World Cup Update - Referee assignments for matches 18-20

 

Referee assignments for matches 18-20
The assignments for matches 18, 19 and 20 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany have been determined by the FIFA Referees Committee as follows...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Claude Makelele (FRA)
Claude Makelele's steady defending combined with his contribution to France's attacking movements earned him the Budweiser Man of the Match honours after his team's goalless draw with Switzerland...
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Borgetti set to miss remaining group games
An official statement released by the Mexican Football Federation confirmed that striker Jared Borgetti sustained a muscle injury in his left leg in Mexico s 3-1 win over Iran on Sunday...
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'A tactical triumph'
TSG member Alvin Corneal described France s 0-0 draw with Switzerland as a fantastic match from a tactical viewpoint...
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Zico under fire after Japan collapse
The opening game in Group F of Germany 2006 saw Japan snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against Australia, with Brazilian-born coach Zico on the receiving end of some heavy criticism in the wake of his side s 3-1 defeat...
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FRANCE 0-0 SWITZERLAND
There was once again no separating France and Switzerland as they played out a goalless draw in their opening 2006 FIFA World Cup Group G match in Stuttgart on Tuesday...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: AHN Jung-Hwan (KOR)
South Korean striker Ahn Jung-Hwan was named the Budweiser Man of the Match for his winner against Togo...
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