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June 30, 2006

Live Today: Italy vs Ukraine

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Live Today: Argentina vs Germany

Filed under: Team, Germany, Argentina, Live
  • Opposite hopes at Prosvita bar, Caboto Centre - Winnipeg Free Press (subscription)
    Opposite hopes at Prosvita bar, Caboto CentreWinnipeg Free Press (subscription), Canada - 4 hours ago… finals this afternoon at the 2006 FIFA World … With three previous World Cup crowns, Italy is hailed as … among the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Germany and Portugal …
  • No surprises in last eight, but there should be: Guus’s boys - Sydney Morning Herald
    Washington PostNo surprises in last eight, but there should be: Guus’s boysSydney Morning Herald, Australia - Jun 29, 2006… Even though they are out of the World Cup, Germany 2006 has been a great boost for … The Argentina-Germany clash could decide who wins the World Cup. … Argentina, Germany eye World Cup semis Houston Chronicleall 321 related
  • 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Coaches? quotes - noticias.info
    2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: ARGENTINA-MEXICO: Coaches? quotesnoticias.info, Spain - Jun 25, 2006… You win a match at a World Cup and there?s an even tougher opponent … As for Argentina-Germany, well it?s never easy facing the hosts and they …
  • At Halfway Point, Taking Stock of the World Cup Field - New York Times
    At Halfway Point, Taking Stock of the World Cup FieldNew York Times, United States - Jun 23, 2006… it, the first phase of the World Cup is finally … of what has transpired at Germany 2006 so far … International Herald Tribune are tracking the world’s most popular …
  • Sports/Other Special Events: World Cup - Chattanooga Times Free Press
    Sports/Other Special Events: World CupChattanooga Times Free Press,  USA - Jun 23, 2006The United States may be history, but the real story of the 2006 World Cup hasn?t yet been told. … Switzerland (world No. 35), Ecuador (No. … Germany 3-0. …
  • Italy vs Australia - AsianHandicap.com
    Italy vs AustraliaAsianHandicap.com, UK - Jun 26, 2006… one of the dark horses to win the World Cup. All eyes have been on Brazil, Argentina, Germany and England, and … have been one of the surprises in Germany 2006. …
  • A must win for a few reasons - Bismarck Tribune
    A must win for a few reasonsBismarck Tribune,  USA - Jun 22, 2006… of some countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Germany or England … After the last World Cup, we couldn’t wait to … States gets knocked out of the 2006 tournament in …
  • Under Hot Sun, Reputations Melt or Shimmer - New York Times
    Under Hot Sun, Reputations Melt or ShimmerNew York Times, United States - Jun 14, 2006… And of the big guns, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy, the … this was the South Korean’s first World Cup win in … great, Josef Masopust, rates the 2006 team the …
  • Soccer / Convincing wins for England, Argentina; ?Germany comes … - Ha’aretz
    Soccer / Convincing wins for England, Argentina; ?Germany comes …Ha’aretz, Israel - May 30, 2006With 10 days to go until the kickoff for the 2006 World Cup, there were wins yesterday for England and Argentina, but host Germany was held to a draw by Japan …
  • And all for a little round ball … - Asia Times Online
    And all for a little round ball …Asia Times Online, Hong Kong - Jun 8, 2006… Council is more like Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy, France and … The future of the football is literally in … The official 2006 World Cup football is not a hand ..

June 28, 2006

Semi-final Diagram

Filed under: Team, schedule, Live, Tables

semi-final diagram

Quarter-final to Semi-final, schedule

Quarter-finals

Match Date Venue   Teams   Time/Score  
57 30 June 2006 Berlin GER:ARG 17:00
58 30 June 2006 Hamburg ITA:UKR 21:00
59 1 July 2006 Gelsenkirchen ENG:POR 17:00
60 1 July 2006 Frankfurt BRA:FRA 21:00

