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World Cup 2014: Matchday Twelve (Group B, A)

Posted on Jun 24, 2014 by NFB

I couldn’t watch all four games of course. Guess which ones I only caught the highlights of! Netherlands 2 – 0 Chile Chile got off to the better start in this top of the table clash, their unique brand of … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Seven (Group B, A)

Posted on Jun 19, 2014 by NFB

Australia 2 – 3 Netherlands I expected a Dutch walkover, but the Aussies put in a heroic performance in trying to keep their slim World Cup hopes alive. They needed to attack right from the off and did so, putting … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday One (Group A)

Posted on Jun 13, 2014 by NFB

Brazil 3 – 1 Croatia A disappointingly controversial beginning, after such high expectations. Croatia got little chance from anyone before this game – more than one person I follow a Twitter was discussing the game only in terms of how … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Rankings, Awards And The Last Word

Posted on Jul 6, 2012 by NFB

As with the last World Cup, I’d like to offer a final review of Euro 2012, rankings the teams via my own system, before giving out my own awards and final thoughts. My ranking system see’s places 16-9 sorted by … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Matchday Eleven (Group C)

Posted on Jun 19, 2012 by NFB

Spain 1-0 Croatia As I had my full attention on the other game, I can only offer brief thoughts garnered from highlights. Spain were unconvincing and struggled to break down the tough defence offered by the Croatians. The first half … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Matchday Seven (Group C)

Posted on Jun 15, 2012 by NFB

Italy 1-1 Croatia A close one, but a fair result in the end. Italy came out attacking and Croatia looked a little lost at times. The Italians don’t have the bests set up, especially when they get into the opposing … Continue reading →

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