World Cup 2006 Day 20 - Result

Friday 30 June
To be honest, this is the time to take sides and defend them until the last drop. Quarter Finals r here, Argentina, Italy, England, France will advance - those r my sides. I might like German car and beer, but not the football, not the leagues.
For today's games, we salute you!

QUARTER-FINALS

Match #57: Germany 1-1 Argentina (Germany win 4-2 on penalties)

Juan Riquelme, for sure leads Argentina with 65% ball posession. What I hate about this game, Germany doesn't really deserve the luck at all. They don't play the ball. Even Klosse looks like a drama player when he falls off all the time. Argentina schocked when they loosen their gameplay and defense, resulting so very bad equalizer.

Match #58: Italy 3-0 Ukraine

Experienced yet dramatic team like Italy is sure a serious threat to everyone in the tournament. Ukraine can't do nothing about it with only Shevchenko. 3-0 for Italy, bravo! Now they need to stop Germany from moving up to the Final after failing Argentina

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World Cup 2006 Day 19 - Result

Tuesday 27 June
Today marks the end of second round, eight teams go straight home and eight others will continue fights against each other. They will rest for 2 days and resume battles on Friday June 30th 2006. You better place your bet now! This is going to be big.

SECOND ROUND
Match #55: Brazil 3-0 Ghana

All the credits go to Gana World Cup team as they play beautifully attacking game against the dreaded 1st in the world, Brazil. They win the ball posession, they win ball challenges, they even make Ronaldinho does barely a thing

SECOND ROUND
Match #56: Spain 1-3 France

F**king racist coach of Spain gets beat up by the improving France with Zinedine Zidane the Professor back in the field, and even scores one to seal up the place in quarter final against Brazil. This f**king racist Spanish coach shouldn't have been in the World Cup the first place anyway, f**cking moron! And then the whole Spain World Cup team are damned

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World Cup 2006 Day 18 - Result

Monday 26 June

SECOND ROUND
Match #53: Italy 1-0 Australia

The referee so loves drama, so Italy gives him fake unecessary dive and off course referee buys it: penalty awarded. Shame on you, Italy! I hope Ukraine beat your ass off

Match #54: Switzerland 0-0 Ukraine (aet - Ukraine win 3-0 on penalties)

Lame, very long match and boring performance by both, good value for ticket holders, ended with penalty shootout. They should've agreed to each other and had three or four equal goals on each side instead, to make it more interesting and ending it with same extra time and penalty shootout!

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World Cup 2006 Day 17 - Result

Sunday 25 June
On this day, one of three football giants will fall down, either England, Portugal or Holland.

SECOND ROUND MATCH THREE

Match #51: England 1-0 Ecuador

Another chance falls to Beckham on the hour and this time he makes no mistake, squeezing the ball inside Mora's post

SECOND ROUND MATCH FOUR

Match #52: Portugal 1-0 Holland

Portugal's Deco becomes dismissal number three, with referee Ivanov well on his way to a World Cup red-card record

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The Red Card Paradox

Reuter's columnist called it The Red Card Paradox, while FIFA governing body, off course, loves red cards.. here read this:
"Already, with 50 matches completed and 14 still to come, 19 red cards have been shown -- two more than in the whole of the 2002 World Cup. The all-time record of 22 reds shown in France in 1998 is likely to be broken some time this week."
More on this here: COLUMN-Soccer-World-Red card paradox at heart of World Cup
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World Cup 2006 Day 16 - Result

Here is the second round of World Cup 2006 Germany, only the best teams with the best footballers shall reach this round of elimination. Whoever lost bound for home. Winner must survive both normal 45-minute periods, they must fight the last of their energy in two 15-minute extra times, and if not, they shoot each other in the penalty shoot-out to determine who deserve the next stage, the quarter-final!

Saturday 24 June

SECOND ROUND MATCH ONE
Match #49: Germany 2-0 Sweden

Sverige needs to be more careful next time, specially in a world class football match such as this, and world class rival such as Germany. Two Podolski goals are really caused by carelessness of Sverige defenders. Congrats to Germany plays and wins against Sverige in Munchen Allianz Arena, just next to BMW Tower, and advances to quarter final to met either Argentina or Mexico!

SECOND ROUND MATCH TWO
Match #50: Argentina 2-1 Mexico

A stunning performance by Mexico, real stunning performance to shut Argentina at least until the 1st half of extra-time, when mistake begins to happen and nobody succeed to block Maxi's thunder shot. The referee leads the match very well, fair and elegant, even when Gabriel Heinze shows careless play and tackles Jose Fonseca from the front, referee gives him yellow warning. The game moves on clean till the end of 2nd half extra time. Argentina will meet Germany.