Live Stories about FRANCE

Filed under: Team, France
  • The World Cup and I (updated with logos and bonus curious facts)
    Now I wonder who we’ll be playing against on Saturday, Spain or France? … As a soccer loving Brazilian, I measure my life by soccer World Cups, so every four … And who would win the World Cup in 2006 ? Answer: 3964 - 2006 = 1958 …
  • World Cup Soccer: France Beats Spain 3-1, Zidane Scores In The
    France Beats Spain 3-0 and now will face Brazil in the quarter finals Spain has failed to advance again and must be very disappointed to go home early. They took an early lead in the 27th minute with a penalty kick by Villa but France …
  • The World Cup and I
    Note: I got the logos of every world cup I’m discussing in Google and I want to include … As a soccer loving Brazilian, I measure my life by soccer World Cups, … Four years later, in 1986 we lost to Michel Platini’s France on the …
  • Brazil press cheers Portugal soccer team?s World Cup victory
    Brazil press cheers Portugal soccer team?s World Cup victory (People?s Daily) … soccer team?s victory over Holland in the 2006 Germany World Cup, … Then France and Spain meet for the first time on world football s biggest stage? …
  • World Cup - the Second Rounding
    He?s now the highest ever scorer in World Cup finals football, equalling Gerd … France, listless on the international stage since their World Cup win in 1998, … performance from perhaps the ugliest man in soccer, Frank Ribery. …
  • WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE WORLD CUP?—CJ
    With this in mind, Otis asks why he should care about the World Cup. … Just moments ago, France completed a 3-1 victory over Spain earned largely by a … For every soccer player in the world, the biggest dream is scoring that winning …
  • Budweiser Teetering On Sales Failure at World Cup?
    As one of seven US sponsors at this summer’s World Cup in Germany, Anheuser-Busch … Soccer’s governing body ? the Federation Internationale de Football, … markets heavily at the event, whether it’s held in France, Korea or Germany. …
  • Carpet Muncher
    I’ma big soccer fan, and I think the World Cup is one of the best … The 2006 World Cup seems to be classified by the return of the … France finally woke up and played decently against Spain, but will have a tough time with Brazil. …
  • WORLD CUP - Group Round Finish
    The other thing I?ve notices this week, as World Cup Fever gets into full swing, … The World Cup is not just soccer, and not just a sport. … A tie would also send them into the next round as long as France could win by a point. …
  • World Cup Quarterfinals: Heroes and Villains
    Notorious villains France and Brazil both breezed their way into the … This Cup has really opened my eyes to how much I dislike the Portguese soccer team. … France. Well, they’ve finally found a way to make me root for France. …

Quarterfinals today, Live, France VS Spain

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Group H - Match #56 - Final
Spain France
(9 Pts) 1 3 (5 Pts)
Puyol 82 min Zidane 91 min (Wiltord)
Villa 27 min Zidane 90 min
Ribery 87 min
Vieira 82 min (Zidane)
Vieira 67 min
Ribery 40 min (Vieira)
Alonso, Casillas, Fabregas, Pablo, , Puyol, Ramos, Raúl (García 53 min), Torres, Villa (Joaquin 53 min), Xavi (Senna 71 min) Abidal, Barthez, Gallas, Henry (Wiltord 87 min), Makelele, Malouda, Ribery, Sagnol, Thuram, Vieira, Zidane
Group F - Match #55 - Final
Brazil Ghana
(9 Pts) 3 0 (6 Pts)
Zé Roberto 84 min (Silva) Gyan 80 min
Adriano 45 min (Cafu) Gyan 47 min
Juan 43 min Addo E 37 min
Adriano 12 min Pantsil 28 min
Ronaldo 04 min (Kaká) Muntari 10 min
Appiah 06 min
Adriano (Juninho Pernambucano 60 min), Cafu, Dida, Emerson (Silva 45 min), Juan, Kaká (Ricardinho 82 min), Lúcio, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Zé Roberto Addo E (Boateng 59 min), Amoah (Tachie-Mensah 69 min), Appiah, Dramani, Gyan, Illiasu, Kingston, Mensah, Muntari, Pantsil, Pappoe

