Draws

Reid scored for New Zealand in the 93rd min to draw the match against Slovakia. All the matches in this group ended in draws. Ivory Coast drew 0-0 with Portugal.

Italy Escapes

World Champion Italy started the campaign with a draw. At half time they were 1-0 down and got a lucky equilizr due to the mistake made by the keeper. Though it was Italy who ended the match stronger but they have improve vastly to win the championship.

Asian Delight

After Australia went down 0-4 against Germany, Japan followed South Korea to keep the flag of Asia high. They played like a boxing sand pack to absorb all the attacks of Cameroon and win 1-0. Earlier Holland defeated Denmark 2-0 to open their account with a win.

German run riot

Germany was too good for Australia and defeated them by 4-0. Klose scored his 11th goal in the World Cup. Ger,amy amd Ghana most likely to qualify from this group.

Ghana Delights

Ghana registered a 1-0 win over 10 men Serbia. Ghana is best African team played so far. They will go to 2nd round with Germany. Serbia was playing better with 10 men only to be undone by the handball. A Gyan scored for the resultant penalty. We hope to see better football from Serbia in the next two matches.

Nightmare for Goalkeepers

After Green another nightmare for goalkeeper.Chaouchi missed an innocent shot from Koren. Algeria I think do not have any chance to go further. Slovenia may give US and England some fight but that may not be enough. I can see US and England moving from here.

Faulty Green

England got a huge start when Gerrard scored in the 4th minute itself. But USA came back strongly and got couple of chances. They could scored the equalizer due to a school boy mistake from Green. I am not sure how England will greet him. Now England and USA both will fight for the top slot otherwise they are going to meet Germany in the 2nd round itself.