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Liveblogging: Italy vs New Zealand (20 Jun 2010)

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Liveblogging: Italy vs New Zealand (20 Jun 2010)Italy (1) vs New Zealand (1)

Winner:Draw

I am updating this page with a summary of highlights on the first half, and second half. Also, I would post goals scored if any right away including the video here.

For details of happenings, you can get it at FIFA.

Below are the highlights:

29′ ITALY SCORES via IAQUINTA
Video to follow:

07′ NEW ZEALAND SCORES via SMELTZ
Video to follow:

00′ MATCH KICKS-OFF

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Pre-game: Italy vs New Zealand (20 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Italy vs New Zealand (20 Jun 2010)Match Details
Italy-New Zealand, Group F, Nelspruit, Sunday 20 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why New Zealand would win?

New Zealand was able to come from behind and score a goal against Slovakia to tie the match. They can defend well, and patient enough for counter attacks. If Italy doesn’t improve their defense on aging Cannavaro, New Zealand could stick one against the Italians.

Why Italy would win?

Italy’s power relies heavily on their defense anchored on Buffon and Cannavaro. Buffon is out and Cannavaro has aged since the last world cup that he has lost a step or two behind. If he improves on this game and gets to rub it off his younger teammates, then Italy could be back in winning form.

Key Takeaway

Both of these teams are desparate for a win especially because Paraguay was able to win earlier which puts them on top of their group standings. Whoever wins this game has their eyes on the next round matches.

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Liveblogging: Slovakia vs Paraguay (20 Jun 2010)

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Liveblogging: Slovakia vs Paraguay (20 Jun 2010)Slovakia (0) vs Paraguay (2)

Winner:Paraguay

I am updating this page with a summary of highlights on the first half, and second half. Also, I would post goals scored if any right away including the video here.

For details of happenings, you can get it at FIFA.

Below are the highlights:

Thanks for joining me. Hope to see you again in the next game, LivebloggingMilo.

Full-time

This was an efficient game for Paraguay as they dominated possession, shots on goal throughout the game. Paraguay’s efficiency paid off with two goals from Vera and Riveros.

Half-time

Paraguay is dominating this game as they already have eight shots on goal compared to one from Slovakia. But again, you have seen games where teams got 300% percent more shots on goal but could not score. Spain?

86′ PARAGUAY SCORES by a goal from RIVEROS

Video to follow:

27′ PARAGUAY SCORES by a goal from VERA

Video to follow:

00 Match Kick-off

Video to follow:

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Pre-game: Slovakia vs Paraguay (20 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Slovakia vs Paraguay (20 Jun 2010)Match Details
Slovakia-Paraguay, Group F, Mangaung / Bloemfontein, Sunday 20 June, 13.30 (local time)

[to be updated prior to game time]

Why Paraguay would win?

Paraguay played a draw with a stronger team in Italy, not to mention against the defending FIFA World Cup Champions. This team is confident and they believe they can take a lesser team Slovakia out.

Why Slovakia would win?

Slovakia drew against a lower ranked team in New Zealand but this team needs to win badly or they can kiss their hopes good bye.

Key Takeaway

Both of these teams need to win to ensure they got a shot to the next 16. Expect these teams playing to win like its the last thing on their mind.

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Matcho & Result: Cameroon vs Denmark (19 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Cameroon vs Denmark (19 Jun 2010)Winner: [to be updated after game]
Score: Cameroon(1) vs Denmark(2)
10′ Samuel ETOO (Cameroon)
33′ Nicklas BENDTNER (Denmark)
61′ Dennis ROMMEDAHL (Denmark)

Recap

Cameroon started strong with their star player scoring the first goal on the tenth minute of the game. The scoring of Samuel Eto’o was missed on the first game and he quickly made up for that by scoring quickly and giving Cameroon a chance to advance.

Denmark however, scored two more goals as this team would not go out easily. Bendtner scored the equalizer on the 33rd minute and Rommedahl made sure they win this game on the 61st minute by giving them another goal.

Key Takeaway

This was a heart breaking loss for Cameroon and all the South African fans as they no longer have a chance to move to the next round. Denmark on the other hand, made sure their hopes were still alive.

You can view all the videos of this game here — Videos: Cameroon vs Denmark (19 Jun 2010)

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Matcho & Result: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)Winner: Draw
Score: Ghana(1) vs Australia(1)
11′ Holman (Australia)
25′ Gyan (Ghana)

Recap

Australia came in to the game demoralized after they were demolished by Germany 4 goals to none and things got worse when Serbia beat Germany.

Australia quickly got their confidence back when they scored the first goal just 11 minutes after kick-off.

Ghana equalized on the 25th minute and both teams were able to hold their own on defense to finish with a draw.

Key Takeaway

Australia is still alive going to the next round and they need to beat Serbia to stay in their group stage and get to the final 16 teams.

You can view videos of the match here — Videos: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)

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Liveblogging: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)

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Liveblogging: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)Ghana (1) vs Australia (1)

Winner:Draw
11′ Holman (Australia)
25′ Gyan (Ghana)

I am updating this page with a summary of highlights on the first half, and second half. Also, I would post goals scored if any right away including the video here.

For details of happenings, you can get it at FIFA.

Below are the highlights:

Your complete match report is found here — Match & Result: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)

25′ GHANA SCORES by Asamoah Gyan

11′ AUSTRALIA SCORES by Brett Holman

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Matcho & Result: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)Winner: Netherlands
Score: Netherlands(1) vs Japan(0)
53′ Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands)

Recap

This was a tightly fought game as both teams had almost equal shots on goal and corner kicks. Netherlands however has had more possession but it didn’t create a lot of scoring opportunities.

The first half ended in a draw and Netherlands knew they needed a goal to stay atop their group and Wesley Sneijder responded on the 53′ minutes with a goal.

Key Takeaway

Netherlands is now on top of the standing and they are already assured of reaching the next round.

You can see videos of the game here — Videos: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)

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Liveblogging: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)

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Liveblogging: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)Netherlands (1) vs Japan (0)

Winner:Netherlands

Thanks for joining me. Hope to see you again in the next game, LivebloggingMilo.

I am updating this page with a summary of highlights on the first half, and second half. Also, I would post goals scored if any right away including the video here.

For details of happenings, you can get it at FIFA.

Below are the highlights:

53′ NETHERLANDS SCORE A GOAL by Sneijder

Below is the video of that goal:

You can view the match report and results here — Match & Result: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)Match Details
Netherlands-Japan, Group E, Durban, Saturday 19 June, 13.30 (local time)

Why Japan would win?

If there is anything we have learned in the previous matches in FIFA World Cup 2010 is that lower ranked teams can win games against high profile opponents. Take Switzerland vs Spain. Serbia vs Germany. A draw by Algeria vs England.

Japan is riding high on their win against Cameroon and coach Takeshi Okada is putting Honda again on the attacking side hoping to score another goal and win on their side.

Why Netherlands would win?

The last time these two teams competed with each other the Dutchmen scored three goals against none for Japan. Netherlands is not just a high profile team but they have already proven they can demolish this team. Netherlands are not taking any chances and they would be coming off blazing.

Key Takeaway

This is a crucial win for both these teams that would assure them of a place in the next round. We should see an exciting match. On the contrary, if Netherlands gets in the groove, Japan might get demoralized and this match could turn into a shooting range for the Dutchmen.

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