Posted on 06/14/2014 12:15:55 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Host Brazil kicked off the 2014 World Cup on Thursday with a 3-1 win over Croatia. Three more matches took place today (with four slated for Saturday, including Costa Rica vs. Uruguay at 1 p.m.). Here are the best shots from all of Friday’s games.
See the full schedule for the group stage of the World Cup here.
Group A: Mexico vs. Cameroon
After having their first two goals disallowed, Mexico finally got one that counted in the second half against Cameroon. El Tri then held on for the 1-0 victory.
Group B: Spain vs. Netherlands
The Netherlands got their revenge on Spain in this rematch of the 2010 World Cup final. While Spain struck first on a penalty, the Dutch responded with five unanswered goals to take the 5-1 victory. Netherlands’ first goal, an astounding diving header by Robin Van Persie, might be the best goal anyone will see all tournament.
Group B: Chile vs. Australia
Chile came out with two quick goals in the first half, but then the Chileans found themselves having to hang on against the lowest ranked team in the World Cup. Australia got one goal back, and missed a few chances to equalize before Chile broke through again late to finish off the Socceroos, 3-1.
Hmm already running low on hard candy :/
Hopefully Barkley will come in late and provide the late spark for England
Balotelli!
Clumsy dive by Welbeck.
Gerrard doing little though that may have been a penalty. Come on 3 Lions. Rooney doing well.
When Balotelli is motivated, he is the most dangerous striker there is.
Barkley Time!
Strawberry cheesecake hard candy is amazing
Rooney should have buried that.
How did Rooney not make that one?
Though Italy may deserve the lead, both of their goals are a bit soft, doesn’t help England, they should have prevented both.
Nice try by Barkley.
How do you leave Balotelli unmarked like that?
First cramps. We have heated turfs in the winter. They should use turfs with a/c.
Now Immobile for Balotelli. Dortmund has bought Immobile. Wonder how good he is.
Interesting corner kick by Rooney.
Worst Corner Kick, ever!
How long until they start stepping over those sprayed lines?
Well-played match.
Italy is going to be a force. But I think England will be ok and make it out.
Agreed on all points.
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