Guardiola to Convince Toure to Stay

Two day ago this deal was almost done and there was no ambiguity about the same. The Club management has secretly confirmed that Toure will be moving to Manchester City adding 25 Million to Barca's coffers. Actually there were rumours that the money from Toure deal will be used to fetch Cesc Fabregas. The best things about Transfer Sagas are that it goes berserk when everything appears to be normal. Now it looks like Guardiola is in a last ditch attempt to convince the big Ivorian to stay at Barca. For the record, Toure always wanted to stay but with a Guarantee that he will see regular first team action.

What prompted Guardiola to take a U-turn is still unclear. Guardiola has always for some strange reason preferred Busquest ahead of Toure. But it looks like the recent form of his primary target to replace Toure - Mascherano could be the reason behind an attempt to convince him. Toure had been a pretty utility player, who can play as a centre-half, a holding midfielder and even as an attacking midfielder. Now all this will be on the hands of Rosell to negotiate and I honestly hope he stays for the good.

Messi, Key for Argentina against Germany

Messi has to find his goal scoring touch against Germany

Many of the usual poster boys of the World Football, the Cristianos, the Rooneys etc has struggled to make an impression in this World Cup. A simple look at the statictics of Messi in this World cup will force you to his name into the aforementioned list. But statistics always doesn't tell the real story, isn't it? Messi looks like have a sigle assist in the ten goals scored by his fellow Argentinians. That's too poor for a person like Messi, but anyone who watched all his matches know that he has an indirect or direct part in 80% of the goal scored by Argentina. But still everyone is still waiting for Messi to break his goal scoring duck soon. I have earlier pointed out the need of Messi playing as a pivot behind the two main striker in my Argentina, World Cup preview. Such a move is reaping good benefit for Maradona's team in South Africa.

Heinze could be Key in Set-Pieces

But Messi has to find his goal scroing touch against Germany to enhance Argentina's chances. Against Mexico, he was desperate to get a goal. German defense is not the best experienced in the tournament. It is lacking in a bit of experience at this moment and there is no other person who is more suitable to take advantage of it. But Argentina has their own defensive worries against a team consisting of Klose, Podolski, Muller and Ozil. Walter Samuel is said to be fit and should partner Burdisso, not Demechelis in this match. The way Javier Hernandez turned past him in the Mexico clash is a sign of things to come. he has a week positional sense and that could become a head-ache against Germans. There are many who argues that Clemente Rodríguez should also start in place of Heinze, like Ottamandi has done. Eventhough retining Ottamandi is a must but removing Heinze could prove risky. Heinze is a genuine leader in the group and is an expert in set-pieces. If you look at the goals conceded by Germany this tournament, set-pieces is going to be crucial for Argentina.

But having said that I favour including Clemente Rodríguez in the side, not in place of Heinze but in place of Angel Di Maria. Let me guarantee you that it has nothing to do with Maria signing with Madrid. Angel has an off tournament till now with the South Korean match being an exception. BUt against the pace of Ozil and Muller, Heinze - who likes to get forward (and truly should also) may require a bit more defensive cover in the middle. Any space left on the wings could prove to be Argentina's nemesis. Clemente looks to be a very composed player going forward also, so he should link well with Messi, Tevez and Higuain. Even if its not working, Maradona can bring Maria or Pastore in second half. But that will be crucial in not conceding any early goals. Another player who is going to be crucial is Veron. He hasn't been in great form recently, but against the Germans he is a much more option than Maxi Rodriguez. Maxi has been poor in recent matches, eventhough Veron faired only a bit better, he will be a very imposing figure in the midfield. The German midfield has to be over-run both physically and tactically, if Argentina has to win this.

Federer vs Berdych Live HIGHLIGHTS | Quarter Final Wimbledon 2010

Rodger federer is taking on Thomas Berdych in the quarterfinal of the 2010 Wimbledon Open Championship, Federer has not been at his briliant best but still keep on winning as he usualy do on the other hand Berdych is kind of a player who on his day can beat any player and will be looking to go against the odds to defeat Rodger Federer in fron of the centre Court at Wimbledon today.

Berdych defeated Federer and reached Semifinal of the Wimbledon 2010, match is over so streams are down.
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Villa Strike Sends Portugal Home

David Villa strike secures Spain QF spot

Newly signed Barca striker, David Villa continued his red-hot goal scoring streak with the solitary winning goal against Portugal. Portugal as done in their previous matches against quality opponents parked the bus, but still failed to keep David Villa quiet. But this match highlighted more problems for Spain's coach Del Bosque. It was one of the better performances by Spanish side, but still the form of Xavi and Torres is still a worrying factor for Spain. Spain will meet Paraguay in the Quarter Finals after the latter had seen off Japan in the first penalty shoot-out of the World Cup.

