Belgium Advance After Game of the Tournament
A game expected to be a tight affair became the best football match the World Cup has seen for a very long time as Belgium narrowly managed to see off….
Tag: World Cup 2014
Costa Rica Through, England Out
Costa Rica made history as they beat Italy 1-0 in Recife sending England crashing out of the World Cup and themselves through to the second round. The weight of two….
Despite Akinfeev blunder, substitutions earn Russia a draw
Russia vs South Korea was the second game of Group H and it was a battle of the youth of South Korea up against the more experienced Russians, who boast….
John Brooks’ Late Header Sees Off Ghana
German-born John Brooks scored his first goal for the United States as they overcame a spirited Ghana side 2-1 in their opening game of the World Cup. The 21 year….
Iran Hold Nigeria to World Cup’s First Draw
The African champions were held to a goalless draw by Iran at the Arena da Baixada in a game that saw very little chances from both sides. Former Manchester United….
Quick Fire Double Downs Japan
Two quick goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho gave Ivory Coast Victor over Japan as they came from behind to win 2-1 in their Opening Group C Game. With the….
Alexis Sanchez Shines as Chile Beat Australia
Goals from Alexis Sanchez, Jorge Valdiva and Jean Beausejour gave Chile all three points in their opening Group B game against Australia, the lowest ranked team in the tournament. It….
Brazil Come From Behind to Win World Cup Opener
After millions of people around the world suffered through a boring and slightly creepy opening ceremony, the 2014 World Cup got underway with a less than convincing display from the….