Ronaldinho in last 12 hours

Filed under: Team, Ronaldinho, Live
  • Brazil 3-0 Ghana
    It is four wins and counting for holders Brazil at the 2006 FIFA World Cup? after … Ronaldo’s fifth-minute strike was his 15th in the FIFA World Cup, … pass from Ronaldinho was picked up by Roberto Carlos and the Brazil full-back …
  • WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE WORLD CUP?—CJ
    And even in the World Championships played this past spring, many of the world’s top players passed on participating. Do you think Brazil’s Ronaldinho ever considered skipping the World Cup? Olympic hockey is trying. …
  • Live Blog: Brazil Vs. Ghana
    Brazil are content to play the counterattack game, and have beaten offside traps … Brazil gets it back and Ronaldinho sends Roberto Carlos on a long sprint down the … The defending champs against a nation making its World Cup debut. …
  • Is Brazil divided?
    Most of the Brazilian players do not pass the ball to Ronaldinho, unless it is absolutely necessary. Like, if he is the only player around to receive a pass, he gets the ball. Else he is overlooked for someone else, although the World …
  • Ronaldo: Greatest World Cup Scorer, Brazil 3 - Ghana 0
    Ronaldo just scored a beautiful goal against Ghana and is now officially the number one goal scorer of all times in the FIFA World Cup. The goal was scored in the 5th minute and Brazil is leading Ghana 1-0 …
  • 2006 World Cup Predictions
    Brazil: Brazil by two goals Portugal vs. Italy: 0 - 0 after both overtime and shootout. Game decided by armwrestle between Totti and Figo!!!! Finals: Germany vs. Brazil: Germany wins through bad refereeeing after Ronaldo and Ronaldinho …
  • Preview (2nd Stage): Brazil vs Ghana
    I have my cards on Brazil to end Ghana?s rough World Cup memories. Below is the lineup for each teams:. Brazil: 1. DIDA , 2. CAFU , 3. LUCIO , 4. JUAN , 6. ROBERTO CARLOS, 8. KAKA , 9. RONALDO , 10. RONALDINHO , 17. GILBERTO SILVA , 19. …
  • More World Cup thoughts
    … strike against Ghana this morning for his 15th career goal to move atop the World Cup all time scoring list. Kingson had no chance one-v-one. Ronaldinho hasn’t yet been much of a factor but Brazil has dominated every match anyway. …
  • World Cup Warming Up
    Yet, without fear of contradiction, it’s a World Cup in which there have been … Brazil, Argentina, Spain, France, Italy, England and Germany all made it … Even some of the greats - Ronaldinho, Zidane and Henry - have been guilty of …
  • Oh Say Can You See?
    If you have not watched any of the World Cup, you are missing some great matches. … "You look at Ronaldinho, the world’s most talented and lethal soccer player … Every neutral fan following this month’s World Cup will want Brazil to …

June 27, 2006

Quarterfinals today, Ukraine vs Switzerland

  • Latest World Cup Soccer Betting Results - 06-26-06 - Online Gambling Insider
    Latest World Cup Soccer Betting Results - 06-26-06Online Gambling Insider, South Africa - 2 hours ago… There was very nearly a huge betting upset at the World Cup soccer in Germany … that the bookies were offering on the game, as Ukraine held Switzerland to a …
  • Monday’s World Cup Capsules - Washington Post
    Washington PostMonday’s World Cup CapsulesWashington Post, United States - 5 hours ago… during the Australia vs Italy Round of 16 World Cup soccer match at … After 120 minutes of scoreless action against Switzerland, Ukraine advances on penalty kicks … Taking Over the Game U.S. National Soccer Playersall 3 related
  • Ukraine Advances to Soccer Quarterfinals - Washington Post
    Canada.comUkraine Advances to Soccer QuarterfinalsWashington Post, United States - 5 hours ago… goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskyi makes a save during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Ukraine in the World Cup stadium in Cologne … World-Terrible way to lose, says Swiss defender Magnin Reuters.ukUkraine reduces Swiss to record sportal.com.auMAGNIN HAILS SWISS SPIRIT SkySportsTVNZ - MLive.com - all 17 related
  • Ukraine ousts Swiss at World Cup - CBC British Columbia
    China DailyUkraine ousts Swiss at World CupCBC British Columbia, Canada - 6 hours agoUkraine battled a steely and determined Switzerland team for two frugal hours at the World Cup on Monday, 120 minutes that will go down as the sweetest … 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: Shevchenko: I enjoy the pressure noticias.infoWorld-Ukraine awake first from torpor of terror Reuters.ukUkraine fights back, and marches onward in World Cup Monsters and Critics.comABC News - Squarefootball - all 458 related
  • Switzerland v Ukraine: wake up and savour the soccer, says Swiss … - GiveMeFootball.com
    Gulf TimesSwitzerland v Ukraine: wake up and savour the soccer, says Swiss …GiveMeFootball.com, UK - 19 hours ago… who think the Swiss cannot play football," said Frei … The Switzerland-Ukraine clash is arguably the least glamorous of the … for the last 16 of the World Cup is by … Blokhin shoulders woes of the World Cup as Ukraine face young … ScotsmanWorld Cup preview - Switzerland v Ukraine World SoccerUkraine 3, Switzerland 0: After stalemate turns shootout, Ukraine … International Herald TribuneElectric New Paper - Sportinglife.com - all 162 related
  • Italy Takes on Australia Next at World Cup - ABC News
    Albany Times UnionItaly Takes on Australia Next at World CupABC News - 16 hours ago… Germany Jun 26, 2006 (AP)? The second round of World Cup soccer continues today with Italy taking on Australia and Switzerland facing Ukraine. … Italy Takes On Australia Next At World Cup WRAL.comSports Roundup Monsters and Critics.comItaly Takes on Australia Next at World Cup The Tribune-Democratall 110 related
  • Referees Becoming the Story of World Cup - Washington Post
    SI.comReferees Becoming the Story of World CupWashington Post, United States - 6 hours ago… a yellow card during the Italy vs Australia World Cup Round of 16 soccer match in … 120 minutes of scoreless action against Switzerland, Ukraine advances on … Red cards and recriminations: have refs gone too far this time? Guardian Unlimitedall 155 related
  • World Cup: ref hands Italy victory against Australia - Geekzone
    Metro TorontoWorld Cup: ref hands Italy victory against AustraliaGeekzone, New Zealand - 7 hours ago… Either way, it was a great World Cup for the Australians. … Italy will be playing against either Switzerland or Ukraine in the next round - I’m tipping it’ll … World Cup panel: Knockout stage BBC NewsDrama at the World Cup Newstalk ZBItaly, Australia Tied 0-0 at Halftime in World Cup 2nd Round BloombergFijivillage - Reuters.uk - all 29 related
  • Ukraine Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals in Shootout - Men’s News Daily
    Ukraine Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals in ShootoutMen’s News Daily, CA - 2 hours agoUkraine, playing in the World Cup football finals for the … was in Cologne for the former Soviet Republics shootout win Monday night over Switzerland and has …
  • World Cup - San Francisco Chronicle
    Washington PostWorld CupSan Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 15 hours ago… Switzerland-Ukraine isn’t too promising … move on, knowing that for all his efforts, US soccer, in terms … Let’s try a complete overhaul for the next World Cup … … Italy Advances on Late Totti Penalty Kick Washington Postall 173 related

