turned the game around.
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Post by korky on Jun 16, 2014 22:13:45 GMT 1
A few more results for you :
Switzerland 2 Ecuador 1
Switzerland left it very late, their winner coming in the 93rd minute.
France 3 Honduras 0
A comfortable win for France, who on this showing, will be difficult to beat. Honduras used some rough house tactics to try and stifle their opponents, but France stayed strong, and ran out the winners.
Argentina 2 Bosnia 1
Bit of a struggle this, for Argentina. Bosnia really made them have to work hard for the win.
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Post by korky on Jun 17, 2014 22:57:58 GMT 1
More group results :
Germany 4 Portugal 0
Good win for Germany, they played well, and a hat trick for Muller, helped them to a comfortable win. Portugal were made to look ordinary, and had Pepe sent off, which didn't help matters. Ronaldo had a poor game, by his standards.
Ghana 1 USA 2
Finally the Americans get the better of Ghana, who knocked them out of previous tournaments.
Iran 0 Nigeria 0
Probably the worst game of the tournament so far, no goals, and both teams seemed afraid to lose.
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Post by korky on Jun 18, 2014 22:35:02 GMT 1
Brazil 0 Mexico 0
The Mexican goalkeeper played a blinder, stopping various goal bound attempts by Brazil. Mexico even had a couple of chances to win it late on. A fair result, both teams need to win their last group match to qualify for the knockout stages.
Belgium 2 Algeria 1
Belgium are a lot of people's dark horses for the tournament, but they will have to improve on this showing. Algeria held their own, and deserved a draw.
Russia 1 South Korea 1
A draw was about right for these two teams, but they both need to step up a gear, for their next matches.
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Post by korky on Jun 19, 2014 23:08:40 GMT 1
Australia 2 Netherlands 3
A good show by Australia, who pushed the Netherlands all the way. Goals by van Persie, and Robben helping the Netherlands to come from behind to win.
Spain 0 Chile 2
A great win for Chile, which means that Spain are knocked out of the tournament. Nobody expected the reigning Champions to be leaving this early.
Cameroon 0 Croatia 4
Bit of a one sided game this, especially as Song was sent of in the first half, for Cameroon.
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Post by korky on Jun 21, 2014 18:49:11 GMT 1
More results:
Columbia 2 Ivory Coast 1
Another good win for Columbia,they are well on the way to qualifying for the knockout stage. Ivory Coast one of the strongest African teams, still have some work to do.
Japan 0 Greece 0
A goaless draw, not been many of these. does both teams no good at all.
Uruguay 2 England 1
To goals for Suarez gave Uruguay the win, England are now out of the tournament.
Italy 0 Costa Rica 1
A Luiz goal seperated the two teams. Italy must now play Uruguay, in the last group match, the winners will go through.
Switzeland 2 France 5
Another great performance by France, scoring 5 goals is no mean feat. Switzerland only came alve, when it was too late.
Honduras 1 Ecuador 2
Ecuador came out top, in this all South American battle, 5 bookings in this game !
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Post by korky on Jun 22, 2014 22:50:58 GMT 1
More results :
Argentina 1 Iran 0
Once again Messi had to rescue Argentina. His last minute goal giving his team victory over a spirited and stubborn Iran side. Argentina now through to the last 16.
Nigeria 1 Bosnia 0
First win for the Nigerians, unfortunately Bosnia have narrowly lost their two matches.
Germany 2 Ghana 2
A thrilling match this one. Germany for once didn't have it all their own way. Ghana thoroughly deserved the draw.
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Post by korky on Jun 23, 2014 23:05:09 GMT 1
Results :
USA 2 Portugal 2
Good result for the USA, who are having a good tournament so far. Portugal on the other hand have yet to register a win.
Belgium 1 Russia 0
A dour game this, a late goal by Origi, giving Belgium another scrappy win.
South Korea 2 Algeria 4
The Algerians came out top in this clash. Deservedly so, as they were the better of the two sides.
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Post by korky on Jun 25, 2014 0:17:37 GMT 1
More group results :
Cameroon 1 Brazil 4
Croatia 1 Mexico 3
These two results mean that, Brazil and Mexico both qualify for the next stage.
Australia 0 Spain 3
Netherlands 2 Chile 0
Despite Chile losing this game, they qualify for the knockout stage, with The Netherlands.
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Post by korky on Jun 26, 2014 18:50:02 GMT 1
Greece 2 Ivory Coast 1 Japan 1 Columbia 4
These two results mean that greece and Cloumbia go to the last 16.
Costa Rica 0 England 0
Costa Rica enter the knockout stages, while England go out with a whimper.
Italy 0 Uraguay 1
Uraguay qualify for the last 16, but no Suarez, after his biting incident.
Ecuador 0 France 0
Honduras 0 Switzerland 3
France and Switzerland qualify for the knockout stages.
Bosnia 3 Iran 1
Nigeria 2 Argentina 3
Argentina and Nigeria are in the last 16.
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Post by korky on Jun 29, 2014 14:48:29 GMT 1
The knockout stages have now started, resulsts :
Brazil 1 Chile 1
A very tight game this, Luiz scoring for Brazil, then Sanchez equalising for Chile. Booth teams had chances to win the game before it went to extra time. Extra time was obviously tense, Brazil had a good oppurtunity to score, but the chance was missed, Chile also had a chance, but the shot hit the crossbar.
So it went down to penalties, at 2-2 it was sudden death, Neymar scored for Brazil, but Chile missed their next penalty, so Brazil have made it to the last eight.
Columbia 2 Uruguay 0
A comfortable win for Columbia, who have played some good football in this tournament. Uruguay were obviously missing Suarez, who has been banned.
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Post by korky on Jul 1, 2014 22:12:58 GMT 1
Greece 1 Costa Rica 1
This game finished up level after extra time. It was then down to penalties, with Costa Rica being the victors, by 5-3.
Costa Rica are the surprise package of this tournament, how far will they go. ?
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