World Cup 2010: France vs South Africa Highlights video

World Cup 2010: France vs South Africa Highlights video Result

[Report after game].France’s farcical tournament ended in disgrace as they dropped skipper Patrice Evra, had Yohan Gourcuff sent off – with Djibril Cisse initially shown the red card – and lost 2-1 to South Africa, who became the first hosts to go out in the group stage.

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France                                          South Africa
Florent Malouda (70′)          Bongani Khumalo (20′)
…………………………………..Katlego Mphela (37′)

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World Cup 2010: Spain vs Honduras Highlights video

World Cup 2010: Spain vs Honduras Highlights video Result

[Report after game].Spain ignited their World Cup when beating Honduras 2-0. David Villa scored twice but also missed a penalty.

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Spain
David Villa (17′)
David Villa (51′)

[Preview before game].Having been upset 1-0 by Switzerland in their opener, favourites Spain face a must-win game against the minnows of Honduras, knowing that another shock defeat effectively ends their hopes of progressing.

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World Cup 2010: Chile vs Switzerland Highlights video

World Cup 2010: Chile vs Switzerland Highlights video

[Report after game].Mark Gonzalez’s 75th goal put Chile on the brink of the second round with a 1-0 win over Switzerland. A fussy referee produced eight yellow cards and sent off Valron Behrami for an elbow on Arturo Vidal.

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Chile
Mark González (75′)

[Preview before game].After two impressive 1-0 wins in their first games, Switzerland and Chile find themselves in the odd position of fighting it out for a place in the second round already. A win will virtually guarantee progress and both teams will be keen to avoid leaving it up to Spain to decide who makes it through.

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World Cup 2010: Portugal vs North Korea Coast Highlights video

World Cup 2010:  Portugal vs North Korea Coast Highlights video

[Report after game].Portugal’s attack fired against North Korea as they hit seven goal with strikes from Raul Meireles, Simao, Hugo Almeida, Liedson, Ronaldo and a Tiago double.

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Portugal
Raul Meireles (29′)
Simão (53′)
Hugo Almeida (56′)
Tiago (60′)
Liédson (81′)
Cristiano Ronaldo (87′)
Tiago (89′)

[Preview before game].Portugal go into the game as favourites, but one feels that there is a possibility of an upset on the cards, given the recent form of the two sides. If Korea are to make an impact on the finals – more so than confusing stories over ‘missing’ players and interest in their fans’ chants – then this may be the game in which to do it.

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World Cup 2010: Brazil vs Ivory Coast Highlights video

World Cup 2010: Brazil vs Ivory Coast Highlights video

[Report after game].Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 and stayed in cruise control throughout the match, although they had Kaka sent off late on. Luis Fabiano scored twice before midfielder Elano made it three to seal their place in the second round and Didier Drogba grabbed a consolation.

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Brazil                           Ivory Coast
Luis Fabiano (25′)    Didier Drogba (79′)
Luis Fabiano (50′)
Elano (62′)

[Preview before game].Five-time world champions Brazil had to give a bigger effort than expected to defeat North Korea 2-1 in their opening game, but it was a performance that galvanised the team and secured three points for the Group H leaders. Brazil boss Dunga played four out-and-out attackers ahead of two holding midfielders and he is expected to do the same again against Ivory Coast.

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World Cup 2010: Italy vs New Zealand Highlights video

World Cup 2010: Italy vs New Zealand Highlights video

[Report after game].Shane Smeltz gave New Zealand their greatest ever result as they held world champions Italy to a 1-1 draw in Group F. The All Whites went ahead early but were pegged back after a Vincenzo Iaquinta penalty, although another point will be celebrated in style.

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Italy                                                   New Zealand
Vincenzo Iaquinta (pen 29′)     Shane Smeltz (7′)

[Preview before game].Ricki Herbert’s New Zealand claimed a surprising, last-gasp 1-1 draw against Slovakia in their opening game of the World Cup and are expected to stick with the same line up for Sunday’s clash with defending world champions Italy.

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World Cup 2010: Slovakia vs Paraguay Highlights video

World Cup 2010:  Slovakia vs Paraguay Highlights video

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[Report after game].A first-half strike from winger Enrique Vera and a late strike from Cristian Riveros saw Paraguay claim a deserved 2-0 victory over Slovakia.

[Preview before game].Paraguay go into this Group F clash in high spirits after holding world champions Italy to 1-1 draw in their opening match and victory against Slovakia would leave them with one foot in the knockout stages.

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World Cup 2010: Cameroon vs Denmark Highlights video

World Cup 2010:  Cameroon vs Denmark Highlights video

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[Report after game].Denmark hit back from an early deficit to re-ignite their World Cup challenge and in the process extinguish Cameroon’s chances of getting through to the second round.

[Review before game].Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen slammed his side’s attitude after their opening defeat to Japan, but some of the side’s senior players have questioned the decision of the coach to play some of the young players in such a vital match. All is not well in the camp and, as Le Guen attempts to heal the divisions, Denmark arrive on the scene determined to press their claims for a spot in the next round.

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World Cup 2010: Ghana 1-1 Australia Highlights video

World Cup 2010:  Ghana vs Australia Highlights video

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Brett Holman (11′)-Australia

Asamoah Gyan (pen 25′)-Ghana

[Report after game].Australia drew 1-1 with Ghana in Rustenburg as the Socceroos threw away an early lead when Harry Kewell was sent off for handball, with Asamoah Gyan scoring the subsequent penalty. Brett Holman had put Pim Verbeek’s side in front.

[Review before game].The display Australia put in as they went down to a 4-0 defeat to Germany in the opening game suggests that it cannot get much worse for the Socceroos. Ripped apart by the Germans, Australia now have to rebuild and somehow gather their confidence as they face a Ghana side who picked up Africa’s first win at this year’s World Cup by beating Serbia.

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World Cup 2010: Netherlands vs Japan Highlights video

World Cup 2010:  Netherlands vs Japan Highlights video

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Wesley Sneijder (53′)

[Report after game].Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima made a mess of a long-range strike from Wesley Sneijder to give Netherlands a 1-0 victory in their Group E match in Durban. The Dutch stay top of the group and have one foot in the next round.

[Review before game].After two excellent opening wins, Japan and Netherlands could consider this game the battle for top spot. With the Dutch were always favourites to stroll through Group D, Japan’s win over Cameroon came as something of a surprise to the watching public as they had not looked impressive in some of their pre-tournament friendly games.

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