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Wednesday, June 21, 2006

World Cup Update - 'A fascinating, fantastic and exciting game'

 


'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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Dindane bows out in style
C te d Ivoire forward Aruna Dindane stepped into the spotlight on a quiet day at the top of the adidas Golden Shoe standings...
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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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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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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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World Cup Update - Japan in need of miracle

 


Japan in need of miracle
With just one point from two games and a goal difference of minus two, Japan must defeat defending champions Brazil by at least two goals if they are stand any chance of reaching the Round of 16 in Germany...
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Budweiser Man of the Match: Carlos TEVEZ (ARG)
In a game that featured no goals, Argentina forward Carlos Tevez was considered to be the most dangerous man and was named Budweiser Man of the Match for his outstanding all-round play...
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Gerrard is my favourite player
Considered to be among the top five snowboarders in the world, Finn Markku Koski is known and respected throughout the sport for consistently excelling in half-pipe competitions...
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IRAN-ANGOLA: Coaches' Quotes
Iran coach Branko Ivankovic and his Angola counterpart Luis Oliveira Goncalves gave their views after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw...
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NETHERLANDS 0-0 ARGENTINA
Argentina secured first place in Group C and a Round of 16 meeting with Mexico after a 0-0 draw with the Netherlands in Frankfurt. The Dutch, who finished second, will face Portugal next...
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World Cup Update - Fallen duo aim to go out on high

 


Fallen duo aim to go out on high
Neither C te d Ivoire nor Serbia and Montenegro have any hope of progressing from Group C but both teams will be aiming to end on a high note in what could be their coaches' last game...
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Angola's homecoming party can wait
Although preparations are already under way in Angola to provide the players with a heroes welcome when they return from Germany, Akwa and Co have no intention of coming home just yet...
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