Category: WC2014
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Owen: England should have replaced ‘keeper like Dutch
Former England striker Michael Owen claims the Three Lions would have enjoyed more success in penalty shoot-outs if they had substituted their goalkeeper before the spot kicks started. Holland secured safe passage to the World Cup semi-finals last night after holding their nerve from 12 yards out against Costa Rica, who managed to keep the…
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Krul the hero as Netherlands progress
Tim Krul proved to be the hero as Netherlands beat Costa Rica on penalties to reach the semi-final of the World Cup. The game in truth was the not the best of the four quarter-final encounters with Netherlands unable to break down a battling and courageous Costa Rica side. Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder…
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Argentina through to the semi-final
Argentina reached the World Cup semi-final after beating Belgium 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gonzalo Higuain. Of all the consistent performers for Argentina in this World Cup so far, few expected Gonzalo Higuain, who has been quiet to come up trumps against a solid looking Belgium side. But, the Napoli striker was on hand…
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Sabella: Our best match of the World Cup
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella praised his side for their performance against Belgium in their 1-0 quarter final World Cup victory today and dubbed it their “best match of the competition.” Argentina defeated a somewhat lacklustre Belgium side this afternoon and progressed to their first World Cup semi final in 24 years. First team coach Sabella…
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Zuniga “deeply sorry and sad” for Neymar injury
Colombia defender Camilo Zuniga has issued a formal apology to Brazil playmaker Neymar for the challenge that painfully ended his World Cup victory dreams in the Brazil v Colombia quarter final clash in Fortaleza yesterday. A statement was released today by the Colombia national team which contained a regretful acknowledgement made by Zuniga to the…
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City to fight France’s raid for Vieira
Manchester City will battle to keep hold of coach Patrick Vieira if France attempt to install him as their new head coach, Football Express News understands. Current national team boss Didier Deschamps finds himself under pressure after seeing his side crash out of the World Cup following a lacklustre 1-0 loss to rivals Germany at…
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United legend: Brazil are carrying flops
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has blasted Brazil players for letting down their team-mates by frequently under-performing. The host nation made it through to the World Cup semi-finals last night courtesy of a 2-1 triumph over Colombia, but the likes of Fred, Hulk and Oscar once again failed to shine. To make matters worse for…
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Brazil beat wonderful Colombia
David Luiz scored a sublime free-kick to help Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 and setup a semi-final tie with Germany. The World Cup hosts found themselves ahead after just seven minutes in Fortaleza thanks to a well worked corner which saw Thiago Silva arrive at the back post to bundle the ball across the line. Colombia,…
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Germany beat France to reach semi-finals
Mats Hummels scored the winner as Germany beat France to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. A game, worthy of being the World Cup final. Germany and France had both impressed leading up-to Friday night’s quarter-final tie but it was the former who started and ended better in this one. Borussia Dortmund defender Mats…
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Dutch striker coy on Liverpool link
FC Schalke forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is the latest player reported to be on the radar of Premier League runners-up Liverpool, but the player has refused to comment on speculation of a move to Anfield. Huntelaar, who is currently away in Brazil preparing for the Netherlands’ World Cup quarter fixture against Costa Rica tomorrow, told Dutch…
