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Netherlands powers into World Cup quarters

Netherlands powers into World Cup quarters

The Netherlands reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup when standouts Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder scored in each half of a 2-1 victory over Slovakia on Monday.

 

Brazil meet Portugal after Italy crash out

Brazil meet Portugal in a mouth-watering finale to the World Cup group matches on Friday after holders Italy were knocked out in a humiliating defeat by tournament debutants Slovakia.

 

Champ Italy crashes out of World Cup

Champ Italy crashes out of World Cup

Italy's World Cup title defense came to an embarrassing end with a dramatic 3-2 defeat by European footballing minnows Slovakia on Thursday

 

New Zealand late goal gets 1-1 draw

New Zealand late goal gets 1-1 draw

"It probably was the most important goal of my life," Reid said Tuesday after scoring in second-half injury time to lift New Zealand into a 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Group F. "I didn't see the ball until late. I knew that if I got it on-target and didn't hit it too hard, I could just guide it in."

 

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