Monday, June 30, 2014
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Lionel Messi: In top form as Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in Porto Alegre
Lionel Messi netted twice in the first half as Argentina topped World Cup Group F with a 3-2 win over Nigeria in Porto Alegre.
Nigeria
will also join Alejandro Sabella's side in the last 16 as Bosnia's 3-1
win over Iran in Salvador meant that four points would be enough for
them to finish the group in second place.It took Argentina just three minutes to take the lead after Angel Di Maria’s strike rebounded into the path of Messi and he slammed the loose ball into the roof of the net.
But Nigeria hit back within a minute as Ahmed Musa cut inside of Pablo Zabaleta before unleashing a wonderful curling effort beyond Sergio Romero from the left wing.
Messi looked hungry to make it four goals from three games in Brazil and he did so just before the break, finding the net with a stunning free-kick which left Nigeria keeper Vincent Enyeama helpless as he scrambled across his line.
It promised to be the Messi show but Nigeria had other ideas as they hit back just minutes after half-time when Musa was slotted through on goal and he kept his composure to fire beyond Romero for his second of the evening.
Argentina open the scoring early on
Argentina will now face the runners-up of Group E, with either Switzerland or Ecuador their most likely opponents, while Nigeria will almost certainly play France.
Messi's double means he is now joint top-scorer with Neymar on four goals and while the number 10 was substituted and spared the final half an hour of the game, his emphatic form means Argentina will go into the competition's latter stages in high spirits.
They got the game off to a flying start as Javier Mascherano fired an incisive pass to Angel Di Maria and while the winger's shot was initially saved by Enyeama, the ball cannoned back off the near post and into the path of Messi - who shot high into the net.
Ahmed Musa celebrates
Argentina almost restored their advantage soon after when Messi slid in Gonzalo Higuain but the Napoli striker could only find the side-netting from an acute angle after dribbling round the goalkeeper.
After a pulsating opening 10 minutes, the game tightened up with Nigeria successfully able to stifle Argentina's attacking talents.
Di Maria skewed a shot wide from the edge of the area just before the half-hour mark and Peter Odemwingie fired a long-range shot over the bar as both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances.
Sergio Aguero's injury-plagued season continued as the Manchester City forward hobbled off in the 37th minute and was replaced by Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Messi's free-kick makes it 2-1
Moments later the Argentina number 10 was given a second opportunity, slightly closer in, and this time he made no mistake, chipping the ball over the wall and beyond Enyeama to make it 2-1 on the stroke of half-time.
The second period began just as frantically as the first - with two more goals in the opening five minutes.
Nigeria drew level for the second time in the match and again it was Musa with the strike, as he ghosted through the Argentina defence before slotting past Romero to make it 2-2.
The Super Eagles' parity was short-lived, however, as the lively Di Maria unleashed a fizzing shot from the edge of the area which Enyeama did well to palm behind.
From the resulting corner Argentina found the net as Nigeria's defence failed to clear and Rojo was left free to turn the ball home from close range.
Messi is replaced after an hour
Argentina almost extended their lead in the 78th minute when Di Maria's dinked free-kick allowed Lavezzi to volley from close range but his shot was blocked by the feet of Enyeama.
Nigeria then went close at the other end as Musa again cut inside Zabaleta on to his right foot but this time the Argentina full-back read the move and was able to block the shot.
Ezequiel Garay should have put the result beyond doubt with a header at the back post in the final 10 minutes but it proved inconsequential as both teams booked their spots in the knockout stages.
by-skysports
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
England vs Costa Rica match preview
Daniel Sturridge: Challenged by Oscar Duarte
England’s miserable World Cup
campaign limped to a conclusion with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica, who
progress as winners of Group D.
Roy Hodgson made nine changes to
his starting line-up from the defeat against Uruguay, with the new-look
side showing promise but suffering from many of the same failings which
proved so costly in the 2-1 defeats by Italy and Uruguay.Daniel Sturridge, who had a strong first-half appeal for a penalty waved away, missed an excellent second-half chance to break the deadlock and there were several other promising opportunities which England could not take advantage of, while the defence looked occasionally shaky, with Chris Smalling particularly nervous.
Frank Lampard: Captained England
England's fans started off by cheering their team loudly, and the likes of Luke Shaw, Adam Lallana and the impressive Jack Wilshere responded with good performances.
But by the end there was a flat feeling among the few thousand who had come to Estadio Mineirao and England head home having amassed just one point from their three matches - their worst points total in World Cup history.
For the first minute and a half, Costa Rica's noisy fans shouted "Ole" as England chased shadows in the lunchtime heat.
Within four minutes England were nearly behind. Randall Brenes found Joel Campbell on the edge of the box and his deflected looped up off Gary Cahill past Foster's goal.
Chris Smalling: Showed some nerves
Finally, England came into the game courtesy of Wilshere, who beat two players and found Sturridge, but he dragged his shot just wide.
Shaw, the youngest England player to start a World Cup game since Michael Owen, showed no sign of nerves going forward, but he gave away a free-kick in a dangerous position.
Borges stepped up and bent a dipping shot over the wall and onto the bar via the fingertips of the athletic Foster.
The only other point of note in the dull first period came just before the half hour when a Ross Barkley touched James Milner's cross into the path of Sturridge. The Liverpool striker shaped to shoot, but Duarte brought him down with an out-stretched leg.
Referee Djamel Haimoudi waved play on, much to Sturridge's dismay.
Steven Gerrard: Replaces Jack Wilshere
Giancarlo Gonzalez dumped Barkley on the turf with a wrestling move, but Frank Lampard, appearing possibly for the last time in an England shirt, wasted the free-kick, driving straight into the wall.
Phil Jones, a few minutes after failing to control a simple pass, then gave possession away inside his own half, but luckily for England Christian Bolanos shot straight at Foster.
Wishere played a lovely one-two with Sturridge to set the striker free inside the box, but he curled an inch wide.
Wayne Rooney: Goes close late on
The England support then demanded Wayne Rooney enter the pitch. Instead they got Steven Gerrard, who was cheered by the fans, who suspected this might be the captain's final England appearance. Rooney finally came on with 15 minutes left.
