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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...

World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland

28Jun

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World Cup: Japan Advances to Second Round, Loses 0:1 to Poland

Japan has advanced to the second round of the World Cup even after losing 0:1 to Poland. Poland went into the match knowing they had already dropped out of the World Cup. Poland got their goal in the 59th minute through Bednarek and the Japanese were unable to respond through the rest of the match. The Japanese had 4 points and were hoping to win the match. However, following Senegal's loss to Colombia, Japan ended up with the same points and goals difference as Senegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSxAQl1biyU Japan however advanced to the next round on the basis of better Fair Play points. Poland and Senegal now head home from that group.

World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia

28Jun

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World Cup: Senegal Drops Out, Loses 0:1 to Colombia

Senegal has crashed out of the World Cup after losing 0:1 to Colombia. Senegal was Africa's last representative in the tournament which means no African side made it out of the groups. A 74th minute goal from Colombia's Yerry Mina ensured the Africans did not proceed to the next round. This will be the first since the inception of the round of 16 that no African side made it past the first round. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxcQ6E6vwf8 Senegal and and Japan both have the same point and goals difference. Senegal was however eliminated on Fair Play points.

World Cup: Switzerland Draws 2:2 with Costa Rica

28Jun

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World Cup: Switzerland Draws 2:2 with Costa Rica

Switzerland qualified for the second round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup by defeating Costa Rica 2:2. Costa Rica were already out of the tournament an were only playing for pride. They were however unable to get maximum points against a Swiss team that needed just a draw. The Swiss got the first goal of the match in the 31st minute through Dzemaili. Costa Rica leveled scores in the 56th minute through Waston. Switzerland again took the lead in the 88th minute through Drmic and in the 3rd minute of additional time, The Swizz got a third however at the wrong net, scoring an own goal which ended the match in a 2:2 all draw. https://youtu.be/izvscMabH8o Switzerland now advances to the second round having come second in the group with 5 points. Costa Rica however heads home with just ...

28Jun

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World Cup: Brazil Defeats Serbia 2:0

The Brazilian team moved on to the second round with a 2:0 defeat of Serbia. Brazil came into the match with 4 points having won one and lost one of their previous matches. Serbia on the other hand came into the match with 3 points and need at least a win to secure a second round place. https://youtu.be/_dusyi-4pMs The Brazilians started scoring in the 36th minute through Paulinho while Thiago Silva got their second in the 68th minute. Brazil now heads to the second round topping the group with 7 point while Serbia heads home having placed third with 3 points.

27Jun

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World Cup: Sweden Win Mexico 3:0

Sweden this afternoon won Mexico 3:0. Mexico was almost sure of qualification baring huge winning margins in the German match while Sweden needed a win to have a chance of qualifying. Sweden started scoring in the 50th minute through Ludwin Augustinsson. In the 62nd minute, Sweden got a second from the penalty spot, converted by Andreas Granqvist. Sweden's third goal was an own goal by Edson Alvarez. This win by Sweden and Germany's loss puts Sweden at the top of the group with Mexico qualifying as the group's runners up. Mexican fans who were grateful to Korea for winning Germany or they might have been on their way home, were chanting "Korea" "Korea" as they left the stadium. https://youtu.be/BHT6V1SpmNA Speaking after the match, Juan Carlos Osorio the Mexican coach said "...