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World Cup: France Knocks Uruguay Out, Wins 2:0

6Jul

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World Cup: France Knocks Uruguay Out, Wins 2:0

Uruguay was today knocked out of the World Cup after losing 0:2 to France. In a match that France was the overall better side, Varane nodded in the first goal for France in the 40th minute, while Antoine Griezman shot in the second in the 61st minute. https://youtu.be/_YK4o-Gbppg France coach, Didier Deschamps said after the match "I think we deserved the result, we played against a beautiful Uruguayan side but we were better than they were today. I have a younger team, and they’ve already played as a team before, but today’s requirements were even higher because the opponents become better as you progress. "I like to reach my goals like everybody else but I don’t look at this from a personal perspective. My pride is related to the entire group and here I want to mention my techni...

World Cup: Sweden Triumph 1:0 Over Switzerland

3Jul

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World Cup: Sweden Triumph 1:0 Over Switzerland

Sweden triumphed 1:0 over their fellow European representative after a keenly contested match. After having played out a goalless first half, a 66th minute goal by Forsberg was enough to secure the win for Sweden. https://youtu.be/012FkPcI1uE After the match, the Swizz coach, Vladimir Petkovic voiced his disappointment. He said "We're sorely disappointed, the whole team is. We clearly wanted to do more. But we also congratulate the Swedish team as they have done precisely what they are very good at, and it has been enough to beat us. Once they score a goal, they're an extremely tough nut to crack. We should have done better but were simply below par and not good enough to win the game. There was something missing in that match from us but in all the games Sweden have been involved in...

World Cup: England Escapes Narrowly, Wins Colombia on Penalties

3Jul

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World Cup: England Escapes Narrowly, Wins Colombia on Penalties

England escaped a possible defeat to Colombia after the match went into extra time. The English team had taken the lead in the second half (having played a goalless first half) through a Harry Kane 57th minute penalty. It looked like the English were home and dry until Colombia's tall defender, Mina nodded in an equalizer in the 3rd minute of the 5 minute added time. This took the game into extra time. After the additional 30 minutes, the game still ended in a stalemate, requiring a penalty shootout in which England won 4:3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M-iQ18GtCQ England will now take on Sweden in the quarter-finals on the 7th of July.

Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match

3Jul

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Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match

Mikel's dad was kidnapped about four hours before the kick-off Super Eagle's last group match which was with Argentina. Just before the match, he was called by a family member who informed him of the kidnap and gave him a number to call. Mikel called the number and was told to pay a ransom of N10 million and not to inform anyone or else his dad will be killed. According Mikel, he could not inform the NFF because of the threat and also because he did not want it to be a source of distraction to the team. He said "I played while my father was in the hands of bandits. I had to suppress the trauma. I took a call four hours before kick-off to tell me what had happened. "I was emotionally distraught and I had to make the decision about whether I was mentally ready to play. I was con...

World Cup: Brazil Edges Out Mexico 2:0 to Advance to the Quarter Finals

2Jul

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World Cup: Brazil Edges Out Mexico 2:0 to Advance to the Quarter Finals

The Samba boys beat the Mexican team by 2:0 to advance to the quarter finals of the World Cup. Both teams played out a goalless first half with the Mexicans enjoying more of the ball possession. In the second half, Neymar put Brazil in the lead in the 51st minute while Firmino doubled the lead in the 88 minute. This put paid to Mexico's dreams of advancing to the quarter finals. https://youtu.be/kYIf8I1dvdo After the match, the Mexican Coach said in his post match interview "Being able to play at such a level with a team like Brazil, it shows Mexico is a good team. We just didn’t have that extra quality they had in front of goal. We were able to play a balanced game and it says a lot about us and our style. We need to keep developing and we hope our players will come and play in E...

