The Fortaleza Stadium was a sea of yellow when Colombia took on the host nation; Brazil for the second quarter final match of the 2014 World Cup. Colombia, whose home kit is yellow also, had to don their red away strip as Brazil wore their traditional yellow jersey. The game ...
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Lukaku makes the difference for Belgium
The big news before the second round match between Belgium and USA was that Vincent Kompany, Belgium’s captain passed late fitness tests and made the starting line up. His inspirational leadership would be needed for Belgium to qualify ahead of this well drilled and organised US side.
Read More »Germany digs deep to beat the Desert Warriors
Germany are the clear favourites to go through in this second round match against Algeria but the Algerians, from their showing in this tournament would be a tough test for Die Manschaft, who had lost to Algeria in two previous meetings. The game started with Germany controlling play and looking ...
Read More »Pogba breaches magnificent Enyeama to pull France through
Nigeria’s second round encounter with the impressive French side will be an exciting encounter as the African Champions would look to take their chances and qualify for the quarters for the first time in their history. France, however would look to banish the memories of the last World Cup in ...
Read More »Navas wins it for Costa Rica
Costa Rica, another sensational team in this World Cup of surprises faces Greece, who sneaked into the second round at the expense of Côte d’Ivoire. Costa Rica will look to build on their resolute defence and stretch the Greece side with their exciting forwards Campbell and Ruiz. Georgios Samaras is ...
Read More »Hunterlaar fires Netherlands into the quarter finals
The free scoring Netherlands, finalists at the 2010 World Cup would look to outscore the exciting Mexican side and book a ticket for the quarter finals. The hot conditions in Fortaleza would prove a tough test for the two sides as they battle for supremacy. The game kicked off with ...
Read More »James Rodriguez stars for Colombia
Colombia, one of the surprise teams of this tournament will look to continue their winning form with a win over Uruguay, a team tainted by the antics of Luiz Suarez, their star striker disgraced out of the World Cup for biting Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini. The game started with Uruguay aggressively ...
Read More »Brazil edges Chile out on penalties
The round of 16 clash between the hosts; Brazil and Chile promised to showcase the best of attacking football following their displays in their group games. The game started with both sides trying to impose their game and relishing the physical contest. Marcelo did well to create space for a ...
Read More »Algeria edges out Russia to secure qualification
Algeria will fancy their chance of qualifying from group H by beating or drawing with Russia, to join Nigeria as Africa’s surviving representatives in the second round. Russia on the other hand will hope to get a measure of the Algerian team and restore their pride and qualify with a ...
Read More »Manufacturers wilt in the face of strenuous import regulations
The manufacturing industries in Nigeria have trudged on in the midst of the peculiar challenges that have plagued them over the years. Key amongst the numerous challenges are; (i) Inadequate infrastructure, particularly the lack of power supply (ii). High financing costs (iii). Poor transport infrastructure. The ever present challenge of power supply have ...
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