The Manchester United striker attempted an audacious chip over Navas within minutes of his introduction. He also came within inches of turning home Lampard's cross in the dying minutes.
England kept on trying, but they could not beat Costa Rica - a team ranked below Scotland by FIFA.
by-skysports
Uruguay scored a dramatic late winner to knock four-time winners Italy out of the World Cup in a match involving another controversial Luis Suarez 'biting' incident.
Uruguay scored a dramatic late winner to knock four-time winners Italy out of the World Cup in a match involving
another controversial Luis Suarez 'biting' incident.
Liverpool striker Suarez appeared to bite Juventus
defender Giorgio Chiellini one minute before Diego Godin scored
Uruguay's winner.
Earlier in the game, Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio was sent off for a studs-up challenge on Egidio Arevalo.
Uruguay will now play either Colombia or Ivory Coast at the Maracana on Saturday in the last 16 of the World Cup, but controversy is likely to rumble on.
Italy left the field furious at the manner of their defeat but having to come to terms with a second World Cup in which they have failed to get beyond the group stages - the first time that has happened to the Azzurri since 1966.
Italian coach Cesare Prandelli said before the game it was "the most important match of my professional career" and after the defeat offered his resignation.
This was a tense and turgid contest that was bad-tempered both on the field and the touchline.
On a number of occasions the officials had to step between the two benches, the referee's whistle interrupted play constantly and the players spent as much time on the turf as they did running with the ball at their feet.
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Italy have won just one of their last seven World Cup games, drawing three and losing three. |
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Andrea Pirlo forced Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera to push his swerving free-kick over the bar, while striker Ciro Immobile shot wildly over.
Edinson Cavani wanted a penalty after 50 minutes, having gone down under the challenge of Andrea Barzagli, but the referee waved his claims away.
The Mexican official would, however, change the game moments later when he showed Marchisio a red card after the Juve midfielder challenged Arevalo for a loose ball near the centre circle.
Marchisio's studs were raised and made contact with the Uruguay midfielder close to his knee, leaving the referee with no option but to show him the red card.
World Cup 2014: Italy 0-1 Uruguay highlights
More controversy was to come, however, as Suarez and Chiellini clashed in the penalty area with nine minutes remaining.
The Italy defender immediately complained to the referee that he had been bitten and attempted to show the official the mark.
With Italy's players still complaining to the referee, Uruguay won a corner. Suarez delivered a perfect cross and Godin rose highest, the ball going in off his back.
Italy threw everything at Uruguay to rescue the game, including keeper Buffon striding forward for a late corner, but Oscar Tabarez's side held firm.
This game is unlikely to be remembered for football, however. The spotlight will, once again, fall on Suarez.
Suarez was pictured holding his mouth after clashing with Chiellini in the area
Chiellini told journalists after the game that he thought he had been bitten
Marchisio was given a straight red for a high, studs up challenge on Egidio Arevalo
Balotelli was on the
receiving end of some strong challenges from the Uruguayans and picked
up a booking that would have ruled him out of the second round before
being subbed off at half-time
by-BBC
Monday, June 23, 2014
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Why Croatia Will Shock Everyone in the World Cup
.17%. You read that right: A decimal point, followed by a 1 and a 7. According to our statistics, Croatia has a .17% chance to win the World Cup. Cue Lloyd Christmas from Dumb and Dumber: “So you’re telling me there is a chance. Yeah!”
Yes, the odds are low, but Croatia is an intriguing team entering the World Cup. Let’s dig in and see why.
Croatia enters the World Cup under a relatively new Manager in Niko Kovac, who's only been in charge for seven matches. But maybe that’s a good thing? During his playing days, Kovac was known for his spirit and determination. He brings that to a side that generally excels in a physical, scrappy, possession-based game. The technically gifted Vatreni will feed off this enthusiasm, and they're going to need it right out of the gate - they've got a June 12th, opening match against the host nation of Brazil.
There's no doubt the opening game is going to be hard. Croatia will be trying to get revenge for a 2006 1-0 loss to Brazil. Brazil also has the highest nERD ranking by our measures at 3.44 (nERD measures overall team efficiency, and is an estimate of expected goal difference against an average international team.). Compare that to Croatia’s 21st-ranked score of 2.01, and it's clear that this is a mismatch on paper. Throw in the game is not being played on paper, but rather in Sao Paulo, and logic dictates an early loss for Croatia.
All is not lost, though.
In fact, by our measures, Croatia's chance of getting to the knockout stage is a positive outlier compared to their nERD ranking. This is due to the relative weak group they are in. Their odds of advancing out of Group A are 38.03%, which is higher than Italy, Switzerland, and the United States. All three of those countries have a higher nERD score than Croatia, yet lower odds of advancing.
Beyond Brazil, Croatia should have an easy next two games. Their second game is against Cameroon, who has the lowest nERD score of any team going to the World Cup (0.80). A win should certainly be expected there. They end their qualifying with a game against Mexico, a game that should surely determine who advances in second place. Croatia might be favored in this game, as Mexico limped into this tournament - it’s hard for even the most passionate El Tri fan to argue Mexico is in good shape right now. Mexico’s total score (which measures contribution towards goals scored in a match) is 1.09. The Croatians have a 1.30 score. Adding them up gives us a score of 2.39 (expected number of goals in that match). Meaning this likely decider should be fun to watch with plenty of goals.
So their odds aren't terrible - now let’s talk about some key players for Croatia. Can Croatia surprise the world and advance far into this tournament? It all starts with their little maestro, Luka Modric. As a Tottenham fan, I had the pleasure of watching Luka mature into the player that recently led Real Madrid to a European ‘La Decima’. The man is the heartbeat of any team he plays for. Modric has played 73 matches for Croatia and has scored 8 goals. But his worth isn't measured in only goals - he's the link from the back to the front. The man that makes the one, essential, impossible pass to turn defense into offense. He orchestrates defenders out of position with a slight shoulder dip. He's small in stature, but so difficult to take the ball off of. Anything good that happens with this team will start with him.
