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Xugaa
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HOLLAND 2 - 1 IVORY COAST
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/[....]all/world_cup_2006/4853046.stm
"With this second win by the narrowest of margins, the Netherlands advance to the last 16 alongside Argentina. Debutants Côte d'Ivoire put on another fine show but when they travel home after their final match against Serbia and Montenegro they will reflect on the costly goals conceded early in their first two games."
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Xugaa
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MEXICO 0 - 0 ANGOLA
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/[....]all/world_cup_2006/4853058.stm
"Angola collected their first ever FIFA World Cup point with a courageous display and still have a chance of making the second round. Despite creating few clear chances, Mexico, on four points, are nevertheless well positioned to qualify with the fixture against Portugal still to play."
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Xugaa
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Todays games (GMT +0 London Kickoff Times, UK Channels):
*Portugal vs Iran BBC 14:00
*Czech Republic vs Ghana ITV 17:00
*Italy vs USA ITV 20:00
Look lively lads and gals! Cos we've got loads more footy to come! 
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Xugaa
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So has anyone seen all of the games so far?
I have! 
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Residentevil
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Same ppl have a life.
Tough times don't last, tough people do!
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Xugaa
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Why be offensive? Just because I love and have a passion for something that many millions of other people worldwide from all different cultures share, are you not being offensive to them also? Besides why should anyone have the right to offend and victimise me or any others just because many millions and I have a love, passion, interest and take a pride in the biggest, greatest and most popular event and sport in the world? For I'm sure you love your cat... should you now be offensive to yourself? Should you now be offensive to the many billions of people on Earth who take a pride, love and passion in something? Should you be offensive towards all of religions and offend Christians, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs etc? All the people who loves sports? All the people who love and care for other people? etc etc...
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Residentevil
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Not offensive. Most ppl have to go to work and can't watch it live.
BTW. It is has just made.
Many enemies, much glory.
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Xugaa
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PORTUGAL 2 - 0 IRAN
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/[....]all/world_cup_2006/4853078.stm
"Despite battling bravely all the way and showing much to be proud of, Iran's hopes are crushed with one group game still to go. Portugal, while sure of a spot in the Round of 16, are not yet guaranteed first place in the group with a tough final test against second-placed Mexico still to come. Only pride will be at stake for Iran in their final match against Angola."
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Xugaa
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Well if you did 'originally' mean it in the way that some people have to go to work, then if thats the case I'm sorry. Still it didn't sound like that.
Although I do want to end this and enjoy what comes only every four years, but just because 'some' people don't work at perhaps the same times the World Cup games are 'live', does that not mean that the peole who are not working at the same times as the games 'live' do not have a life? (Rhetorical question)...
"It is has just made." < 
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I hope Ghana can win today and the USA manage to keep Italy at bay!
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Residentevil
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I'am sorry if it came out the wrong way. I would love to watch every game like you. Congrats to you if you are free to do so. I can only watch one half in the morning of the first game before going to work and then of course all games on the weekend.
Ghana is in the lead 2:0 3min before the end. A huge upset.
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Xugaa
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Yeah good for you, watch all you can! lol
Do a lot of Americans watch the World Cup? Just wondered since obviously "soccer" isn't the most popular of sports over there is it, but it seems to becoming more popular. Also sorry waht I said in the pm... 
P.S. Your cat's cool!
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Yeah Ghana have been great today, with the way the Czech Republic were playing Ghana could have easily have won at least 4 - 0, unfortunately Ghana haven't really mastered the offside tactic yet lol.
Great for them!
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gojnik064
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Gooo Ghana!!! Impresive! They have a young and great team. Unfortunately this victory cost them, Gyan and Muntari will not be playing in the next match against USA.
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Xugaa
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CZECH REPUBLIC 0 - 2 GHANA
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/[....]all/world_cup_2006/4853102.stm
"Ghana's historic win gives them genuine hope of qualifying for the second round. In their final group game they will play the USA, while the Czechs – disappointing today without strikers Jan Koller and Milan Baros – will hope for better in their showdown with Italy in Hamburg."
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I really think that Ghana can do it and get to the next round, also I think that Trinidad & Tobago will be able to do it as well. Ghana have got the USA next which shouldn't be too hard, and Czech Republic have got Italy and with the way they played today against Ghana Czech Republic will surely loose. T & T require England to beat Sweden which I'm sure we will and a win against Paraguay. Ghana should have thrashed Czech Republic tonight, but it seems their lack of experience meant that they were unable to really finish 'just-the-keeper-to-beat' chances, also they were getting a bit carried away and seem to have forgotten the offside rules lol...
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Xugaa
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Italy 1 - 1 USA - Talk about first blood of the tounament! That was some harsh elbow from the Italian player Daniele De Rossi... Thought USA's Pablo Mastroeni being sent off though was a harsh decision, he was just late and should just have been booked, I mean I could be mistaken but I don't think there was any direct intention to take the Italian out...
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Residentevil
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Italy : USA 1:1 at half time. Each team only has 10 players on the field left. It will be an interesting second half. US has to win to stand a chance to advance to the next round.
Tough times don't last, tough people do!
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