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Neatherlands beats Japan 1-0

19/06/2010 09:08

DURBAN, South Africa -- Wesley Sneijder scored the lone goal as the Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 for its second straight World Cup win Saturday Sneijder's 53rd-minute strike finally broke down Japan's stubborn resistance, which had stifled Dutch creativity for much of the match. Robin van Persie laid...

SWITZERLAND PULLS OFF UPSET OF SPAIN

16/06/2010 20:02

DURBAN, South Africa -- The World Cup needed a jolt. Switzerland provided it. Gelson Fernandes scored on a rare Swiss attack, giving his team a stunning 1-0 upset Wednesday over European champion and tournament favourite Spain. The loss ended Spain's run of 12 straight wins and handed the...

Ivory and Portugal tie

16/06/2010 17:57

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa -- Ivory Coast drew 0-0 with Portugal at the World Cup on Tuesday, largely outplaying its higher-ranked opponent despite Didier Drogba only coming on as a late substitute.Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo hit the post early, but Ivory Coast otherwise created the...