The last eight, Italy vs Australia

Filed under: Team, Italy, Australia, Live
  • Referees Becoming the Story of World Cup - Washington Post
    Referees Becoming the Story of World CupWashington Post, United States - 6 hours ago… by teammate Fabio Cannavaro as referee Luis Medina Cantalejo shows him a yellow card during the Italy vs Australia World Cup Round of 16 soccer match in …
  • 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: ITALY-AUSTRALIA: Coaches’ quotes - noticias.info
    2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: ITALY-AUSTRALIA: Coaches’ quotesnoticias.info, Spain - 7 hours ago… it did as a result of a last-gasp goal, but I’m very proud of the way my players performed throughout the tournament and particularly against Italy. … Socceroos coach Guus Hiddinck Radio New Zealandall 2 related
  • Sydney Football Fans Well-Behaved During World Cup Celebrations - NSW Police Online
    Sydney Football Fans Well-Behaved During World Cup CelebrationsNSW Police Online, Australia - 7 hours agoPolice have congratulated football fans on their good behaviour following this morning?s Italy v Australia World Cup clash. More … Seeing red but ending up with the blues Daily Telegraphall 2 related
  • Italy Crash Australia’s World Cup Party - Playfuls.com
    sportal.com.auItaly Crash Australia’s World Cup PartyPlayfuls.com, Romania - 10 hours agoby Playfuls Team. Italy ended Australia’s dream run in the World Cup but the closely fought 1-0 scoreline in Kaiserslautern didn’t break the hearts of … Italy crash Australia?s World Cup party India eNews.comSoccer fans party in little Italy NEWS.com.auPassionate fans light up the night Advertiser AdelaideSydney Morning Herald - all 89 related
  • PM ‘broken-hearted’ - The Age
    The AgePM ‘broken-hearted’The Age, Australia - 3 hours ago… Socceroos following today’s heartbreaking loss to Italy," Senator Kemp … Senator Kemp said Australia had shown it could match … "Our next World Cup campaign should … Boss rages at ‘Roos Cup exit Unison.ieSocceroos in heart-breaking cup exit Radio New ZealandItaly Advances on Late Totti Penalty Kick ABC NewsSLAM! Sports - Houston Chronicle - all 314 related
  • Soccer: Italy survive with a little help from the ref - New Zealand Herald
    Sydney Morning HeraldSoccer: Italy survive with a little help from the refNew Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 8 hours ago… Italy went through to the quarterfinals of the soccer World Cup after Francesco Totti’s penalty, with the last kick of the game, beat Australia 1-0 today but … Italy Beats Australia to Reach World Cup Quarterfinal (Update2) BloombergWorld Cup: Italy Defeats Australia 1-0; Old World Cynicism Trumps … Blogcritics.orgItaly advances on late Totti penalty kick People’s Daily OnlineBloomberg - The Statesman - all 419 related
  • They’re excited?and not just about the World Cup - Sydney Morning Herald
    Sydney Morning HeraldThey’re excited?and not just about the World CupSydney Morning Herald, Australia - 13 hours ago… After the concert, instead of trashing their hotel room, the band members would watch the Australia v Italy World Cup soccer match, Martin said. …
  • PM ‘brokenhearted’ at Socceroos loss - The Australian
    PM ‘brokenhearted’ at Socceroos lossThe Australian, Australia - 7 hours ago… following today’s heartbreaking loss to Italy,'’ Senator Kemp … the greatest upsets in World Cup football was snatched … Senator Kemp said Australia had shown it … PM ‘brokenhearted’ at Socceroos loss Advertiser Adelaideall 20 related
  • Dejected Sydney fans lament loss - Daily Telegraph
    Daily TelegraphDejected Sydney fans lament lossDaily Telegraph, Australia - 7 hours ago… Despite the last-minute upset against Italy, the Ship Inn’s security guard, Tony … Proving soccer fever did not die with Australia’s World Cup defeat, about … The green, gold… and blue Daily Telegraphall 8 related
  • 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: ‘Tactical masterstroke by Marcello Lippi’ - noticias.info
    Playfuls.com2006 FIFA WORLD CUP: ‘Tactical masterstroke by Marcello Lippi’noticias.info, Spain - 7 hours ago… Italy thus won through to the quarter-finals thanks to a masterful tactical performance by coach Lippi. But Australia can go home with their heads high. … Australia coach gets under Italy’s skin Toronto StarItaly is tiring of Australia coach Guus Hiddink Globe and MailItaly has score to settle with Hiddink Sun-Sentinel.comToronto Sun - all 130 related

