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Haiti - Sports : News of the World Cup 2014
15/06/2014 12:05:27

Haiti - Sports : News of the World Cup 2014

Colombia - Greece [3-0]

Saturday, 16 years after his last appearance in a World Cup, and despite the absence of its star player Falcao (injured), Colombia is largely imposed [3-0] against a team from Greece visibly uninspired. P. Armero opened the scoring in the 5' for Colombia [1-0], score unchanged at halftime, despite a beautiful attempt of equalization countered just before the break. In the second period, the Colombia took the field, T. Gutierrez scored a goal in the 58 '[2-0], his first in World cup track followed at 90'+3 by a shot of J. Rodriguez who scored the winning goal [3-0]. The Colombia took the lead in Group C

Uruguay-Costa Rica [1-3]. The Surprise

This World Cup is full of surprise! Semi-finalist in the last World Cup, Uruguay, although it had opened the scoring in the 24' thanks to the Edinson Cavani goalwas defeated (1-3) Saturday against Costa Rica, considered as the weakest team of the group. Led to the score [1-0] since the 24th minute, it took a lot of effort to Costa Rica, before equalizing to the 54' with a goal by J. Campbell [1-1]. Taking advantage of the nervousness of the Uruguayan defense, 3 minutes later, to the 57 ', O. Duarte offers a second goal to Costa Rica [2-1] and M. Urena pushes the nail by signing to the 84 a third goal [3-1].

England and Italy [1-2]. Very good match

After an exhausting match, the Italian team favorite, wins over England [2-1] with a crucial goal of Balotelli to the 50' and took second place in the group D. Despite a first quarter-hour very favorable to English, Italy opened the scoring in the 35' with a powerful shot of 25 meters of Marchisio [0-1]. Somewhat shaken for this purpose, 2 minutes later, to the 37', Sturridge equalized [1-1]. After the break, Italian overwhelmed by England take refuge mostly in defense. However, England did not hold up physically and lacked energy at the end of the game, conceding a fatal goal to the 50' of M. Balotell, who signed the victory of Italy [2-1].

Ivory Coast - Japan 2-1. Very muscular..

In this very open group C, the Ivorians made a beautiful entry into this World Cup by dominating the Japanese, who nevertheless led in the first period with a shot to the 16' of K. Honda [0-1], but have not been able to maintain their domination, beforegreatest adversaries, more powerful but also talented. Ivorians who have been slow to take the measure of Japan and chained several blunders finally exploit their power by equalizing to the 64' with a shot of W. Bony [1-1] followed 2 minutes later, to the 66', with the goal of victory by Gervinho [2-1]. Elephants will face Colombia on Thursday for a place in the eighth round.

Schedule of matches for Sunday, June 15 (Haiti local time)

Switzerland - Ecuador 12:00

France - Honduras 3:00 p.m.

Argentina - Bosnia and Herzegovina 6:00 p.m.

To follow Sunday, the entry of France and Argentina in their first match of the World 2014

BF/ HaitiLibre



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