Brazil finish top, Portugal do enough |
fifa.com |
2010.06.26. 16:01 |
Before a ball had been kicked, Group G was considered to be the toughest section at 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, with three candidates likely to vie for the two qualifying places. But in the end, the Lusophone countries won the day, as an unbeaten Brazil topped the group and Portugal took second spot without conceding a goal.
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Alonso should be fit for Portugal clash |
fifa.com |
2010.06.26. 15:59 |
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso should be fit for their FIFA World Cup™ last-16 match with Portugal despite spraining his right ankle in the 2-1 victory over Group G rivals Chile on Friday. The 28-year-old former Liverpool star suffered the injury just before half-time but played on until he was replaced in the 73rd minute in a game which saw the European champions qualify for the second round along with their opponents.
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Julio Cesar looks to the future |
fifa.com |
2010.06.26. 15:57 |
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar believes his team is ready for the next chapter of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ after taking a point from their game against Portugal last night and finishing Group G unbeaten. After wins against Korea DPR and the Cte d'Ivoire, the five-times world champions were held to a goalless draw by Carlos Queiroz's side. It was a result which assured Brazil finished top of the pool, two points clear of the Portuguese.
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Rating: Queiroz: Undefeated record means nothing |
fifa.com |
2010.06.26. 15:56 |
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has told his team not to get carried away by their unbeaten run as they enter the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™. The Portuguese take on European champions Spain on Tuesday in Cape Town after finishing second in their group behind Brazil. Yesterday's goalless draw against the South Americans marked the 19th consecutive game Portugal have gone undefeated under Queiroz.
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Del Bosque: Portugal concern me |
fifa.com |
2010.06.26. 15:54 |
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque does not feel his side have gained any advantage by securing a last 16 showdown with Portugal rather than five-time world champions Brazil. Spain's 2-1 win over Chile in Pretoria last night saw them replace the South American side at the top of Group H, but with both nations still going through.
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Holland won 2-1 on Cameroon |
inter.it |
2010.06.25. 11:09 |
The goal from the penalty, of Samuel Eto'o (65') is not enough to stop the Holland, winner tonight for 2-1 on Cameroon in the third and final race of the group E of the World Cup.
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Portugal's turning point |
fifa.com |
2010.06.25. 11:08 |
Portugal’s seven goals without reply against Korea DPR sent shockwaves through the FIFA World Cup™, as Carlos Queiroz’s men chalked up the most comprehensive victory so far in South Africa 2010. It was also A Selecão das Quinas’ biggest win of all time in FIFA World Cup finals and represents the high point of a startling run of form going back some 18 months.
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Queiroz: We're going for the win |
fifa.com |
2010.06.25. 11:06 |
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes it will take a monumental effort for his side to upset Brazil tomorrow and clinch first place in Group G.
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Dunga out to fill Kaka void |
fifa.com |
2010.06.25. 11:05 |
Whenever a team loses its star player, let alone one who is a perennial contender for FIFA World Player of the Year award, it is almost inevitable that they will struggle to fill his boots. But such are the myriad of options available to Brazil coach Dunga that he will approach today's final Group G encounter against Portugal with few worries, confident that his side will prove to be a match for any team in South Africa.
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Dunga: No more 'traditional' powers |
fifa.com |
2010.06.25. 11:03 |
The notion of traditional footballing powerhouses is becoming obsolete, Brazil coach Dunga said after reigning champions Italy were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on Thursday.
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