FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Spain V/s Nederland (Final)

Actually Spain started this world cup by a stunning defeat by Switzerland. But from game to game they improved and finally reached final of this FIFA World Cup. Nederland hadn’t tasted any defeat since their qualifying matches to this world cup. It was Brazil in 1970 which won the World Cup Football through such a triumph. Spaniards created history by facing failure in first match and then emerging as World Champions.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Spain V/s Nederland (Final)

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 Spain V/s Germany ( Semifinal)

That was the justice of the match. Germany was not at all in the match today. All movements were made and lead by Spaniards only. The absence of Meuller in German line up made a deep gap that Klose didn’t get ball at all. The duration of ball that Klose touched was very very less. Spain scored the solitary goal of the match by Karlos Puyol’s bullet header to a corner kick and entered the finals of FIFA World Cup Football 2010. Spain is entering the finals of the world cup football for first time. They will meet Nederland in the final on July 11th.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 Spain V/s Germany ( Semifinal)

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Holland V/s Uruguay (Semi Final)

It is Nederland , the first team to enter the finals of FIFA World Cup Football 2010. In a tight match the defeated Uruguay by a margin of 3-2. Two of the five goals scored were in first half while the match turned to both sides in second half.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Holland V/s Uruguay (Semi Final)

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 Spain V/s Paraguay

After sixty years long gap Euro champions Spain entered the semifinals of FIFA world cup football 2010. In a sensational match Spain defeated the Latin American power Paraguay. The solitary goal of the match was by David Viyya in second half of the match. By this goal Viyya is leading as top scorer with five goals in his account in this world cup. In a dramatic movement both Paraguay and Spain wasted penalty kicks in successive minuts. First Oscar Cardoza’s penalty was caught by Spanish goalkeeper Icar Cassius. In next minut itself Spain got Penalty kick. Alonso took the kick and Paraguay keeper Viyar saved the ball.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 Spain V/s Paraguay

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Ghana V/s Uruguay

The soccer city stadium observed pin drop silence when the extra time’s last second penalty kick taken by Azamoe Gyan hit the crossbar and went out. It extended the life of Uruguay and in penalty shoot out as expected Ghana wasted kicks while Uruguay utilized all kicks.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Ghana V/s Uruguay

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Argentina V/s Germany.

The Berlin wall again stood on the way of Argentina and this time it was too strong like a steel. Germany fooled Argentina and taught the second most favoured team of the World Cup Football 2010 by 4-0. It was too big fall from which it will take time to wake up for Argentina. Yesterday Canaries tears fell down in the ground while today the Argentineans.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Argentina V/s Germany.

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Brazil V/s Holland

The unexpected at last happened in quarter finals of FIFA World Cup football 2010. The worlds most favoured champion team Brazil ousted in quarter finals of the South Africa World Cup. Holland is the team that showed Brazil the way to out. The last score was 2-1.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Brazil V/s Holland

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Argentina V/s Mexico.

Once again Mexico bowed their head before the Argentinean football strength. This time it was for 3 goals against 1. In 2006 World Cup Football at Germany , Mexico had to meet Argentina in Pre Quarter Finals. Then Mexico was leading in the game by Raphael Marquez goal which was later equalized by Saviola. Hence the match extended to extra time and when it was about to end there came the golden goal from the boots of Maxi Rodriguez. But this time Argentina took lead through Carlos Teves followed by Gonzalo Higuain and Teves again. The Mexican goal was by Hernandez.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Argentina V/s Mexico.

FIFA World Cup Football 2010- Germany butchered England

In the royal battle between England and Germany in FIFA World Cup 2010 at Bloyem Fountain Germany conquered England by 4-1. Unlike the score indicates the match was a tight one and fight between two equal opponents. But Germany effectively utilized the faults of England’s famous backline. All the goals are from the failure of backline. The last two goal was just like a local tournament goal.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010- Germany butchered England

FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Uruguay V/s South Korea

The first champions of World Cup Football Uruguay entered the quarter finals of FIFA World Cup Football 2010. In a tight neck to neck match the Asian challengers and 2006 world cup semifinalists South Korea bowed in front of Uruguay (2-1). For Uruguay both the goals were scored by Lewis Sorez. The relief goal of South Korea was by Lee C Young. The former champions Uruguay is entering the quarter finals after two decades . The South Koreans had entered to pre quarter finals for first time in a foreign venue.
FIFA World Cup Football 2010 - Uruguay V/s South Korea

