Football Focus Highlight

Spanish national squad won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after beating the Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup finals, Sunday (07/11/2010). Spanish victory is determined by Andres Iniesta's goal in 116 minutes.

Spain deserved it takes of the results. Dominating the game from the start, they continue to have trouble scoring.

In the fifth minute, the Spanish created a golden opportunity through Sergio Ramos. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Xavi bait right into the middle of the goal, which unfortunately successfully thwarted Maarten Stekelenburg.

The Dutch had a reply to this threat with an accurate shot is released Dirk Kuyt from outside the penalty box. However, the shot was so weak, so easily anticipated Iker Casillas.

In the 11th minute, Ramos again endangering the Dutch goalkeeper. From the left sector, the Dutch defense, he sent the ball into the middle of the goal. However, the ball successfully blocked John Heitinga.

A minute later, David Villa mastering Xabi Alonso's bait on the left side in the penalty box and fired a shot which also deviated from the target.



Not wanting to be kept depressed, the Netherlands tried to move forward in the 15th minute. In addition to an aggressive in seizing the ball, they are also straightforward in an attack when successfully mastered.

Unfortunately, although able to reduce the domination of Spain, the Netherlands is still often make the mistake of feed so that their efforts are often broken in the middle of the road.

In the midst of adversity, the Netherlands got a free kick, following a breach of Carles Puyol to Arjen Robben. Wesley Sneijder is believed to execute the gift sent directly to the goalkeeper Casillas kicking. However, Casillas managed to secure the ball.

Despite failing, the more inflated the threat of Dutch self-confidence. Rely on the wings game, they try to penetrate the Spanish fort.

Spain is a solid chance of doing pressings in the early minutes of a little inconvenience, especially against the movement of Arjen Robben on the left side of their defense.

Fortunately, the coordination of the Dutch game is less compact. Robben several times seen trouble finding a partner for the fed. The ball was often lost due to fall at the feet of their opponents or captured.

The Dutch do not want depressed try pressing to Spain. This business is sufficiently effective relieve the surging flow of Spanish attacks in the early minutes.

The match then took place with almost no chance of tough and mean. Ball grabbing action took place is getting hot and hard. Offences for violation of a yellow card led to increasingly frequent.

The situation continues with no solution, until the minute 37, the Dutch football rewarded corner. Sneijder is executed to send the ball to Mark van Bommel, who continues to Joris Mathijsen in the middle of the penalty box Spanish.

Unfortunately, Joris Mathijsen who are in a position barely failed to reach the ball so that the out field.

Spanish reply to the threat by Pedro Rodriguez in the 38th minute. However, his kick from outside the penalty box also misses the mark.

Toward the end of the first half, Robben off hard kick from the middle of the penalty box to the lower left corner of the Spanish goalkeeper. However, the ball successfully pushed over Casillas. That is the last chance in the first round.

At minute 48, the Spanish managed to endanger the Dutch goalkeeper. The threat stems from soccer Xavi corner into the penalty box which headed by Puyol. The ball then rolled to a near Joan Capdevilla.

However, Capdevilla who stood almost without escort failed to reach the ball so the ball out of the field.

Holland's reply to the threat of long-distance shot with Arjen Robben on 52 minutes. Unfortunately, his shot strayed from the target.

After that, there's no malicious attacks until the 62nd minute, Robben managed to reach a breakthrough bait Sneijder, marched him alone to deal with Casillas, before kick off, which unfortunately on foot so the ball Casillas out of the field.

Spain can only reply to the threat on 68 minutes through David Villa. Utilizing the loose ball out of control John Heitinga, he fired a shot from the front of the goal mouth, which unfortunately still could be blocked by Heitinga.

The Netherlands has not created a threat when on 77 minutes Sergio Ramos managed to gore a soccer ball from the middle Xavi corner penalty box, but the ball rolled to the top crossbar.

Furthermore, Spain looked back to play ball and slowly mastering the Dutch dominated the game. However, the Netherlands and quietly muffle at minute 82, they slipped behind attacks led by Robben.

At that time, he was alone trying to catch bait Robin van Persie. After a scramble the ball with Puyol, Robben managed to master the ball. However, had not fired a shot, Casillas pushed hurried to secure the ball.

Despite the failure, the attack was spurred re-energize the Netherlands. Both sides went back to grab the ball to each other and exchanging attacks. However, until the long whistle sounded, no goals are created and would be forced to play extra rounds.

Two additional half-minute walk, Spain provides the pressure that led to the fall of Fabregas in the penalty box. However, Howard Webb stated there was no violation.

Harbored disappointed, Spain continued their pressure until the 95th minute, Fabregas fired a shot that can still be accurate Stekelenburg blocked.

The Dutch reply to this threat with a counter-attack led by Arjen Robben. However, Spanish defender managed to throw the ball out of the field.

The Netherlands has not created a new threat when Spain again kicked off by Andres Iniesta in the 99th minute. He entered the penalty box, but had not fired a shot, Van Bronckhorst had cheated the ball.

Not wanting to lose the moment, the Spanish continued their pressure that led to the firing Jesus Navas, who strayed into the left side of the Dutch goalkeeper.

Despite failing, Spain did not reduce the intensity of their attacks. Barely threatened, they created a number of threats that did not produce goals until the end of the first extra round.

At the beginning of the second extra round, the Dutch again forced to endure. Had not yet risen, they affected a second yellow card due to violation of John Heitinga Andres Iniesta at minute 110.

Even so, the Dutch are still trying to fight back. Unfortunately, not create a threat to say, they even cheated Iniesta's goal in 116 minutes. Utilizing breakthrough bait Cesc Fabregas, he sent the ball into the middle of the penalty box to the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Stekelenburg.

Although beaten, the Dutch are still trying to get up. Unfortunately, their efforts failed to produce goals replies to the long whistle sounded.

During the match, Spain controlled the ball as much as 56 percent and created six golden opportunity from 18 experiments. The Dutch release five accurate shots from 13 businesses.

The composition of players:
Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg; Gregory van der Wiel, John Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Edson Braafheid 104), Dirk Kuyt (Eljero Elia 70), Mark van Bommel, Wesley Sneijder, Nigel de Jong (Rafael Van der Vaart 98) , Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie
Spain: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Xabi Alonso (Cesc Fabregas), Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro (Jesus Navas 60), David Villa (Fernando Torres 106)

Uruguay failed to stem the German superiority. La Celeste struggles forced to give up 2-3 in the third winner. This time the four Panzer got bronze medal.

Joachim Low allocates a core player in the game that held in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, Saturday (10/07/2010). Miroslav Klose, Philipp Lahm, and Manuel Neuer was parked on the bench. Cacau was assigned to fill the place of Klose.

Meanwhile, Marcell Jansen, who played as a wing and left-back pulled forward as a tandem Cacau. Bastian Schweinsteiger wear the armband in place of Lahm.

Different as when against Spain, Panzer attack appeared since the referee blew his whistle for kick off. Mueller directly get the opportunity in minute 10. Honey, can still be blocked kick Fernando Muslera.



World champion three times before finally winning in 19 minutes. Strong candidates for the best young players, Mueller, successfully hacking into the goalpost Muslera. Bayern Munich winger's rebound advantage Schweinsteiger hard kick from outside the penalty box.

Oscar Tabarez team continues to threaten the German goal. Behind the deadly attacks resulted in the mid-first round.

Starting from the error-greetings Schweini-Schweinsteiger who failed to anticipate tekel Diego Perez. Perez immediately provide feedback to the Luis Suarez who forwarded Edinson Cavani. Cavani successful trick Hans-Jorg Butt. Position goalless draw last until halftime.

Aggressive game featured both teams continue in the second half. Forlan shocked Germany with 51 goals quickly in minutes. His great-strike carry La Celeste leading 2-1.

But Forlan cs advantage did not last long. Panzer equalized five minutes later. Jerome Boateng kick failed to saved byMuslera . Jansen directly with a header with just taking advantage of opportunities.

Uruguay had another golden opportunity. Suarez hard kick from outside the penalty box capable denied by Butt.

Germany finally got back ahead on 82 minutes. The player who took over Michael Ballack, Sami Khedira, take advantage of turmoil in front of goal Muslera. Goals are created after the defender failed to sweep the ball Uruguay Lugano Mesut Ozil corner kick.

