World Cup Update - Favourites on form as sun comes out to play

 

Favourites on form as sun comes out to play
The opening 16 matches at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany have more than matched their pre-tournament billing. With a high standard of play and a healthy goal average, all the ingredients appear in place for an excellent tournament...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Agustin Delgado (ECU)
Ecuador forward Agustin Delgado was named Budweiser Man of the Match for his impressive all-around performance in a 3-0 win over Costa Rica...
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Lemerre defends Tunisia switches
Coach Roger Lemerre defended his decision to take off key players against Saudi Arabia after his Tunisia team slumped from being a goal up to scrambling a 2-2 draw in injury time...
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Korea and Germany the best so far
Korea Republic and Germany were the most impressive teams in the first round of matches at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany , according to the statistics...
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Ronaldo back with squad after health scare
Brazil's star striker Ronaldo was taken to hospital in Frankfurt after feeling unwell at the FIFA World Cup but medical tests showed nothing wrong with him, the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) said.
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Germany and Ecuador into last 16
Host nation Germany and Ecuador became the first teams to book their places in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup following the South American team s 3-0 defeat of Costa Rica in Hamburg...
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'Ecuador show meaning of team play'
FIFA Technical Study Group member Teofilo Cubillas praised Ecuador for their tremendous team effort in beating Costa Rica...
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