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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller
MIAMI, July 3 : Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in their World Cup last-32 clash which went into extra time on Friday, with an own goal in the 111th minute giving the reigning champions the win.• Lionel Messi had opened the scoring when he latched on to a long ball in behind the defence from…
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Extra-time own goal finally gets Argentina past Cape Verde and into last 16
MIAMI, July 3 : Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to overcome a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience 3-2 in a thrilling contest on Friday and secure their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup.The Africans, playing in their first World Cup, took the reigning champions to the brink by…
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Popovic targets elite status to gain respect for Australia
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Australia coach Tony Popovic wants them to establish themselves among world football’s elite in an effort to gain greater respect from officials after seeing his side exit the World Cup in a penalty shootout against Egypt on Friday.The Australians lost 4-2 on penalties at Dallas Sta
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Penalties taken ‘in the zone’ put Egypt in World Cup round of 16
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : Egypt’s players were encouraged to blot out all distractions and just concentrate on delivering their kicks, coach Hossam Hassan said after they converted all their penalties to overcome Australia in a shootout to advance at the World Cup on Friday.Egypt won 4-2 in the shootout afte
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Deschamps warns extreme heat could test France against Paraguay in last 16
PHILADELPHIA, July 3 : France manager Didier Deschamps knows what to expect from the extreme heat forecast for Saturday’s World Cup round of 16 clash with Paraguay after attending matches at last year’s Club World Cup.Highs are forecast around 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) with significant humidity an
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England unconcerned by altitude, atmosphere ahead of Mexico World Cup tie
KANSAS CITY, Missouri: England are not shying away from the formidable task awaiting them at the Azteca Stadium, saying they welcome the challenges posed by altitude, a hostile atmosphere and the high stakes of a World Cup last-16 showdown against hosts Mexico.With fears that Mexico supporters could seek to d
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Canadian league says 17 World Cup offside goals would have stood in its ‘daylight’ trial
TORONTO, July 3 : The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling, the league said on Friday.The CPL has been testing the so-called “d
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Egyptian history makers breaking new ground for Africa’s most successful nation
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 : For all their dominance of African football, Egypt’s World Cup history has been underwhelming, so Friday’s success over Australia and progress to the last 16 will count among their finest hours.Egypt had the better of the chances but were unable to beat Australia after two hours
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Portugal relieved but unconvincing as Spain loom in World Cup last 16
July 3 : Portugal’s place in the World Cup last 16 has brought relief rather than euphoria, with Roberto Martinez’s side through after victory over Croatia but still struggling to match the expectations that followed them into the tournament.Led by Cristiano Ronaldo and billed as one of the main contenders, t
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‘The champions are back’ – Spain rediscover swagger before Portugal World Cup showdown
NEW YORK, July 3 : Spain’s commanding 3-0 win over Austria has restored belief around the European champions after a slow start to the World Cup, sending Luis de la Fuente’s side into their last-16 clash with Portugal with confidence renewed and expectations rising again.The mood in Spain had been uneasy afte
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