Italy finished with an impressive win against Ukraine in their quarterfinal match. An early goal set the tone for Italy and helped to secure a spot for them in the World Cup’s final four. You can read the play-by-play below and leave your thoughts and comments about the game and the two teams.
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Germans clinical from the spot as always. Lehmann the hero as Germany comes from behind to defeat Argentina and progress to the semi-finals in Dortmund.
Final: Argentina 1-1 Germany AET 2-4 on Penalties

After taking the early lead via a penalty, Spain could not hold out against a French side that showed they’re not afraid to attack. Two goals in the second half put France through to face Brazil in the quarter-finals in a replay of the ‘98 final.
Final: France 3-1 Spain

Brazil through to the quarter-finals after beating “the Brazil of Africa” 3-0. Ronaldo made history with his 15th World Cup goal, Adriano’s goal was offside, Ze Roberto’s wasn’t. All credit to Ghana who put on a great display of attacking football, but their offside trap was too high, and maybe a little too disorganised to [...]

We’re liveblogging the full 90 minutes of the Switzerland and Ukraine second round match. Come in and join us with your comments and thoughts before, during and after the game.
Final: Switzerland 0-0 Ukraine (AET) 1-3 Penalties

Italy has reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on a last second penalty kick by Francesco Totti. It was a dramatic game and a tough way for Australia to go home after making the second round of the World Cup for the first time ever. You can read the play-by-play below and [...]

In a game of fluctuating levels of players on the pitch, and 16 yellow cards, Portugal found time to score a fantastic goal and hold on to beat a physical Dutch team that lacked punch in the six yard box. Portugal face England in the quarter-finals and the Dutch go home. Keep adding your comments [...]

It wasn’t a dominant or impressive performance, but once again England got the job done beating an Ecuador team that appeared to just be happy to make it to the second round. You can read the play-by-play below and leave your thoughts on the match.
Final: England 1-0 Ecuador

After 120 minutes in Leipzig, Argentia comes away with the win against Mexico. This was the first game to go to extra periods and turned out the be a thriller. You can read the play-by-play below and leave your comments on the match and the teams.
Final: Argentina 2-1 Mexico

Germany are through to the quarter finals and will face either Argentina or Mexico. Sweden will rue the sending-off but in truth they were behind the eight ball (and two goals down) before they were reduced to 10 men. Thanks for joining me in the liveblog and for all your comments. Come back for [...]