La Celeste big opportunity to score an equalizer in the last minute. Arne Friedrich offenses committed outside the penalty box forcing the referee rewarded a free kick. Unfortunately, hard kick Forlan still hit the crossbar. After that, the referee Benito Archundia immediately blew the final whistle.

The composition Players
Uruguay: 1-Muslera; 22-Caceres, 2-Lugano, 3-Godin, 4-Fucile; 15-Perez (5-Gargano 77), 16-Pereira, 17-Arevalo; 7-Cavani (Abreu 89 ') 9 - 10 Suarez-Forlan

Germany: 22-Butt; 20-Boateng, 17-Mertesacker, 3-Friedrich, 4-Aogo; 6-Khedira, 7-Schweinsteiger, 13-Mueller 8-Ozil (Tasci 90 '); 2-Jansen (Kroos 81' ) 19-Cacau (9-Kiesling 73 ')

Spanish teams 1-0 win over Germany, in the semifinal of World Cup 2010 South Africa, Wednesday (07/07/2010). They had the right to advance to the finals, where the Netherlands already waiting.

The match marked the action could threaten each other in the first ten 15 minutes, although spectators had caused upset which entered the field in minutes 4.

In the sixth minute, for example, Pedro slid bait breakthrough. David Villa tried to reach him, but Manuel Neuer reacted quickly to catch the ball.

Seven minutes later, the Spanish responded by Carles Puyol. From the front of the German goal, he managed to gore bait Andres Iniesta, who unfortunately flew over the crossbar.

Furthermore, Spain played a mastery of the ball and able to dictate the game in Germany. However, it does not necessarily produce satisfactory as the German attack to respond with defensive.

Facing it, Spain experienced a deadlock. Cross and a breakthrough game they failed to penetrate the German posse.




In the midst of pressure, the Germans are also still trying to launch a counterattack. However, since when the last lot of backwards and forwards when they are late up to attack, counterattack is also often broken in the middle of the road.

The game lasted too boring without surprises, until the 29th minute Xabi Alonso kicks off distance, which unfortunately strayed to the left of goalkeeper Neuer.

Two minutes later, Germany's turn to threaten the goalkeeper of Spain, through the accurate kicking distance Piotr Trochowski. However, the ball successfully pushed over Iker Casillas out of the field.

Despite failing, threatening each other's actions to improve the quality of the game. It is marked with both camps increasingly lugasnya attack.

At minute 45 +1, Miroslav Klose to release bait Mesut Ozil welcomed the breakthrough in the penalty box. However, not had time to execute, its speed is suspended Sergio Ramos.

A minute later, Spain opened up opportunities goals through long-distance shots Pedro, who is unfortunately too easy for Neuer.

Assault each other's actions ultimately could not produce anything but the score 0-0 until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, both camps are both trying to play fast. However, Spain looked more calm and managed to create opportunities through distance shots Xabi Alonso at minute 50, which unfortunately strayed to the right side of the net.

Germany has not attacked when the minute-to-55 and 58, David Villa and Pedro alternating kicks off remotely. While Villa stray gunfire, the execution could be defeated Pedro Neuer.

Despite failing, making German Spanish attack hesitate to develop the game and on the other hand, Spain's advantage to keep pressure.

In the 58th minute, the Spanish attack led to one golden opportunity. After mastering the ball from Xabi Alonso shipment, Iniesta sent a feed to the front of goal where David Villa stands.

Villa then dropped to her feet stuck out. Unfortunately, the ball out of reach and out of the field.

In the 68th minute, Germany had made a surprise by Toni Kross. Utilizing bait Podolski, he sent the ball into the wicket of Spain, who pushed over Casillas.

Germany has not created a new threat when Spain managed to excel through Carles Puyol scored at minute 73. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore bait into the goalkeeper Neuer Xavi.

Abandonment force Germany to loosen the defense and attack. Although looks aggressive, they have trouble slipping the attack. In fact, at minute 82, they surprised the Spanish counterattack.

At that time, Pedro dribble in the Guard Arne Friedrich. However, instead of giving the ball to Fernando Torres free-standing, he instead forced through Friedrich.

But rather than score goals, he even lost the ball and the Spanish lost a good goal opportunities.

However, Spain continues to maintain its pressure. They are consistently able to endanger the German goalkeeper. Unfortunately, a score of 1-0 did not change until the long whistle sounded.

During the match, Spain controlled the ball as much as 51 percent and created five golden opportunity from 13 experiments. Meanwhile, the German fired two shots out of five businesses accurately.

The composition of players:
Germany: Manuel Neuer; Philipp Lahm, Arne Friedrich, Per Mertesacker, Jerome Boateng (Marcell Jansen 52), Piotr Trochowski (Toni Kroos 62), Sami Khedira (Mario Gomez 80), Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski, Mesut Ozil, Miroslav Klose

Spain: Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Xabi Alonso (Carlos Marchena 90 +3), Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro (David Silva 85), David Villa (Fernando Torres 80)

Dutch national team advanced to the finals after a 3-2 win over Uruguay, World Cup semi-final on Tuesday (07/06/2010). This is their first finals since the World Cup in 1978.

Both sides played aggressively and exchanging attacks since the early minutes. However, poor coordination and flow of attacks bait, making each difficulty creating malicious attacks.

Even so, the Dutch looked more capable troublesome intersection bait the enemy to the game. In some occasions, the Dutch are able to make Fernando Muslera working hard.

In the fourth minute for example, Wesley Sneijder who ignored cross remove Muslera. The ball then fell at the foot of Dirk Kuyt, who promptly fired the ball into the goal. However, Kuyt shot deviated from the target.

In the tenth minute, turn Arjen Robben who endanger the goal of Uruguay. Utilizing a cross Kuyt, he managed to reach the ball and sent it toward the goal. However, Muslera successfully anticipate the threat.




Three minutes later, Sneijder fired right into the middle wicket Muslera. However, the ball hit the body of his companion, Robin van Persie.

In the midst of that impasse, Van Bronckhorst made a surprise by releasing long-range shot which lodged in the upper left corner of goalkeeper Muslera at minute 18.

The Netherlands was catapulted moral goals. They are trying to increase pressure. However, on the other hand, Uruguay increasingly insistent attack. The Dutch did not want to lose the final ticket, can survive well and occasionally create a surprise attack.

The battle lasted a lot on both sides led to tension and hardly meant, until Diego Forlan scored the equalizer to make Uruguay a 1-1, at minute 41. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he sent the ball into the top left corner of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

The goal forced the Dutch to increase attack power. On the other hand, Uruguay refused to resign and maintain its pressure. However, the 1-1 score did not change until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, the Dutch took the initiative to attack. However, Uruguay took them and launched a dangerous attack on 51 minutes.

At that time, outside the penalty box, Stekelenburg out of the nest drive the ball Edinson Cavani. The ball then mentally to Alvaro Pereira directly send the ball into the empty goal. However, just before the ball entered the goal, Van Bronckhorst clear out the field.

Furthermore, the two sides back to the action involved attacking each other, which though dangerous, but no meaningful chance, arrive at the 67th minute, Forlan fired a shot into the bottom right corner of the Dutch goalkeeper, who is unfortunately blocked by Stekelenburg.

Dutch react quickly reply that threat. In the 69th minute, Rafael van der Vaart fired the ball accurately from the middle of the penalty box, but Muslera dismissed.

The ball then fell at the feet of Robben. He tried to shoot the ball, but the ball deviated from the target.

Despite failure, last attack was the inspiration for the Dutch game. That is evidenced by the creation of their second goal, which was created Wesley Sneijder in the 70th minute. Mastering the bait Robin van Persie in the middle of the penalty box, he kicked the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal.

Not wanting to lose the moment, the Dutch maintained the intensity of their attacks. The result, at minute 72, they succeeded in winning 3-1 thanks to a goal Robben. From the middle of the penalty box, he gore Dirk Kuyt bait into the bottom right corner of the goal Muslera.

The goal was to make the game seem more straightforward and the Dutch firm. Although not entirely free of threats, they controlled the game and create a dangerous attacks.

In the 87th minute, the Dutch launched a counterattack that almost led to the fourth goal. Having mastered the bait Van Persie, Robben dribbled into the penalty box alone and fired a shot, which unfortunately is too weak so that it can be secured Muslera.

