Portugal are through to the next round following a 2-0 win over Uruguay thanks to two second goals from their main man on the night, Bruno Fernandes.The European nation controlled proceeding but did not create much clear scoring chance in the first half and the best chance of the day, went to Uruguay’s Rodrigo Bentancur, whose brilliant run was followed by a shot well saved by Diogo Costa.Portugal got the reward for their dominance, six minutes before the hour mark as Bruno Fernandes curled a cross into the box looking for Cristiano Ronaldo.However, the effort was too high and Ronaldo’s…
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Brazil are through to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win over Switzerland, which made it two wins from their opening two game of the group G.Winless in their last two meetings with Swizerland, it was never going to be easier for Tite’s side to conquer Switzerland, more so without Neymar Junior, who has been sidelined for the rest of the group games following an injury against Serbia.The first half ended goalless despite Brazil threatening on occasions but were unable to find the breakthrough. Vinicius Junior thought he has had his nation in front…
Every team needs a Cody Gakpo but to take his game to the next level and earn deserved recognition, it will be very difficult for the best suited teams to come for him now, unfortunately.The PSV Eindhoven forward as has been in astonishing form in the last couple of seasons but it is this season that he has really catch the eye and has received more mentions for his attacking prowess.International recognition has also helped raising his stock having been handed his first cap for the Netherlands by former manager, Frank De Boer in the UEFA European Championship in 2021.Already…
For the first time in their FIFA World Cup history, the Black Stars of Ghana have scored three in a single game following a 3-2 victory in an entertaining clash with Korea Republic and they have Ajax playmaker, Mohammed Kudus to thank for it.On the back of a heartbreaking loss but one that held lots of positives against Portugal, Otto Addo led side stormed into the lead six minutes before half hour mark as Mohammed Salisu scored his second international goal from a Jordan Ayew free-kick.The lead was doubled ten minutes later as Jordan Ayew, again, sent a delicious cross…
Cameroon, inspired by Vincent Aboubakar come from 3-1 down to earn a massive point against Servia as both sides just about keep themselves in the hunt for a round of 16 ticket.The African side went through all the emotions in the match. From taking the lead to leveling, falling by one, then two, scoring two in two minutes and nursing the believe that they can win it. Yes, it all happened Al Wakrah.Serbia scored twice in the space of two minutes just before the end of the first half. Cameroon scored twice in the space of two minutes just after…
When Canada faces Morocco in their final group game, it will only be for the culture as a 4-1 loss to Croatia made it two loss from as many games for them in Qatar and subsequent elimination from the tournament.The North American nation waited 36 years to return to the global competition following their first appearance back in Argentina, 1986, but after just two group games, their fate is already decided.Their much better performance in their first game in Qatar will so much hurt them because the poor result taken out of the game has in the end haunted them.Played…
Belgium are in big danger of not reaching the next round of the FIFA World Cup following a disappointing 2-0 loss to Morocco in their second group game, while Japan blow away a good chance to ease fears of falling out.Japan 0-1 Costa RicaKeysher Fuller scored nine minutes from the end of normal time to hand Costa Rica the maximum points against a Japan side, who were miles the better side in the match, which was the first kickoff of the day.Going into the match on the back of a humiliating loss to Spain, who put seven goals past them…
Lionel Messi scores one and assisted another in a much better second half showing as Argentina makes it a fourth consecutive win against Mexico in a 2-0 win to go second in Group C.On the back of a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia, the Copa America winners needed a positive response and they had to wait until four minutes after the hour mark to hit the back of the net.Angel Di Maria, with a bouncing pass to Messi in his kind of position and the seven time Ballon d’Or winner applied a neat finish from 25 yards out.The goal make…
Kylian Mbappé scored FIFA World Cup goals number six and seven to help France earned their first win in four attempts against a resilient Denmark side, who now have to beat Australia to have any hope of reaching the next round.Having preciously became the first defending Champions of the competition to win their opening game of the following edition since Germany in 2006, with a 4-1 come from behind win over the Aussies in their opening game, France’s intention was to make a statement by beating Denmark and they have indeed achieved that.After a goalless first 45 minutes, of which…
Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zielinski and Mitchell Duke, all first time Goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup finals decide the first two games of the day, keeping alive the hopes of their nations reaching the next round.Group CFollowing defeat to defending Champions, France in their opening game, Australia bounced back with a 1-0 win over Tunisia to put themselves in a promising position ahead of their final group game against Denmark.The Socceroos made a good start and are ahead as early as the 23rd minute after Mitchell Duke glanced his header past Tunisia Goalkeeper, Aymen Dahmen following a deflected cross from…