Two other key members of this squad are Mario Mandzukic, a striker looking to impress on the world’s stage, especially with his stay at Bayern seemingly coming to an end. Playing the lone striker role, he will be vital to the way the Croatians attack, as well as how they pressure off the ball to get possession back while in defense. Ivan Rakitic is fresh off a Europa title with Sevilla and also looks poised to be an important member of any deep run this summer.
The Croatian team is riding a high after defeating Iceland to secure a spot in Brazil. They have very few injuries to deal with and boast some players (Modric and Rakitic) that have won serious silverware very recently; so they know what it takes to win a tournament. In 1998, the Croatians made their first World Cup appearance since declaring their independence in 1991. They shocked the world and finished third with an attractive style of football that was also effective. A decade and a half later, don’t be surprised if that were to happen again. With a 38% chance of getting to the Round of 16, there most definitely is a chance they'll shock the world.
By-skysports
Yes, the odds are low, but Croatia is an intriguing team entering the World Cup. Let’s dig in and see why.
Croatia enters the World Cup under a relatively new Manager in Niko Kovac, who's only been in charge for seven matches. But maybe that’s a good thing? During his playing days, Kovac was known for his spirit and determination. He brings that to a side that generally excels in a physical, scrappy, possession-based game. The technically gifted Vatreni will feed off this enthusiasm, and they're going to need it right out of the gate - they've got a June 12th, opening match against the host nation of Brazil.
There's no doubt the opening game is going to be hard. Croatia will be trying to get revenge for a 2006 1-0 loss to Brazil. Brazil also has the highest nERD ranking by our measures at 3.44 (nERD measures overall team efficiency, and is an estimate of expected goal difference against an average international team.). Compare that to Croatia’s 21st-ranked score of 2.01, and it's clear that this is a mismatch on paper. Throw in the game is not being played on paper, but rather in Sao Paulo, and logic dictates an early loss for Croatia.
All is not lost, though.
In fact, by our measures, Croatia's chance of getting to the knockout stage is a positive outlier compared to their nERD ranking. This is due to the relative weak group they are in. Their odds of advancing out of Group A are 38.03%, which is higher than Italy, Switzerland, and the United States. All three of those countries have a higher nERD score than Croatia, yet lower odds of advancing.
Beyond Brazil, Croatia should have an easy next two games. Their second game is against Cameroon, who has the lowest nERD score of any team going to the World Cup (0.80). A win should certainly be expected there. They end their qualifying with a game against Mexico, a game that should surely determine who advances in second place. Croatia might be favored in this game, as Mexico limped into this tournament - it’s hard for even the most passionate El Tri fan to argue Mexico is in good shape right now. Mexico’s total score (which measures contribution towards goals scored in a match) is 1.09. The Croatians have a 1.30 score. Adding them up gives us a score of 2.39 (expected number of goals in that match). Meaning this likely decider should be fun to watch with plenty of goals.
So their odds aren't terrible - now let’s talk about some key players for Croatia. Can Croatia surprise the world and advance far into this tournament? It all starts with their little maestro, Luka Modric. As a Tottenham fan, I had the pleasure of watching Luka mature into the player that recently led Real Madrid to a European ‘La Decima’. The man is the heartbeat of any team he plays for. Modric has played 73 matches for Croatia and has scored 8 goals. But his worth isn't measured in only goals - he's the link from the back to the front. The man that makes the one, essential, impossible pass to turn defense into offense. He orchestrates defenders out of position with a slight shoulder dip. He's small in stature, but so difficult to take the ball off of. Anything good that happens with this team will start with him.
Two other key members of this squad are Mario Mandzukic, a striker looking to impress on the world’s stage, especially with his stay at Bayern seemingly coming to an end. Playing the lone striker role, he will be vital to the way the Croatians attack, as well as how they pressure off the ball to get possession back while in defense. Ivan Rakitic is fresh off a Europa title with Sevilla and also looks poised to be an important member of any deep run this summer.
The Croatian team is riding a high after defeating Iceland to secure a spot in Brazil. They have very few injuries to deal with and boast some players (Modric and Rakitic) that have won serious silverware very recently; so they know what it takes to win a tournament. In 1998, the Croatians made their first World Cup appearance since declaring their independence in 1991. They shocked the world and finished third with an attractive style of football that was also effective. A decade and a half later, don’t be surprised if that were to happen again. With a 38% chance of getting to the Round of 16, there most definitely is a chance they'll shock the world.
By-skysports
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Uruguay vs England match preview
England’s World Cup dream is
hanging by a thread after Luis Suarez scored a goal in each half to earn
Uruguay a 2-1 win in Group D in Sao Paulo.
The fit-again Suarez’s
first-half header had been cancelled out by Wayne Rooney’s first World
Cup goal, only for the PFA Player of the Year to fire home five minutes
from time to leave England with only a slim chance of reaching the last
16 following on from Saturday’s defeat by Italy by the same scoreline.Uruguay captain Diego Godin could be considered fortunate not to have been sent off inside the opening half-hour before Rooney’s header struck the angle of post and bar on 31 minutes.
Suarez, who underwent knee surgery four weeks ago and did not feature in the opening game defeat by Costa Rica, gave Uruguay the lead six minutes before half-time when he headed Edinson Cavani’s cross beyond Joe Hart.
Cavani wasted a golden chance to increase Uruguay’s lead early in the second half, and Rooney was then denied by Fernando Muslera before the Manchester United striker drew England level with 15 minutes left.
Daniel Sturridge freed his Liverpool team-mate Glen Johnson down the right and the full-back got into the box before rolling across a low ball which Rooney tapped in at the far post.
England’s tails were up, but with five minutes left, Gerrard flicked on a long ball into the path of his club colleague Suarez, who thumped his shot beyond Hart.
Roy Hodgson’s side face Costa Rica in their final game next Tuesday and will need to win in Belo Horizonte, in addition to hoping Italy beat the other two teams in the group.