World Cup: Belgium Survives Japan Scare, Wins 3:2

2Jul

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World Cup: Belgium Survives Japan Scare, Wins 3:2

Belgium looked like they were surely on their way out when Japan scored the first two goals of the match in about 7 minutes of the resumption of the second half. This was after the first half ended goalless. Having played a goalless first half, the Japanese came in and shocked the Belgians with two quick goals. The first was scored in the 48 minute by Haraguchi. Inui followed 4 minutes later with the second, stunning Belgians and the rest of the world. Belgium had to quickly get themselves organized and were able to pull one back in the 69th minute through Vertonghen. Fellaini who came in as a substitute got the second in the 74th minute and Chadli who also came in as a substitute go the winner in the 4th minute of additional time. It was a stunning come back for the Belgians and ...

World Cup: Croatia Knocks Out Denmark on Penalties

1Jul

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World Cup: Croatia Knocks Out Denmark on Penalties

In a match that started with two quick goals - one for each side, there was surprisingly no other goals. After Jorgensen scored for the Danes in the very 1st minute of the game and Croatia equalized barely 3 minutes later through Mandzukic, more goals were expected by the fans but this was not to be. The game went into extra time and still no further goals were recorded. The match therefore had to be decided via penalties which Croatia won 3:2. https://youtu.be/5_iIW2DZ8nc Speaking after the match, the Dane Coach, Age Hareide said "Our three best players for penalties all missed their penalties today. I feel sorry for Kasper and the whole team. But that is what can happen in penalties, and is the brutality of football. Croatia are the best team in Europe for counter-attacks. Havin...

World Cup: Hosts, Russia Shock Spain, Win Via Penalty Shootout

1Jul

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World Cup: Hosts, Russia Shock Spain, Win Via Penalty Shootout

Hosts Russia shocked Spain and indeed the world by knocking Spain out of the tournament. In a keenly contested match which ended 1:1 after regulation and additional time, the game went into a penalty shootout which saw Russia winning 4:3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zlfHFYP5l0 Spain had taken the lead in the 12th minute through an own goal conceded by Sergei Ignashevich. They however leveled up from a penalty which was converted by Dzyuba. After full time and additional time, Spain lost on penalties after Koke and Iago Aspas both missed their shots. Russia scored the four shots so there was no need to take the fifth. Russia will now take on the winner between Denmark and Croatia.

World Cup: Ronaldo Exits as Portugal Loses 1:2 to Uruguay

1Jul

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World Cup: Ronaldo Exits as Portugal Loses 1:2 to Uruguay

Ronaldo has joined Messi in the exit party as Portugal lost 1:2 to Uruguay. Uruguay took an early lead through a Cavani header off a Suarez cross. Though Portugal enjoyed a much greater possession of the ball, they could not do much with it. In the 55th minute, Pepe headed in the equalizer for Portugal and the game appeared set for fireworks. Cavani's second goal, fired in in the 62nd minute put Uruguay ahead again and Portugal once again found themselves chasing the game. https://youtu.be/auqyXFLZ_zw despite continuing to enjoy a greater call possession, Uruguay did not allow them make much use of the possession. In fact, Uruguay almost got a third from a counter. Uruguay will now meet France on the 6th of July in the quarter finals, a match which promises to test the highly r...

World Cup: Messi Crashes Out as Argentina Loses 4:3 to France

30Jun

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World Cup: Messi Crashes Out as Argentina Loses 4:3 to France

The Argentine team lost 4:3 to their French counterparts in a tense round of 16 game. The French took the lead in the 13th from the penalty spot when Griezmann converted the spot kick won by Mbappe. Di Maria equalized for the Argentinians in the 41st minute through a beauty of a shot from outside the 18-yard box. The first half ended in a 1:1 draw. The Argentinians took the lead in the 48th minute through Mercado. It took the French 9 minute to level up through a wonderful volley shot in from outside the 18-yard box by Pavard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNi4pHSTtaw Mbappe put France in the lead in the 64th minute and 4 minutes later, he went ahead to double their lead. With the French leading by 4:2, they relaxed and Aguero was able to head in the third for Argentina in th...