‘World Cup’ Archives
World Cup classics: Bulgaria 2-1 Germany (1994)
1994 was a groundbreaking World Cup in many ways. The defending champions West Germany were united with their East German counterparts, representing the unified Germany for the first time since the 1938 World Cup. As a result of the strong performances by African teams in 1990, Africa was given three spots for the first time, with Nigeria joining [...]
Holland 0-1 Spain
Andres Iniesta struck a dramatic winner late in extra time to give Spain World Cup glory for the first time but condemned the Netherlands to their third defeat in a final. Andres Iniesta v Holland - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Paraguay 0-1 Spain
David Villa scored the only goal seven minutes from time after both teams missed a penalty in a hugely lacklustre affair. Spain had scored all 14 of their penalties (excluding shootouts) at the World Cup before this tournament, but have missed both so far in 2010. Paraguay 0 - Spain 1 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Argentina 0-4 Germany
At the end I tried to make a list of all the things Germany did wrong today and came up with absolutely nothing. This was a marvellous performance by the team of the tournament. If there's any justice, Germany will win this bloody thing. Argentina 0 - Germany 4 Longer Highlights - Watch more Videos at Vodpod. Germany became the first [...]
Uruguay 1-1 Ghana (4-2 pens)
Uruguay won an epic encounter on penalties after Ghana had missed a spot-kick in the final-seconds of extra-time. On the day of the big World Cup surprise, Ghana narrowly failed to stretch probability to the extent of becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals. The South Americans will now play Holland for the chance to reach the [...]
Holland 2-1 Brazil
Yes, yes, yes. The first Brazilian own-goal in 97 World Cup matches, from the head of Felipe Melo, set up the victory with which Holland finally avenged their defeat at Brazil's hands in the semi-finals 12 years ago. Arjen Robben played a role in setting up both goals, the second of them scored by Wesley Sneijder, while also provoking the [...]
Spain 1-0 Portugal
David Villa scored the deciding goal as Spain huffed and puffed before eventually blowing Portugal's house down. Spain 1 - Portugal 0 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Japan 0-0 Paraguay (3-5 pens)
This was the kind of match that would put most right-thinking people to sleep. Paraguay 0* - Japan 0 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Brazil 3-0 Chile
Brazil easily picked off Chile with a series of razor-sharp attacks to comfortably make the quarter-finals. Brazil 3 - Chile 0 - Watch more Videos at Vodpod. Post 'couple of beers' reflection... Here's a thought for you: Reflecting on the Chile vs Brazil game yesterday, it occurred to me that the player suspension rules [...]