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Brazil V/s Portugal

The H group of FIFA World Cup 2010 was termed as death group due to the presence of football giants like Kaka’s Brazil, Christiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, Didier Drogba’s Ivory Cost and the poor North Korea. The group match between Portugal and Brazil was the anxious match that all the world wished to see as Rial Madrid’s Kaka and Christiano Ronaldo was meeting face to face. But Kaka couldn’t play today due to the red card obtained against Ivory Cost. FIFA World Cup 2010 - Brazil V/s Portugal

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Italy V/s Slovakya

In a sensational fully exciting match Slovakia defeated Italy by 3-2 to enter the prequarter finals of FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
FIFA World Cup 2010 - Italy V/s Slovakya

FIFA World Cup 2010 - England V/s Slovenia

From the brim of death well England just escaped by a solitary first half goal against Slovania in FIFA World Cup 2010. England was in full of trouble with two draws against USA and Algeria and their champion hopes were under danger. They needed victory only , no other compromise. Coach Fabio Capello again and again murmured in the ears of each and every player of England team. He was afraid of the football fans of England if it was not qualified to second round. Hence all the attention of the day was to Nelson Mandela Bay of Port Elizabeth.
FIFA World Cup 2010 - England V/s Slovenia

FIFA World Cup 2010 - South Africa V/s France

The 2002 happening repeated in the case of France. In 2002 France came for World Cup football as the defending champion and slipped in front of Senegal. From that upset they couldn’t come back in the tournament and severely failed to qualify to second round. But in the next edition of world cup football in 2006 they came back and again reached finals of the tournament on the wings of Franc’s ever playmaker Zinadin Zidane.
FIFA World Cup 2010 - South Africa V/s France

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Portugal V/s North Korea

When the FIFA World Cup 2010 started , the main threat to the matches were the rain in South Africa. Fortunately none of the matches were interrupted due to rain. The match between Italy and Paraguay which ended in a draw was the only match that affected slightly by rain. But today there was the heaviest rain of the world cup 2010.It was not water shower , but shower of goals. The unfortunate team was North Korea and the team that massacred was Portugal.

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Portugal V/s North Korea

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Brazil V/s Ivory Coast

In a crucial match in the death group of FIFA World Cup 2010 Brazil defeated Ivory Coast by 3-1. As the score indicate the play was not at all one sided. Fabiano’s two goals were the highlight of the match till the star striker of Brazil Kaka got marching order at 87th minute of the match getting second yellow card.FIFA World Cup 2010 - Brazil V/s Ivory Coast

FIFA World Cup 2010 - France V/s Mexico

In a second major upset in FIFA World Cup 2010 the current world cup runners up France bowed their head before the Mexican waves for 2-0. After a goalless first half the two goals came in second half of the match. First goal was scored by substitute Hernandez in 63rd minute of the match while the second goal was by veteran C.Blanco through a penalty kick.
FIFA World Cup 2010 - France V/S Mexico

Argentna enteres Pre quarter finals of FIFA World Cup 2010

Today the Soccer City stadium once again trembled after the inaugural match of South Africa , when the Argentinean striker Gonzalo Higuain scored a hattrick for Argentina. With the help of Higuain’s hattrick Argentina entered to last 16 of FIFA World Cup 2010. Argentina became the first team to enter the pre quarter finals of this world cup.
Argentna enteres Pre quarter finals of FIFA World Cup 2010

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Gonsalo Higuine scores Hatrick

The wakka wakka was really tuned for Argentina today. They really drowned South Korea in goal rain. The brain behind all goals were the World Footballer of the year Lional Messi and the legs behind them were Gonsalo Higuines. The hatrick by the latter was really a memorable edition to all football lovers.
FIFA World Cup 2010 - Gonsalo Higuine scores Hatrick

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Spain V/s Switzerland

The meadow of Moses Maheeba witnessed the first upset of FIFA World Cup 2010. The most favoured team of this world cup edition after Brazil and Argentina, the Spain tested the bitterness of failure in a group H match. The Euro champions bowed their head before Switzerland for a margin 1-0. The 52nd minute goal by J.Fernandez decided the fate of world number 2 ranked Spain.

