Round Of 16. Spain 1-0 Portugal

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Round Of 16.
Spain 1 - 0 Portugal

Match Information
Stadium: Green Point Stadium,
Cape Town, South Africa
Match Time: 18:30 GMT
Official(s): Héctor Baldassi

Scoring Summary

Spain Portugal
David Villa (63')


Match Stats
Spain Portugal
18(8) Shots (on Goal) 9(3)
13 Fouls 18
6 Corner Kicks 3
0 Offsides 3
65% Time of Possession 36%
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 1
3 Saves 7

Spain Portugal
Xabi Alonso (74) Yellow Cards Tiago (80)
Red Cards Ricardo Costa (89)

In an one way game, Spain has consistently imposed Portugal 1-0 to win the right to face Paraguay in the quarter-finals 2010 World Cup. The Lusitano were too limited offensively to worry the European champions.

David Villa breakthrough on scoring in the 63rd minute against Portugal. Spain has been the hardest and must continue if the players want to get away. The expulsion of Ricardo Costa for a few obvious bad move on Capdevilla swept the last hopes Portuguese. That was all for a match which Spain will ultimately not much shaken, but the show was mostly or again not to go, especially because a very limited Portuguese selection.

Qualification logic of Spain, much more enterprising than Portugal has adopted a wait too for most of the meeting. Not a great night of Eduardo, the addition would have been even more salt to the selecção …

Man of the Match:
David Villa - In a game where Spain were again unable to quite hit the heights they are capable of, they required another goal from their predatory forward who claimed his fourth of the tournament to settle this second-round tie and move level with Robert Vittek and Gonzalo Higuain at the top of the goalscoring charts. Villa was a constant menace, as ever, and continues to demonstrate why he is the most feared striker in South Africa.

Round Of 16. Paraguay (5)0 - 0(3) Japan

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Round Of 16
Paraguay 0(5)-0(3) Japan

Match Information
* Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
* Attendance: 36,742
* Match Time: 14:00 GMT, June 29, 2010
* Official(s): Frank De Bleeckere (Belgium)

Match Stats
Paraguay Japan
13(6) Shots (on Goal) 12(5)
26 Fouls 29
6 Corner Kicks 5
1 Offsides 1
58% Time of Possession 42%
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
4 Saves 6



Paraguay won his ticket to the quarterfinals at the expense of Japan on Tuesday evening at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria after the shootout goal [5-3]. At the end of regulation time the score was still 0-0. Paraguay reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup for the first time in its history after ending a game against Japan (0-0 tab 5-3).

Round Of 16. Japan Vs Paraguay

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Round Of 16
Japan Vs Portugal

Match Information

* Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa
* Match Time: 14:00 GMT, June 29, 2010

Competition Stats
Paraguay-Japan
Goals Cristian Riveros 1 - Keisuke Honda 2
Assists Keisuke Honda 1(Japan)
Yellows Victor Cáceres 2- Yasuhito Endo 1


Match Preview: Japan Vs Paraguay

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Paraguay has trained brilliantly for the Round of World Cup as the Japanese. This surprise shows born of hope for many fans of both nations.Paraguay appears stronger than the Japanese themselves who are afraid of nothing!

The two teams have never competed in the World Cup but they have already had the opportunity to compete on six occasions in the past. The Albirroja has not proven to be active against only one in Japan, but the Japanese had won the last confrontation in 2003.

On the side of Paraguay:

Last Game: Paraguay 0-0 New Zealand

Gerardo Martino Players for them the advantage of experience. They topped the first round three times on their last seven entries and were awarded first place in Group F. For their part, the Samurai Blue about to play their first round game outside their borders. Long known for its rigorous defense,Paraguay has been transformed over time into a much more entrepreneurial training, as evidenced by the 4-3-3 set up by his coach. In attack, the South Americans will rely on the talent and experience from Roque Santa Cruz, and the effectiveness of Lucas Barrios and Nelson Valdez, who operate both at Borussia Dortmund.

On the side of Japan:

Last Game: Japan 3-1 Denmark

Author performance is mixed throughout its preparation, Japan has returned to form at the right time. His success on Cameroon and Denmark have consistently allowed him to invite themselves in the second round of the supreme test. The paid risks taken by Takeshi Okada. Housed in a more offensive role, Keisuke Honda has become one of the revelations of the first round. So far, the Blue Samurai have primarily built their success on their vitality and tremendous stamina. If Asians are expected to arise in an unchanged composition, Paraguayans are forced to cope with the absence of midfielder Victor Caceres, suspended. Now recovered from his ankle injury, defender Antolin Alcaraz could however be back in the starting lineup.

Japan player to watch: Yasuhito Endo.

Paraguay player to watch: Enrique Vera.