However, if Italy fail to beat Costa Rica on Friday, then England's exit from the World Cup will be confirmed before their last group match.
Despite the opening game defeat by Italy, Hodgson chose the same team that impressed in Manaus, albeit with Rooney playing as number 10 with Danny Welbeck moving to the left flank and Raheem Sterling wide right.
The big news for Uruguay was that Suarez was able to start at Arena Corinthians after undergoing knee surgery last month, replacing Diego Forlan in one of five changes made by Oscar Tabarez to the side defeated by Costa Rica.
This match was played in vastly different conditions to England's opener against Italy, with the heat and humidity of the Amazonian rainforest replaced by a more familiar climate.
England had a scare on five minutes when Hart was unable to prevent a deflected Suarez cross from going behind, with the resulting corner from the Liverpool man set to sneak in at the near post until the goalkeeper's scrambling intervention.
Play settled and Godin was left walking a tightrope after just nine minutes after blocking a Daniel Sturridge flick with his hand, and Rooney curled the free-kick over the wall and inches off target.
Cristian Rodriguez came agonisingly close to exposing England after 16 minutes, with Phil Jagielka's hashed clearance falling into the winger's path and he met it with a fizzing left-footed strike that just cleared the crossbar.
Sturridge saw an attempt loop over due to a timely Alvaro Pereira block, but it was Uruguay who started to edge proceedings.
Hart did well to stop Martin Caceres reaching a free-kick at the far post and soon after Gary Cahill slid in to deny Cavani, whose first-time shot from the resulting corner was not far off.
Godin was fortunate not to receive a second booking for blocking Sturridge with a flailing arm as he attempted to reach a through-ball.
Steven Gerrard then floated in a fine ball to the back post, where Rooney outjumped Caceres and powered a close-range header off the goal frame.
Sturridge sent an audacious effort over and forced Muslera into a save, although the latter opportunity came once Uruguay had scored a 39th-minute opener.
After the ball ricocheted off Gerrard, it was spread out wide to Cavani and, allowed too much space by Johnson, his wonderful chipped pass to the back post was brilliantly headed back across goal by Suarez - who sneaked behind Jagielka.
Neither side made changes for the second half, which was just four minutes old when Uruguay first threatened to double their advantage.
Suarez was again causing the problems, aiming another corner at the near post and forcing Hart into a parry which, fortunately for him, was not straight into the path of an opponent.
A last-ditch Gerrard block stopped Alvaro Gonzalez, with only poor finishing from Uruguay's star men preventing them extending their lead.
First, a fortunate deflection put Suarez through only for him to drag wide, then Cavani ran between the dozy Johnson and Cahill, somehow screwing wide with just Hart to beat.
England were riding their luck and almost capitalised in the 54th minute, as Rooney met a Leighton Baines cross and sent a low strike that Muslera denied with a great save.
Pereira required treatment after taking a knee to the head during a Sterling run - the winger's last contribution before being replaced by Ross Barkley.
Adam Lallana followed him onto the field after Gerrard was booked for a late challenge, with England becoming increasingly frustrated.
Sturridge hit straight at Muslera as hope began to seep away, only for England to eke out the leveller they so desperately craved.
Johnson made great progress down the right and stretched to send a cross through the legs of Gonzalez into the path of the unmarked Rooney, who pounced to stab home inside the six-yard box.
The normally mild-mannered Hodgson punched the air in celebration and was almost doing so again moments later as Sturridge made room to test Muslera.
Again, though, it is not the attack which has been England's issue at this tournament.
This time it was captain Gerrard at fault, accidentally heading towards his own goal under pressure into the path of Liverpool team-mate Suarez, who had broken free of the England backline and rifled home superbly from an acute angle.
The striker raced off in an emotional celebration after the goal which England were unable to find an answer to, with Suarez held aloft by his team-mates at the final whistle.
By- Sky Sports
England on brink of early exit
Story of the match:
- England on verge of elimination
- Suarez scores twice for Uruguay
- Rooney equalises with 15 minutes left
- England out if Italy and Costa Rica draw
England face a
tough task to reach the World Cup knockout stage as Uruguay striker Luis
Suarez's brace condemned them to a second straight defeat.
Suarez headed in Edinson Cavani's cross to put Uruguay ahead before Wayne Rooney swept in Glen Johnson's low centre.
Liverpool striker Suarez then rifled in with six minutes remaining to leave England bottom of Group D.
Defeat means England will be out if Friday's match between group rivals Italy and Costa Rica ends in a draw.
Wayne Rooney equalises for England
Lineup, Bookings (2) & Substitutions (6)
Uruguay
- 01 Muslera
- 22 Cáceres
- 06 Pereira
- 17 Arévalo Rios
- 13 Giménez
- 03 Godín Booked
- 20 González (Fucile - 78' )
- 14 Lodeiro (Stuani - 67' )
- 09 Suarez (Coates - 88' )
- 21 Cavani
- 07 Rodríguez
Substitutes
- 02 Lugano
- 04 Fucile
- 05 Gargano
- 08 Hernández
- 10 Forlán
- 11 Stuani
- 12 Muñoz
- 15 Pérez
- 18 Ramírez
- 19 Coates
- 23 Silva
England
- 01 Hart
- 02 Johnson
- 03 Baines
- 14 Henderson (Lambert - 87' )
- 05 Cahill
- 06 Jagielka
- 19 Sterling (Barkley - 64' )
- 04 Gerrard Booked
- 09 Sturridge
- 10 Rooney
- 11 Welbeck (Lallana - 71' )
Substitutes
- 07 Wilshere
- 08 Lampard
- 12 Smalling
- 13 Foster
- 15 Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 16 Jones
- 17 Milner
- 18 Lambert
- 20 Lallana
- 21 Barkley
- 22 Forster
- 23 Shaw
Ref: Carlos Velasco Carballo
By-BBC
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Brazil denied by Mexico keeper
Brazil 0-0 Mexico
Brazil were denied a second win at their home World Cup by the
brilliance of goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa who earned Mexico a deserved
point.
