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World Cup 2014: Matchday Sixteen (Last 16)

Posted on Jun 29, 2014 by NFB

Brazil 1 – 1 Chile AET (Brazil win 3-2 in Penalty Shoot-Out) Brazil, derided by many for their performance in the group phase, had a point to prove, and they threw themselves into the game from the off, largely controlling … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Thirteen (Group D, C)

Posted on Jun 25, 2014 by NFB

Italy 0 – 1 Uruguay A bad tempered and tense encounter between two of the bigger names in international football, that casts a rather dour pale over much of the tournament. It was a game of bad tackles, diving, whinging … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Eight (Group C, D)

Posted on Jun 20, 2014 by NFB

Columbia 2 – 1 Cote d’Ivoire A more open and entertaining game than I was expecting, given that both teams won their opening encounter and could have subsisted with a point. Columbia at the very least were not interested in … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Three (Group C, D)

Posted on Jun 15, 2014 by NFB

Columbia 3 – 0 Greece The Greeks came into this game with such an immense reputation for defensive football, an ethos they have consistently relied on since their surprise Euro 2004 win. But it only took a few minutes for … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-Four (3rd Place Play-Off)

Posted on Jul 10, 2010 by NFB

Uruguay 2-3 Germany I’m gratified to have been dead right about the 3rd Place Play-Off. A truly excellent contest, one of the best games of tournament. Back and forth attacking football from both sides, plenty of goals, both teams giving … Continue reading →

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Sportsball: In Defence Of The 3rd Place Play-Off

Posted on Jul 9, 2010 by NFB

The 3rd Place Play-Off gets a lot of criticism. People say its pointless. Neither nation is really playing for anything. Both are inevitably deflated following their semi-final defeats. It’s hard to fill the stadium. It’s just an extra game to … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty-Two (Semi-Finals)

Posted on Jul 6, 2010 by NFB

Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands The Dutch were poor in the first half, their previously solid defence showing a suprising amount of frailty. It was lucky that Uruguay lacked the ability to create some clear-cut chances, obviously feeling the absence of Suarez. On their side … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twenty (Quarter Finals)

Posted on Jul 2, 2010 by NFB

Netherlands 2-1 Brazil A real game of two halves. In the first, Brazil were awe-inspiring in their dominance, giving a great display of attacking quality. The Dutch were sheared in two for Robinho’s strike. The Brazilians should have pushed on and finished the game … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Sixteen (Last 16)

Posted on Jun 26, 2010 by NFB

Uruguay 2-1 South Korea Good game to start out the last 16, played in terrible conditions. Bucketing rain and a terrible pitch. No chance for crisp, one touch football here. Two very evenly matched teams. The two respective stars, Park … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Twelve

Posted on Jun 22, 2010 by NFB

Mexico 0-1 Uruguay Nice display from the two sides, who wisely decided not to play for a draw to guarantee qualification. Back and forth the whole game with both sides creating some good chances. Uruguay just about deserved the win and kudos to … Continue reading →

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