In the midst of domination, the Dutch were shocked second goal Uruguayan Maxi Pereira scored at minute 90 +1. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he fired the ball into the bottom right corner of the Dutch goalkeeper.

The goal of moral toss Uruguay. Despite short notice, they kept trying to find a third goal. They then are able to complicate the Netherlands, but failed to avoid a 2-3 defeat.

During the match, the Dutch controlled the ball as much as 53 percent and seven shots off accurately than eleven business. Meanwhile, Uruguay created six golden opportunity from 12 experiments.

The composition of players:
Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Diego Godin, Mauricio Victorino, Walter Gargano, Maximiliano Pereira, Martin Caceres, Diego Perez, Alvaro Pereira (Sebastian Abreu 78), Egidio Arevalo, Edinson Cavani, Diego Forlan (Sebastián Fernandez 85)
Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg, Khalid Boulahrouz, John Heitinga, Joris Mathijsen, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Dirk Kuyt, Mark van Bommel, Wesley Sneijder, Academy de Zeeuw (Rafael van der Vaart 46), Arjen Robben (Eljero Elia 89), Robin van Persie

Germany humiliate Argentina at World Cup 2010 quarter-finals, Saturday (3/7/10). In a duel in Cape Town Stadium this, "Der Panzer" destroy "Albiceleste" with four goals without reply, to reach the semi-final ticket.

Thomas Mueller of Germany through header with just the party started in the third minute. After that, "Die Mannschaft" adding three more goals in the second half through Miroslav Klose, and Arne Friedrich, before Klose scored both goals in the final game, to complement the suffering of Argentina.

In the semifinals, Germany will meet the winner of Spain vs Paraguay. The last four of this duel will take place July 8 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban.

When the referee's whistle sounds Ravshan Irmatov kick-off, the Germans immediately appear aggressive, so they quickly create opportunities. Even when the match lasted just three minutes, "Der Panzer" has ripped the nets "La Albiceleste" to lead 1-0.

This quick goals early from bait Bastian Schweinsteiger free-kick on the right sector, the Argentine defense. Ball that led to the goal mouth can not be anticipated well by the Argentine defense, so Thomas Mueller who has a high posture, easily heading. The ball was unstoppable for hacking into the goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

This quickly excellence makes the players more confidence to play Germany. "Die Mannschaft" master of the game because it dominated the midfield. This makes Argentina very difficult, let alone every movement of Lionel Messi is always under guard.

23 minutes, Germany, almost doubling the advantage. Mueller from the right wing movement can not be stopped Argentina's back row, so that the Bayern Munich player was able to penetrate the penalty box, before delivering a cross. Unfortunately, Miroslav Klose did not execute the ball perfectly, because even in the free position, kick off the top crossbar.

Argentina tried to get out of the pressure by doing the ball Possession. This tactic gives the effect was quite encouraging, because it is slowly troops "Tango" is beginning to erode the dominance of Germany.

In fact, at minute 36, Albiceleste could present a serious threat and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer hacked. However, Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain, who joined forces to score a goal it had already caught offside, so the goal is disallowed.

Despite continued to launch attacks, Argentina's reply has not been able to score goals. Until halftime, the score remained 1-0 to Germany.

After a pause, Argentina took the initiative to control the game and continue to launch pressure. But strikes from Tevez, Messi, Higuain and difficult to tear down "the Berlin Wall" which was built two-bodied like a giant central defender, Per Mertesacker and Arne Friedrich.

As a result, the Argentine players try other ways to create opportunities, that is a kick from a distance. Diego Maradona team effort was not very profitable, because everything can be thwarted by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer scintillating action.

Instead of scoring a reply, Argentina, just conceded a goal back on 68 minutes. Counterattack built "Der Panzer" lasted a very effective, because when the Mueller master ball, he immediately sent a feed to Podolski who pierced the left wing. Gets custody of the two opposing players, Podolski gave the bait past the goalkeeper and defender flat Argentina. Klose free-standing at the mouth of the goal, the ball easily mencocor to change a 2-0 score.

Only six minutes later, Germany again ripped through the netting Romero sontekan Friedrich defender, ending the glorious action of Bastian Schweinsteiger. Schweinsteiger showed skill in individuals with the passing of three Argentine defender, when combing the right side of defense. After that, he gave the operand slowly to Friedrich, who easily struck the ball into the net.

3-0 advantage, which makes the odds towards the semi-final was wide open, not to satisfy the German players. Like a panther ready to destroy all enemies, Hitler's troops this country fall apart again make Argentina one minute when the match remaining. Klose add to the collection tally to two in this fight, as well as completing a 4-0 German victory party, which lasted until the game ended.

Thus, the German semi-final ticket pulled and still maintain the hope of reaching the fourth title of the most prestigious tournament between nations in this world. And, they also recorded his 47th victory from 58 matches at the World Cup.

- Composition of players

Argentina: 22-Sergio Romero; 4-Nicolas Burdisso, 2-Martin Demichelis, 6-Gabriel Heinze, 15-Nicolas Otamendi (23-Javier Pastore); 14-Javier Mascherano, 20-Maxi Rodriguez, 7-Angel Di Maria (16 -Sergio Aguero), 10-Lionel Messi; 9-Carlos Tevez, 11-Gonzalo Higuain.

Germany: 1-Manuel Neuer, 16-Philipp Lahm, 17-Per Mertesacker, 3-Arne Friedrich, 20-Jerome Boateng (2-Marcell Jansen 71 '); 6-Sami Khedira (18-Toni Kroos), 7-Bastian Schweinsteiger ; 13-Thomas Mueller (15-Piotr Trochowski), 8-Mesut Oezil, 10-Lukas Podolski; 11-Miroslav Klose.

Uruguay advanced to the semifinals after beating Ghana on penalties with the score 4-2, Friday (7/2/2010). In the semifinals, they will be against the Dutch, in Cape Town, 7 July.

The result was a great fortune for Uruguay. How not against Ghana, they left earlier due to long-distance kicks Sulley Muntari in the 45th minute +2.

After that, they were able to score an equalizer through Diego Forlan's free-kick on 55 minutes. However, they do not escape from a mental exam.

1-1 score lasted until the end of normal round so that the game was forced to proceed to an additional round. At the end of the second extra round, Uruguay, disaster struck the red card, followed by Luis Suarez hold the ball in line, to prevent fire signed Uruguay goalkeeper Dominic Adiyah -minute 120 +2.

However, it was also the misfortune to be a turning point in Uruguay. Because, Asamoah Gyan who is believed to execute the penalty fails to maximize opportunities. Mental shot hit the crossbar.

Ghana can not do anything about it because the referee immediately blew his whistle Benqurenca termination and immediate commencement of an additional round of penalty kicks.

In this round, goalkeeper Fernando Muslera successfully confront the execution of two Ghanaian players. Meanwhile, the stronghold of Uruguay, only the execution Maximiliano Pereira, who failed to meet targets.

Penalties:
1. Forlan of Uruguay (Goal)
2. Gyan of Ghana (Goal)
3. Victorino Uruguay (Goal)
4. Appiah of Ghana (Goal)
5. Scotti Uruguay (Goal)
6. Mensah of Ghana (Muslera foiled )
7. Pereira (fumble)
8. Adiyah Ghana (Muslera foiled )
9. Abreu Uruguay (Gol)



The composition of players:

Uruguay: Fernando Muslera; Diego Lugano (Andres Scotti 37), Mauricio Victorino, Jorge Fucile, Maximiliano Pereira, Diego Perez, Egidio Arevalo, Edinson Cavani (Sebastian Abreu 76), Alvaro Fernandez (Nicolas Lodeiro 47), Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan

Ghana: Kingson Richard; John Pantsil, John Mensah Isaac Vorsah, Hans Sarpei; Anthony Annan, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Samuel Inkoom (Stephen Appiah 74), Sulley Muntari (Dominic Adiyiah 88), Kwadwo Asamoah, Asamoah Gyan

The Netherlands won the 2010 World Cup semi-final tickets after removing Brazilian favorite team with the score 2-1, Friday (2/7/2010). In a match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, which was stained red card to the Brazilian player, became a star because of Wesley Sneijder scored the winner through the header at minute 68.

