Tag: Declan Olley
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Looking back on the final group games of the 2014 World Cup
The final group games gave us more to sink our teeth into. There was late drama as Greece made it through to the last-16, huge controversy around Luis Suarez and 42 goals to enjoy. Our writer Declan Olley (@declanolley) looks at the best and worst moments of the final group games and give his team…
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Chile look to upset Brazil – and the history books
Before this World Cup Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari’s greatest fear was facing Chile in the last 16 and that will be the case when the two countries meet on Saturday in the Round of 16, writes Declan Olley (@declanolley). He told TV Globo’s Esporte Espectacular in December: “I hope Chile don’t qualify. I’d rather…
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WC Group E Round Up: France unbeaten, Ecuador out
France remained unbeaten with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which saw the South Americans eliminated with Switzerland progressing, writes Declan Olley (@declanolley). Les Bleus will now face Nigeria in Brasilia on Monday while Ecuador will exit the tournament at the group stage after Switzerland bettered their result with a 3-0 win over Honduras.Ecuador captain Antonio…
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Looking back to the second round of World Cup games
The second round of group fixtures saw 16 games played with 45 goals scored. Our writer Declan Olley (@declanolley) looks at some of the best and worst moments of the second group phase and gives his team of the round… Best match: Germany 2-2 Ghana A game that epitomises this World Cup, it had goals,…
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FT: Germany 2-2 Ghana
Miroslav Klose scored his 15th World Cup goal to help Germany to a 2-2 draw with Ghana on Saturday evening, Declan Olley (@declanolley) writes. The striker came on as a substitute to equalise for Germany with his first touch and score his 15th World Cup goal equalling Ronaldo’s record. Before the 36-year-old’s record goal, Mario…
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Three things we learned about Argentina’s late win over Iran
Argentina sneaked past Iran 1-0 in their second group thanks to a last gasp Lionel Messi goal. Here are three things we learned about La Albiceleste after making it two wins from two, written by Declan Olley (declanolley). Messi magic spares Argentina’s blushes Lionel Messi didn’t really do a lot in the game, but he…
