Today, we celebrate an inspirational Leader, husband, father and a son of consolation. Happy Birthday Deacon Utibe, as you turn fifty. You have indeed been a shining light and a living testimony that Jesus Christ is alive today. Your many exploits and victory reports have proven beyond doubt that the ...
Read More »Krul saves two penalties to propel the Dutch to the semis
The last quarter final match pitches the tricky Dutch team led by Louis Van Gaal against a well organised and inspired Costa Rican side. The experience and skill of the Dutch side makes them favourites to progress ahead of their less fancied opponents. The game started with Netherlands attacking early ...
Read More »Higuain's early goal enough for Argentina to hold off Belgium
The third quarter final match between Argentina and Belgium will feature two teams who have struggled to express themselves throughout the tournament. Argentina have relied on Messi to produce the magic, while Belgium have drawn from their squad depth to break down opponents. One thing we are certain however, is ...
Read More »David Luiz fires Brazil into the semis
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
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