Live Stories of Ukraine

Filed under: Team, Ukraine, Live, Winner
  • England Wins Games, Few Admirers at Soccer World Cup (Update1
    The second round of World Cup soccer continues today with Italy taking on Australia and Switzerland facing Ukraine. Over the weekend, Germany, Argentina, England and Portugal won to advance to the third round. …
  • Italy 1-0 Australia
    Italy advances to a World Cup quarterfinal match against the winner of a game later Monday between Switzerland and Ukraine. That quarterfinal is set for Friday in Hamburg. Australia, a surprise advancer out of group play, was eliminated …
  • World Cup predictions redux — CORRECTED
    The group stage of the World Cup is over and it’s knockout time — each match will … Ukraine — The Ukrainians finally showed up in their second game and became only the … The Swiss played uninspired soccer in winning a weak group. …
  • Live Blog: Switzerland Vs. Ukraine
    Back for my third game here of the 2006 FIFA-run, referee-dominated, World Cup. Thanks again to Will Leitch for the opportunity. It’s been a blast. Today we’ve got Ukraine (weak, according to Kramer) against Switzerland (neutral, …
  • WATCHING THE WORLD CUP IS LIKE BEING RAPED WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY
    I watched 4 hours of World Cup soccer today to try to see if I might … I watched Australia vs Italy and Ukraine vs Switzerland and do you know how many … Zero goals scored by actually playing the game of soccer in over three and a …
  • World Cup ‘06 — where have all the goals gone?
    Through the first six matches of the Round of 16 in this World Cup, … The Italy 1990 Cup is widely recognized as the worst ever: low-scoring, dull, … of why soccer sucks: Italy 1-0 over the Soccerroos and Ukraine advancing on …
  • World Cup continued…
    Football, futbol, voetbal, it’s all soccer, all the time at the Sulaimani household. … Somewhere a little bit better than Switzerland and Ukraine (jesus, … Of course, you need some luck and the stars to align to win a World Cup, …
  • Francesco Totti saves Italy’s Hopes in the World Cup
    Francesco Totti then put the game winner in on the penatly shot. Italy plays next against the winner of Switzerland and Ukraine. Get your own Italy 2006 Home SS Soccer Jersey now! Regards, Michael kralj Sump pumps can save your home! …
  • World Cup, 6/26
    More soccer today, though I’m getting tired of the officiating now. ************** EARLY MATCH … Italy (3-0-1) plays Switzerland/Ukraine winner on Friday, 2 pm (ESPN) … UP NEXT AT THE TOURNAMENT Switzerland v. Ukraine, 1:55 pm (ESPN)
  • Hey, soccer-haters!
    Anyhow, Ukraine looked awful, and they’re in the quarters. Their victory is the first time my Jack Bog World Cup Bracket has been sullied, but it means my chance of my $5 50/1 bet on them to win it all is still alive. $250. ..

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