World Cup 2010: Shock Result of the Day
06/21/2010
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Yesterday saw action and drama a-plenty in the Group F games.As expected, Paraguay confidently took all three points from Slovakia, elevating themselves to the top spot.

However, who would have predicted lowly New Zealand taking a well earned point from defending World Cup champions, Italy? New Zealand have displayed a solid defense, topped by goalkeeper, Paston. They have captured the imagination of many as the World Cup's most unexpected lion tamers.

The most anticipated match of the day was the thriller between Ivory Coast and Brazil. The match had its controversies; from an unseen hand ball incident (which lead to Fabiano's second goal), to theatrical dives, confrontations and a tetchy Kaka finally being sent off after two yellows. The result though, a resounding 3-1, saw Brazil breeze through to the next round.

Off the pitch, but on everyone's lips, is the disquiet in the French camp. After a half time name-calling incident which was subsequently leaked to the press, the French coach sent Nicolas Anelka back home. The unrest continued as the team refused to train yesterday in protest at Anelka's dismissal.

Portugal and Spain Look to Restore Lost Pride


In their Group G second match today, Portugal play against a surprisingly resilient Korean side.Cristiano Ronaldo, on a yellow card from Portugal's first game, will need to keep focused and find the net in order to help lift Portugal from their lacklustre start.

In Group H, Chile meet Switzerland in a match that would see either team qualify if they scooped up the three points. The final game sees Spain, no longer the favorites with the bookies, keen to restore lost pride against Honduras.

Hot Things Up


Watching the World Cup is already nerve racking but you can up the ante even further with a choice of World Cup bets at William Hill Sports. Those inspired by New Zealand's current form might contemplate an outside bet on them lifting the World Cup - Will Hills odds? A mighty 400/1!

With many big names in bad form, WillHill and other online sportsbooks have Argentina set for success - but then the upsets keep coming and, really, it's anybody's game. Why not hot things up with a bet of your own?


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