Neymar was denied twice by Ochoa, who dived at full
stretch to push away a header before blocking the number 10's
close-range shot.
The keeper also denied David Luiz and produced a great late stop to keep out Thiago Silva's header.
Raul Jimenez forced a good save from Brazil's Julio Cesar in stoppage time.
(left to right) Gustavo, Marcelo and Luiz were in good voice during the playing of the Brazil anthem
Mexico were well supported inside Estadio Castelao
Neymar made bursting runs to the delight of the home crowd in Fortaleza
Lineup, Bookings (4) & Substitutions (6)
Brazil
- 12 Julio César
- 02 Dani Alves
- 06 Marcelo
- 17 Luiz Gustavo
- 03 Thiago Silva Booked
- 04 David Luiz
- 16 Ramires Booked (Bernard - 45' )
- 08 Paulinho
- 09 Fred (Jô - 68' )
- 10 Neymar
- 11 Oscar (Willian - 84' )
Substitutes
- 01 Jefferson
- 05 Fernandinho
- 07 Hulk
- 13 Dante
- 14 Maxwell
- 15 Henrique
- 18 Hernanes
- 19 Willian
- 20 Bernard
- 21 Jô
- 22 Victor
- 23 Maicon
Mexico
- 13 Ochoa
- 22 Aguilar Booked
- 07 Layún
- 15 Moreno
- 04 Márquez
- 02 Rodríguez
- 06 Herrera (Fabián - 76' )
- 23 Vázquez Booked
- 10 dos Santos (Jiménez - 84' )
- 19 Peralta (Hernández - 74' )
- 18 Guardado
Substitutes
- 01 Corona
- 03 Salcido
- 05 Reyes
- 08 Fabián
- 09 Jiménez
- 11 Pulido
- 12 Talavera
- 14 Hernández
- 16 Ponce
- 17 Brizuela
- 20 Aquino
- 21 Peña
Ref: Cüneyt Çakir
by-BBC Sport World Cup 2014: Brazil held to a goalless draw by Mexico
Fred was left frustrated
Brazil were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Mexico in their second game in Group A at the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza.
The
hosts were far from their best as they struggled to create too many
goalscoring opportunities and when they did they could not find a way
past Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.Ochoa produced four fine saves to deny Brazil in the 90 minutes to earn his side a point which takes both teams to four from their opening two games.
The Brazil players enter the field together
It took until the 18th minute for the first serious effort at goal and Luiz Gustavo's shot from fully 35 yards flew well wide of the target as Brazil struggled to make any inroads against a well-organised Mexico defence.
Mexico created their first opening of the game on 24 minutes when the ball broke to Hector Herrera on the edge of the box and he fired in a shot which Julio Cesar tipped over the top, but to the amazement of the Mexico players the officals failed to give them a corner and awarded Brazil a goalkick.
Guillermo Ochoa had a fine game
Oscar was the next to try his luck for Brazil, but his shot from the edge of the box lacked the power to trouble Ochoa.
Brazil really should have broken the deadlock a minute before the break when they worked a clever free-kick with Thiago Silva chesting Neymar's cross into the path of Paulinho, but Ochoa was quickly off his line to block the midfielder's shot.
Mexico started the better of the two sides in the second half and Herrera went close to scoring on 57 minutes when he turned inside Paulinho and drilled a shot over the top.
Neymar tried to lift the home side from their sluggish start to the second half and he curled a free-kick from 30 yards wide of goal.
Neymar was unable to break the deadlock
Brazil should have grabbed a winner four minutes from time when Thiago Silva ghosted unmarked into the box from Neymar's free-kick only to see his point-blank header kept out by Ochoa.
Mexico substitute Raul Jimenez forced Cesar into a good save in stoppage time as Mexico held on to earn a well-deserved point.
by-skysports
Monday, June 16, 2014
Vicente Del Bosque to make changes as Spain face reckoning against Chile
Vicente Del Bosque to make changes as Spain face reckoning against Chile
• Pedro, Javi Martínez and Cesc Fábregas could all start
• ‘Nobody should be alarmed by the changes that are made’
• ‘Nobody should be alarmed by the changes that are made’
Vicente del Bosque admits that he will make changes as Spain prepare
for their vital meeting with Chile knowing that they must win and score
as many goals as possible. But the Spain coach has insisted that he
will not be blaming those players he leaves out for Spain’s disastrous
opening game.
Spain faced Chile in the third game at the World Cup four years ago, having lost the opening match against Switzerland then beaten Honduras. They knew then that they had to win to be sure of qualifying but this time it may not be enough just to secure a victory. The 2010 World Cup winners’ 5-1 defeat to Holland means they must beat Chile and Australia and hope Chile do not defeat Holland. Or claw back the goal difference between the two sides. Spain are currently on -4, while Chile have +2.
At least two changes are expected, with Pedro in line to play ahead of David Silva and the coach also contemplating the inclusion of Javi Martínez and Cesc Fábregas. Gerard Piqué and Diego Costa are the players who could make way.
“We will keep some things the same but we will change others,” the Spain coach said. “We are flexible in some aspects of the game but stubborn in others. Nobody should be alarmed by the changes that are made. We will not be singling out anybody. All of the players have our affection and appreciation. We were the ones that brought them here. But above any personal considerations, we have to find solutions for the team.”
Pedro and Juan Mata appeared before the media. Neither played in the opening game but both were starters the last time Spain played at the Maracanã – in last year’s Confederations Cup final, which they lost 3-0 to Brazil. “It’s special for all of us, it’s a mythical stadium,” Mata said. “I only hope that the result is completely different to the final of the Confederations Cup and that we can come away from there with great memories of the game against Chile.”
Spain faced Chile in the third game at the World Cup four years ago, having lost the opening match against Switzerland then beaten Honduras. They knew then that they had to win to be sure of qualifying but this time it may not be enough just to secure a victory. The 2010 World Cup winners’ 5-1 defeat to Holland means they must beat Chile and Australia and hope Chile do not defeat Holland. Or claw back the goal difference between the two sides. Spain are currently on -4, while Chile have +2.
