Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Both Winners? North Korea and USA draw Their first World Cup game in China
Womens 2007 World Cup; match 3 Group B, 11/9/07 in Chengdu. North Korea v. USA North Korea: M.H.Jon, J.R.Om, J.S.Song, H.O.Kong, K.S.Sonu, K.H.Kim, S.H.Ho (Y.A.Kim 22, P.S.Jong 90), U.G.Ri, U.S.Ri, S.H.Kil, K.S.Ri. USA: H.Solo, S.Lopez, C.Whitehill, K.Markgraf, C.Rampone, S.Boxx, L.Chalupny,...
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Yes, there is a world cup for women's soccer right now!US plays North Korea
--and on 9-11 we are all winners. shalom-salaam-shanthi aum-amen--paz-pace-vredenheid http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/40/cf/fec39833e7a059bcb9c41110._AA280_.L.jpg
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Sunday, July 9, 2006
ITALIA holds their nerve; Pain and Penalties; WORLD CUP PICTURE PERFECT?
This article is from the official site of the World Federation of Soccer known by its French name/acronym, FIFA. Sad as it was for France that took the early lead, this game may be said to have begun and ended with penalty kicks. Unfortunately Zinedine Zidane who tied with Soocer greats such as Pele...
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End of the Soccer Road in Europe; before we head for Africa 2007-1014...
Today, at noon on the East Coast of the USA, the pre-game World Cup punditry and fantastic collection of images over the last month, converge on our screens. By about 4 pm in New York City, we shall know whether FRANCE held on to the Zizou magic and the World Cup it won 8 years ago, then lost to...
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Friday, July 7, 2006
Portugal/Germany play 1pm, 7/8. FR.& ITALY play7/9. Then FIFA goes AFRICAN!
So after Portugal and Germany fight it out for the honor of becoming the THIRD PLACE finishers tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, 7-8-2006), and ITALY and FRANCE meet in a titanic struggle for the CUP itself on Sunday afternoon (7-9-06), where does world cup soccer go? To Africa, of course! Quite apart...
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Wednesday, July 5, 2006
Vive la France
Last of the Semi-Finals Today. RESULT: Portugal fails to Upset Top Dog FRANCE (0-1) The early penalty awarded to France was enough for the TRICOLEUR to keep the lead and the semi-final victory over Portugal. After an exciting first half that lasted the regular 45 minutes and about a minute extra for...
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In the early going, Portugal has creative plays, control but not much luck!
Less than an hour to go: Who will match up against Italy for the 2006 World Cup? Soccer games are of 90 minutes duration, divided into halves of 45 minutes each, with a ten-minute intermission. After almost continuous chasing of a relatively small ball, 22 players represented their two teams very...
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LONDON (AFP) & Yahoo ask Is UK punishing Portugal for England's defeat?
Britain is seeking revenge of sorts for the dashing of their hopes to play and win the World Cup in 2006. That dream ended when Portugal defeated England, albeit during penalty kicks after regular time ended in a draw for the two teams. Now Brits are sulking at [or "boycotting"] Portugal and the...
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Tuesday, July 4, 2006
Host Germany is eliminated by Italy in 2006 World Cup
With apologies to Germany-- and congratulations to them for hosting a great game so far -- Italy showed heart on July 4th 2006. The host country, Germany, was defeated 2 goals to zero today. After my attending a great July 4th picnic in Germantown with many wonderful Americans, who read Walt Whitman...
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