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Spain V/s Switzerland

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Brazil V/s North Korea

Before starting the match between Brazil and North Korea one of my neighbour told about a prediction contest he entered. In a leading news daily there was a question about how many goals will be the margin of Brazil’s win. He predicted 6-0 ! I also was in a thought that within 10 minutes there will be two goals and rest can be dreamt in sleep! But the story was in reverse. The live vision of the match felt to be a dream as North Korea held the five time FIFA World Cup Champions for 55 minuts!
FIFA World Cup 2010 - Brazil V/s North Korea

FIFA World Cup 2010 : Nigeria V/S Argentina - A detailed analysis

Even though Nigeria lost the match against former FIFA World Cup champions Argentina , it was a brave surrender. After the 7th minute beautiful diving header goal by Heinze the counter attack by Nigeria was a proof for their fighting spirit. Kaita , Obasi and Taiwo were in constant pace of attack.
FIFA World Cup 2010 : Nigeria V/S Argentina - A detailed analysis

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Portugal V/s Ivory Cost

Much awaited encounter between Portugal and Ivory cost was over now. Ronaldo was tightly covered and was nothing to do.Here there is a compehensive report

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Portugal V/s Ivory Cost

FIFA World Cup 2010 - England V/s USA

It was thought that the England Army will drown US marines mercilessly in Atlantic Ocean city Johanusberg. The fastest goal of FIFA World Cup 2010 by Steven Gerrard also gave an indication to this. But the story was not as expected. Contrary to all expectations USA made a brave attempt and hold one of the most favoured teams of FIFA World Cup 2010.Read it here.

FIFA World Cup 2010 - England V/s USA

Argentina Escaped

The Argentina was one of the most favourite team of FIFA World Cup 2010.But when their first match was seen against Nigeria , even the Argentina fans have a doubt. Will this team go beyond Pre-Quarter finals? Yes, I also suspect whether it will be possible to Argentina.Read more

FIFA World Cup 2010 - South Korea V/s Greece

After a inaugural draw day today the football fans were eagerly looking for some exciting moments from the synthetic meadows of South Africa. The first encounter of the day was between the 2004 Euro Champions Greece and 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinalists South Korea. Greece has to prove their quality as former Euro champions. Also they have to wash the black mark that not scored a single goal in World Cups yet. Greece being an European country and Korean squad being possessing six players playing in European clubs the spectators naturally expected a competitive match between them. But the match was a single sided one in my opinion. At most time all of us felt how this Greece successfully qualified from Euro region which has enough number of best teams. So here is the report of the match.Read more

Mexican Waves V/s Vuvusela Sound

The FIFA World Cup 2010 started in Soccer City of Johannesburg , the capital town of South Africa. In the inaugural match the host  South Africa had to face Mexico. It seemed the Mexican waves will be drowned in Vuvusela’s sound. But the equalizer by Raphael Marques at 78^th minute  of the play helped Mexico to share the points of inaugural match.

In the whole play Mexico possessed the ball more time. As a result the host has to make unlawful methods to defend the guest players. Hence within a short life of the play itself referee has to take the first yellow card. It was Kagiso who marked first.

The attack of Mexican waves to South African goal post was severe in first half of the play. In 23^rd minute of play South Africa escaped narrowly from a goal as the Mexican Striker did it well , but the hands of goalkeeper was there. Again in 37^th minute of the play the South African net trembled. But the goal didn’t allowed. It was an offside. But there was a South African player in the post at the time. The first half ended without any further developments.

The second half started with the advance of South Africa, It seemed the Brazilian coach Carlos Alberto Pereira had given some quick tricks to the ears of the squad. It  was fruitful also. When the second half was at about 10 minutes the South African  striker Tshebalala scored the first goal of the first World Cup in the Dark Continent. Whole the stadium broke up and the sound of Vuvusela was in its high pitch.

The goal made Mexico to strengthen their attack. For this in 68^th minute of game they made first substitution. Carlos Vela was substituted by the veteran star Cothmot Blanco. To sharpen the attacks further Mexico made second substitution also at 72^nd minute of the game. Now G.Franco was substituted by Yavier Hernandez. This substitution proved the value when Raphael Marques scored the first goal of his team at 78^th minute of the game.

The equalizing goal created irritation in the minds of South Africans. As per history of world cups the host were the winners of inaugural match and to keep the history South Africa has to take lead. So they also made a substitution at 83^rd minute. Steven Peinar was  replaced by Bernard Parker. At the same minute Yavier Hernandez lost a golden opportunity to score.

Both the teams played for a win in this match and hence the last minutes of the game was anxious. The ball rolled all over the ground covering both sides. At 88^th minute Blanco’s header lost aim narrowly. In very next minute M.Pehela of South Africa seemed to score a goal. But the ball hit on the post and went out. At injury time also both the teams tried their best for a goal. But it was the faith to be a draw. Thus the inaugural match ended in a draw (1-1)