Paraguay is stronger, able to hold long session defensive or holding the ball. Japan still plays to the limit and has left a lot of energy in chickens. FillMedia Prediction: victory inParaguay!

Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Justo Villar, Carlos Bonet, Antolin Alcaraz, Paulo Da Silva, Claudio Morel; Enrique Vera, Edgar Barreto, Cristian Riveros; Lucas Barrios, Nelson Haedo Valdes, Roque Santa Cruz

Japan Probable Starting XI (4-5-1): Eiji Kawashima; Yuichi Komano, Yuji Nakazawa, Marcus Tulio Tanaka, Yuto Nagatomo; Daisuke Matsui, Yuki Abe, Makoto Hasebe, Yasuhito Endo, Yoshito Okubo; Keisuke Honda

Round Of 16. Spain Vs Portugal

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Round Of 16
Spain Vs Portugal

Match Information

* Stadium: Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa
* Match Time: 18:30 GMT, June 29, 2010

Competition Stats
Goals- David Villa 3 Tiago 2
Assists- David Villa 1 Tiago 1
Yellows Tiago 1




Match Preview: Spain v Portugal
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It's the most talented team in world football up against one of the most talented players ever to play the game. Two countries that share a national border, but have never met at a World Cup finals.

Spain, the favourites to win this World Cup, have a history of underperforming on the world stage but boast a near perfect team that waltzed to the European title in 2008.

Now ranked second in the world – Portugal are ranked third – Spain have quality in every position, with the best midfield at the tournament plus two of the most deadly strikers on the planet.

Yet they stumbled at the first hurdle at this World Cup, dominating the opening match but slumping to a shock 1-0 defeat to the defensive-minded Switzerland.

The Spaniards got back in the swing of things with a 2-0 victory over Honduras, before edging out the next most impressive team in their group, Chile, 2-1 to qualify as the top team in Group H.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal finished alongside Argentina as the top-scoring team in the group stage of the tournament after putting seven goals past North Korea.

Their defensive game has also looked rock solid – they are yet to concede a goal despite facing Brazil and African giants Ivory Coast.

And with Crisitano Ronaldo finally ending an 18-month goalless run for his country, it may be the time for the 2008 World Player of the Year to thrive in the biggest competition in world football.

It is arguably Portugal's defensive ability that will worry Spain the most. The European champions – who have a midfield boasting the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Xabi Alonso – are almost certain to dominate possession, but the group matches have shown that attacking game can be contained.

Portugal will sit back and aim to counter-attack through their wingers, most notably Ronaldo, who is likely to target one of Spain's few weaknesses – left back Joan Capdevila.

The Portuguese have threats elsewhere too, with six players getting on the scoresheet against North Korea (a team that had kept Brazil to just two goals in their opening match). One of those, box-to-box midfielder Raul Meireles, has been in superb form for Portugal at this World Cup.

But if it comes down to individual class, the Spaniards should prevail. David Villa is arguably the best finisher in the world, and has already scored three goals from three matches in South Africa. Fernando Torres is not in Villa's form but can always produce something special, while Xavi and Iniesta both have the passing skills to unlock any defence.

The winner here will advance to a quarter-final against either Paraguay or Japan, with a semi-final against Argentina or Germany to follow. The loser will be heading home.

Expect a Spain victory, but in a tournament that has already witnessed several upsets the Portuguese could well spring a surprise.

Stats: Spain are the only team yet to receive a yellow card, while Portugal are the only nation yet to concede a goal.

Spain player to watch: David Villa.




Portugal player to watch: Raul Meireles .




Squad(Portugal)
NUMBER NAME-Position
12 Beto-Goalkeeper
1 Eduardo-Goalkeeper
22 Daniel Fernandes-Goalkeeper
5 Duda-Defender
2 Bruno Alves-Defender
6 Ricardo Carvalho-Defender
23 Fábio Coentrão-Defender
21 Ricardo Costa-Defender
4 Rolando-Defender
3 Paulo Ferreira-Defender
13 Miguel-Defender
17 Ruben Amorim-Midfielder
20 Deco-Midfielder
15 Pepe-Midfielder
16 Raul Meireles-Midfielder
8 Pedro Mendes-Midfielder
19 Tiago-Midfielder
11 Simão-Midfielder
14 Miguel Veloso-Midfielder
10 Danny-Forward
9 Liédson-Forward
18 Hugo Almeida-Forward
7 Cristiano Ronaldo-Forward

