25 shots on goal as compared to their six shots, 8 on target as compared to their three, a massive 67 percent possession as compared to their measly 33 percent. The numbers do not add up to Switzerland’s shock 1-0 victory against reigning European champions Spain.
The predicted goal glut for the Brazilians did not happen as the North Koreans put up a mighty fight to hold them for the first 55 minutes before succumbing 1-2 in their World Cup Group G opener.
It was all bark and no bite as Ivory Coast and Portugal played out a goalless draw in the first match of the "Group of Death".
After the commencement of the much-awaited opening clashes in the "Group of Death", let's move on to Day Six where the hot favourites Spain take on Switzerland in their first Group H match, while hosts South Africa face Uruguay in their second Group A match.
There was late drama at Rustenburg as New Zealand scored the equalizing goal right at the death to draw 1-1 with Slovakia in Day 5 of the World Cup.
Day 4 bucked the low-scoring trend in the World Cup so far with only five goals scored in the three games played. Let's move on to Day 5 where the much-awaited opening clashes in the "Group of Death" see Portugal take on dark horses Ivory Coast and five-time winners Brazil take on mystery men North Korea.
Defending champions Italy started the defense of their World Cup title on a disappointing note after being held to a 1-1 draw with Paraguay in the opening match of Group F.
By Kenneth Tan/Red Sports Match Review South Africa, Monday, June [...]