In group A, Mexico defeated Cameroon by 1-0. The CONCACAF representatives had two other goals wrongly cancelled by the centre referee.
Group B
Defending champions of the ongoing FIFA World cup were demolished by Netherlands. Spain lost the match by 5-1 despite taking the lead through a Xabi Alonso penalty. Robin Van Persie scored the equaliser for Louis Van Gaal's team shortly before the end of the first half. The flying Dutchman lived up to his name by beating Iker Casilas through a looping header.
Arjen Robben also scored a brace in that match. His second goal is one of the best goals of this tournament so far. Robben's second goal was simply fantastic. He lashed on to a pass and raced into the penalty box, he rounded the keeper and beat the challenges from Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique.
Chile defeated Australia by 3-1 in the other group match. Alexis Sanchez out the South Americans in front after 11 minutes before two other goals were scored by the rampaging Chileans.
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Group C
Colombia started their World cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Greece. The match was played in Belo Horizonte. Jackson Martinez was among the goal scorers at the Estadio Mineirao. The South Americans are appearing in the world cup for the first time in 16 years. The Greeks were torn apart in the encounter.
Japan surrendered a 1-0 lead in their match against Cote d' Ivoire in Recife. Kesuke Honda put the Asians ahead in the first half. After the introduction of Didier Drogba, Aurie delivered two beautiful crosses that were converted by Bony Wilfred and Gervinho.
Group D
At the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Costa Rica recorded an upset by defeating Uruguay 3-1. Edinson Cavani scored from the penalty spot in the first half, but the Central Americans scored three goals to condemn Oscar Tabarez's men to an opening group C match defeat. Luis Suarez warmed up on the sidelines, but he was an unused substitute in the match that had Pereira sent off later in the game.
England suffered a 2-1 loss against Italy in Manaus despite creating many chances and adopting an aggressive attacking style of play. The Azurris of Italy took the lead through Marchiso's 35th minute goal . Andrea Pirlo sold a dummy to Daniel Sturridge and other England defenders by allowing the ball to pass through him.
Group E
In Brasilia, Switzerland defeated Ecuador by 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. Valencia scored for the South Americans in the first half after the Swiss failed to defend a set piece. Seferovic scored a last minute goal to guarantee three points for Ottman Hitzfield's men.
In Porto Alegre, France defeated Honduras by 3-0. Karim Benzema scored a brace against the CONCACAF team.
Group F
Argentina overcame Kovac's team in Rio de Janeiro. The Maracana stadium was the venue of this group opener. Bosnia and Herzegovina lost the match by 2-1. An own goal from a Bosnian defender gave the two time World champions the lead in the 3rd minute of play. After the restart, Lionel Messi doubled the lead for 'Albaceleste' on Sunday evening. The Barcelona forward exchanged passes with Gonzalo Higuain before firing a shot into the opposition's net.
Ibisevic scored Bosnia's first ever goal in the 84th minute of play.
Group B
Defending champions of the ongoing FIFA World cup were demolished by Netherlands. Spain lost the match by 5-1 despite taking the lead through a Xabi Alonso penalty. Robin Van Persie scored the equaliser for Louis Van Gaal's team shortly before the end of the first half. The flying Dutchman lived up to his name by beating Iker Casilas through a looping header.
Arjen Robben also scored a brace in that match. His second goal is one of the best goals of this tournament so far. Robben's second goal was simply fantastic. He lashed on to a pass and raced into the penalty box, he rounded the keeper and beat the challenges from Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique.
Chile defeated Australia by 3-1 in the other group match. Alexis Sanchez out the South Americans in front after 11 minutes before two other goals were scored by the rampaging Chileans.
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Group C
Colombia started their World cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Greece. The match was played in Belo Horizonte. Jackson Martinez was among the goal scorers at the Estadio Mineirao. The South Americans are appearing in the world cup for the first time in 16 years. The Greeks were torn apart in the encounter.
Japan surrendered a 1-0 lead in their match against Cote d' Ivoire in Recife. Kesuke Honda put the Asians ahead in the first half. After the introduction of Didier Drogba, Aurie delivered two beautiful crosses that were converted by Bony Wilfred and Gervinho.
Group D
At the Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza, Costa Rica recorded an upset by defeating Uruguay 3-1. Edinson Cavani scored from the penalty spot in the first half, but the Central Americans scored three goals to condemn Oscar Tabarez's men to an opening group C match defeat. Luis Suarez warmed up on the sidelines, but he was an unused substitute in the match that had Pereira sent off later in the game.
England suffered a 2-1 loss against Italy in Manaus despite creating many chances and adopting an aggressive attacking style of play. The Azurris of Italy took the lead through Marchiso's 35th minute goal . Andrea Pirlo sold a dummy to Daniel Sturridge and other England defenders by allowing the ball to pass through him.
Group E
In Brasilia, Switzerland defeated Ecuador by 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. Valencia scored for the South Americans in the first half after the Swiss failed to defend a set piece. Seferovic scored a last minute goal to guarantee three points for Ottman Hitzfield's men.
In Porto Alegre, France defeated Honduras by 3-0. Karim Benzema scored a brace against the CONCACAF team.
Group F
Argentina overcame Kovac's team in Rio de Janeiro. The Maracana stadium was the venue of this group opener. Bosnia and Herzegovina lost the match by 2-1. An own goal from a Bosnian defender gave the two time World champions the lead in the 3rd minute of play. After the restart, Lionel Messi doubled the lead for 'Albaceleste' on Sunday evening. The Barcelona forward exchanged passes with Gonzalo Higuain before firing a shot into the opposition's net.
Ibisevic scored Bosnia's first ever goal in the 84th minute of play.
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