The Portugal-Spain clash looked like going in the Paraguay-Japan match's way. But a spirited performance following the substitution of Torres for Llorente saw Spain doing enough to beat the Portugese. As I have written in the Spain World Cup Preview, Xavi is the heart of this Spanish side. The failure of the Barca Maestro to impose himself is making it difficult for Spain. Xavi is not having any bad game, but by his standards the performance so far is average. The only consistent performer for Spain is David Villa, who has taken up the goal scoring duty and Iniesta. Iniesta needs to be encouraged to take more shots and run at the defense. He is one player who can increase the speed of Spanish attack, an they hell need that. The defnsive set up is getting caught up too often, especially Puyol and Capedevilla. May be it's time to look for other options than Capedevilla.

But there is a bigger decision for Del Bosque to make at this moment. Its most probably to bench Torres for the forth coming match and play Llorente instead. Llorente looks to be in the same mould of Torres, so free David Villa more. But the coach has to make the call soon, as Torres is seriously struggling on the pitch.

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Paraguya - Japan (5-3) Penalty Shoot-out Video Highlights

The game was a dull affair and remained score less in the full time and extra time was called upon where both teams cancel each other out, Paraguy scored 4 penalties and japan missed their 3rd penaty and resulting in a paraguay win. Sending three south american teams in the last eight of the tournament. Watch the vide highlights of the full match as well as the penalty shooout.

PENALTY SHOOT OUT RESULT:(PARAGUAY 5-3 JAPAN)

(PARAGUAY PENALTIES)
1. - E.Barreto
2. - L.Barrios
3. - C.Riveros
4. - N.Valdez
5. - Tacuara

(JAPAN PENALTIES)
1. - Y.Endo
2. - M.Hasebe
3. - Y.Komano
4. - K.Honda

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Brazil 3-0 Chile Highlights Goals | World Cup 29 June 2010

Smaba boys put on a real show against the fellow South American's in the Round of 16 clash, when they hammered chile by 3-0. They were always in control and dominated the possesion from the word go. Attacking trio KAKA, Robinho and Fabiano were in great form as they cruised to the victory in some style and flair. Chile were expected to show some resiliance agaisnt Brazil but they never shoed up and Juan scored a goal from header to get the things started.

BRAZIL 3-0 CHILE:
Juan - 35'
Luis Fabiano - 38'
Robinho - 59'

FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY BUT YOU CAN SEE THE GOALS VIDEO HERE.

Brazil (1-0) JUAN


Brazil 2-0) Fabiano


BRAZIL 3-0) ROBINHO

Argentina to Meet Germany in Quarter Final

Tevez Brace Takes Argentina through

Argentina has booked themselves a Quarter final clash with old foes Germany with a 3-1 controversial win over Mexico. This will be a repeat of last World cup's Quarter Final clash in which Argentina surprisingly went out in penalties. Lionel Messi once again failed to score a goal coming very close, only to see Tevez steal that goal. By the end of the match there were a herd of senior players, especially Heinze trying to console him and keep his spirits up. The match had its fair share of controversies with the first goal. Tevez looked clearly offside while he scored the goal but the linesman thought otherwise. Mexico then gifted Argentina's Higuain his fourth goal of the tournament, you have to appreciate his calmness in rounding off the keeper. And then in the second half, Tevez scored his second with a stunning kick from outside the box.

Mexico started well, hitting the crossbar early on. But we all knew it was a matter of time for Argentina to score. After the third goal Argentina went defensive, even Maradona was surprised by that. After that there were a wave of atatck from Mexico with one being finished by Javier Hernandez. The way he turned past Demechelis, shoudl force Maradona to pair Samuel along with Burdisso against Germany. Otamendi looked far more composed than Guitterez in early matches. The only drawback is that Messi didn't score but that could work in Maradona's favour as he looked hell hungry for a goal early on and a bit frustrated by the end also. Tevez returning to sublime for means Argentina has a fully firing front two. The clash between Argentina and Germany could be be one of the best in the World Cup.

