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World Cup Day 17: Incredible comeback sends Oranje through
Netherlands win in incredible comeback In the second day of round-of-16 action, Louis Van Gaal’s free-scoring Netherlands met Miguel Herrera’s defensively-sound Mexico; it set the game up for an interesting contest. But the game was never going to be wave … Continue reading
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World Cup Day 9: Costa Rica slay another giant, France blitz Switerland
Costa Rica slay another giant The day’s opening match saw Group D opponents Costa Rica and Italy meet in a top-of-the-table clash, having both won their first matches of the tournament. Coming into this World Cup, everybody expected the Costa Ricans … Continue reading
World Cup guide: All 32 competitors unmasked
It’s that time again. After four long, tantalizing years we are about to get what we’ve been waiting for: the FIFA World Cup is upon us. Brazil is the venue, and glory awaits the team who can go all the … Continue reading
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World Cup Preview: Group D
At every World Cup, one group always bears the (sometimes unworthy) title of being the “Group of Death.” This summer, if any group deserves the ominous title, then it is certainly Group D. In this type of group, anything can … Continue reading