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Fernandes Still Stunned

Fernandes Still Stunned

SWITZERLAND hero Gelson Fernandes was as surprised as everyone else after netting the winning goal in his team's historic World Cup triumph over Spain. 17 Jun 2010
Del Bosque Cheesed Off By Swiss

Del Bosque Cheesed Off By Swiss

SPAIN coach Vicente Del Bosque saluted Switzerland for their solid work in defence but insisted they did not deserve victory over his side in Durban on Wednesday. 17 Jun 2010
Spain v Switzerland Pic Special

Spain v Switzerland Pic Special

Rank outsiders Switzerland stunned tounament fabourites Spain with a 1-0 win against the run of play to prove that goals win matches, not stats. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
Hasta La Swiss-ta As Spain Lose

Hasta La Swiss-ta As Spain Lose

SWITZERLAND stunned European champions Spain in the first big upset at the World Cup with a narrow 1-0 win in the teams' Group H opener in Durban. 17 Jun 2010
Bielsa Cautious Despite Victory

Bielsa Cautious Despite Victory

CHILE coach Marcelo Bielsa claimed his team must play better despite opening their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion today. 17 Jun 2010
Spanish Fans In Sydney Pic Special

Spanish Fans In Sydney Pic Special

The newly re-opened Spanish Club in Sydney's CBD was packed for Spain's World Cup game last night. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 17 Jun 2010
Chile v Honduras Pic Special

Chile v Honduras Pic Special

All the match action from the thrilling 1-0 win, Chile's first att he World Cup since 1962. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2010
Chile End Nearly 50 Years Of Pain

Chile End Nearly 50 Years Of Pain

JEAN Beausejour secured Chile's first World Cup win since 1962 as the South Americans made an impressive 1-0 tournament entrance against Honduras. 17 Jun 2010
Chile Fans Go Nuts In Sydney Streets Pic Special

Chile Fans Go Nuts In Sydney Streets Pic Special

Chile fans spilled out from Sydney's FIFA Fan Fest onto the streets - and a city bus driven by a Chile supporter - to celebrate a famous win at the World Cup. Pics by Aidan Ormond 17 Jun 2010
Casillas: We Will Respect All Teams

Casillas: We Will Respect All Teams

CAPTAIN Iker Casillas has promised Spain will not take any team lightly in South Africa as they look to add the world title to their European crown. 16 Jun 2010
Hitzfeld Targets Spain Upset

Hitzfeld Targets Spain Upset

SWITZERLAND coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is adamant his side can test Spain in their World Cup Group H opener on Wednesday - even though they lost to Luxembourg in the qualifying campaign. 14 Jun 2010
Iniesta Will Start - Del Bosque

Iniesta Will Start - Del Bosque

SPAIN coach Vicente Del Bosque is confident Andres Iniesta will be fit enough to start against Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. 13 Jun 2010
Arbeloa Putting Substance Ahead of Style

Arbeloa Putting Substance Ahead of Style

ALVARO Arbeloa insists Spain have no obligation to try and play entertaining football in South Africa, but expects them to do so nevertheless. 13 Jun 2010
Silva Keeps His Focus on Spain

Silva Keeps His Focus on Spain

DAVID Silva insists his thoughts are focused solely on Spain's World Cup campaign and not on where he might be playing his club football next season. 13 Jun 2010
Derdiyok On Standby

Derdiyok On Standby

SWITZERLAND striker Eren Derdiyok is ready to step in if fellow frontman Alex Frei loses his fight for fitness ahead of Wednesday's World Cup opener against Spain. 12 Jun 2010
Honduras In No Rush Over Injured Pair

Honduras In No Rush Over Injured Pair

HONDURAS insist they will not take any chances in trying to rush the recoveries of star midfielder Wilson Palacios and striker David Suazo ahead of Wednesday's World Cup opener against Chile. 12 Jun 2010