At least two changes are expected, with Pedro in line to play ahead of David Silva and the coach also contemplating the inclusion of Javi Martínez and Cesc Fábregas. Gerard Piqué and Diego Costa are the players who could make way.
“We will keep some things the same but we will change others,” the Spain coach said. “We are flexible in some aspects of the game but stubborn in others. Nobody should be alarmed by the changes that are made. We will not be singling out anybody. All of the players have our affection and appreciation. We were the ones that brought them here. But above any personal considerations, we have to find solutions for the team.”
Pedro and Juan Mata appeared before the media. Neither played in the opening game but both were starters the last time Spain played at the Maracanã – in last year’s Confederations Cup final, which they lost 3-0 to Brazil. “It’s special for all of us, it’s a mythical stadium,” Mata said. “I only hope that the result is completely different to the final of the Confederations Cup and that we can come away from there with great memories of the game against Chile.”
Benzema: Don't judge me on goals alone (goal)
The striker admits he was thrilled with his all-round display in France's win over Honduras, while Mathieu Valbuena thanked coach Didier Deschamps for his trust
Karim Benzema says he is proud of his display in France's 3-0 win over Honduras on Sunday, but insists he should not be judged on his goalscoring record alone.
The Real Madrid striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot before forcing an own goal from goalkeeper Noel Valladares, which saw goal-line technology brought into play for the first time during the World Cup.
Benzema then completed the comfortable win with a rifled finish later in the second half to justify his selection ahead of Olivier Giroud in Didier Deschamps' starting XI.
The 26-year-old went more than 1,200 minutes without scoring for France before netting against Australia last October, yet despite having now scored eight times in seven appearances for Les Bleus, he maintains there is far more to his game than finding the net.
"Personally, my objectives have been met. I had it in my head to have a good game, to win, and to play my football without any pressure, which I did," he is quoted as saying by L'Equipe.
"With the second goal, the ball hit the post and the keeper, and I saw straight away that the ball went in.
"I'm very happy and very proud. But the victory is the most important [thing]. Some judge me on the number of goals I score but, for me, the way I play counts for more."
Mathieu Valbuena put in a superb performance in attack for France and the Olympique de Marseille star was quick to praise his coach for his trust.
"It went very well," Valbuena told FIFA.com afterwards.
"You get days like that, when you realise that everything's going to go your way, that every pass could lead to an opportunity.
"But it was the team performance that made me feel at ease.
"We've continued the good run we've been on over the past few months, and there's a positive feeling running through the camp.
"That trust that he placed in me, that I managed to earn, shows me that when you do things well you get your just rewards.
"I know I've got important responsibilities within the team now, and that my team-mates trust me. That changes everything. Tough times are a part of life. I probably wouldn't be where I am today if everything had been easy."
by-goal.com
World Cup: Uruguay's Luis Suarez will be fit to face England on Thursday
Luis Suarez: Confident of playing against England on Thursday
Luis Suarez is fit and ready to face England when they meet in Sao Paulo on Thursday, according to reports from Uruguay.
Suarez
had targeted Thursday's World Cup Group G clash as a realistic recovery
date and now looks set to meet it after watching his compatriots throw
away a first-half lead to lose 3-1 to Costa Rica on Saturday.Scoring 82 goals for Liverpool since joining in 2011, the England team will be all too aware how dangerous the 27-year-old striker is, but Suarez has played down his role.
He told Uruguayan publication Ovación Digital: "I have been training for a few days with the team and I am 100% ready, I now only need time on the pitch and to play the game.
"There is not one player that is going to be the saviour. We all have to work together to carry on."
With five of Roy Hodgson's starting 11 against Italy being members of the Liverpool team and the rest from other Premier League clubs, Suarez feels confident he knows how to exploit England's weaknesses.
He has also thanked his club for not interfering and allowing his national side to take care of his injury.
He continued: "There was never a moment when Liverpool said to me 'don't play'. The club have complete trust in Uruguay's team.
"I know all the English national-team players, both because they are team-mates or because they are rivals. They have defensive woes that we can take advantage of, but I won't tell the press how we have to play."
World Cup 2014: Thomas Muller scores hat-trick as Germany beat 10-man Portugal 4-0 (skysports)
Thomas Muller: Scored 11th minute penalty
Thomas Muller bagged a hat-trick as Germany sailed to a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Portugal in Group G of the World Cup.
Joachim Low’s side opened the scoring in Salvador after just 12
minutes, following referee Milorad Mazic’s decision to award Germany a
penalty.Portugal’s Joao Pereira brought down Mario Gotze in the area after the Bayern Munich playmaker had expertly swivelled past his marker, with Muller converting the resulting spot-kick with aplomb.
Soon after the half-hour mark, Toni Kroos delivered a sumptuous corner into the Portuguese area and an onrushing Mats Hummels powered an unstoppable header beyond a hapless Rui Patricio to make the scoreline 2-0.
The game reached boiling point five minutes later after Pepe appeared to flick Muller in the face with a flailing arm, with the latter immediately falling to the floor. The Real Madrid defender leant in with his head while the Germany forward was down, and the referee immediately brandished a red card at Pepe – his first sending-off for Portugal.
Just before the break, Germany took full advantage of the extra man after Muller pounced on a poor defensive clearance from Bruno Alves, stroking the ball past Patricio to add a deserved third goal.
It was a comfortable second half for Die Mannschaft, and Muller secured his hat-trick after tapping in from five yards out in the 78th minute, completing a comfortable win over Paulo Bento's side.
Pepe (L): Sent off for clash with Thomas Muller
Strangely, Portugal had dominated the opening exchanges and Ronaldo inspired the first real chance of note as he played in Hugo Almeida, but the moustachioed Portugal striker's effort was weak and easy for Manuel Neuer to claim.
Neuer then came to the rescue again as Ronaldo threatened once more. Miguel Veloso caught Philipp Lahm in possession and with the Portuguese outnumbering the German defence, he sent Ronaldo racing in on goal but he hammered his shot straight at Neuer from a tight angle.
