Published
11/5/2009 7:31:03 PM
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
The quarterfinals are set at the Under 17 World Cup in Nigeria. The round of 16 produced some wonderful matches and some world soccer powers found themselves booking flights home. Germany, Mexico, USA and Argentina all crashed out as the Under 17 World Cup is down to eight.
A couple of shockers dotted the round of 16. Columbia rallied from a two goal deficit scoring twice in the final 5 minutes to eliminate Argentina 3-2. Surprise Switzerland kept their perfect tournament going as they eliminated Germany in extra time and Mexico fell to a resolute South Korea squad in penalties.
Spain rolled on as they trounced Burkino Faso 4-1 with three second half goals and look to be a favorite to win it all. Turkey also continued their solid play defeating the UAE 2-0. Italy put forth a shaky effort and slipped past a US side 2-1 that missed several golden scoring opportunities including a penalty kick. Finally host side Nigeria destroyed New Zealand 5-0 in front of a wild home crowd.
The quarterfinals are as follows:
Columbia-Turkey
Switzerland-Spain
Spain-Urugauy
Nigeria-Korea
Published
2/1/2012
by
William Montero
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soccermogul
A massive riot broke out between rival fans at a soccer match in Cairo, Egypt. At least 1,000 people were injured in the clashes, 150 of them critically.
Published
12/18/2011
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
Barcelona left no doubt in this one as they demolished South American champs Santos 4-0 in the Club World Cup Final.
Published
12/2/2011
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
The Euro 2012 draw is complete and there are definitely four compelling groups for next summer's tournament being held in Poland and the Ukraine.
Published
11/15/2011
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
The final four places at Euro 2012 have been claimed as the playoff round ended today. Ireland, Portugal, Croatia and the Czech Republic were the victors.
Published
10/12/2011
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
Mexico choked a lead and lost against ten man Brazil on home soil Tuesday night.