Portugal vs Netherlands - score 1-0
Game ended.
Quite an exciting match to watch, both teams are very aggressive. Portugal Maniche dribbled passed 2 defenders and scored the opening goal. Cristiano Ronaldo was rather sad when he couldn’t play anymore due to the injury earlier when the match started. Tears dropping down when he sat on the bench and players were consoling him.
Portugal Costinha got 2 yellow cards and was out of the game, they were left with 10 man.
Netherlands Boulahrouz was sent off after appearing to elbow Luis Figo in the face. They were left with 10 man also.
Some drama occurs, Portugal Deco foul again and was sent off, becoming Netherland 10 man versus Portugal 9 man game. What a match… so many yellow and red cards flashing..
Final whistle has blown, Portugal won the match and will advance to quarter final meeting England.
Portugal scorer:
Maniche 23mins
England vs Ecuador - score 1-0
Game ended
Phew… Ecuador almost score a goal at 11mins, shot hit the goal pole… Possession for both teams is 50% - 50%, not many shot in the first half. Expect more excitement in the second half.
Beckham SCORED on free kicked at 60mins! Beautiful curve long shot, that’s what I like to see from him. Ecuador played well and very persistent but only without good finishing.
England scorer:
Beckham 60mins
England will advance to quarter final.
Argentina vs Mexico - score 2-1
Mexico has an early goal as well, this is going to be an interesting match.
Wow, Argentina equalized in 5mins later after Mexico has scored. If you have not start watching this match you should watch now.
Extra time was been played, and Argentina Maxi scored a beautiful goal at 98mins. Mexico played a good game in this match, but too bad they lost a goal in the extra time and were out of the tournament.
Argentina scorers:
Crespo Hernan 10mins
Rodriguez Maxi 98mins
Mexico scorer:
Marquez 5mins
Argentina will advance to quarter final meeting Germany on 06/30/2006.
Germany vs Sweden - score 2-0
Finally the stage 2 of this world cup has started and it was a fast opening goal for Germany, expect to see more tough fights later in the match. Podolski scored again for Germany at 12mins. Sweden missed a penalty kick in second half and that missed demoralized the team, they have lost this match and are out of the tournament. Germany will advance to quarter final.
Germany scorer:
Podolski 4mins, 12mins
Togo vs France - score 0-2
France Zidane will not be playing this match due to 2 yellow cards in previous games, the midfield is quite messy without him. Togo goal keeper saved quite a few good shots.
Vieira scored the first goal for france, great turning and shot.
France scorers:
Vieira 55mins
Henry 61mins
Switzerland vs South Korea - score 2-0
Switzerland scorers:
Senderos 23mins
Frei 77mins
South Korea and Togo are out of the tournament, France and Switerland will advance to Stage 2, round of 16.
Saudi Arabia vs Spain - score 0-1
Spain scorer:
Juanito 36mins
Urkaine vs Tunisia - score 1-0
Urkaine scorer:
Shevchenko pen 71mins
Japan vs Brazil - score 1-4
Japan goalie on top form today, saved a few deadly shots… Ronaldo finally a score on 45mins, I’m still expecting to see more goals from him. Great long shot from Juninho put Brazil leading the game and followed by Silva goal within a few mins. Ronaldo goal on 81mins finalised the game, great victory for Brazil.
Japan scorer:
Tamada 33mins
Brazil scorer:
Ronaldo 45mins, 81mins
Juninho 53mins
Silva Gilberto 59mins
Croatia vs Australia - score 2-2
Croatia scorers:
Srna 3mins
Kovac 56mins
Australia scorers:
Moore pen 39mins
Kewell 79mins
Last updated 07/09/2006
Czech Republic vs Italy - score 0-2
Italy scorer:
Materazzi 26mins
Inzaghi 87mins
Ghana vs USA - score 2-1
Ghana Scorers:
Dramani 22mins
Appiah pen 45mins
USA scorers:
Dempsey 43mins
Czech and USA are out of the tournament, Italy and Ghana will advance to Stage 2, round of 16.
Last updated 07/08/06
Netherlands vs Argentina - score 0-0
A tie for this game and both team knew they were advancing to second round.
Portugal vs Mexico - score 2-1
It was an entertaining first half, Portugal won a penalty and score the second goal. During the second half, Mexico won a penalty also and they deserved the penalty, but unfortunately, the shot was way too out of target…
Portugal scorers:
Maniche 6mins
Simao pen 24mins
Mexico scorer:
Fonseca 29mins
Sweden vs England - score 2-2
What a nice goal from Cole (long shot) and Gerrard (header)! England defenders mistake for Sweden second goals on 90mins, what a waste for England. Overall, this was an exciting match to watch. Way to go England! Rooney seem to be very frustrated about been changed or was he disappointed with his performance?
Sweden scorers:
Allback 51mins
Larsson 90mins
England scorers:
Cole 34mins
Gerrard 85mins
Will Owen injury weaken England Strike force???
Ecuador vs Germany - score 0-3
Germany scorers:
Klose 4mins, 44mins
Podolski 57mins
Klose did it again!
Japan vs Croatia - score 0-0
It was an exciting match, Croatia won a penalty but Japan goal keeper saved it with maximum stretched. Both teams are attacking fiercely but the finishing was not there.
Brazil vs Australia - score 2-0
Late victory for Brazil, game would have been a draw if the defend wasn’t doing so well this game.
Brazil scorers:
Adriano 49mins
Fred 90 mins
