Articles filed under Soccer
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U.S. advances in World Cup, downing Algeria 1-0Jun 22, 2010 11:00 pm - PRETORIA, South Africa -- Landon Donovan scored in injury time as the United States advanced to the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Algeria in a stunning climax to Group...
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U.S. hoping to get off to a good start, for a changeJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - JOHANNESBURG -- Tired of having to rally from early deficits, the United States aims to score first and make things less complicated when it takes on Algeria in their de...
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Donovan anticipates excellence vs. AlgeriaJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - IRENE, South Africa - Landon Donovan thinks the best is yet to come for the U.S. soccer team. Yes, 2006 was a disappointment and even the quarterfinal finish in 2002 was...
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Portugal routs North KoreaJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored. So did Raul Meireles, Simao Sabrosa, Hugo Almeida, Liedson and Tiago (twice). Portugal put on the most domina...
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It's spin control time for England, FranceJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - The France and England soccer coaches tried to regain control of their teams Monday after player revolts and winless starts to their World Cup campaigns. The French squa...
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Argentina beats Greece 2-0 at World CupJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - POLOKWANE, South Africa -- Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored second-half goals Tuesday to help Argentina beat Greece 2-0 at the World Cup and earn first place ...
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Host S. Africa beats France 2-1, but both eliminatedJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa -- South Africa became the first World Cup host team to fail to advance from the first round despite beating also-eliminated France 2-1 Tuesda...
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South Korea advances with 2-2 draw against NigeriaJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - DURBAN, South Africa -- South Korea reached the second round of the World Cup by holding Nigeria to a 2-2 draw Tuesday in their final group game. Defender Lee Jung-soo a...
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Uruguay downs Mexico 1-0 to top Group AJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - RUSTENBURG, South Africa -- Uruguay secured top spot in Group A with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Tuesday, although the Mexicans still advanced to the knockout round at the ...
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Chile ends Swiss shutout streakJun 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Substitute Mark Gonzalez scored on a header in the 75th minute as Chile beat 10-man Switzerland 1-0 Monday in Port Elizaberth, South Africa to move closer to a spot in t...