World Cup Archives: 06/2014

Story of the game Both teams started the game at quite a pace and once a rhythm had been settled upon, it was the underdogs…

Story of the game A tactical battle between two impressive sides so far this World Cup began in a highly intriguing fashion, with the heat,…

Story of the game Even before proceedings were properly underway, the battle picked up pace and intensity as the national anthems were roared by both…

Path to the Last 16 Brazil As is customary for the host nation of the FIFA World Cup, Brazil found themselves in Group A and…

This year’s World Cup has been a very unpredictable tournament with lots of great nations going home early. Lots of surprise players have shone and…

Story of the game The game was only a couple of minutes old when the first clear chance came and went. Thomas Muller could only…

Switzerland finally are in their World Cup groove after a positive victory against bottom-of-the-group no-hopers Honduras hoisted them into second place and did a lot…

On paper, a pretty boring group, but so far, Group E has provided some of the best matches of the tournament. Quality of sides ranging…

Following Tuesday’s World Cup group stage match between Uruguay and Italy, during which Luis Suarez bit Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder, FIFA have today announced…

Greece fought through two injuries to key players Panagiotis Kone and Orestis Karnezis to claim a last-gasp victory over the Ivory Coast and qualification to…

Story of the game Tension was rife in this game’s early portion as both sides knew that their tournament progression was in the balance. A…

Mexico won rampantly with a sensational second half performance after a tight first half affair in Recife to set up a Second Round tie with…

Story of the game Netherlands came out on top in the race to finish top of group B and most probably avoid Brazil in the…

The third and final game of the day saw group F opponents Nigeria and Bosnia & Herzegovina face off in Cuiaba. Following a 0-0 draw…

Story of the game With both sides flattering to deceive in their first matches in the group stage, this clash was crucial to determine the…