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To: Berlin_Freeper
World Cup 2014: Today at the tournament - day 11
The final set of second-round group games could see the World Cup hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal dashed.

Having been demolished by Germany, the Iberians know defeat by Group G rivals USA would end their involvement - and a draw would leave them with much to do in their final game.

Belgium v Russia
South Korea v Algeria
USA v Portugal [USA! USA! USA! USA!]

32 posted on 06/22/2014 6:04:44 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Russia unhappy with performance under Fabio Capello
a sense of resignation more familiar to England supporters rules among those who are closely following the team’s fortunes. “Ask yourself when you last actually enjoyed watching the national team play,” wrote one disgruntled commentator on a football forum, after the draw with South Korea. “There is always this national belief in miracles that has absolutely nothing to do with reality. Unfortunately this is our team and it’s the only one we have got.”

South Korea vs. Algeria
FOXES ORGANIZED BUT CAN THEY SCORE? Algeria have only given up four goals in the last four World Cup games, so that's not a problem. But that attack? Problem with a capital "P". The Fennec Foxes have not scored from the run of play in any of the four games, with their only goal coming from the penalty spot. Can Algeria finally score and secure a win?

MASTER PLAN: South Korea lost their last game before heading to the World Cup 4-0 to Ghana in Miami. According to manager Hong Myung-Bo, that was all part of his plan. “The players did what was asked of them, I want to thank them,” he said. “The defeat against Ghana was just part of the process.” His plan was also to bring Lee Keun-Ho on so he could score against a tired Russian defense and that worked as well.

39 posted on 06/22/2014 6:21:18 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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