England Suffers a Royal German Thrashing

Pre-Tournament favourites England suffered a Royal thrashing at the hands of a yound German side. The 4-1 score in the end does justice to Germany's way of playing and England's struggle in the World Cuyp. It had a bigger share of controversy with a disallowed goal from Frank Lampard. Had that goal stood England would have had some serious momentum and could have seen a different result. But in the end with so many stars misfiring, they deserved to go out of the tournament. The sad fact was to see Rooney once again struggling in the England jersey.It was something like the fears of Rooney in the Nike ad coming true. Germany - Argentina could become yet another classics. But it is very clear that Messi ahs to be at his best and should find the net too for Argentina to get past the Germans.

Germany 4-1 England Highlights Goals | 27 June 2010 World Cup

by far the best match in the World Cup so far saw England got ripped apart by German side who scored 4 goals and kind of revenged their 1-5 defeat they suffered in the hands of their bitter rivals. England fans might argue that things might have been different if Lampard's goal had been counted which was totaly ligitimate. In the second half Germany just took over from where the left in the first half and hammered England and showed them how to prtect lead and make it count on the other end as well

HERE ARE THE GOALS:
Miroslav Klose - 20'
Lukas Podolski - 32'
37' - Matthew Upson
Thomas Muller - 67'

FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS (EXTENDED 14 MINUTE FOOTAGE HD)

Video Lampard disallowed goal vs Germany

In a game which started out exremely poorly for england when they went behind 2 goals, which were scored by klose and Podolski in the first half but a combakc from England saw them scoring within minutes when Mathew upson scored with a header to make the game 2-1 and than came the most controversial moment when Lampard chipped the keeper and it gone in but linesman did not gave the goal which truly was a gaol and should have leveled the game. Watch the video of the incident here (Uploading)

Argentina 3-1 Mexico Highlights | 27 June 2010 World Cup

Diego Maradona side will be taking on young Mexican side for the Second Round tie in the Fifa World Cup 2010. Argentina has been rated as potential winner of the cup while Mexican's are sort of a team which can surprise anybody on the day having said that Argentina are in good form right now and will be looking to make it to the quarter finals after beating Mexico with tevez and Higuain abck in the starting lineup along side Messi one can expect a easy win for the two time winner of the cup.

Argentina 3-1 Mexico:
Carlos Tevez - 26'
Gonzalo Higuain - 33'
Carlos Tevez - 52'
71' - Javier Hernandez

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GHANA 2-1 USA Highlights Video Goals | Round of 16

Kevin Prince boeteng gave Ghana the lead after jsut 10 minutes of play, USA conceded yet another early gaol and had their backs to the wall and as we several times in the world Cup that they perform better when they have to make a comback in the games and thats exactly what happend when in the second half they were awarded a penalty and their best player so far in the Tournament, London Donovan stepped up and smashed home the penalty.

GHANA 2-1 United States (EXTRA TIME)
HERE ARE THE GOALS:
5' - Kevin Prince Boateng
Landon Donovan (pen) - 62'
93' - Asamoah Gyan

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GHANA (1-0)


USA (1-1) Pen'


GHANA (2-1):

Uruguay 2-1 South Korea Highlights Goals | 26 June | Round of 16

Luiz Suarez was kind of gifted a goal in the opening moments of the match. when Forlan whipped in a hopefull ball which keeper should have gather with ease but he opted to let it go and Suarez was lerking at the far post and he tapped home the opener for two time winners. South Korea started to press Uruguay after that and they came out in the second half full of confidence and made some good chances and finaly managed to grab a equailizer when Young Lee headed home to level the game. But they could not make it count as Suarez again scored to make it 2-1 on the night.

HERE ARE THE GOALS:
Luis Suarez - 8'
68' - Chung Yong Lee
Luis Suarez - 80'

Full match highlights will be available shortly but you can see the goals video here right now.

Korea Free Kicks


Uruguay (1-0)


Korea Hand Ball


Korea (1-1)


Uruguay (2-1)

Spain 2-1 Chile Highlights Goals 25 June 2010

Spain will be taking on Chile for their last group stage match where Chile has already booked their place in the next round but Spain and Switzerland are the hopefulls for the next round. If Spain fail to get anything from this match and Swiss manage to beat honduras than Spainish sied will be packing their bags but if they can win against Chile that Switzerland will be out from the tournament. So today's group H matches are very important and Spain will have to be on good form if they need to beat chile, as they are playing some good football like all the other Latin American sides.

