World Cup Review

Day 5
June 13th

Well i was busy doing other thing with my blog sight so i did not do my report so here a brief match game report from the office FIFA world cup sight from yahoo.com

GROUP G
South Korea vs Togo

Ahn Jung-Hwan turned back the clock four years with a spectacular winning goal as Korea Republic came from behind for a 2-1 victory over ten-man Togo in their opening Group G match in Frankfurt on Tuesday, 13 June 2006.
Surprise semi-finalists in 2002, the South Koreans looked like they might suffer a taste of their own medicine when Togo, on their FIFA World Cup debut, took a 31st-minute lead through Mohamed Kader.

But after Jean-Paul Abalo's 53rd-minute dismissal, Lee Chun-Soo swept home the ensuing free-kick 60 seconds later before Ahn revived memories of his extra-time winner against Italy in 2002 with Korea Republic's second goal 18 minutes from time.

Korea Republic chalk up their first-ever FIFA World Cup win outside of Asia with a spirited second-half fightback. Credit to first-timers Togo, though, for putting their pre-finals problems behind them to push the Koreans all the way.

GROUP G
France v Switzerland

There was once again no separating France and Switzerland as they played out a goalless draw in their opening 2006 FIFA World Cup™ match in Stuttgart on Tuesday, 13 June 2006.
The Group G rivals drew both their meetings in the European qualifying round and recent history repeated itself here in a match of few clear-cut scoring opportunities. The closest either side came was when Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta's free-kick bounced back off a post and Alexander Frei failed to convert the rebound.

The Stuttgart stalemate leaves the European neighbours two points beneath the early group leaders Korea Republic, 2-1 winners over Togo earlier in the day. It also leaves France without a FIFA World Cup goal in the four finals matches they have contested since winning the Trophy in 1998.

With a point apiece, both sides will be reasonably pleased even if Korea Republic, for the time being at least, sit top of the group. It is the Koreans who are up next for France on 18 June while Switzerland - who have kept their first clean sheet in 23 FIFA World Cup matches - will tangle with Togo the day after.

GROUP F
Brazil vs Croatia

Brazil defeated European challengers Croatia 1-0 in an enthralling Group F encounter in Berlin on Tuesday, 13 June 2006.
The current holders of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy and their legions of colourful fans provided entertainment both on and off the pitch but they were made to work hard for their victory by a well-organised Croatia side.

After both sides enjoyed a series of half-chances, the goal which proved to be decisive was of the highest order. A minute before the interval, AC Milan midfielder Kaka curled a left-footed shot past Stipe Pletikosa and into the top left-hand corner of the net.

The win gave Brazil their eighth consecutive success in FIFA World Cup™ matches, a new record, and how fitting that it was delivered by the wearer of the Seleção's No.8 shirt.

A winning start for the Seleção, but they were made to fight every inch of the way by a spirited Croatian side who ensured that while Brazil functioned smoothly in parts, they were unable to relax until the final whistle.

Standing after Match One
Group F
Australia 3 pts. (+2 GD)
Brazil 3 pts. (+1 GD)
Croatia no pts. (-1 GD)
Japan no pts. (-2 GD)

Next match in Group F
Jun 18 - Japan v Croatia
Jun 18 - Brazil v Australia

Standing after Match One
Group G
South Korea 3 pts. (+1 GD)
France 1 pts. (even GD)
Switzerland 1 pts (even GD)
Togo no pts. (-1 GD)

Next match in Group G
Jun 18 - France v South Korea
Jun 19 - Togo v Switzerland

Tomorrow Games
The last two games of Match One of group play
Spain vs Ukraine
Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia

and the opening match of the second go around in group Play
Germany (3 pts.) vs Poland (zero pts.)
the home country fave hoped to punch it ticket to the final 16 as they looked impress in their 4-2 win vs Costa Rica, a win by germans cloud KO Poland who look flat vs Ecuador as they loss 2-0, they know one more loos and they could go home after begin bill as faveor to get out of the group stage.