Brazil hopes to have time to uncover opportunities to maintain sixth World Cup title thanks to the scoring in the 10th minute by Robinho. However, at minute 52, "Oranje" reciprocate when Felipe Melo made an own goal. Sneijder then presents a nightmare for "Selecao".

Thus, the Netherlands will face the winners between Uruguay and Ghana in the semis. They fight in the upcoming July 7 will fight a ticket to the final. For the Dutch, their success was their closer for the first degree after only a runner-up in 1974 and 1978.

The duel lasted referee Yuichi Nishimura tighter since the kick-off whistle. Both teams, which both use aggressive formation with attacking midfielder to play three, appearing in a fast tempo.




Brazil is superior in the 10th minute. Robinho was the one who ripped the nets Maarten Stekelenburg. Midfielder who was a star at Real Madrid this breakthrough bait perfectly completing Melo from midfield. Before entering the penalty box, Robinho that preceded the release of Dutch defender kicks the ball flat and can not be driven Stekelenburg. 1-0 for the "Selecao".

Strikes continued to be forces "Samba". Minute 30, they exhibit an entertaining game before endangering the Dutch goalkeeper. Robinho's first show with a stunning individual action through the three Dutch players who block the left wing. Then, he gives feedback to the Luis Fabiano flat, which continues the style backheel to Kaka.

From outside the penalty box, Real Madrid midfielder was released kick curled into the top left corner. Lucky, Stekelenburg anticipates quick enough so the action of flight successfully repulsed out The Jabulani and just gave birth to a corner kick.

"The Flying Dutchmen" does not want to keep suppressed. In the last 10 minutes before the break, they do pressure, including when Wesley Sneijder threaten goalkeeper Julio Cesar in the 36th minute. From outside the penalty box, the Inter Milan player was kicked off very fast. However, precise ball towards Cesar's arms, who caught him with a stick. The first half ended 1-0.

After a pause, the Dutch tried to appear more aggressive with the first attack took the initiative. However, their efforts reached an impasse because every time Robben or Robin van Persie and Sneijder the ball, the Brazil players directly docked without giving too little space for them to show individual action.

However, at minute 52, the Dutch managed to score a goal in return. This time, Melo who give "gifts" through his own goal when the ball kicks intends Sneijder from outside the penalty box. Misunderstandings between Melo and goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who spilled the ball forward to welcoming the stomach. Apparently, Melo even slightly change the direction of the ball, which makes Cesar helpless. The ball was slid into the empty goal.

Reply to this goal whipped up the enthusiasm of the Dutch players. "The Flying Dutchmen" began to take control of the game so they are more often threatened goalkeeper Cesar. Conversely, decreases seen Brazil game. The variation of the attack that looks to have goals before missing a direct reply.

Successfully exploited this opportunity to a maximum by the Dutch. At minute 68, they added another goal by heading Sneijder, who continue to feed Dirk Kuyt's header after receiving feedback from a corner kick. Situation getting worse when Melo gets a red card in the 73rd minute. Juventus midfielder was expelled for committing a violation to Robben.

Playing with 10 men did not make the Brazilian spirit loose. In the 81st minute, they almost equalize the score during a corner kick. Maicon release the kick straight into the mouth of the goal that resulted in chaos. Unfortunately, no Brazilian players who grabbed the skin of the round so that Kuyt could drive out.

In the last five minutes before the game finished, Brazil appears more pressing to pursue his goal deficit one. Dunga team effort was not fruitless because the Netherlands has strengthened the line behind him to secure the victory. The Netherlands also stepped into the semis.

Composition of players

Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 13-Andre Ooijer, 3-John Heitinga, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst, 2-Gregory van der Wiel; 8-Nigel de Jong, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 7-Dirk Kuyt, 11-Arjen Robben; 9-Robin van Persie (21-Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 85 ').

Brazil: 1-Julio Cesar; 4-Juan, 3-Lucio, 6-Michel Bastos (16-Gilberto Melo 61 '), 2-Maicon; 5-Felipe Melo, 8-Gilberto Silva, 10-Kaka, 11-Robinho 13-Dani Alves; 9-Luis Fabiano (21-Nilmar 77 ').

David Villa was transformed into the most powerful weapon for Spain in this 2010 World Cup. When Fernando Torres barren, "El Guaje" just make a hit and always be a determinant of the success of Spain until now climbed four quarter-finals of the annual event.

Yes, can not be denied Villa into life "El Matador", which is aiming for a big history in the World Cup arena. Barcelona striker is always emerged as a hero through the goal-tally, that makes "La Furia Roja" get out of critical condition.

Want a proof? When Spain was threatened following a 0-1 defeat of Switzerland at the premiere party allowance for Group H, Villa reveals the expectations of this European championship with two on goal tally is nested in Honduras. Then, he scored again to open the way to ensure that the Spanish champions itself as a group, when defeated Chile 2-1 in the final group stage match.



Do not stop there. The former Valencia striker is back to show the capability and credibility when Spain face Portugal in the round of 16 large, Tuesday (29/6/10). At the moment Spain difficulty dismantling defense "Seleccao das Quinas" which was very tough - never conceded during the group stage - Villa emerged as the ice breaker.

He completed a one-two cooperation Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez , with a critical goal to the round of eight large Spanish. Receive feed backheel Xavi, Villa emerging from the left side melepakan shots. Although goalkeeper Ricardo was arrested, "The Kid" back to the skin rebounds round with his right foot. Pedestal is not good enough not hinder him to poke the ball, which had hit the crossbar before bouncing into the goal.

This is the fourth goal during the World Cup 2010 Villa, so he's now topped the list of top scores, together with Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain and Slovakia striker Robert Vittek. This 28-year-old player also adds coffers in the national team tally to 42 from 62 appearances, and closer to himself as the top score of all time Spain.

Villa is currently closed to within two goals of staying Raul Gonzalez, who collected 44 goals. But for the World Cup goals, Villa was noted as the most productive players in the country this Matador.

Because, since appearing in the World Cup in 2006 until the present edition, the player who is married to Patricia Gonzalez (ex-footballer's daughter) in 2003 and has two daughters named Zaida and OIaya, is already packed seven goals. That is, he's more two goals from the likes of Emilio Butragueño, Fernando Hiero, Fernando Morientes and Raul.

Brazil squad booked a 3-0 victory over Chile, in the round of 16 large, Monday (06/28/2010). They also cruised into the quarter-finals, where the Netherlands already waiting.

The result was so relieved because Brazil had stressed earlier in the game. Even so, they can hardly be said is threatened because the Chilean experience problems with the accuracy of the bait that makes them broke their attack in the middle of the road. A number of experimental remote execution is also not very troublesome Chile Julio Cesar.

On the other hand, the Brazilian looked impatiently awaiting an opportunity to counterattack or trying to find a dead ball opportunity. Although not easy, yet they managed to excel thanks to a goal Juan in the 35th minute. Utilizing soccer corner Maicon, Juan gore ball into the top right corner of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Chile has not created a new threat when Brazil double advantage through Luis Fabiano in the 38th minute. Having mastered the bait breakthrough Ricardo Kaka, Fabiano deceive goalkeeper Claudio Bravo before inserting the ball into the middle of the Chilean goalkeeper.



A pair of goals that catapulted the confidence of Brazil. They even managed to fix pengusaan slowly out of the pressure the ball and Chile. Unfortunately, despite not being broken in, they failed to add a goal until the halftime whistle sounded.

Entering the second half, the game have not changed much. Chile is still enthusiastic about holding control of the game and Brazil many opportunities waiting for counterattacks.

While so, Chile is also still continue to have difficulties to improve the accuracy of feed. After several attempts and failed, Chile finally returned shocked Brazil's third goal was created Robinho in the 59th minute.

Gol started from individual action through a posse Ramires Chile. Entering the heart of the opponent defense, he took off the bait to Robinho who slammed the ball into the opposing goal.

The goal was not immediately shake the determination Chile. Although still not found the compactness, they continue to try to provide resistance.

Brazil alone would not be goaded opponent's game. As if to understand the problem of Chile, Brazil tends to be much temporizing counterattack.

Brazil was one of tactics. It's just different from the previous, more efficiently manage Chile ranks survive when the enemy attacked.

