Portuguese substitute Silvestre Varela grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw with the United States in World Cup Group G on Sunday. Just as it looked as though the Americans had secured a come-from-behind victory to qualify for the second round, Varela scored with a flying header from a Cristiano Ronaldo cross. …
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Fortaleza: Miroslav Klose equalled Brazilian legend Ronaldo`s record of 15 World Cup goals with the equaliser for Germany in their 2-2 Group G draw with Ghana in Fortaleza on Saturday. Mario Goetze had given Germany the lead before goals from Andre Ayew and Asamoah Gyan turned the game on its head and threatened to cause …
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Porto Alegre, Brazil: Algeria moved them tantalisingly close to a first ever appearance in the knock-out rounds after dishing out a 4-2 defeat to South Korea in Porto Alegre on Sunday. It was the North Africans` first World Cup victory since their famous 1982 success against West Germany and was the first time an African …
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Divock Origi sent Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup when the teenager struck an 88th minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory against Russia in a largely lifeless Group H match at the Maracana on Sunday. He rifled in just minutes after Kevin Mirallas crashed a free kick against …
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Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said Sunday it would be “stupid” to think his team would consider playing deliberately for a draw against Cameroon in order to choose its second-round opponent at the World Cup. Scolari dismissed any chance that Brazil would not try to win Monday’s decisive Group A match in Brasilia. “You have …
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A wounded Portugal, still smarting from a 4-0 defeat by Germany, are fervently hoping that talismanic forward Cristiano Ronaldo is fit when they take on the United States in their second World Cup Group G game on Sunday. The thrashing was the biggest ever loss the Portuguese have suffered at a World Cup and their …
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France crushed Switzerland 5-2 in the World Cup Group E match in Salvador on Friday to move closer to knockout phase four years after one of their darkest days. France, who beat Honduras 3-0 in their opening game, top the standings with six points and will advance if Ecuador and Honduras draw later. France blasted …
Costa Rica stun Italy, England, Costa Rica, World Cup, hampions Italy, England, PSV EindhovenCosta Rica continued their giantkilling spree in the World Cup as they defeated four-time champions Italy 1-0 to make it to the Round of 16 in the process knocking England out of the tournament. Skipper and PSV Eindhoven striker Bryan Ruiz headed …
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A goal in each half by striker Enner Valencia gave Ecuador a 2-1 victory over Honduras in World Cup Group E on Friday to boost their hopes of making the last 16. France top the group with six points while Ecuador and Switzerland each have three. Honduras have now lost twice and face elimination. Honduras …
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One match to go for Brazil. Only Mexico stands in the way of its first Olympic gold in football. Brazil moved a step closer to winning the elusive medal by beating South Korea 3-0 on Tuesday and reaching the final of the men’s Olympic tournament for the first time in 24 years. It will face …
