With two splendid victories, South Africa were looking a totally different side as if on a mission, determined to set aside the disappointments of the years gone by. They were to face Netherlands at Dharamshala and though the Dutch had beaten them in the T20 World Cup last year, the odds were heavily loaded inContinue reading “A Dutch Marvel in the Hills As Kiwis Flatten Afghans”
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Energetic Dutch Make Pak Sweat
The Orange Deliver The Blues The Netherlands, Cricket’s Orange Army gave Pakistan the blues in the second match of the World Cup played out in Hyderabad. Though Pakistan secured an 80-run win at the end of the day, it was not as easy as the margin appeared. The Dutch had their moments in the gameContinue reading “Energetic Dutch Make Pak Sweat”
Audacious Calypsos…Tamed
Once the Dapper Kings It was the most talked about team in World Cricket. They were unconquerable, seemingly Invictus. Facing them instilled a sense of fear in the heart and minds of the opposition. Tall, pacy, intimidating bowlers, who revelled in knocking off the blues of hapless batsmen. On the other side were fearless, aggressiveContinue reading “Audacious Calypsos…Tamed”
U N R E A L – The Quarter Finals 1 & 2
It was a day of huge expectations when two giants of the game and its poster boys were scheduled to play the Quarter Finals. Brazil pitted against Croatia and Argentina against Netherlands. The talk was all about the Samba Kings and Neymar and of Messi and his Team. Luka Modric’s Croatia and Virgil Van Dyk’sContinue reading “U N R E A L – The Quarter Finals 1 & 2”
Brothers Waiting to Collide : World Cup Diaries
Two Football crazy nations and two stalwarts of the game are on a collision course. With Croatia and Netherlands in their way, Brazil and Argentina start as favourites when they take on their European opposition in the Quarter Finals of the FIFA World Cup tonight. The Messi-Neymar Bromance At Barcelona Not taking anything away fromContinue reading “Brothers Waiting to Collide : World Cup Diaries”
Leo Mesmerises as Dumfries Digs In : World Cup Day 14
Day 14 witnessed the first of the knockouts in the Round of 16. A day where a moment of magic or a moment of fallacy may be career defining as the Americans locked horns with the Dutch and the Socceroos faced the mighty Argentinians. Netherlands vs USA ( 3-1 ) The Americans had been impressive inContinue reading “Leo Mesmerises as Dumfries Digs In : World Cup Day 14”
Teranga Lions on the Prowl as Rashford Glitters : World Cup Day 10
Day 10 had all to play for. Ecuador, Iran and England needed just a draw, Senegal and the US had to win, while the Dutch were expected to go through against Qatar. The various possible outcomes made the day an exciting one. And what eventually transpired made it even more interesting. Ecuador vs Senegal : GroupContinue reading “Teranga Lions on the Prowl as Rashford Glitters : World Cup Day 10”
A Spirited Iran, A Resolute Ecuador, An Undaunted Senegal & a Sublime US : World Cup Day 6
The Day 6 at the World Cup witnessed some hard fought games, one exhilarating finish, some excellent goals and some gritty resistance. What a day indeed as the World Cup progressed to the second round of the Group Stage. So let’s have a look at the goings about in Qatar. Wales vs Iran : GroupContinue reading “A Spirited Iran, A Resolute Ecuador, An Undaunted Senegal & a Sublime US : World Cup Day 6”
England’s Young Guns Steal the Show : World Cup Day 2
First round matches for Group A and Group B were completed on Day 2. The day unfolded with hardly any surprises for the pundits, though I expected a few keen contests and so it happened. Let’s have a look at the matches. England vs Iran : Group B ( 6-2 ) England make a statement.Continue reading “England’s Young Guns Steal the Show : World Cup Day 2“