Chile businesses effective enough to reduce Brazil's attack. Unfortunately, that's not good enough to make them miss out, until the fight ended.

During the 90 minutes, six shots off Brazil accurate than 17 businesses. Meanwhile, Chile created three golden opportunity from 15 experiments.

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Juan, Michel Bastos, Ramires, Gilberto Silva, Dani Alves, Kaka (82 Kleberson), Robinho (Gilberto 85th), Luis Fabiano (Nilmar 76)

Chile: Claudio Bravo; Mauricio Isla (Rodrigo Millar Carvajal 62), Pablo Contreras (Rodrigo Tello Valenzuela 46), Ismael Fuentes, Arturo Vidal, Mark Gonzalez (Jorge Valdivia 46), Carlos Carmona, Gonzalo Jara, Humberto Suazo, Jean Beausejour, Alexis Sanchez

Holland stepped into the World Cup quarterfinals in 2010. 2-1 victory over Slovakia in the 16 final round , Monday (28/6/10), making the "Oranje" getting closer to his dream of embracing the first degree between nations most prestigious event.

Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder became the star of Netherlands victory. Robben to open the scoring "Windmills Affairs" was on ke18 minutes and Sneijder doubled as the match in Estadio Moses Mabhida, Durban, this, the remaining seven minutes.

At the end of games, entertainment Slovakia had one goal after goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg against Martin Jakubko in the penalty box. The referee gave the penalty shootout and Robert Vittek with perfect execution to change the score finished 2-1, before the referee's whistle sounded the game was over.

Furthermore, the Netherlands will meet the winner of Brazil vs Chile. Quarterfinal game will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, July 2.



The Dutch appear more aggressive as the kick-off whistle blowing referee. Bert van Marwijk team was immediately obtained a good chance in the 10th minute, through cooperation Robin van Persie and Wesley Sneijder. Persie, Sneijder handed to feed flat, puncture of the left sector. However, flat-kick Sneijder could be anticipated well by the goalkeeper in January Mucha, who caught the round leather.

Only eight minutes later, the team "Oranje" had succeeded in tearing the nets Slovakia. Arjen Robben managed to maximize the chance of obtaining, based on a quick counterattack. Operand gets the ball from behind, Robben who comb the right side of the field, dribbled to the center after passing an opponent's players. Still outside the penalty box, Bayern Munich's players are off hard kick. Three players pass the ball and lodged in the lower left corner of the goal, because the goalkeeper can not be reached in January Mucha.

These advantages make the Netherlands a little lower the tension of strikes. "The Flying Dutchmen" had apparently chosen to secure its superiority, while seeking additional opportunities to score goals. No wonder, if the ball over a lot of scrolling in midfield because the Dutch players piled up five players in these vital sectors.

When the first round of matches remaining two minutes, the Dutch have the opportunity to add another goal. Unfortunately, Van Persie grabbed the ball imperfect Mark van Bommel cross from the right wing. The ball strayed far on the left side of the net. Score remained 1-0 until the break.

Entering the second half, the Dutch returned to the pressure. Robben again presents a serious threat in the 50th minute. Similar to the way of scoring goals in the first round, this time Robben also penetrate from the right wing. He drove the ball into the middle and fired hard before entering the penalty box. Unfortunately, this time the ball is past the crowd of Slovak players, thin slip on the right side of goal.

Slovak Dutch continued to attack the defense. After 58 minutes, "Orange" again to create opportunities through a free kick, following a breach of Robben on the right wing. Van Persie, who became taker, releasing hard kick straight to the mouth of the goal. Mucha fairly swiftly, so that it can punch out the Jabulani, so that is safe from being broken in the Slovak goal.

Kept under pressure, Slovakia tried to get up. Hard work from Vladimír Weiss team was almost fruitless in the 67th minute through Miroslav Stoch, who successfully penetrated the penalty box and release the hard kick. But goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg able dismissed so that only a corner-kick delivery.

Only intermittent minute, casting back Slovakia serious threat. This time turn the team's top score, Robert Vittek, who get a golden opportunity to equalize the score, after receiving feedback breakthrough. Again Stelenburg able to confront this threat, because he can kick the ball brushed aside Vittek, who lived opposite him.

The Dutch immediately responded by launching a counterattack. Their efforts resulted in the almost-73 minutes when Dirk Kuyt speculative kick from outside the penalty box. Liverpool kick hard this must be forced Mucha working hard to skim out the round leather.

In the 83rd minute, the Dutch succeeded in doubling its superiority by kicking Wesley Sneijder. This time, Kuyt became inspiration for it was he who paved the way for Sneijder to add to the collection tally to two in the World Cup in 2010.

Kuyt earlier Mucha bamboozle goalkeepers. Although the goal guarded only one player, he chose to give the bait drop to Sneijder who are in a more favorable position. Sneijder hits the ball easily to change the score to 2-0.

Entered injury time, Slovakia had one consolation goal. Stekelenburg violate Jakubko forbidden in the box, so the referee gave the penalty spot. Vittek execute perfectly to change the score became 2-1, and this is the fourth goal in World Cup Vittek. Unfortunately, after the goal was the referee immediately blew his whistle too long after the match marks.

Composition of players

Netherlands: 1-Maarten Stekelenburg; 4-Joris Mathijsen, 3-John Heitinga, 5-Giovanni van Bronckhorst, 2-Gregory van der Wiel; 8-Nigel de Jong, 6-Mark van Bommel, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 11-Arjen Robben (17-Eljero Elia 70 '), seven-Dirk Kuyt, 9-Robin van Persie (21-Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 79').

Slovakia: 1-Jan Mucha; 16-Jan Durica, 3-Martin Skrtel, 5-Radoslav Zabavnik (14-Martin Jakubko 88 '), 2-Peter Pekarik, 17-Marek Hamsik (10-Marek Sapara 88'), 19 - Juraj Kucka; 18-Erik Jendrisek (20-Kamil Kopunek 70 '), 15-Miroslav Stoch, 7-Vladimir Weiss, 11-Robert Vittek.

Ghana stepped into 2010 World Cup quarter-final. "The Black Stars," won round eight of the ticket's most prestigious event after conquering the United States 2-1 in the Stadium Royal Bafokeng, Rustenburg, on Saturday (26/6/10).

Striker Asamoah Gyan who became the hero of Ghana, thanks to his goal in the second minute extra period. Thus, Ghana would face Uruguay in the quarter finals at the Stadium, Soccer City, Johannesburg, 3 July.

This result also ashed hopes once the U.S. to avenge its failure four years ago. World Cup 2006 in Germany, the U.S. is also excluded because the 1-2 defeat of Ghana in the final group stage match.

Ghana, the only country from the continent of Africa that qualify for the round of 16 large, aggressive since the kick-off whistle sounded. "The Black Stars" did not wait long to achieve excellence, because in the fifth minute Kevin Prince Boateng has been hacking into goalkeeper Tim Howard.



Starting from a fairly quick counterattack, Boateng dribbling toward the heart of defense. Before penetrating the penalty box, this midfielder fired hard, using his left foot. Ball along the ground could not be reached Howard, and lodged in the lower right corner of the net. 1-0 to Ghana.

This rapid superior spirit of the players making increasingly impassioned Ghana. They continue to launch attacks, which forced the U.S. rear guard offense. From here, Ghana, almost doubling the advantage on 17 minutes when the referee gave a free kick from the right of the U.S. defense sector. Asamoah Gyan, who became the executor, fired hard into the left side of goal, but Howard punched out the round leather.

As the match entered the half hour, the U.S. began to get out of pressure. "The Yanks" to play more patiently to take control of the midfield, seeking opportunities to penetrate the defense of Ghana. This strategy gives a pretty good result because in the 34th minute, they almost equalized.

Robbie Findley escaped the offside trap, bait when menerim breakthrough from midfield. Honey, Findley hard kick right foot, which was already in the goal mouth, can still be driven goalkeeper Richard Kingson. One of this golden opportunity passed.

Entering the second half, immediately took the initiative to attack the U.S.. Golden opportunity was directly obtained by this country, "Uncle Sam", was passed substitute Benny Feilhaber. But, again Kingson appear quite brilliant, because he can hold the ball cocoran Feilhaber, who lived opposite him. Congratulations again wicket Ghana.