Final Score: SPAIN 2-1 CHILE
Goal Scorer: Villa, Iniesta

Full Match highlights will be available shortly, but you can see all the goals video here.



0 – 2 & Red Card


1-2:

World Champions Knocked Out, D-Day for Spain

World Champions Italy finished bottom in the Group

As expected defending World Champions Italy was knocked out of the World cup following a 3-2 defeat against Slovakia. Everyone expected this to happen, after Marcelo Lippi hugely controversial decision to exclude Antonio Cassano and Fabrizio Miccoli. Eventhough they got themselves into good positions throughout yesterday's match, they never had the strike power to finish of those chances. Meanwhile the New Zealand - Paraguay match ended in a goalless draw. That means the brave NewZealand side was eliminated from the World cup. In Group F Holland maintained their 100% win record with a 2-1 victory over Cameroon. Japan secured a birth in next round with a 3-1 victory over Denmark. Japan will now face Paraguay while Netharlands will face Slovakia.

Do or Die, time for Spain

For the current European champion Spain today represent a do or die situation. A victory against Chile will help them not only secure the qualification but also the top spot. But anything other than that result could see Spain making yet another early exit. Iniesta is expected to return back to the side, probably taking the place of Jesus Navas. Iniesta has been in good form apart from his injury, but what should worry Spanish fans is the form of Xavi. Going to the last day all four teams have the mathematical chance of qualification. Chile is leading the pack with six points but a heavy defeat against Spain could see them struggling. In Group G, Portugal and Brazil has already booked their place. Ivory Coast needs a close to 10-0 victory over North Korea and Brazil to do a favour to take them through.

Slovakia 3-2 Italy Highlights Goals | 24 June 2010 World Cup

One of the most shocking results in the hitory of World cup as so called minnows defeated the Defending Champions in the Group F game and whith some ease, Robert Vittek's brace in either side of the half time was enough to see the game lead 2-0 but a De Natle goal gave a glimmer of hope to Italy but they could not complete the great comback as substitute player managed to grab a third for slovakia but another sublime goal by quagriala made things interesting but they hang on to win the game.

Watch highlights of the match here, which will be available shortly after the match. But you can see the video goals right here.
Goal Scorer: Robert Vittek 25', 73', Di Natale, Kopunek 89', Quagliarella 90'


Slovakia (1-0)


Slovakia (2-0)


Italy (2-1)


3 – 1 (Slovakia)


3 – 2 Italy

Japan 3-1 Denmark Highlights | 24 June 2010 World Cup

Danish will be taking on fellow hopefulls for the knock out round, Denmark has 3 points while japan are also have 3 on the table, so this is a knockout tie itself. Danish team has found some form in their last game against Cameroon when they came back from the 1-0 down to win the match in the end so they will be looking to take that confidence into the next math against Japan.

Here are the Goal Scorers:
18' - Keisuke Honda
31' - Yasuhito Endo
Jon Dahl Tomasson - 81'
88' - Shinji Okazaki


Full Match highlights will be available shortly, But you can watch the video Goals here right now.

England Escapes but German Troubles Ahead

Many say this has been a very dull World Cup, get a grip guys. I mean, look almost all groups are in tantrum until the last day. Group C and D were decided yesterday. USA and England joined Germany and Ghana in the round of 16. Ghana most probably will be the only African team left once the group stage ends. England who produced a much more enterprising performance last night secured a 1-0 victory courtesy of a first half goal from Defoe. The victory had its fair share of nervous moments, but nothing compared to the USA - Algeria match. United States of America left it pretty late to secure qualification. Donavan scored in the 91st minute to slash the Slovenian hopes. When the Slovenia vs England match ended both the teams were supposed to proceed but that changed in the very next minute.

Slovenia have no one else to blame but themselves. They had enough chances to drew the match and send England packing. But it looks like they have left that job to Germany. Germany topped their group with a 1-0 win over Ghana, who also qualified courtesy of a late ridiculous miss by a Serbian player. Had that shot went in Ghana would have made the exit. So much action and thrill, I feel like to kick the guys who still claim this World Cup as a boring. It is the best since 1986, atleast for me. Wqayne Rooney, who was supposed to take England all the way through is going through a very bad patch. His form has been appalling but he has to get his act together, otherwise the Germans will be a handful. Germans still remains one of the most organised teams in the World Cup and to make matters worse - with every game Mezut Ozil seems to improve by miles. Already we have four cracking Group of 16 matches on our hand and the only though in my mind is how to skip office.

