WC Day 10 : A Football Classic From The Netherlands, A Reality Check For Sweden, As Japan Eliminate Tunisia

The Netherlands vs Sweden In Houston The Netherlands reminded me of some classical football when the Orange Army graced the Houston pitch last night, against a confident-looking Sweden, in Group F. Terrific Classical Football The setup was fantastic. The forward line moving in complete unison, a perfect cross from the wingers to the centre forwardContinue reading “WC Day 10 : A Football Classic From The Netherlands, A Reality Check For Sweden, As Japan Eliminate Tunisia”

WC Day 10 : Deniz Undav To Germany’s Rescue, As An Emotional Curacao Get First Points

Germany vs Ivory Coast, Toronto, Group E The Germans were looking strong after their 7-1 mauling of Curacao last week, and were the favourites to get past the Elephants from the Ivory Coast in Group E, as the sides met in Toronto last evening. With both teams on a high, it was going to beContinue reading “WC Day 10 : Deniz Undav To Germany’s Rescue, As An Emotional Curacao Get First Points”

FIFA WC Day 6: Imperious Messi Floors Algeria With A Sublime Hat-trick

Argentina Brush Aside Algeria Lionel Scaloni could not have asked for a better start from his men, as Argentina brushed aside Algeria in Group J in an emphatic fashion at Kansas City a few hours ago. Messi Pounded The Desert Foxes The kick start to the title defence had to be a statement of belligerence,Continue reading “FIFA WC Day 6: Imperious Messi Floors Algeria With A Sublime Hat-trick”

Preview : Argentina Take on Algeria In An Exciting Group J Clash in Kansas

The Reigning Champions, Argentina, are ready to take the field as they kick start the defence of their Title against the Desert Foxes, Algeria, in Kansas City on Wednesday, June 17, 6.30 am IST. Lionel Messi will be on the pitch playing his 200th International game for his country, a major milestone for the legendContinue reading “Preview : Argentina Take on Algeria In An Exciting Group J Clash in Kansas”