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Most pundits expected Brazil to cruise to the finals, although Holland quietly fancied their chances. To most watchers, when Brazil went ahead through Robinho after just ten minutes, it looked like it was going to be a walkover.
Brazil continued their domination until half-time and had numerous chances to increase their lead. At half-time they must [...]
Brazil coach Dunga is “sad” after Holland defeat, and is likely to resign
Holland shocked Brazil as well as the rest of the world by beating the Samba Boys, despite going one goal behind early on in the game. Brazil were so far superior in the first half that it just looked like a matter of time before they scored the second and put the game beyond reach [...]
Wenger keen on ‘Magic’ Honda!
The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger couldn’t hide his admiration for the Japanese star Keisuke Honda, prompting rumours that he may make a bid for the man who scored three goals for his country in just four World Cup matches.
“This Japansese team is based on a solid and collective defence in which everybody knows exactly what [...]
Wenger – England caved in under pressure – and impatience!
The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that the England team just didn’t cope with the pressure at the World Cup Finals. England went in as one of the first four favourites, but were desperately disappointing, especially in the 4-1 defeat to Germany.
Wenger said: “Many teams start slow in the group stage.
“I remember in 2006, France [...]
Spain v Portugal World Cup Highlights
The European Champions Spain went into this game as favourites, and yet again their was no place for the Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.
Spain dominated the play as Portugal’s Ronaldo was hardly noticed on the pitch, and David Villa’s winner came as no surprise to the watching fans as Spain outplayed Portugal all over the pitch.
The [...]
5 Reasons Why England Are Rubbish!
1/ Gerrard and Lampard are incompatible. Both players are focal points for their clubs breaking from the midfield. But to operate successfully, they need disciplined, defensive midfielders to operate alongside or behind them (Makelele, Mikel, Essien for Chelsea, and Mascherano/Alonso for Liverpool).
Whilst playing together, one essentially negates the influence of the other. When can you [...]
Van Persie – Not scoring is eating away at me!
The Holland and Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie lost his cool when the Dutch coach Bert Van Marwijk substituted him 10 minutes from the end of yesterdays match against Slovakia.
Holland were 2-1 when Van Persie was taken off, and the youngster immediately strode up to the manager and publicly remonstrated with him, but he admitted [...]
Holland v Slovakia World Cup highlights
The Dutch team looked workmanlike in qualifying, but still won 3 out of 3. They had a hard last 16 game lined up against Slovakia, who had shocked the world by putting Italy on the plane home.
Holland were happy to see their talismanic striker Arjen Robben back in the team, and he proved to be [...]
Brazil v Chile World Cup highlights
Chile were one of the surprises in the group stages, and it was thought that they may give Brazil a hard game in last nights Round of 16, but it proved a fruitless endeavour.
Brazil were majestic as they bombarded the Chilean goal through the first hal. The first surprise was that their first goal came [...]
England v Germany extended World Cup highlights
England had looked very unimpressive in the group stages, while Germany easily won their group, but for some crazy reason the English were favourites to win this game.
They were destroyed! Okay they may go on about the goal that was disallowed, but they had conceded two goals in the first half-hour, and conceded another two [...]
Uruguay v South Korea extended World Cup highlights
Sout Korea have become a regular player in the World Cup Finals, but they have never beaten a South American side in the history of the competition.
It was never going to be easy against a Uruguay team with both Luis Suarez, who has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, and the [...]
USA v Ghana extended World Cup highlights
The United States played their hearts out again but this time the last minute winner went against them. It didn’t look good when Ghana went 1-0 up after just five minutes and it was an uphill battle after that.
There were lots of chances from both sides, but the States finally got the equaliser in [...]
Arsene Wenger tips England to beat inexperienced Germany (video)
The Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that England should be classed as favourites to beat Germany today, as their average age and level of experience should tip the scales in England’s favour.
He thinks that the Germans have been the most exciting team to watch, but believes that their confidence took a big knock in the [...]
Van Persie is really positive… and really really excited!
The Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has got caught up in the atmosphere of being at the greatest football competition on Earth, and believes that his Holland team can go all the way. He sounded like a kid in a sweet shop last night as he talked about his hopes for the Netherlands team.
“I sense [...]
2 1/2 Arsenal players left in World Cup knockout rounds
Arsenal started the World Cup with ten players in the various teams but seven of them have dropped by the wayside already.
This will probably cheer up the watching Arsene Wenger as his squad will have more time to recover before the new season, but the players themselves must be devastated.
France was the biggest loser with [...]
New Zealand v Paraguay extended World Cup highlights
New Zealand were thought to be the whipping boys of this group, but they managed a third draw in a row.
They may have been knocked out but they finished above the World Champions Italy and can go home as heroes.
Paraguay ended up as group winners, but their coach Gerardo Martino was not happy with the [...]
Denmark v Japan World Cup highlights
Japan only needed a draw to progress to the knockout rounds, but Denmark were favourites to go through despite needing all three points.
The Danes were hoping to use their height advantage against the Japanese but the smaller defenders had no problem dealing with a very lacklustre Denmark side and the Danes had very few chances [...]
Holland v Cameroon World Cup Highlights
The Netherlands kept their 100% record to finish top of their group, but Cameroon made them work hard for it, despite finishing with zero points and with nothing to play for but their pride.
Holland also conceded their first goal, albeit via a penalty, and they refuse to understimate their next opponents in the knock out [...]
Italy v Slovakia extended World Cup Highlights
The biggest shock of the tournament came last night when the World Champions Italy were knocked out in the Group stages by minnows Slovakia.
This is the first time that Slovakia had appeared at the World Cup Finals, and they had been written off as no-hopers…until now!
Italy were on the back foot from the start, [...]
Bendtner plays but Denmark dumped out of World Cup (highlights video)
There has been much talk about Nicklas Bendtner’s never-ending groin strain but he has still been risked in all three of Denmarks World Cup matches. But even the prescence of the Arsenal striker was not enough to stop Japan from dumping the Danes out of the competition.
Japan took a two-goal lead before half-time with two [...]
USA v Algeria World Cup highlights
After their unlikely draw with England, the United States were favourites to progress to the second round along with the Brits, but they couldn’t have left it any later!
Lando Donovan finally put the ball in the back of the net in the last minute when they were staring elimination in the face, but instead now [...]
Germany v Ghana World Cup highlights
The Germans needed to win to be sure of topping the group, and although they got the three points it was not so easy to break down a talented and strong Ghana side.
Mesut Ozil scored an excellent winning goal and his overall performance deserved the Man of the Match award.
Thanks to Australia beating Serbia, [...]
Australia v Serbia World Cup highights
Serbia may have beaten the mighty Germans, but the Socceroos put them firmly in their place and can go home with their heads held high after this 2-1 win.
The first half ended 0-0 but the second half came alive when Tim Cahill put Australia in front with his trademark header, and when Holman put in [...]
England v Slovenia extended World Cup highlights
England desperately needed to win this match after disappointing against the USA and Algeria, and although they managed to take the three points away, there was a few anxious moments as they failed to build on their one-goal lead.
James Milner had made a brilliant centre on to the boot of Jermain Defoe, and pressed continually [...]
Bendtner a doubt to face Japan
The Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner is still suffering from his ongoing groin injury, and the Denmark coach Morten Olsen thinks he is doubtful to face Japan in the final group game, and will be a doubt all the way through the competition.
“There are always players who have small problems,” Olsen said. “Bendtner is still doubtful [...]
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