Netherlands vs Mexico World Cup Sunday, 29 June 2014

Netherlands vs Mexico - Competition: World Cup – Round of 16   The Netherlands are one of the big surprises at this World Cup 2014 in Brazil. They won all of their three group stage games, including the crazy 5:1 defeat of the soon ex-World Champion Spain. But they managed to stay concentrated and focused and beat Australia in a tough battle with 3:2 and in the end won 2:0 against Chile. Many expected Chile to become the number 1 ...

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Brazil vs Chile World Cup last 16 round - June 28, 2014

Brazil vs Chile - Competition: FIFA World Cup, Round of 16 Match Date: 28 June 2014 - Start Time: 13:00 Local - 17:00 BST Venue: Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, Brazil   Brazil won Group A as expected last time out, earning them a Round of 16 berth to take on their South American counterparts, Chile. The host nation trounced a disappointing Cameroon side in their final match of group action 4-1 behind two goals from national celebrity, Neymar. The talented prodigy now has more goals through three World Cup matches than his Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi has in 10. It seems ...

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Nigeria vs Argentina 2-3 Highlights 2014 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria vs Argentina Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 25 June 2014 Venue: Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil Goals: Nigeria – Ahmed Musa 4' // Ahmed Musa 47' Argentina – Lionel Andres Messi 3' // Lionel Andres Messi 45' // Marcos Rojo 50' Argentina giant earned a reward for their attacking approach as Lionel Messi puts them in front after only three minutes of play. However, that lead only lasted for a minute as Nigeria got back on level terms when Ahmed Musa took advantage of a poor defensive display for Argentina. Just before half time break, the two time ...

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Cameroon 1-4 Brazil Highlights 23-06-2014 World Cup

Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, Brazil  - 23 June, 2014- 21.00 UK KO Needing a victory along with better goal difference from Mexico, Brazil put on an aggressive effort since kick off and saw that approach rewarded when Neymar opened the scoring on 17 minutes. However, Cameroon were putting on a pretty good fight as they managed to draw level on 26 minutes from Joel Matip's goal. The home team regained their composure through and got in front again with another effort from Neymar. After the break, Brazil continue to push forward as they eventually added a third goal on 49 minutes, ...

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USA vs Portugal 2-2 Highlights 22-06-2014 FIFA World Cup

United States vs Portugal Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 22 June 2014 Venue: Arena Amazonia, Manaus, Brazil  Goals: United States – Jermaine Jones 64' // Clint Dempsey 81' Portugal – Nani 5' // Silvestre Varela 90 ' Things looking bright though for Paulo Bento's men early in that game where they opened the scoring through Nani after just five minutes of play. However, Portugal's second half turned gloomy when United States manage to get back on level terms with an effort from Jermaine Jones on 64 minutes. The European Selecao were heading into an exit door ...

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South Korea vs Algeria 22-06-2014 FIFA World Cup Group H

South Korea vs Algeria - Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 22 June 2014 - Kick Off Time: 20:00 BST Venue: Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil  Koreans happily drew 1:1 in their first group game against Russia after an embarrassing save of the Russian goalkeeper Akinfeev. Before that lucky situation the Korean performance wasn’t good. However they played better and more sufficient than the Russians and not many shots on goal ...

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Italy vs Costa Rica 0-1 Highlights 2014 World Cup

Italy vs Costa Rica - Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 20 June 2014 Goals: Costa Rica – Bryan Ruiz 44 Venue: Arena Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil  Italy 0-1 Costa Rica (Group D) Costa Rica 0-1: Bryan Ruiz goal (44').  The game was played in a very slow pace since early minutes as they're not keen on making any early mistakes. After missing out several goal scoring chances, Italy found themselves in deep trouble as just before half time break Costa Rica got in front through Bryan Ruiz's header. In the second half, Italy tried to change things around but a lethargic ...

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Switzerland vs France World Cup Group E - June 20, 2014

Switzerland vs France - Competition: FIFA World Cup, Group E Switzerland experienced some difficulties to overcome a well organized and hard working Ecuador team. They were a goal down to Ecuador at the break but got themselves level early in the second half before a last gasp winner gave them maximum points. After that win, Switzerland look likely to make the last 16. Ecuador were their main challengers for qualification, and since the ...

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Australia 2-3 Netherlands Highlights 18-06-2014 FIFA World Cup

Australia vs Netherlands Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 18 June 2014 Venue: Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil Australia 2-3 Netherlands (Group B): Australia – Tim Cahill 21' // Mile Jedinak 55' Netherlands – Arjen Robben 20' // Robin van Persie 58' // Memphis Depay 68' Netherlands did manage to get themselves in front after 20 minutes from Arjen Robben's fine finish, but within just one minute, Australia got back on level terms as Tim Cahill scored a cracking equalizer. After the break, both teams kept on pushing forward and it was the Asian ...

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Spain vs Chile FIFA World Cup - Group B 18-06-2014

Spain and Chile will lock horns at the emblematic Estádio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday night. A must-win match for the defending champions. Spain team come into this clash knowing that they will almost certainly have to win the game to stand a chance of qualification since they have lost 5-1 against Netherlands on Friday evening. The Spanish defensive line had a night to forget and Casillas, in particular, will certainly remember ...

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Ghana vs USA 1-2 Highlights 16-06-2014 FIFA World Cup

Arena das Dunas, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte - 16 June, 2014- 23.00 UK KO United States national team were finally able to take their revenge over Ghana as Jurgen Klinsmann's men snatched an important 2-1 victory. Both teams were very determined in snatching all three points as they put on an aggressive approach since kick off. It was United States though that got things going when they opened the scoring after less than on minute of play through Clint Dempsey's effort After the break, Ghana tried to up the improve their first half performance and eventually snatched that important ...