After that, however - and partly aided by some shocking defending - Germany assumed control.
Sami Khedira had already missed a golden opportunity when keeper Patricio cleared the ball straight to his feet, and though he was 35 yards out, the Real Madrid midfielder should have done better with the empty goal beckoning.
Moments later, Pereira pulled back Gotze as he twisted in the box and the Portugal defender was lucky to be only booked by Serbian referee Mazic.
Muller looked confident as he stepped up to take the penalty, and he buried it emphatically to put the Germans ahead with 12 minutes gone.
Gotze was denied by a last-ditch block after excellent work by Mesut Ozil but from the 32nd-minute corner, Hummels crashed home a header to make it 2-0 despite the attentions of two defenders.
Mats Hummels (R): Celebrates scoring Germany's second goal
Muller went down claiming he had been caught in the face by Pepe's arm, but the Real Madrid defender's reaction was to push his head into the German forward's.
It may have been the lightest of head-butts but it was pure stupidity from Pepe, who has previous for this kind of thing, and he was given his marching orders.
Muller effectively ended any contest just before the break, firing in off Patricio's body as Portugal's defence gave way again.
They had made heavy weather of getting the fourth, Gotze in particular being wasteful, but finally Andre Schurrle crossed low and Patricio merely palmed the ball to Muller to poke home from close range with 12 minutes left.
Ronaldo's influence was strictly limited; only a blistering free-kick right at the final whistle which was brilliantly saved by Neuer hinted at what might have been.
Germany move on to a clash with Ghana in Fortaleza on Saturday, while Portugal meet the USA in Manaus on Sunday.
by-skysports
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Argentina 2-1 Bosnia-Hercegovina
- Argentina 2-1 Bosnia-HercegovinaPosted atHe wasn't at his best for an hour but he burst into life in a matter of seconds. That's what the best can do. Cristiano Ronaldo tomorrow too...by- BBC news
Maradona: Tiki-Taka is dead
The Argentina great has criticised the reigning world and European
champions for failing to evolve and says the rest of the world now know
just how to expose them
Diego Maradona believes Spain's tiki-taka
approach is dead and says their style has been exposed on the back of
their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Netherlands.
Spain were undone by the Dutch counterattack in Salvador, with Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie both scoring twice and Stefan De Vrij adding another as Louis van Gaal's side recovered from falling behind to Xabi Alonso's first-half penalty.
And Maradona believes Vicente del Bosque has been guilty of failing to heed the warnings of Barcelona's struggles this season, resulting in Friday's capitulation.
"That the Spanish team has been ageing became evident when they lined up for their opening Group B clash against The Netherlands," the 53-year-Argentina legend wrote in his column for the Time of India.
"Spain have been playing tiki-taka for quite some time now. It's a wonderful way of playing football, and fans and experts from all over the world have wholeheartedly shown their affection for this brand of game. It won them three consecutive big tournaments from 2008 to 2012.
"But [Vicente del Bosque] should have kept in mind that clubs in Europe have found an answer to Barcelona's style, which is very similar to what their national team plays. A fast-paced policy based on counterattacks has worked well against them.
"Spain have refused to change despite critics repeatedly pointing out that their style has been exposed."
La Roja suffered the worst ever defeat by a defending champion in the first game of a World Cup, and only their second loss in 55 games, prompting Maradona to praise the Netherlands for the way they went about the match.
"The Oranje once again revolutionised modern football," the 1986 World Cup winner continued.
"Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben were in great rhythm and their brilliance was too much for the reigning champions.
"The Spanish defence had no clue. Neither was Iker Casillas at his best under the bar.
"Louis van Gaal did a fantastic job with a relatively young Dutch side that gave their all against the world champions and earned an astounding victory. It should help them avoid Brazil in the second round."
by-goal.com
Spain were undone by the Dutch counterattack in Salvador, with Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie both scoring twice and Stefan De Vrij adding another as Louis van Gaal's side recovered from falling behind to Xabi Alonso's first-half penalty.
And Maradona believes Vicente del Bosque has been guilty of failing to heed the warnings of Barcelona's struggles this season, resulting in Friday's capitulation.
"That the Spanish team has been ageing became evident when they lined up for their opening Group B clash against The Netherlands," the 53-year-Argentina legend wrote in his column for the Time of India.
"Spain have been playing tiki-taka for quite some time now. It's a wonderful way of playing football, and fans and experts from all over the world have wholeheartedly shown their affection for this brand of game. It won them three consecutive big tournaments from 2008 to 2012.
"But [Vicente del Bosque] should have kept in mind that clubs in Europe have found an answer to Barcelona's style, which is very similar to what their national team plays. A fast-paced policy based on counterattacks has worked well against them.
"Spain have refused to change despite critics repeatedly pointing out that their style has been exposed."
La Roja suffered the worst ever defeat by a defending champion in the first game of a World Cup, and only their second loss in 55 games, prompting Maradona to praise the Netherlands for the way they went about the match.
"The Oranje once again revolutionised modern football," the 1986 World Cup winner continued.
"Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben were in great rhythm and their brilliance was too much for the reigning champions.
"The Spanish defence had no clue. Neither was Iker Casillas at his best under the bar.
"Louis van Gaal did a fantastic job with a relatively young Dutch side that gave their all against the world champions and earned an astounding victory. It should help them avoid Brazil in the second round."
by-goal.com
Dear Neymar, Messi’s the real deal . . .
It’s always a pleasure to watch your games, I love to see the great Brazilian players like you. However, it’s one thing being a legend on Sony PlayStaion, another to do it in a World Cup.
Of course, I am joking. You are worth your place at the top of the game, but I have been asked to compare you with Lionel Messi. The King. An Argentinian deity. I’m afraid there’s no comparison, at least not yet.
I know that when you were as young as 14 you were scouted by Real Madrid. Well, it’s too bad for them they missed out on you. You are some talent.
Instead you went to Barca to play alongside your idol and I hope you can learn from him. The signs were beginning to look promising in your first season at Nou Camp. Just wait until after the World Cup though!