Australia 2-1 Serbia Highlights Goals | 23 June 2010

Returning hero Cahil opened the scoring when he scored in the 69th minute of the match, The lead was soon doubled by Holman few moments later. Aussies were crusing in the match but still not getting to the next round of the fifa world cup which is a real shame as they are one of the most entertaining teams in the World cup more open and attack minded. Pantelic managed to grab a Cancelation goal but it was not enough to see them trough to the next round.

Here are the goals:
Tim Cahill - 69'
Brett Holman - 73'
84' - Marko Pantelic

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USA 1-0 Algeria Highlights | Donovan Goal Video

After one hell of a nerve racking match England are finaly through to the next round of the World Cup 2010, It was the Heskey's replacemnet who managed to grab the opning goal for England, and Defoe's goal happened to be the only goal of the game which ended in England favour hence ensuring the passage to the round of 16 while Slovenia who fought so hard had to go out because USA won their game in the dyoing moments of the match. Watch full match highlights here, which will be available shortly.

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Slovenia 0 England 1 World Cup 2010 RESULT

England were runner's up in Group C with USA topping the group. Were England great in this 0-1 victory against Slovenia? Yes! Especially mid second half, England were electric. Attacking, passing waves of football.

Rooney, Lampard and Gerard were all great - our key players that can make us winning the World Cup. James Milner stroked the ball about in a way that makes you think that he could be key and the other new recruit Jermain Defoe did what he does best - putting the ball into the net to put us into the last 16.

Great form from the Chelsea defenders Cole and Terry. Ashley Cole looks like the best left back in the world and John Terry comes across as an unofficial captain as he rallyed round the players at full time. Nothing like a win to galvanise the boys.

Fabio Capello said "I re-found the team that got qualification." A sharp upturn in form - we will need to keep upping our game but isn't it great to stay in the World Cup??

ENG - GER - LAND !

Slovenia 0 England 1. Defoe and Milner have a great first half.

England are winning their group match 1-0 against Slovenia. They came close several times to a second and it should come. Good tactical decisions were displayed by Fabio Capello. Amongst the sounds of vuvuzelas in South Africa, England displayed more composure and improved passing skills. Jermaine Defoe scored from a James Milner cross early in the first half of this make or break World Cup group match. Great cross after great cross from James Milner, who will be making it hard for Aaron Lennon to get that right sided midfield slot back again. Gerard was relatively discipline in the first half for England - the formation is better but I think there is more that could be done to make us look like World Cup champions.

James Milner starts for England in Midfield. Come on England

Good luck to Jame Milner of Horsforth today - always great to see a Leeds lad in the first team of England in the World Cup!

James Milner will take the right side of midfield from Aaron Lennon (of Chapeltown, Leeds!) after a below par appearance.

Argentina Secures Top Spot

Argentina Continues Winning form under Messi

Diego Maradona's Argentina secured a hard fought 2-0 victory against a ultra-defensive Greece. If you felt that you were watching the Inter-Barca second leg, you could be very much forgiven. It was kind of bizzarre. Greece needed to win this to make sure about progressing but they had 4 centre backs and two full backs on the pitch and forget the defensive minded midfielders. Still Samaras as the lone striker created enough problem for a make shift Argentinian back four. The highlight of the match was once again Messi failing to get into the scoresheet. He came close hitting the woodwork but Palermo was the lucky one who scored from the rebound.

Nicolas OTAMENDI looked good and Maradona should pick him ahead of Guitterez as right back. But the star of the night was Clemente RODRIGUEZ, playing as left back. After watching Samaras causing trouble for Argentinian defense I am pretty convinced that the way to deal with an ultra defensive 5-4-1 or a 4-5-1 formation is not with four defenders.

The best option is to have a three mand central defense pair with no full backs. Why because, there will be only one anchor man and the entire idea will be to use his strenth to release player. A three man closed packed central defense will be able to cut all the long balls. That means we can have a 4 men or a 5 men midfield, which will be essential to creating space. But still the best way to crack such ultra defensive setup is from set-pieces. There were rumours recently that FIFA is considering to scrap the offside rule to encourage more attacking players, if that's done Jose Mourinho will go jobless;-).

The Group A matches have finished and Uruguay and Mexico qualified for the round of 16. Argentina will face Mexico, meanwhile South Korea will be facing Uruguay. French players who has become a symbol of national shame hit a new low by losing 2-1 to South Africa. Today two of the tightly contested groups will be decided. The fates of England, USA, Germany all hang in the balance.