U.S. insistent Serangab eventually make them the best chance in the 60th minute, when Clint Dempsey violated Jonathan Mensah in the penalty box. Referee: Viktor Kassai right-back reward was a yellow card, while providing penalty was executed perfectly by Landon Donovan. Score 1-1.

U.S., which during the group stage of mental and passion always showed high, the more excited after scoring equalizing goal. They continue to confine the defense of Ghana, and almost added another goal in the 75th minute, when Michael Bradly escaped the offside trap to receive feedback breakthrough. But, right midfield kick was too weak so the ball easily captured Kingson.

Although still in control of the game, the U.S. could not add another goal until 45 minutes after the second round. This makes the duel a draw score followed by a round of extended time for 2x15 minutes.

In the round that requires physical stamina and endurance strength of these players, Ghana managed to steal the opportunity. At minute 92, Asamoah Gyan escaped from two U.S. defenders when chase bait ball hull of the defense sector of Ghana. Did not wait long, after controlling a ball with his chest and made it into the penalty box, Gyan hits the ball with his left foot driven away without being able to Howard. 2-1 to Ghana.

In the remaining time, up to 15 minutes of the second extension of time, the U.S. was unable to score a goal in return. Launched attacks can not penetrate the defense again Ghana, which was built very rapidly after reaching excellence.

Composition of the player

The United States: 1-Tim Howard; 3-Carlos Bocanegra, Jay DeMerit, 15, 12-Jonathan Bornstein, Steve Cherundolo, 6; 13th-Ricardo Clark (19-Maurice Edu 30 '), 4-Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey-8 , 10-Landon Donovan; 20-Robbie Findley (22-Benny Feilhaber 46 '), 17-Jozy Altidore (9-Herculez Gomez 91').

Ghana: 22-Richard Kingson; 5-John Mensah, 8-Jonathan Mensah, 2-Hans Sarpei (19-Lee Addy 71 '), 4-John Pantsil, 23-Kevin-Prince Boateng (10-Stephen Appiah), 6 - Annan Anthony, 13-Andre Ayew, 7-Samuel Inkoom (11-Sulley Muntari 112 '); 3-Asamoah Gyan, Kwadwo Asamoah-21.

Uruguay stepped into the 2010 World Cup quarter finals, after conquering the South Korea 2-1 at half 16 of the stadium Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth on Saturday (26/6/10). Luis Suarez is a hero of victory "La Celeste", because she bought a pair of the winning goal.

Furthermore, Uruguay will meet the winner between the United States and Ghana. They will compete for a ticket to the semifinals of the most prestigious event of this four-yearly.

In fact, South Korea started the game with a pretty convincing. "Asian Tigers", who had learned from the experience against the representatives from South America when it meets Argentina in the group phase, implementing a strategy to attack from the kick-off whistle sounded. Ferocity they hardly fruitful goals in the fourth minute, when a free kick opportunity pass. Apparently the fate they had not luck, because the ball execution Park Chu-Young from outside the penalty box hit the goalpost.

Uruguay respond directly. From a counterattack, "La Celeste" South Korea managed to tear the nets in the seventh minute. Diego Forlan who initiated the creation of the prime goals such action, because of the left wing, giving him the bait behind the defense flat in South Korea.



Thought no one was chasing Uruguayan players, the players let the skin behind South Korea through the mouth round the goal. Apparently, Suarez who was standing on the right side and managed to catch the ball reach it. Easily, the Ajax striker hits Jabulani - the official World Cup ball in 2010 - .1-0 to Uruguay.

Conceded the match when age is still "young", South Korea tried to get up and keep playing in a fast tempo. However, lack of creation of an attack makes all the effort they are always able to break defenses Uruguay.

On the contrary, the world champion in 1830 and 1950 was nearly double the advantage on 26 minutes, due to negligence Lee Jung-Soo, who is too brave to play ball in the back of the sector. Lucky, Suarez, who received the ball rebounds kick-Soo Jung of about Forlan, declared offside. If not, can be ascertained Suarez scored again because after receiving the ball bounce, he lived facing the goalie.

Toward the end of the game, Korea threatens Uruuay goalkeeper. However, the "Knights Taeguk" never found a gap for the Uruguay defense eroded the wall, so the first half ended with the score still 1-0.

At the beginning of the second round, right defender Cho Yong-Hyung Korea made a blunder that was almost fatal. Intends to make a back-pass to his colleague, the ball just fell to the feet Suarez. Lucky, the Uruguayan striker selfish opportunities facing it, because he did not give the bait to free-standing Forlan on the left side. Suarez chose to release a direct shot from outside the penalty box, so Sung-Ryong easily catch the ball.

After that, Korea is more violent. Park Ji-Sung and his colleagues began to dominate the game and keep pressing the Uruguayan defense. 54 minutes, Ji-Sung threatening Uruguay goalkeeper, when heading a cross Cha Du-Ri. But Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saved brilliantly, because he's flying action to catch the ball header.

Assault for the attack which was built, making South Korea may be equalized 1-1-minute 67. Lee Chung-Yong maximize the chances of obtaining gold, with a wild ball at the mouth of the goal from a free kick outside the penalty box.

But happiness is torn Korea in 79th minute. Again Suarez that presents a nightmare for the Asian Tigers, after the execution of the right side of the ball goal nets thrilling South Korea. Suarez goal is spelled out very beautiful, because the ball hard and hit the left side of the curve so that the wicket and bounce into the net. 2-1 to Uruguay.

Toward the end of the game, South Korea again nearly equalize the score. Lee Dong-Gook, who escaped the offside trap, already in position to break free from the hard kick in the penalty box. But Muslera spry enough to restrain him, so that the ball that got past the body, not too heavy toward the mouth of the goal. As a result, Diego Lugano could chase and drive out, before the round leather touches the goal line.

Until the game is over, Uruguay was able to maintain its superiority. "Le Celeste" had stepped into a big round of eight, and move closer to his dream of repeating the history of the years 1930 and 1950.

Composition of players

Uruguay: 1-Fernando Muslera; 3-Diego Godin (six-Mauricio Victorino 45 '), 2-Diego Lugano, 4-Jorge Fucile, 16-Maxi Pereira; 17-Egidio Arevalo, 15-Diego Perez, 11-Alvaro Pereira ( Lodeiro 14-Nicolas), 7-Edinson Cavani; 9-Luis Suarez (20-Alvaro Fernandez) 10-Diego Forlan.

South Korea: 18-Jung Sung-Ryong, 14-Lee Jung-Soo, 4-Cho Yong-Hyung, 12-Lee Young-Pyo, 22-Cha Du-Ri, 16-Ki Sung-Yueng, 8-Kim Jung- Woo, 13-Kim Jae-Sung (20-Lee Dong-Gook), 17-Lee Chung-Yong; 10-Park Chu-Young, 7-Park Ji-Sung.

Spain finally qualifying for the last 16 World Cup in 2010 as Group H World Cup champion in 2010 after the conquest of Chile, Friday (06/25/2010). Tim "Matador" will face Portugal in the final 16.

Spanish victory in the final group stage match at Loftus Stadium Verfeld, Pretoria, was determined by two goals in the first round. David Villa opened the scoring through a long range shot in the left wing, taking advantage of a long feed from Xabi Alonso who failed discarded goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Andres Iniesta added goals for Spain in cooperation with the foot to the Villa in the 37th minute. Chile is playing hard since the beginning of the match finally play with 10 players because the midfielder Marco Estarada got second yellow card after Fernando Torres break before Iniesta goals happen.

In the backward condition, Chile instead turned to pressing at the beginning of the second half. Just two minutes after the break, Rodrigo Millar minimize lag becomes 1-2. New players entered in the second round that kicks off the ball hard and turn after about knee Pique.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque and then pulled Torres and Cesc Fabregas enter. With one striker, Spain attacks has heightened the focus. Breakthrough balls from Fabregas and Xavi Herandez always oriented towards the Villa as a single attacker.



Chile plays with games in all these disciplines. So get a chance to attack, Marcelo Bielsa's brave troops leaving two players to keep the defense. When attacked, the player immediately docked in the middle and rear.

Despite losing, Chile still qualify for the next round. They're going against another team from South America, Brasil, who won Group G after a 0-0 draw versus Portugal.

