Brazil finish top, Portugal do enough
Posted on June 26, 2010 |
Brazil took seven points from a possible nine to win Group G, while Portugal went through as their runners-up, one point clear of Côte d’Ivoire.
Dutch comfort, Japanese firecrackers
Posted on June 25, 2010 |
Group E saw a traditional European power advance with three wins, while Denmark and Cameroon both suffered disappointment at the hands of Japan.
Paraguay delight, Italian despair
Posted on June 24, 2010 |
Paraguay were followed through to the last 16 by Slovakia, while New Zealand missed out despite a corageous effort. However, the big story of Group F was Italy's demise.
Paraguay delight, Italy despair
Posted on June 24, 2010 |
Paraguay and Slovakia made it through, New Zealand made history but the big story in Group F was the elimination of reigning world champions Italy, consigned to the wooden spoon.
Germany fly high, Ghana fly the flag
Posted on June 24, 2010 |
Germany topped Group D as widely predicted, despite a loss to Serbia, while Ghana kept African hopes alive by pipping Australia to second place.
