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Okada: We Will Attack

Okada: We Will Attack

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada is quietly confident his side can return to winning ways in their opening game against Cameroon tomorrow. 14 Jun 2010
Rueda Invokes Honduras Spirit

Rueda Invokes Honduras Spirit

Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda hopes the bond between his players can make up for their lack of World Cup experience as they prepare for their opening game in the tournament against Chile on Wednesday. 14 Jun 2010
Ghana Make 10-Man Serbia Pay Penalty

Ghana Make 10-Man Serbia Pay Penalty

AUSTRALIA'S task at the World Cup was made even harder after Ghana converted a penalty to claim a turgid 1-0 win over Serbia in the Group D clash. 14 Jun 2010
Algeria Won't Blame Keeper

Algeria Won't Blame Keeper

ALGERIA coach Rabah Saadane refused to blame goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi for the blunder which handed Slovenia their first points at a World Cup with a 1-0 Group C win in Polokwane. 14 Jun 2010
Bocanegra Revels In Restriction of Rooney

Bocanegra Revels In Restriction of Rooney

USA captain Carlos Bocanegra praised his players for limiting the threat of Wayne Rooney during their 1-1 World Cup draw with England in Rustenburg. 14 Jun 2010
Ghana v Serbia Pic Special

Ghana v Serbia Pic Special

Al the match action from Ghana's 1-0 win over Australia's Group D rivals, Serbia. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Jun 2010
Weiss Not Dismissing Kiwi Threat

Weiss Not Dismissing Kiwi Threat

SLOVAKIA will be well prepared for the threat of New Zealand, according to midfielder Vladimir Weiss. 14 Jun 2010
No Secrets for Van Marwijk

No Secrets for Van Marwijk

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk concedes there are "no secrets" between his team and opening World Cup opponents Denmark ahead of their clash in Johannesburg tomorrow. 14 Jun 2010
Slovenia Go Top In Group C

Slovenia Go Top In Group C

ALGERIA goalkeeper Farouzi Chaouchi's error 11 minutes from time handed Slovenia a crucial 1-0 victory in their Group C match at Polokwane. 13 Jun 2010
Vicelich Pencilled In for Midfield

Vicelich Pencilled In for Midfield

NEW Zealand coach Ricki Herbert could turn to the experience of defender Ivan Vicelich to fill a midfield hole in their World Cup opener. 13 Jun 2010
Algeria v Slovenia Pic Special

Algeria v Slovenia Pic Special

All the match action from the snorefest that was Slovenia's 1-0 win over Algeria, thanks to yet another keeper error... Pics by Getty Images. 13 Jun 2010
Needle Does Howard a Favour

Needle Does Howard a Favour

UNITED States goalkeeper Tim Howard needed pain-killing injections to get him through last night's encounter with England. 13 Jun 2010
Laser Fan Not Banned

Laser Fan Not Banned

A LASER pen was shone towards the pitch during yesterday's match between Argentina and Nigeria - but no-one was ejected, FIFA have now admitted. 13 Jun 2010
Fifa Blame Transport

Fifa Blame Transport

FIFA today said transport issues were responsible for the empty seats seen in differing quantities at the matches of the 2010 World Cup so far. 13 Jun 2010
South Korea Not Afraid of Argentina

South Korea Not Afraid of Argentina

SOUTH Korea coach Huh Jung-moo has told his players not to be afraid of Argentina as they attempt to prolong their stay at the World Cup. 13 Jun 2010
Don't Underestimate North Korea

Don't Underestimate North Korea

MANCHESTER United midfielder Park Ji-sung has backed World Cup underdogs North Korea to "surprise the world" in South Africa. 13 Jun 2010