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World Cup 2014: Matchday Fourteen (Group F, E)

Nigeria 2 – 3 Argentina A game characterised by rapid activity at the opening and closing of each half, where neither side really seemed too bothered taking it seriously. Messi was showing his strengths throughout the game, smashing the ball … Continue reading

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Nine (Group D, E)

Italy 0 – 1 Costa Rica This team are the real deal. Not only did they beat a side with the quality of Italy, but they did it with style and panache. Costa Rica made it an even contest from … Continue reading

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Four (Group E, F)

Switzerland 2 – 1 Ecuador It was a dull start to the contest, with neither team offering much threat or cohesion in the opening 20 or so minutes. Save for Shaqiri’s curling effort, both teams seemed stuck to long balls … Continue reading

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Fifteen

Brazil 0-0 Portugal A boring contest, the result of Portugal’s hammering of North Korea. With no need to seek a victory, they were able to spend the game practising their defensive tactics. In this, they excelled. Brazil were the more attacking force … Continue reading

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Sporstball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Eleven

Portugal 7-0 North Korea An utter mauling, though it took 50 minutes for it to really start. The frailties of the NK team were there for all to see and the Portuguese took full advantage of their collapsing defence. The Koreans … Continue reading

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Six

Chile 1-0 Honduras Straightforward game. Chile were a much slicker outfit then their Central American opponents. Scoreline would have been higher but for the Honduras goalkeeper but that seems to be the story of the World Cup so far. Chile impressed … Continue reading

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