Sunday, June 29, 2014

Netherlands vs Mexico, WC − 2014 in Brazil − Round of 16 Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza, Brazil  Sunday, June 29, 2014, 1:00 PM. Netherlands won all their  three matches to top the Group B, thrashing Spain in their opening match by 5-1 before beating Australia by 3-2. The Oranje finished off their group with another impressive victory, a 2-0 over Chile. The Netherlands should...
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Friday, June 27, 2014

Portugal vs Ghana - Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 26 June 2014 Venue: Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, Brazil  Portugal was rewarded after half of hour mark thanks to an own goal from John Boye, which lasted until half time break. Needing at least two more goals to turn their deficit around, Portugal found themselves in more trouble when Ghana got back on level terms from Asamoah Gyan's strike. That situation suddenly turned things on Ghanas favor as one more goal will instead put the African side heading into the next...
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Croatia vs Mexico - Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 23 June 2014 Venue: Arena Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil Croatia 1-3 Mexico (Group A) Croatia – Ivan Perisic 87' Mexico – Rafael Marquez 72' // Andres Guardado 75' // Javier Hernandez 82' It was a very tight encounter where both sides seemingly finding difficulties in breaking each others defense, especially during the first 45 minutes. However, midway into the second half, Mexico finally found a way though as they got in front through Rafael Marquez's header on...
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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador- 20 June, 2014 - 20.00 UK KO However, it was France that looked sharper up front as they manage to get themselves ahead after 17 minutes from Olivier Giroud. Within just a minute later, Les Blues doubled their advantage from Blaise Matuidi's fine finish, before they sealed the first half with a third goal scored by Mathieu Valbuena five minutes from time. France should probably took a 4-0 lead going into half time break, but Karim Benzema failed to convert his spot kick. The Real Madrid man paid...
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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Chile vs Spain 2-0 Highlights 18-06-2014 World Cup

Spain vs Chile  - Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 18 June 2014 Venue: Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Spain 0-2 Chile (Group B) Goals: Chile – Eduardo Vargas 20' // Charles Aranguiz 43'   Suffering a massive 5-1 loss from Netherlands on their opening match, Spain were determined to redeem themselves as they met Chile. However, it turned out to be another nightmare for Vicente Del Bosque's men as instead of taking the lead, they found themselves trailing when Eduardo Vargas scored on 20 minutes. The...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova - Salvador, Bahia- 16 June, 2014- Group G - 17.00 UK KO Eager to grab maximum points from their first group fixture, both sides immediately put on an aggressive effort since kick off. After creating several chances, it was Germany that got themselves in front thanks to a penalty effort from Thomas Muller on 12 minutes. Things continue to get better for Joachim Loew's men as they manage do double their lead on 32 minutes from Mats Hummels' header. Keen on getting back on level terms, Portugal found themselves...
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Monday, June 16, 2014

Ghana vs United States - Competition: FIFA World Cup Ghana played pretty well in AFCON 2013, losing a semi final to Burkina Faso on penalty kicks whilst their 2014 qualifying campaign concluded with a 7-3 aggregate demolition of Egypt. Then, the Black Stars were defeated by Montenegro at Podgorica early in March and sucumbed to the all-powerful Holland side at Rotterdam on the end of May. In their most recent match, they beat 4-0 Korea...
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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Spain vs Netherlands - Competition: FIFA World Cup Match date: 13 June 2014 - Kick Off Time: 20:00 BST Venue: Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia)  Spain got themselves in front when Xabi Alonso converting from the spot kick on 27 minutes after Diego Costa was fouled inside the area. Trailing by a goal didn't stop Netherlands from driving forward as they got back on level terms just before half time break with an excellent goal from Robin Van Persie. After the break, it was all Dutch though as they completely demolishing...
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Brazil vs Croatia - Competition: WC − 2014 in Brazil − Group A Match date: 13 June 2014 Kick Off Time: 21:00 BST Venue: Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil have won 15 of their last 16 matches, with a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in a friendly in Basel as the only exception. They won the COnfederations Cup 12 months ago with a 3-0 win over current World Champions Spain in the final. Three warm up matches since March have brought three...
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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Ghana vs South Korea 4-0 Highlights 2014 Friendly

Ghana looking confident ahead of their World Cup 2014 campaign especially after their victory in a warm up match against Korea. Battling at Sun Life stadium, Miami, both teams looked to showcase their strength and picked a morale boost ahead of their World Cup journey. It was Ghana though that got things going as Jordan Ayew puts them in front after only 11 minutes of play. The Black Stars double their lead just before half time break with an effort from Asamoah Gyan, giving his team a comfortable situation before starting the second...
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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Ecuador vs England Competition: International Friendly Match date: 4 June 2014 Venue: Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida Ecuador 2-2 England (Friendly): 8' Enner Valencia 1-0 // 29' 1-1 Wayne Rooney // 51' 1-2 Rickie Lambert // 70' Michael Arroyo 2-2 England started with Rickie Lambert upfront on his own while Ox-Chamberlain, Barkeley and Wayne Rooney started just behind the main striker with Lampard and Wilshere playing deep in central midfield roles. England had to suffer an early set back when Ecuador striker...
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