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World Cup Day 22: Netherlands-Brazil Preview

This match-up is so exciting as the heavyweights begin to face off in the quarterfinals. Brazil have been impressive throughout the competition and dispatched of Chile 3-0 in the last round. Netherlands have been solid in possession, but their attack

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World Cup Day 18: Things We Learned

The heavyweights progressed today as Netherlands advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Slovakia. In the other game, Brazil started off slowly but two goals in a four minute span but them in control and they cruised to

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World Cup Day 18: Brazil-Chile Preview

Brazil start their work in the knockout round against a familiar opponent in Chile. The Brazilians have not been free flowing as usual this tournament, but they do appear to be a tough team to defeat. Chile lost their last

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World Cup Day 15: Group G Recap and Best XI

Group G finished up today as Portugal and Brazil played to a 0-0 draw. The draw gave Brazil top spot in the group while Portugal advanced as a loss would have opened the door for Ivory Coast to make up

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World Cup: Day 15 Preview

The final day of the group stages is tomorrow and there are some intriguing matches especially in Group H where goal difference could play a big role in deciding who advances. Here is my preview for the final day of

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World Cup Day 10: Things We Learned

Today included another shocking result as New Zealand earned a 1-1 draw with the defending champions Italy, which leaves Group F nicely poised for the final match day. In the other match from that group, Paraguay defeated Slovakia 2-0 to

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World Cup: Day 10 Preview

The second round of games is coming towards its end. Group F and Group G are up tomorrow. Italy will look to improve after only getting a draw against Paraguay as they face New Zealand. In the other Group F

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World Cup Day 5: Recap And Thoughts

Day 5 saw the first team score and lose the game as Brazil defeated North Korea 2-1. In the other games, Slovakia looked set to win 1-0, but a goal in stoppage time for New Zealand tied the game giving

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World Cup Day 5 Preview

Day 5 sees the second half of Group F and the start of Group G which has been called the “Group of Death.” The game of the day will be Ivory Coast vs. Portugal which will likely be a key

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World Cup Preview: Brazil

The seeded team in Group G is Brazil. They are not as flashy as older teams, but they have won every competition they’ve been in under Dunga. Here is my preview.

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