The composition of players:
Chile: Bravo; Medel, Ponce, Jara, Isla; Estrada, Vidal, Gonzalez (Millar 46); Beausejour, Sanchez (Orellana 65); Valdivia (Paredes 46).

Spain: Casillas, Ramos, Puyol, Pique, Capdevila, Xavi, Alonso (Martinez 73), Busquets, Torres (Fabregas 55), Iniesta, Villa.

Holland pass to ensure themselves a big round of 16 as Group E winners after the bend of Cameroon with a score of 2-1. Conversely, Cameroon pan one left out without any points.

Fun "Der Oranje" was more complete after the midfielder Arjen Robben appeared as a substitute in the match. In two previous matches, Bayern Munich's players could not appear because not yet fit after suffering an injury some time ago.

Although new entrants in the 73rd minute, Robben's first game instantly gave a new color for the fleet Bert van Marwijk. Ten minutes after replacing Rafael van der Vaart, Robben almost makes goals against Souleymanou Hamidou. Robben kick hit the post and return to the playing field. Substitute, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, poking the ball into the goal wild.

The goal was to be the last goal in these games. Previously, Robin van Persie opened the scoring through the movement of the goal that made from a narrow angle on 25 minutes. Cameroon had equalized through a penalty Samuel Eto'o in the 66th minute.

With this victory, the Netherlands will face Slovakia in the big 16. As for Japan, which beat the Danes, will face Paraguay.



The composition of players:
Cameroon: Hamidou, Geremi, N'Koulou (Song 74), M'Bia, Assou-Ekotto; N'Guemo, Makoun, Chedjou, Bong (Aboubakar 56), Eto'o, Choupo-Moting (Idrissou 72), N ' Guemo.

Netherlands: Stekelenburg, Boulahrouz, Mathijsen, Heitinga, Van Bronckhorst, De Jong, Kuyt (Elia 66), Van der Vaart (Robben 73), Van Bommel, Sneijder, Van Persie (Huntelaar 59).

Japan used to have a figure on the star Hidetoshi Nakata. Then, later appeared Shunsuke Nakamura. Now, the 'Blue Samurai' welcome Keisuke Honda.

Honda's name has not been as popular as Nakata or Nakamura. Because, unlike the two seniors who played in Europe's top leagues - Nakata with Perugia and AS Roma in Serie A, while Nakamura at Celtic - and Honda "only" play for CSKA Moscow.

But, what is shown youth 24 years is in the World Cup this time, really can make a new star was ordained into Japanese. And it can be proven by the two goals that have been printed so far.

One goal he struck when Japan beat Cameroon in their opening Group E match While the other one was when beat Denmark 3-1 , result that makes the Japanese sauntered into big 16.

Honda's latest goal scored in a way that relatively unusual in the World Cup this time: a free kick. From outside the penalty box, he took off his left foot shot past the Danish posse. The ball curved, nested in the pillar before goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen far.



Do not stop there, Honda is also become inspiration for the third Japan goal. Here, he writhed outwit some Danish defender before giving the ball to Shinji Okazaki, who easily struck to Sorensen net.

With one goal and one assist, Honda deserve to be called heroes of the Japanese victory in these matches.

"For Japan, this is a great victory. But I am not satisfied," specifically told Sky Sports.

"The next game is more important. I wanted to show Japanese people that nothing is impossible," he continued.

In the round of 16 large, Japan will face the champion of Group F, Paraguay. Can bring your team triumphed again, Honda?

Italian teams surrendered 2-3 to Slovakia in the last game of allowance for Group F, at the Ellis Park Stadium, Thursday (24/06/2010). They were eliminated from the World Cup as a key to record the series twice and losing once.

Italy deserved disappointed and embarrassed by the result. Although the chance to appear poorly in the first half, they tried to fix and fought so heroically, especially towards the end of the second half.

After closing the first round with a 0-1 result Abandonment Robert Vittek scored at minute 25, the Italian made a number of changes in the second round, by pulling back Domencio Criscito and midfielders Gennaro Gattuso and defender Christian Maggio and enter striker Fabio Quagliarella.

Changes that increase the dynamism and aggressiveness of the front lines of Italy. They often endanger the fort began Slovakia.

At minute 50, for example, from the middle of penalty box, Vincenzo Iaquinta cross Pepe managed to gore. However, the ball falls to the right side of the net.

Five minutes later, turn to Antonio Di Natale scored the opportunity to make use of fixed failed. At that time, from the middle of the penalty box, he managed to reach a breakthrough bait and Maggio struck. However, instead rolled the ball into the left side of the net.

Despite failure, Italians tried to maintain the intensity of the attacks. With the support of Andrea Pirlo, who entered substitute Ricardo Montolivo in the 56th minute, Italy tried to catch up.



Entering the 62nd minute, the Italian business also nearly led to goals from Antonio Di Natale feet. Controlling the ball outside the penalty box, he fired a shot accurately, which unfortunately clogged Mucha.

Italy the best chance finally came through Fabio Quagliarella in the 66th minute. At that time, Pepe releasing a blocked cross Mucha. The ball then fell at the feet of Quagliarella in the middle of the penalty box.

Having had time to control the ball, Quagliarella fired the ball into the middle of Slovakia goalkeeper. However, accurate shots that hit the leg side in Skrtel and mentally.

Given the standing position Skrtel which straddles the goal line, it was difficult to determine whether or not the goal. What is clear, the referee Howard Webb stated it was not a goal.

Italy has not created a new threat when they re-wicket broken by Vittek in the 73rd minute. In the Guard Chiellini in the center of the Italian penalty box, Vittek successfully kicked Hamsik cross into the goalkeeper Marchetti.

Left behind two goals, Italy is still trying to fight back. Although not easy, they managed to shorten the difference became 1-2 thanks to goals Antonio Di Natale in the 81st minute. Utilizing a ball threw up results that are blocked shots Mucha Quagliarella, Di Natale goal sent the ball into Slovakia.

This goal led to the incident scene between Mucha and Quagliarella. After firing the ball into the goal Di Natale, Quagliarella want to take the ball into the goal. However, Mucha had preceded him.

Quagliarella then attempt to steal the ball from Mucha and from a rerun from another angle, Quagliarella's face was beaten by Mucha. For it, both players got yellow cards.

The controversy did not end there. In the 85th minute, Quagliarella penetrate Slovakia goalkeeper, but annulled because the judge found this line are already in the off-side position.

Three minutes later, disaster struck the real Italy, the third goal scored Slovakia Kamil Kopunek. After received the throw in from his colleagues, he entered the Italian penalty box and without escort mean, he struck Marchetti ball into the goal.

In the midst of threats eliminated, Italy was still able to provide resistance form Quagliarella scored the second goal in minute 90 +2. Utilizing the bait De Rossi, he sent the ball into the top right corner of the goal of Slovakia.

After that, Italy continue to seek a third goal. Although not conceded again, their efforts failed to produce a third goal until the long whistle sounded.

During the game, Slovakia the ball as much as 51 percent and the right to release four shots on goal from 10 attempts. Meanwhile, the Italian six shots off accurately from the experiment 16 times.

The composition of players:
Slovakia: Jan Mucha, Peter Pekarik, Martin Skrtel, Jan Durica, Radoslav Zabavnik, Zdeno Strba (Kamil Kopunek 87th), Miroslav Stoch, Marek Hamsik, Robert Vittek, Juraj Kucka, Erik Jendrisek (Martin Petras 1990)

Italy: Federico Marchetti, Gianluca Zambrotta, Fabio Cannavaro, Giorgio Chiellini, Domenico Criscito (Christian Maggio 46), Riccardo Montolivo (Andrea Pirlo 56), Daniele De Rossi, Gennaro Gattuso (Fabio Quagliarella 46), Vincenzo Iaquinta, Simone Pepe, Antonio Di Natale

Germany will meet England in World Cup 2010 knock-out phase. Certainty came after "Der Panzer" 1-0 win over Ghana in the last allowance for the Group D match on Wednesday (06/23/2010).

Germany was the last time England met in a friendly duel, November 2008. At that time Germany lost 1-2 at the hands of Fabio Capello's troops. Of their 27 meetings, Germany won 10 times, losing 12 times and five times the series.

