June 18, 2006
Lippi angry with players
Italy coach Marcello Lippi was furious with his players after their performance in the 1-1 draw with the United States. "I'm disappointed and angry," said Lippi, after 10-man Italy failed to beat the US, who…
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June 17, 2006
Italy held by USA
Ten-men Italy were held to a 1-1 draw by nine-men USA on a dramatic night in Kaiserslautern. Red cards for De Rossi of Italy, and Mastroeni and Pope of the United States distorted what had…
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June 17, 2006
Ghana stun Czech Republic
Ghana produced the first real shock at the 2006 World Cup when they beat the Czech Republic 2-0 in an enthralling encounter in Cologne. The victory was fully deserved as Ghana simply overwhelmed their opponents…
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June 17, 2006
Portugal ease into last 16
Portugal earned a place in the knockout stages courtesy of an unconvincing 2-0 win over Iran in Frankfurt. Second half goals from Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo were enough to secure the points and they will…
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June 17, 2006
Goncalves hails Angola
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June 17, 2006
Michel upset by exit
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June 17, 2006
Owen resents being made scapegoat
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June 17, 2006
Argentina try to avoid complacency
Maxi Rodriguez, whose two goals kickstarted Argentina's scintillating 6-0 win over Serbia & Montenegro, has warned his teammates to focus on their next match. Rodriguez's brace, along with goals from Esteban Cambiasso, Hernan Crespo, Carlos…
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June 17, 2006
Van Basten praises battling spirit
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June 16, 2006
Mexico held by Angola
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June 16, 2006
Holland through to the last 16
Holland earned a place in the last 16 courtesy of a tense 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. The defeat knocked Henri Michel’s team out of the tournament, but they can be proud of their contribution…
