Published
10/6/2009 9:57:13 PM
by
Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
The knockout rounds are underway at the Under 20 World Cup in Egypt and shockers have ruled the round of 16 so far. Costa Rica took out the host Egypt squad while Korea went 3-0 on a strong Paraguay side and Italy took out favorites Spain.
A huge home crowd packed the house expecting Egypt to take care of Costa Rica, but that was hardly the case as Costa Rica ran out 2-0 winners on the day behind goals from Jose Mena and Marcos Urena on each side of halftime. It was a disappointing result for the hosts that saw a draw that could have seen them to the semifinals at least.
Spain crashed out after cruising through the opening round and looking to be serious favorites to win it all. Instead an Italy side that had looked very ordinary before rose up and shocked Spain with 3 2nd half goals winning 3-1. A red card to Spain in the first half greatly influenced the match and had Spain fighting uphill all match.
Korea continued their rise as they easily dispatched Paraguay 3-0 and look to be a team nobody wants to face. Next up for Korea will be Ghana who defeated South Africa in extra time. Italy will face Hungary who sent Czech Republic home in penalties.
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.