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World Cup 2006 Day 15 - Result

Friday 23 June

GROUP H

Match #45: Ukraine 1-0 Tunisia

A very narrow victory for Ukraine indeed, are they going to survive the second round with this kind of performance? Let Switzerland answers them

Match #46: Saudi Arabia 0-1 Spain

Saudi Arabia knew before kick off they had to score at least four goals to stand a chance of qualifying, who had changed their entire starting 11, to feel their way into the match. For Spain, win or lose doesn't really matter, they've won two previous games, in addition they have great fans like these two chicks

GROUP G

Match #47: Switzerland 2-0 South Korea

Referee Horacio Elizondo overrules his linesman and award the Swiss a second goal on 77 minutes. Lucky him none of these Koreans brought dagger

Match #48: Togo 0-2 France

Trezeguet's seventh-minute header was acrobatically tipped over by Kossi Agassa

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World Cup 2006 Day 14 - Result

Thursday 22 June

GROUP E

Match #41: Czech Republic 0-2 Italy

I don't know why the hell most referees in this tournament love to show their cards? Too harsh. And then the Italy wins easy

Match #42: Ghana 2-1 USA

The two major mistakes in US Soccer history, Reyna and Arena

GROUP F

Match #43: Japan 1-4 Brazil

Ronaldo gets his feet dancing this time, poor Japan they tried hard but the bitter lost against Australia shouldn't happened the first place

Match #44: Croatia 2-2 Australia

Yeah, yeah, another harsh red card, referee Poll sends off three players, including Simunic for a third-bookable offense. Three red cards in a game, what a shame

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World Cup Day 13 is unlucky for some ...

As we all know the number 13 is not really favorable to most of us, and here in the World Cup event day 13 shows lots of unfavorable moment for some..
Lots of yellow and red cards happening on this day, referees are gettin' harsher and harsher everyday of World Cup Germany. I personally disagree with this, maybe not for the Italians, but this referees behavior is leading to a negative game, and lots of teams easily win with the help of referees..
Here is podcast from Guardian Unlimited, a UK media, talking about how unlucky day 13 can be for some of those teams who play on this day.

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World Cup 2006 Day 13 - Result

Wednesday 21 June
This day is bookings day, lots of yellow and red cards issued by referees which most of 'em are questionable.

GROUP D

Match #37: Portugal 2-1 Mexico

Luis Perez receives a harsh second yellow card for diving. Harsh referee can be found easily in this world tournament, turning games into negative plays.. just like Italian football

Match #38: Iran 1-1 Angola

Even when player is down, referee of this tournament would love to give warning card. Vahid Hashemian of Iran is shown the yellow card after a challenge on Loco

GROUP C

Match #39: Ivory Coast 3-2 Serb & Mont.

What is the fucking wrong with referee Marco Rodriguez? He issues Nadj's second yellow booking..

Match #40: Holland 0-0 Argentina

Great saves Van der Sar, but if your boys continue play like shit, your team ain't gonna advance to quarter final at all

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England still can't win against Sverige?

Comments on how Germany eats Ecuador and England still can't win against Sverige? Here is podcast from Guardian Unlimited, a UK media, with James Richardson and lots of people talk about England v Sweden and Germany v Ecuador.
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World Cup 2006 Day 12 - Result

Tuesday 20 June
From today to Friday June 23rd there are 4 matches on each day. Two of those matches happend at the same exact time. I myself has setup 2 TV in my living room for this purpose, since I don't like to use PiP on my Samsung Plasma too small for these important games.
So, I setup another TV under that. How about the rest of you?

GROUP A

Match #33: Ecuador 0-3 Germany

The Panzer team getting real ready for the next round by beating the shining Ecuador down with 3 goals

Match #34: Costa Rica 1-2 Poland

Costa Rica has to learn something at the World Cup 06, they fly home without any point even they scored some of the very best goals

GROUP B

Match #35: Paraguay 2-0 Trinidad & Tob.

The Soca Warriors can consider themselves unlucky not to have got off the mark after launching waves of second-half attacks

Match #36: Sweden 2-2 England

England will play Ecuador in the last 16 of the World Cup after securing a draw with Sweden to top Group B

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World Cup 2006 Day 11 - Result

Monday 19 June
This day ends the 2nd battle stage for all groups, since the last group, H, plays today and Spain securing ticket to the big 16. The third group battle stage will begin tomorrow. For you maniacs, this is the beginning of heartpounding moments. Where weak teams will go home and only two of each group advance to the next elimination round, except for group A and B that determined their destiny already.
At home, you might want to add one more tv just aside the one you already have in living room..
because game three will be played at the exact same time, all teams in each group play against each other at the same time. To prevent "elephant football syndrome", a very negative and unfair footballing attitude, they must take the first place or what not.

