Senegal to silence English doubters?
Senegal have qualified for the knockout stages for just the second time in their history despite the absence of star player Sadio Mane.
Senegal have qualified for the knockout stages for just the second time in their history despite the absence of star player Sadio Mane.
In Group G, Cameroon scored a stoppage time winner to beat a new look Brazil side 1-0, while Switzerland edged Serbia 3-2 in a heated clash. Brazil and Switzerland advance to the Round of 16 from Group G. Group H winners, Portugal lost 2-1 to South Korea which secured knockout qualification for the Koreans. Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0, however it wasn’t enough to advance to the last 16.
Switzerland booked a last-16 showdown with Portugal at the World Cup on Friday after a 3-2 win over Serbia in a bad-tempered match secured them second place in Group G.
Vincent Aboubakar headed in a stoppage-time winner and was then sent off as Cameroon claimed a memorable 1-0 victory over favourites Brazil at the World Cup on Friday, but still failed to go through to the last 16.
Thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.
A surprise defeat to Tunisia in their final group game raised questions over the strength of Didier Deschamps injury ridden squad.
In Group E, Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2, but it wasn’t enough to secure qualification for the Last 16. Japan emerged as group winners beating Spain 2-1, Spain still secured qualification for the Last 16. In Group F, Belgium were held to a goalless draw with Croatia, and dumped from the tournament. Morocco beat Canada 2-1 to win the group and secure a Last 16 spot with Croatia.
Germany are sitting at the bottom of group E as their World Cup campaign hangs in the balance.
History beckons on Thursday night. For the first time ever, there will be an all female referee team to take charge of a Men’s World Cup match. Stephanie Frappart, Karen Diaz and Neuza Back will officiate the Group D encounter between Germany and Costa Rica.
Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to finish as Group C winners, while Mexico and advance to the last 16. Mexico edged Saudi Arabia 2-1, however failed to qualify for the knockouts. In Group C, France were beaten 1-0 by Tunisia, but had already secured a spot in the knockout rounds. Australia beat Denmark 1-0 to advance to the knockouts for the second time.