South Korea 2-2 Nigeria Highlights Goals | World Cup 2010

Nigerian striker Uche manged to grab a gaol with in the first quarter of the half. But Asian Ginats hit back after the half hour mark when Soo Lee scored to make the score level on the night. Just after the haltime Korea manged to grab another when Young Park scored in the 49th minute to give a much deserved lead. Things were looking good for koreans until Yakubu scored from the spot kick and made the things level again.
GOAL SCORERS:
Kalu Uche - 12'
38' - Jung Soo Lee
49' - Chu Young Park
Yakubu (pen) - 69'

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France 1-2 South Africa Highlights | World Cup 22 June 2010

The team which is absolutely not in playing condition, France will be taking on Home side South africa in the Group A match of the Fifa World Cup. With all their troubles on and off the field they can still make it to the next round if they can win against South Africa with a good margine that seems highly unlikely as players and staff are not at good terms so Qualification to the next round looks a tough task specaily considering the fact that they did not score a single goal in their first two matches. So One can predict that they will be going home earlier that expected. Anyway if the match does go through I will be placing Highlights of the match here just after the full time. But you can tune in Video goals video which will be available minutes after they go in.

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Fernando Torres on Rosell's Radar

From the moment Sandro Rosell was elected, Fernando Torres became the primary transfer target for FC Barcelona ahead of Cesc Fabregas. This doesn't mean the club is not interested in securing the signature of Fabregas. It is rumoured that Rosell is having a great friendship with Torres and he can use recent turmoil in Liverpool to bring the former Athletico Madrid striker to Camp Nou. Many Barca fans have questioned the reasoning behind going for Torres as we have both Villa and Ibrahimovic in the team. But there is a growing belief that Ibrahimovic may make a move away from Camp Nou before the transfer market closes. But still signing Torres could have it's pros and cons.

Barca's usual playing style has a lone striker upfront and two wingers flanking him. In that background signing Torres could be a huge gamble. But yesterday's Spain vs Honduras clash showed that David Vill is very much comfortable in playing on the left as he is on the centre. This could be the idea the management will be looking to follow. Or even better we may follow a formation adapted by Diego Armando with two strikers ahead of Lionel Messi. BUt whatever is the plans of the Barca management, Liverpool has for now stamped a value of 50 million for their star striker. That should keep Rosell and his boys off for the time being. But we have to wait and watch to see what happens next.

David Villa Brace Keeps Spain Alive

A splendid David Villa brace kept Spanish hopes alive in this World Cup. The performance was far better than in the defeat against Switzerland, but it cannot be denied that Spain was rather wasteful infront of the goal. David Villa who could have easily had his hat-trick, missed a penalty and another open chance. While his striking partner Torres, was rather wasteful wasting around four open chances. Now Spain need a victory against Chile to go through to the next round but that is not going to be easy. Iniesta started from the bench in this match whereas Jesu Navas got a rare start on the right. I have to admiot that I am far from impressed by Navas, as he looks a very one-dimensional player and the crosses were all poor. Hope Iniesta is called back for the Chile match.

Portugal Goes Goal Crazy

Earlier on the day the entire Portugal team went goal crazy scoring seven past a hapless North Korean side. Nort Korea, who surprised everyone with a splendid defensive display against Brazil decided to play an open game after the break. The result was quite terrifying. With suce a huge win Portugal has slammed the door hard at the Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast if tried could have won the game against Portugal and now they pay for their ultra-defensive approach.

Meanwhile the First and Second group - Group A and B will be decided tonight. Anything is still possible. France could still qualify if they can get the right result and hope thath there is a winner in the Uruguay - Mexico match. Meanwhile in Group B, Messi will be hoping to get on scoresheet soon. He has been sensational till now, but with Ronaldo also getting into scoresheet it's time for Messi to blast into the scoresheet.

Spain 2-0 Honduras Highlights Video | World Cup 2010

After stumbling on a misserable draw against Switzerland Spanish team will be taking on one of the true minnows of the Fifa World Cup, Hnoduras in their second Group stage game. Spain have been in great form prior to the Fifa World Cup but they started their campaign in very poor form and will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Honduras. They must win this game in order to keep their hopes alive for qualification to the next round. David Villa and Torres are expected to start upfron in what will be a very attacking formation by the spainsh coach.

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UPDATE: Stunning goal by David Villa, Individual Brilliance by him.(Spain 1-0 Honduras)