German victory over Ghana at the Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, last night is determined by a single goal when the match went Mesut Oezil exactly one hour. Thomas Mueller welcomed the operand in the right wing, Oezil removing hard kick from outside the penalty box and into the right corner of goalkeeper Richard Kingson.

Despite only making one goal, Germans are masters at the game overnight. German statistics show ESPN for more than 60 percent of the ball grooves. Difficulties for Philipp Lahm scored a goal last night due to disciplinary colleagues make a defense conference in Ghana's penalty box.



Each time the Germans invaded, the four Ghanaian defender always stood parallel making it difficult Cacau, who played that night Miroslave replace Klose. When Cacau was escorted off the opponent, attacking German second layer such as Oezil and Thomas Mueller alternately break defense "Black Stars".

In the first half, Oezil have one opportunity to score when he was separated from the offside trap on 25 minutes. His efforts failed because Kingson Oezil kick that managed to hold the best opportunities gagallah Germany in 45 minutes early.

After a break, the German players remain locked Ghana. Rolling the ball more often in half the field of Ghana, but Joachim Loew forces failed to penetrate the tight bolt that African teams.

With this result, the German championship Group D with six points. As for Ghana was runner-up and became the only African team to qualify for the second. Ghana will meet United States, which previously won a dramatic match of Algeria.

The composition of players:
Ghana: Kingson, Pantsil, John Mensah, Jonathan Mensah, Sarpei; Annan, Tagoe (Muntari 64), Ayew (Adiyiah 92), KP Boateng; Gyan (Amoah 82), Asamoah.

Germany: Neuer; Lahm, Mertesacker, Friedrich, J Boateng (Jansen 73); Khedira, Mueller (Trochowski 67), Podolski, Schweinsteiger (Kroos 80), Cacau, Oezil.

England recorded a 1-0 victory over Slovenia in the last game of allowance for the Group C World Cup 2010 South Africa, Wednesday (23/06/2010). Considering the other Group C match, the United States (U.S.) 1-0 win over Algeria, the British had to settle for runners-up finish as a group.

In the final phase of this group, the U.S. surplus collected five points with one goal (4-3). Collection points and a surplus of U.S. goals is actually the same as English. However, because the British only conceded incised-enter the 2-1 record, they must be satisfied under the United States.

Slovenia itself worthy of disappointed because the wayside. Parties, to get away to a phase of 16 large, they only need a draw with England. Hope it seemed would be a reality because for about 12 minutes of the first duel versus England, they could control the game.

In the eighth minute, Slovenia even able to unlock opportunities through Valter Birsa scored. However, the effort did not produce Birsa scored because the ball successfully secured David James.

UK continues to have trouble creating chances to get a free kick, following a breach of Aleksandar Radosavljevic told Wayne Rooney in the 15th minute.

Frank Lampard is believed to execute immediately fired the ball into the goal. The ball was passed posse Slovenia and targeting the lower right corner of the goal of Slovenia. However, the goal because the ball failed to stop Samir Handanovic.



Slovenia had slightly, when at minute 18, the British created two opportunities through Wayne Rooney and John Terry. However, the second shot was deviated from the target, having had time to hit the opposing players.

England then got threatened by attacks Slovenia. However, they succeeded in breaking it and immediately construct a new attack, which led to goals from Jermain Defoe. From the middle of the penalty box, Defoe managed to reach the bait fromJames Milner and defeat goalkeeper Samir Handanovic to the middle.

The goal was catapulted morale and confidence of England. They, who had hesitated before rolling the ball forward, is now playing more aggressive and straightforward.

After continued pressure, the British finally returned to open space for the creation of new goals by Frank Lampard (26) and Steven Gerrard (30). However, while Lampard's shot bounced over the crossbar, Gerrard execution captured Handanovic.

Pressures that reduce the intensity of attacks to force Slovenia and fix the defense. Their efforts effective enough to break the British attacks. Unfortunately, even managed to minimize the attack with the good, they failed to score an equalizer until the end of the first half.

Entering the second round, the British continued their pressure and be able to create opportunities through Defoe's goal at minute 46. It began as a successful soccer corner blocked Handanovic Rooney.

The ball then headed to Gareth Barry to Defoe who was in front of the goal mouth. Defoe did manage to reach the ball, but his shot is wide.

Three minutes later, England and Defoe back to endanger the goal of Slovenia. From the front of the mouth of the goal, Defoe managed to continue the bait Rooney signed goalkeeper Handanovic. However, the referee annulled because of Rooney's goals were off-side position before the ball and send feedback to Defoe.

Slovenia had slightly, when the opportunity to enlarge the advantage back to England through John Terry on 57 minutes. From the penalty box, Terry managed to gore football Barry corner. However, his header into the bottom right corner of the goal was successfully blocked Handanovic.

In the midst of the pressure that Slovenia is able to create riots in England in the penalty box 68 minutes. At that time, Milivoje Novakovic who fired shots on goal blocked by John Terry. The ball then mentally to Zlatko Dedic, who promptly fired the ball into the goal. However, mental Dedic shot after hitting Glen Johnson.

Not finished there, the ball then fell at the feet of Robert Koren who fired straight at goalkeeper. However, Koren shot flawed and out of the field.

Despite failure, success ruffled British fortress inflated morale Slovenia. They also stretch defenses to increase the intensity of the attack.

Slovenia did not necessarily free from pressure. However, at least, they are able to provide resistance. Unfortunately, despite not being broken in, they failed to change the position until the long whistle sounded.

During the 90 minutes, England controlled the ball as much as 54 percent and the right to release eight shots on goal from 13 businesses. The Slovenian created six golden opportunity from 13 experiments.

The composition of players:
Slovenia: Samir Handanovic; Miso Brecko, Marko Suler, Bostjan Cesar, Bojan Jokic; Valter Birsa, Robert Koren, Aleksandar Radosavljevic, Andraz Kirm (Tim Matavz 79); Zlatan Ljubijankic (Zlatko Dedic 62), Milivoje Novakovic

England: David James, Glen Johnson, Matthew Upson, John Terry, Ashley Cole, James Milner, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Gareth Barry, Jermain Defoe (Emile Heskey 85), Wayne Rooney (Joe Cole 72)

United States play maker Landon Donovan praised the exceptional team spirit when faced with Slovenia, Friday (18/06/2010). There was no team in the World Cup this time is able to counter the high spirit of "The Yankees".

America was hit hard in the first round after two goals behind Slovenia. Failure to escape the shadow of such great 16th round four years ago started to get attacked by Donovan and colleagues.

Fortunately, they got success in the second half and equalized so the way to big 16 began to open again. Donovan, who started the U.S. revival through his first goal at minute 47, followed by Michael Bradley scored in the 82nd minute.

"I think no team in this World Cup are able to do what we have done. And this is the true American spirit," said Donovan.

Americans actually almost won if only the referee Koman Coulibaly not annulled Maurice Edu scored in the final game. Donovan was so disappointed with the decision of the court.



"I do not know how they steal from our goals. I do not know why the referee to cancel it. He would not tell us the reasons of such decision," he continued.

America now has two points. In the last match Bradley's team will face Algeria on 23 May.

Germany coach Joachim Loew, assessed a Miroslav Klose red card and Lukas Podolski failed to execute a penalty is largely responsible for his team 0-1 defeat of Serbia in preliminary round Group D World Cup 2010 South Africa, Friday (06/18/2010). Still, he admits sure, the German could get up and escape to the second round.

In that game, Klose received a second yellow cards result of propping Dejan Stankovic at minute 36. A minute later, Serb Nikola Zigic excel thanks to a goal.

In the 58th minute, Germany got a gift penalty after Nemanja Vidic handsball. Podolski trusted to do the execution. However, Vladimir Stojković shots were successfully blocked.



Due to the results, the Germans threatened failed to enter the second round. With one match remaining, they just collect the three points with Ghana and Serbia. In the last match, they will face Ghana, and Serbia will meet Australia, who have not received any points.

"We have lots of problems: two yellow cards Klose, they scored the first goal, then we failed to score from the penalty spot. Everything is difficult to accept," said Loew.

"We certainly destroyed. However, I am sure we will qualify for the 16 large. Our fate was in his own hands and have put a good record," he added.