Squad(Spain)
NUM NAME-Position
1 Iker Casillas-Goalkeeper
23 Pepe Reina-Goalkeeper
12 Victor Valdés-Goalkeeper
2 Raúl Albiol-Defender
17 Álvaro Arbeloa-Defender
11 Joan Capdevila-Defender
4 Carlos Marchena-Defender
3 Gerard Piqué-Defender
5 Carles Puyol-Defender
15 Sergio Ramos-Defender
14 Xabi Alonso-Midfielder
16 Sergio Busquets-Midfielder
10 Cesc Fábregas-Midfielder
8 Xavi-Midfielder
6 Andrés Iniesta-Midfielder
21 David Silva-Midfielder
20 Javi Martínez-Midfielder
13 Juan Mata-Midfielder
22 Jesús Navas-Midfielder
18 Pedro-Midfielder
19 Fernando Llorente-Forward
9 Fernando Torres-Forward
7 David Villa-Forward

Round Of 16. Brazil Vs Chile (3-0)

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Round Of 16
Brazil Vs Chile

Match Information

Stadium: Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Attendance: 54,096
Match Time: 18:30 GMT
Official(s): Howard Webb

Brazil Chile
Juan (34')
Luis Fabiano (38')
Robinho (59')

Match Stats
Brazil Chile
17(6) Shots (on Goal) 15(3)
14 Fouls 18
8 Corner Kicks 6
1 Offsides 1
50% Time of Possession 50%
2 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
2 Saves 3


Brazil just won easily ahead of Chile 3 goals to 0 and be strong in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Brazil had no difficulties to win his ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Chile a 3-0 besting too quickly outdated.


Brazil beat Chile 3-0 at the fourth round of the World Cup. The Brazilians made the difference in two minutes through goals from Juan, the head of a corner, and Luis Fabiano, who erased the Chilean goalkeeper and scored into an empty net. And in the second half, Robinho sent a curled right into the Chile netting side.


Juan’s head a corner and Luis Fabiano on a pass from Kaka goldsmith sealed the fate of the fourth round in the space of four minutes (34th and 38th). Robinho added the full-bodied in the second half. Final score 3-0!


Brazil will return in the quarterfinals the Netherlands for a classic World Cup. Defeated in 1974 in pool play, the Brazilians took their revenge in the quarterfinals, already in 1994 (3-2) and semi-finals in 1998 (1-1, 4-2 on penalty kicks). The Netherlands defeated Slovakia (2-1) in the afternoon in Durban.




Man of the Match: Juan - While Brazil's attacking trio will take all the plaudits again, the big centre back deserves his share of the praise after another impeccable game in defence. Juan opened the scoring for the Selecao with a prodigious leap and firm header, but he should also be commended for his positioning and reading of the game, which allowed him to snuff out a string of attacking moves launched by Chile's quick strikers. Will need to maintain this sort of form as the competition nears its final phase.

Round of 16. Netherland vs Solvakia(2-1)

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Round Of 16
Netherland vs Solvakia

Match Information
Netherland vs Solvakia
* Stadium: Durban Stadium, Durban, South Africa
* Attendance: 61,692
* Match Time: 14:00 GMT, June 28, 2010
* Official(s): Alberto Undiano Mallenco

Scoring Summary

Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia
Arjen Robben (18') Robert Vittek (pen 90')
Wesley Sneijder (84')

Netherlands Slovakia

16(9) Shots (on Goal) 12(3)
17 Fouls 19
5 Corner Kicks 2
2 Offsides 3
52% Time of Possession 48%
2 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
2 Saves 7

The Netherlands have qualified Monday for the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, beating Slovakia 2-1 on Monday in Durban. The Dutch will face Brazil on Friday.



The Netherlands, in continuation of their group matches, needed without forcing and without shine against a team that has too tender Slovak however, had the merit of saving the honor. The Batavian will face Brazil or Chile on Friday.



The Netherlands selection advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup, after winning a very harrowing victory against a selection of Slovakia, which was above their expectations.


The goal was inaugurated by its Holland star Arjen Robben who scored the 18th minute goal from the edge, remember that Robben returned in the previous game for an injury that had sidelined the field, is now back and hopes to continue helping the Dutch team.


The second goal was until the 84th minute in which Wesley Sneijder scored his goal, to give the advantage to 2-0 and the last goal was a minute by Robert Vittek via penalty to change the scoreboard 2-1 to Netherlands victory.

Netherlands: Maarten Stekelenburg, Van der Wiel, Heitinga, Mathijsen, Van Bronckhorst (Capt.), Van Bommel, De Jong, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, Robin Van Persie, Dirk Kuyt

Slovakia: Jan Mucha, Peter Pekarik, Zabavnik, Jan Durica, Martin Skrtel, Miroslav Stoch, Marek Hamsik (Capt.), Juraj Kucka, Weiss, Vittek, Jendrisek

Round of 16

Argentina 3-1 Mexico


Argentina won the match 3-1 against Mexico to advance to the quarter-finals, however, the match was not free of referee controversies which has been happening for all the matches in the World Cup.

The first goal by Tevez came from an offside which was clearly shown on the big screen, however, the referee let the goal stay demoralizing the Mexicans. But two other goals are superb.