26′ SLIMANI (Algeria) scores!! GOAL: Slimani makes a dazzling individual run through the heart of the Korean defence and finishes past Jung Sungryong after beating Kim Younggwon and Hong Jeongho. Great effort from the Sporting Lisbon striker. Islam Slimani of Algeria scores his team’s first goal Sunday, 22 June 2014 PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – JUNE 22:…
88′ ORIGI (Belgium) scores!! GOAL! IT’S THE SUBSTITUTE ORIGI! Excellent work by Hazard down the left draws in the Russian defence before the No10 slides the ball to the 19-year-old. The Lille forward keeps his cool and sidefoots into the roof of the net from close range. Dramatic climax here in Rio. Divock Origi of Belgium…
Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria scores his team’s first goal past Asmir Begovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Saturday, 21 June 2014 CUIABA, BRAZIL – JUNE 21: Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria scores his team’s first goal past Asmir Begovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina…
51′ GÖTZE (Germany) scores!! GOAL: Gotze gets Germany’s first! No19’s header isn’t perfect, and it actually deflects off his knee and past Dauda but it counts just the same and Germany are celebrating wildly! Mario Goetze of Germany scores his team’s first goal Saturday, 21 June 2014 FORTALEZA, BRAZIL – JUNE 21: Mario Goetze of Germany…
54′ A. AYEW (Ghana) scores!! GOAL: Ayew with the equaliser! Ghana’s No10 outjumps Mustafi and his header finds the side netting at the back post. Harrison Afful sends in a delightful ball and Ayew is near the penalty spot to head home. Andre Ayew of Ghana scores Saturday, 21 June 2014 FORTALEZA, BRAZIL – JUNE…
63′ A. GYAN (Ghana) scores!! GOAL: Andre Gyan puts Ghana ahead! A great run into the area is capped off with a brilliant finish into the side netting. The ensuing celebration with the team is nothing short of exceptional as well! Asamoah Gyan of Ghana scores his team’s second goal Saturday, 21 June 2014 FORTALEZA, BRAZIL…
71′ KLOSE (Germany) scores!! GOAL: Miroslav Klose, only on the pitch for a couple of minutes, has scored! The No11 is on the far post and taps in the corner kick after Benedikt Howedes flicks on and the ball sneaks past everyone else in the box. Miroslav Klose of Germany scores his team’s second goal Saturday,…
90’+ MESSI (Argentina) scores!! GOAL: Messi scores in the final moments to break Iranian hearts! A delightful bit of individual skill allows the No10 to open up and curve his shot around the defenders and past the goalkeeper. That’s an excellent strike from La Albiceleste’s skipper. Lionel Messi of Argentina shoots and scores Saturday, 21…
65′ E. VALENCIA (Ecuador) scores!! GOAL: Enner Valencia scores his second and puts Ecuador into the lead! Walter Ayovi’s free-kick is spot on and finds his Pachua team-mate in the area, who heads home into the corner from six yards out. Enner Valencia of Ecuador scores his team’s second goal Saturday, 21 June 2014 CURITIBA, BRAZIL…
31′ COSTLY (Honduras) scores!! GOAL: WHAT A STRIKE! Costly takes the long ball down really well after the defender misjudges it, has a look up and fires a half-volley from outside the box, smashing it past a helpless Domniguez. Carlo Costly of Honduras scores Friday, 20 June 2014 CURITIBA, BRAZIL – JUNE 20: Carlo Costly of…