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Germany vs Portugal FIFA World Cup Group G - June 16, 2014

Germany vs Portugal - Competition: FIFA World Cup, Group G   Germany and Portugal will go head-to-head at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, on what will be the most anticipated match of the World Cup Group G.  At the last World Cup 2010 Germany made it to the semi-finals with a young side, this players are much more experienced now and want to win the title this time. Especially the German midfield is considered to be very strong, ...

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Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador Highlights 2014 World Cup

Switzerland vs Ecuador - Competition: FIFA World Cup Being placed as favorite in the group, Swiss were eager to show their worth by putting on an impressive display, but it was far from an easy task for Ottmar Hitzfeld's men. Ecuador put on a strong pressure early on and that positive effort was rewarded when they took the lead on 22 minutes through Enner Valencia. Swiss improved their performance after the break and got back on level terms early after the re-start, thanks to Admir Mehmedi's close range header. The match got tight again after that equalizer, but it was the European ...

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England vs Italy FIFA World Cup June 14, 2014

England vs Italy - Competition: FIFA World Cup, Group D   England team went through qualification for this summer’s tournament unbeaten, though they have won just two of the six games they have played since booking their place in Brazil. They beat Peru in their first of three warm-up games two weeks ago, before drawing with Ecuador and Honduras in Miami. Roy Hodgson is likely to pick a fairly reliable XI to face Italy, with Danny ...

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Chile vs Australia 3-1 Highlights 13-06-2014 World Cup

Chile vs Australia Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 13 June 2014 Venue: Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, Brazil Goals: Chile – Alexis Sanchez 12 Jorge Valdivia 14 Jean Beausejour 90 Australia – Tim Cahill 35 Chile didn't waste much time in putting strong pressure against their opponent and that effort was immediately rewarded as they went one goal up on 12 minutes from Alexis Sanchez. Things continue to look comfortably for Chile as they were able to double their lead on 14 minutes from Jorge Valdivia's effort. Looking calm and confident, the South American side suddenly ...

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Spain vs Netherlands World Cup - Group B 13-06-2014

Spain vs Netherlands - Competition: FIFA World Cup, Group BMatch date: 13 June 2014 - Kick Off Time: 20:00 BSTVenue: Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia) The defending World Cup champions Spain will kick off their title defence on Friday, hoping to become just the third nation since its 1930 inauguration to win back-to-back WC championships. But with an aging roster playing in a difficult Group B that includes Netherlands, ...

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Brazil vs Croatia World Cup - Group A June 12, 2014

Brazil vs Croatia - Competition: FIFA World Cup 2014, Group A Hosts Brazil taking on Croatia in Sao Paulo on Thursday 12th June for the 2014 World Cup opening match. Finally this moment arrived. The World Cup 2014 starts and Brazil will meet Croatia for the first match. It is obvious what their intentions are. They want to win the Word Cup for the 6 time. And the situation couldn’t be better than playing the World Cup as ...

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France 8-0 Jamaica Highlights 2014 International Friendly

France vs Jamaica Competition: International Friendly Match date: 8 June 2014 Kick Off Time: 20:00 GMT Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve d’Ascq France 8-0 Jamaica (Friendly): 17' Yohan Cabaye 1-0 // 20' Blaise Matuidi 2-0 // 38' Karim Benzema 3-0 // 53' Olivier Giroud 4-0 // 63' Karim Benzema 5-0 // 66' Blaise Matuidi 6-0 // 77' Antoine Griezmann 7-0 // 89' Antoine Griezmann 8-0 Les Blues players were keen on proving that they can compete even without Ribery on the squad and Didier Deschamps' men did sent a stern message in that friendly game. France got themselves ...

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Germany vs Armenia 6-1 Highlights 06-06-2014 Friendly

Germany vs Armenia Competition: International Friendly Match date: 6 June 2014 Kick Off Time: 19:45 GMT Venue: Coface Arena, Mainz   Germany put six past Armenia in the second half, but the game is marred by an ankle injury to Marco Reus that threatens his place at the World Cup. Germany 6-1 Armenia (Friendly): 52' Andre Schuerrle 1-0 // 70' 1-1 (pen.) Henrik Mkhitaryan // 72' Lukas Podolski 2-1 // 73' Benedikt Hoewedes 3-1 // 76' Miroslav Klose 4-1 // 82' Mario Goetze 5-1 // 90' Mario Goetze 6-1 Germany Team Lineups: Germany starting 11: R. Weidenfeller, P. ...

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Argentina vs Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 Highlights 04-06-2014 Friendly

Argentina vs Trinidad and Tobago Competition: International Friendly Match date: 4 June 2014 Venue: Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti Argentina 3-0 Trinidad/Tobago (Friendly): Goals: Argentina – Rodrigo Palacio 45 Javier Mascherano 51 Maxi Rodriguez 64 Argentina registered an easy win over Trinidad and Tobago in the match of International Friendly. Match ended with 3-0 scoreline in International Friendly 2014. ...

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England vs Honduras International Friendly 4 June, 2014

England vs Honduras - Competition: International Friendly Ecuador team qualified with a solid 4th rank in the strong south american qualification group. They ended up behind Argentinia, Columbia and Chile but managed to stay in front of Uruguay (who qualified via playoff later). In March they tested against world cup participant Australia. After a 0:3 loss at halftime they managed to come back sensationally and win the game 4:3! – ...

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