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Ecuador 2 – Poland 0

As a follow up to the Germany – Costa Rica match, Ecuador, which plays it’s home matches at over 9,000 feet above see level, and struggles away from home, winning only one point in the South American qualifying took on Poland, which only had to travel a few hundred miles, and had the home field [...]

Germany 4, Costa Rica 2

In the opening match of World Cup 2006, host team Germany dominated an outclassed Costa Rica. Germany thuroughly dominated the match, outshooting Costa Rica 21 to 4. With the exceptoin of a few breakaway chances by Wanchope, Costa Rica couldn’t keep any possession at all in the midfield, and any time they attempted to go [...]

It is here!

Well, after four long years of qualifying and waiting, the FIFA World Cup is here. In less than an hour, the opening match will kick off. It has been amazing what Germany has been able to do, I am stunned by the fantastic new stadiums. Amazing. Just shows how far South Africa has to go [...]