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…
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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…
Senegal becomes the first African side to take a lead in Qatar 2022 following a comprehensive win over host nation, who are literally out of the FIFA World Cup home soil following two losses from two games.African Champion, Senegal, who capitulated late in their opening game against The Netherlands made their intentions clear earlier on by dominating proceedings and were rewarded four minutes before the end of the normal time of the first half.Boulaye Dia pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired past Qatari goalkeeper, Meshaal Barsham and make Senegal the first African team to lead in…
Richarlison scored a second half double to help huge favourite, Brazil to a 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.After a goalless first half that presented chances for the South American, it wasn’t until two minutes after the hour mark before they had the breakthrough through Tottenham Hotspur forward, Richarlison.Neymar does well under pressure before releasing Vinicius Junior, whose shot was charged down by the Goalkeeper and falls gracefully to Richarlison, who pokes home from close range.Brazil were 2-0 up eleven minutes later. Vinicius again with a well weighted pass into the…
Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show as his record headlines a nervy win for Portugal over the Black Stars of Ghana as five second half goals ensured the penultimate kickoff of the day not without excitement.Portugal started the game brightly as Ghana adopted the plan to absorb the pressure and play out from the back. The Black Stars successfully execute their plan and were also able to pressure the Portuguese on the break.Cristiano Ronaldo wasted a promising chance after his first touch let him down and Ghanian Goalkeeper, Ati-Zigi made himself big enough to cover any danger just…
Breel Embolo’s goal against his country of birth condemned Cameroon to a defeat in their opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Switzerland emerged winners in the early kickoff.The first half was controlled by the Swiss but the better chances fell to Cameroon, with the likes of Bryan Mbuemo and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting not at their best when in promising postions.Less than three minutes after the restart, Switzerland made them pay for those missed chances as Xherdan Shaqiri’s squared pass found Breel Embolo in a position he can not miss.The Monaco forward fired home to open…
Saudi Arabia’s shocking win over Argentina. Consecutive goalless draws which saw Guillermo Ochoa kept out a Robert Lewandowski’s penalty and Tunisia got a point against Denmark and last, France rubbishing the defending Champions curse.Those were the headlines of yesterday’s day three games and more surprises unfolded in Qatar, finally getting fans into that FIFA World Cup spirit.Today, actions continue with European countries in action against their opponents from the other continents like Africa, Asia and North America.Group EGermany vs JapanSecond kickoff of today, Germany lock horns with one of the tournament’s dark horses, Japan.Knowing fully well how it ended the…
Defending Champions, France off to a dream start in Qatar but had to do it the hard way following a come from behind win over Australia at the Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar.Goals from record equaling Olivier Giroud, a goal and an assist each for Kylian Mbappé and Adrien Rabiot while Theo Hernandez and Ousmane Dembele also registered assist each as France put four past Australia despite going behind early.The Aussies took a shock lead in the ninth minutes after Matthew Leckie did brilliantly well to beat Lucas Hernandez, who got injured in the process, before teeing up Craig…