Football World Cup: World Cup Update - Ecuador excited by England clash

Ecuador excited by England clash
"Objective: England" ran the headline in Ecuador's El Comercio newspaper after a Round of 16 tie against Sven-Goran Eriksson's men was confirmed. But the loss to Germany dented the mood of optimism in some quarters...
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'A midfield struggle which nobody won'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Jim Selby felt that the Netherlands' 0-0 draw with Argentina was a classic example of a match that promised much, but delivered little...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Aruna DINDANE (CIV)
The epitome of the Ivorians never-say-die spirit, Aruna Dindane was voted the Budweiser Man of the Match by members of the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG...
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New talents shine on midsummer night
With some star names missing, Argentina gave a platform for Carlos Tevez and Lionel Messi to shine in their goalless draw with the Dutch. Elsewhere Portugal continued their winning ways while tournament debutants C te d'Ivoire ended their campaign on a high...
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NETHERLANDS-ARGENTINA: Players' Quotes
"We were the better side," was the verdict of Budweiser Man of the Match Carlos Tevez, but in general, players from both camps appeared more than content with a 0-0 draw...
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C TE D'IVOIRE-SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO: Coaches' Quotes
Henri Michel and Ilija Petkovic both spoke candidly after C te d'Ivoire's 3-2 win over Serbia and Montenegro in Munich...
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'A fascinating, fantastic and exciting game'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Rodrigo Kenton was left to wax lyrical about the entertainment value on offer in the match between C te d Ivoire and Serbia and Montenegro...
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