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Dutch Get Past Slovakia

Dutch Get Past Slovakia

HOLLAND booked a World Cup quarter-final spot after a narrow 2-1 victory over Slovakia in Durban. 29 Jun 2010
Weiss Seeking 'Something Sensational'

Weiss Seeking 'Something Sensational'

SLOVAKIA coach Vladimir Weiss is hoping his team will approach its World Cup last-16 showdown against Holland tomorrow with the same mindset they had against Italy on Thursday. 28 Jun 2010
Hamsik Won't Bite The Hand That Feeds Him

Hamsik Won't Bite The Hand That Feeds Him

SLOVAKIA'S Marek Hamsik feels sorry for Italy after they were dumped out of the World Cup by the European minnows earlier this week. 26 Jun 2010
Vittek: Win Has Moved The Goalposts

Vittek: Win Has Moved The Goalposts

ROBERT Vittek believes Slovakia's shock World Cup win over Italy has "moved the limits" of what the country can achieve in the game. 26 Jun 2010
Weiss Hails Memorable Moment

Weiss Hails Memorable Moment

SLOVAKIA coach Vladimir Weiss described his team's 3-2 victory over Italy as the second-best day of his life following the birth of his son, Vladimir junior. 25 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 13

World Cup Insider Day 13

DAY 13 of our tour proved unlucky for reigning champions Italy and the thousands of Italian fans at Ellis Park as the Azzurri crashed out in the group stages finishing rock bottom of Group F. 25 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Day 13 - Italy v Slovakia Picture Special

World Cup Insider Day 13 - Italy v Slovakia Picture Special

The lads headed to Ellis Park to see Italy crash out in spectacular fashion. Here's all the pictures of the fans, the stadium and action from the day. Pics by Andy Jackson 25 Jun 2010
Lippi Holds His Hands Up

Lippi Holds His Hands Up

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi took full responsibility for his side's World Cup group exit, admitting his side had played with "terror in their heart, head and legs". 25 Jun 2010
Italian Fans' Disbelief In Sydney Pic Special

Italian Fans' Disbelief In Sydney Pic Special

The night started out with such hope for the Azzurri faithful. With thanks to Papa Cafe and Caffe Moretti both in Sydney's Leichhardt. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 25 Jun 2010
Slovakia Fans Celebrate In Sydney Pic Gallery

Slovakia Fans Celebrate In Sydney Pic Gallery

Slovakia proved karma's a kruta suka (Slovakian for 'cruel bitch', lingua-fact fans) as they sent Italy home with a 3-2 win - and we found Sydney's Slovakian fans celebrating the win. And wouldn't you know, they work at Caffe Moretti in Sydney's Little Italy precinct of Leichhardt. Oh, the irony. Pics by Aidan Ormond 25 Jun 2010
Italy v Slovakia Pic Gallery

Italy v Slovakia Pic Gallery

World champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup without so much as a single win to their name as Slovakia swept past them 3-2 in the final group stage match. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jun 2010
Italy Champions No More

Italy Champions No More

Champions Italy crashed out of the World Cup as first-time qualifiers Slovakia booked a surprising place in the last 16, with English referee Howard Webb and his assistants denying the Azzurri an equaliser with the tightest of offside decisions. 25 Jun 2010
Lippi Looking for Improvement

Lippi Looking for Improvement

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi was remaining calm ahead of his team's final World Cup Group F match against Slovakia. 24 Jun 2010
Paraguay Close In On Final 16 Spot

Paraguay Close In On Final 16 Spot

PARAGUAY are in sight of the second phase of the World Cup after goals from Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros gave them victory against Slovakia in Group F. 21 Jun 2010
Call For Paraguay Players to Focus

Call For Paraguay Players to Focus

SLOVAKIA striker Erik Jendrisek hopes his side maintain their focus for the whole game on Sunday when they face Paraguay in Bloemfontein. 19 Jun 2010
Weiss Knows Slovakia Must Improve

Weiss Knows Slovakia Must Improve

SLOVAKIA midfielder Vladimir Weiss admits the team have to learn from their opening Group F fixture against minnows New Zealand. 17 Jun 2010

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