I am ready, I've been ready, so watch real responsibly! This is going to be great..

GROUP G

Match #30: Togo 0-2 Switzerland

GROUP H

Match #31: Saudi Arabia 0-4 Ukraine

Match #32: Spain 3-1 Tunisia

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World Cup 2006 Day 10 - Result

Sunday 18 June

GROUP F

Match #27: Japan 0-0 Croatia

One more hard chance for Japan and easy chance for Croats in the last group matches

Match #28: Brazil 2-0 Australia

The not so impressive Brazilian football somehow secures their place in big 16

GROUP G

Match #29: France 1-1 South Korea

Corea Team are really backed up by their crazy fans

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World Cup 2006 Day 9 - Result

Saturday 17 June

GROUP D

Match #24: Portugal 2-0 Iran

The improving Portugal clips on 3 more points securing a place in the big 16

GROUP E

Match #25: Czech Republic 0-2 Ghana

Just like what I predicted, Ghana plays superbly

Match #26: Italy 1-1 USA

Dramatic football, busy referee, bonus goal for USA

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Google Video: Brazil vs Croatia

Hey, few days ago I uploaded 2 videos of England matches against Paraguay and Trinidad/Tobago, but somehow, Google Video rejected all of 'em. Here is their message to me: "Your video "England vs Paraguay 1st Half Saturday 10 June 2006" was rejected because it didn't comply with our Program Policies. bla bla.."
I guess I need to talk to abc, espn or espn2 first before publishing these videos. But somehow I found this full match Brazil v Croatia on GV! Well this doesn't sound fair at all..
Anyway it's in Spanish, but not bad to review one of greatest World Cup 2006 games and histories. Enjoy!! Joga Bonito!!


Brazil vs Croatia World Cup 2006 Germany, June 13th 2006

World Cup 2006 Day 8 - Result

Friday 16 June

GROUP C

Match #21: Argentina 6-0 Serbia & Mont.

Argentina rocks! This is the best performace so far, Serbia can't really do anything about it

Match #22: Holland 2-1 Ivory Coast

KNVB, oh KNVB..you're just lucky this time, repeat this kind of performance in the next round and you're out!

GROUP D

Match #23: Mexico 0-0 Angola

Tough to beat Angola giving hard times for Mexico, and there's the smoking coach of Mexico giving instruction

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World Cup 2006 Day 7 - Result

Thursday 15 June

GROUP A

Match #18: Ecuador 3-0 Costa Rica

Germany need to really play hard to tame the amazing Ecuador

GROUP B

Match #19: England 2-0 Trin & Tob

Sweetie babe of David Beckham watching the match with her hot friend

Match #20: Sweden 1-0 Paraguay

Paraguay absolutely out of the tournament, Sweden grabs a chance

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World Cup 2006 Day 6 - Result

Wednesday 14 June

GROUP H

Match #15: Spain 4-0 Ukraine

Beware of Spain, they really show something in the opening match

Match #16: Tunisia 2-2 Saudi Arabia

Both sides involved in real entertaining battle

GROUP A

Match #17: Germany 1-0 Polska

Boring Germany and not so improved Polska

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Coldplay pay tribute to England Squad

Now that's what I call support! Chris Martin already has lyrics for a single that they're going to release dedicated for England World Cup 2006 Squad. It's called "Do the Crouch" named after England's striker Peter Crouch
Read more about it here: COLDPLAY PAY TRIBUTE TO ENGLAND SQUAD

Coldplay performed at Isle of Wight Festival last Sunday

Hot Babes of the World Cup 2006

If there's any other reason people watching big events like the World Cup, it's simply because of these lovely babes. Even Croats probably having problem supporting their team when they see something better like this:

A Brazil fan in the stands at Berlin's Olympiastadion keeps the fans wondering whether they should be watching the game at all. [Fox Sports]

Yeap, this is photo gallery by Fox Sports, just about the babes of World Cup. Nothing else.

World Cup 2006 Day 5 - Result

Tuesday 13 June

GROUP G

Match #12: South Korea 2-1 Togo

Now this is what I call a celebration

Match #13: France 0-0 Switzerland

Poor ol' France

GROUP F

Match #14: Brazil 1-0 Croatia

Even Brazil has a hard time beating Croatia

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