Category Archives: World Cup 2006

England 1 – 0 Ecuador Well, once again it wasn’t pretty, but once again it was slightly less ugly than before. I’m not sure what to make of Ecuador. Powerful and creative against Poland and Costa Rica, they then looked … Continue reading →

It seems fitting that, in a World Cup where several big teams have produced decidedly mediocre performances, the refereeing has been similarly erratic. I’m reluctant to criticise the men in black, as the fast pace of modern football and the … Continue reading →

Ukraine 1 – 0 Tunisia Spain 1 – 0 Saudi Arabia I believe there was some football this afternoon. Having just returned from a sixteen mile walk over Kentmere Pike, I found myself more captivated by the dual charms of … Continue reading →

Czech Republic 0 – 2 Italy Ghana 2 – 1 USA Along with Group G, this was one of the most interesting in the run-up to the final matches. Any of these four teams had a chance of progressing, but … Continue reading →

Holland 0 – 0 Argentina Ivory Coast 3 – 2 Serbia & Montenegro With Group C’s final matches came further evidence to suggest that Ivory Coast could have been one of the surprise successes of the tournament, if only they … Continue reading →

Germany 3 – 0 Ecuador Costa Rica 1 – 2 Poland ln light of the influence Group A has on England’s progress to the last eight, there’s been plenty of speculation relating to the Germany/Ecuador match. If Ecuador, playing five … Continue reading →

Togo 0 – 2 Switzerland Saudi Arabia 0 – 4 Ukraine Spain 3 – 1 Tunisia Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Yesterday, we learned that the French are back in self-destruct mode. Today, we learned that Switzerland can play attacking … Continue reading →

Japan 0 – 0 Croatia Brazil 2 – 0 Australia France 1 – 1 South Korea After the initial group games, the pressure has been on certain big teams to prove themselves. In today’s matches, the onus was on Brazil … Continue reading →

Portugal 2 – 0 Iran Czech Republic 0 – 2 Ghana Italy 1 – 1 USA One moment in today’s first match was guaranteed to bring a wry smile to the face of any seasoned football fan. After seeing one … Continue reading →

Argentina 6 – 0 Serbia & Montenegro Holland 2 – 1 Ivory Coast Mexico 0 – 0 Angola Cutting swiftly to the chase, Holland were lucky to win their match, despite having started in fine form. Arjen Robben couldn’t match … Continue reading →