Tag: WC2014
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FT: France 3-0 Honduras
Karim Benzema inspired France to an opening day win over a very physical Honduras. After a scrappy opening couple of minutes, France took full advantage of some dodgy defending by Honduras when Antoine Griezmann and Karim Benzema both came close. And, it would be the latter who opening the scoring from the penalty spot after…
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FT: Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador
Switzerland left it late to beat Ecuador but did so in dramatic fashion as Haris Seferovic scored in the final seconds. Despite being favourite for the win, the Swiss failed to convert two early chances as Xherdan Shaqiri and Ricardo Rodriguez were kept out by the impressive Alexander Dominguez. And, those missed chances served as…
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Ollie Silverton reporting from Brazil – Sunday 15th June
VIDEO: Titan Bet’s World Cup reporter Ollie Silverton right in the middle of the action in Brazil! Ollie’s gathers the reactions of the fans following yesterday’s World Cup clash between England and Italy.
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Spain will rise again?
On the 16th June 2010, a Spanish side strode into the opening game of their World Cup in South Africa as the undeniable, unequivocal favourites. Applauded for their passing style and their propensity to keep the ball, they were beaten 1-0 by Switzerland, a side as disciplined as they were unremarkable. Few expected such a…
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FT: Ivory Coast 2-1 Japan
Ivory Coast scored two second half goals to beat Japan and win their opening World Cup game in Recife on Sunday morning. AC Milan’s Keisuke Honda gave Japan the lead in the first half, but a quick fire double from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho around the 65th minute saw the African side steal all three…
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FT: England 1-2 Italy
Mario Balotelli scored the winning goal as Italy beat a lacklustre England 2-1 on Saturday night. Both sides entered their opening Group D game in good spirits but it was the Italians who started better with Andrea Pirlo up to his usual tricks as he bossed the opening exchanges. Raheem Sterling started for England and…
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FT: Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica
Arsenal forward Joel Campbell produced a superb performance to help Costa Rica pull off a shock win over Uruguay on Saturday evening. The game began with both sides starting well but it would be the South Americans who started better with Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin putting the ball into the net. However, his finish…
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Arsenal man Joel Campbell trends worldwide
A superb performance against Uruguay for Costa Rica on Saturday evening saw Arsenal forward Joel Campbell trend on Twitter worldwide. The lively forward scored one and was a constant threat for Uruguay as he helped his country beat the South Americans and cause an upset, prompting Arsenal fans to call on Arsene Wenger to hand…
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Liverpool ace Sterling starts for England
Roy Hodgson has confirmed the starting line-up for England’s opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday night, which features Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling. Fans and media men had called for the young Liverpool winger to be included in the startling line-up to face Italy and they have got their wish after England boss Hodgson confirmed…
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Bomb scare ahead of England v Italy
Football Express News understands that bomb disposal experts have been working at the Arena Amazonia in Brazil ahead of England’s match with Italy. The game was under question after a bomb scare was investigated by the local authorities, which police had taken seriously enough to warn fans of heading to the stadium and used dogs…