You have the looks. You appear on a million billboards alongside such beauties as Giselle. Well, good for you. Maybe you’re prettier than Messi. And I know you are much more than a marketing gimmick. You are the real deal.
But you will have to wait for your time to come. It is not now. Messi is the greatest player in the world. Perhaps the greatest who has ever lived. And he will show you why, in your backyard, over the course of the next five weeks.
All the best,
Martin
by- sony.net
‘Ronaldo’s the best, but he can’t stop Brazil’
Spain are the champions of course but they will have it very tough in
Group B with Holland and Chile as big opponents. Also, there are maybe
some doubts about their motivation. That sounds strange, but after so
many victories it might not be so easy for them to progress the usual
way.Portugal, Argentina, Italy and Germany can always pose a threat but the home team will set the pace at this tournament.
Golden Boot …
I believe Cristiano Ronaldo will win this award. Who else? I’m a huge fan of his. He seems to have everything as a player, and is truly world class. Also, Portugal will do well and this will allow Ronaldo to get those individual awards.
Best player …
As above! Ronaldo, in the form he has been showing for Real Madrid, and having helped them to the coveted Decima, cannot be stopped unless it is through injury. Yes, there is also Lional Messi and Neymar, bot outstanding players, but I’ll go with Ronaldo as the best of the best.
Dark horses …
Like many others, I see Belgium as a young, talented team who may go far in the tournament. They have a lot of good individuals – Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, the goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and youngsters like Adnan Januzaj, who has shown what he can do at Manchester United. If they can perform as a team they have a chance to really impress in Brazil this summer.
Big disappointment …
I’m afraid it’s going to be Spain. As I have said, they have already done it, won everything. They are world and European champions and it won’t be easy adding to that haul. Everybody will be keen to beat them, too.
As Gaizka Mendieta said in his predictions, football goes in cycles and this time it’s Brazil’s turn, at the expense of the Spanish.
by-goal.com
Saturday, June 14, 2014
England vs Italy: World Cup 2014 Match Preview
What happens in this game could well define the fortunes of both England and Italy at the 2014 World Cup in the ‘group of death’ Group D. It will certainly have a bearing on the sale of patriotic bunting and flag waving. Uruguay and Costa Rica will have already played so points will be on the board in the group and both would obviously be hoping for a draw in that match or a win for Costa Rica but its likely Uruguay will be off and running with all three points.
Both teams will be conscious of the last occasion the two teams faced each other in the Euro’s and how despite Italy dominating possession the game was only won on penalties. In that game a different England was playing and crucially they failed to deal tactically with their creative genius Andrea Pirlo who made more passes than the entire England midfield. England if nothing else will have no excuses for allowing Pirlo to direct the game in Manaus.
The noises coming from England are for an attacking mentality although England will likely have periods where they will need to absorb pressure and defend as a team themselves and the first choice centre backs are looking more assured in their roles. England are always more convincing going forward and exploiting the lack of pace in areas of the Italy team would provide goals.
England are always better going forward and exploiting the lack of pace in areas of the Italy team. England have shown flashes of real promise in recent games, especially when playing young players such as Sterling, Barkley and Oxlade-Chamberlain who will give any defence something to think about. England will want to dictate the tempo if they can and be bold when they can and what the fans would like to see is starting places for at least one exuberant, young and fearless player but I think Hodgson will be more cautious and measured.
"I'd like to win it (the Italy clash)," said Hodgson on the English Football Association's website.
"When we get the ball we are going to go for it, we are going to attack. We are going to encourage our attacking players to do what we do.
"But we are also going to make it clear to them that they can't go gung-ho at any time. At all times you've got to be thinking, 'What happens if it doesn't work out? Are we protected?"
Rooney has been generally quite so far in the friendly matches and is yet to really hit the sort of form that would be required for England to succeed. The usually bulletproof United striker has faced criticism and calls for him to be dropped from the starting line-up in favour of the more dynamic Barkley but this is unlikely to happen against Italy and Rooney is unfazed by the critics.
"I am not really interested," Rooney said when asked about claims he should be dropped.
"A lot of people have their opinions - but I listen to the people around me and in the coaching set-up.
"I don't listen to people outside of the set-up really so anyone, journalists can say what they want. I have got no interest in listening to them."
Expect England to start with the same team used to face Honduras with young players such as Barkley, Wilshere and Sterling coming on to inject pace especially with conditions being generally difficult and depending on the situation within the last 30 minutes of the game.
Up front the big physical Balotelli will always be a menace but he has failed to score in his last five appearances for Italy but will be difficult to contain if he is on form. Immobile who recently transferred to Borussia Dortmund for £15M scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in the last warm-up game for Italy albeit against a hastily assembled club team but that will do his confidence no harm at all.
Italy will likely look to exploit what is generally agreed to be the weak right-back position for England with Glen Johnson all too frequently caught in possession and the space exploited by opposition teams but with no natural replacement England will need to show more care in this area. How England cope as a defensive unit will either provide a glimmer of hope or add to the disquiet. Italy will be wary of the threat from England’s front pairing and will need to control the midfield and squeeze the pair out of the game.
A draw would be a good result for either team if obviously not the very best but would put greater pressure on getting a win from the Uruguay and Costa Rica games for both teams to be sure of progressing.
Italy will go into the game in confident mood with the psychological advantage of having outplayed England for long periods two years ago but England will say that game is ancient history and was a much weakened team due to injuries.
The game promises to be the ‘Rumble in the jungle’ with the Amazonian conditions being a strong feature that will affect all aspects of the game from team selection to playing style to tactics. The weather forecast for Manaus is looking like being between 28 and 31 degrees with humidity around the 60% mark at game time. Wednesday to Friday is looking unsettled with the chance of storms.
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Second stage
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28Jun
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28Jun
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30Jun
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Match 61
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Match 63
12Jul
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Match 51
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Match 55
01Jul
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01Jul
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Round of 16
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Recife
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Friday 04 July
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Sao Paulo
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Saturday 12 July
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Final
Sunday 13 July
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