World Cup Roundup: USA Wins Group D; Morocco, Brazil Get First Wins
Is the USA going all the way? It took a big step forward on Friday by winning Group D.
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Brazil's Cunha scores twice in 3-0 win as Haiti eliminated at World Cup
Brazil forward Matheus Cunha rewarded manager Carlo Ancelotti’s backing with his first two goals at a World Cup as the five-times champions cruised to a 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday to eliminate their opponents.
Ten-man Paraguay eliminate Turkey with tense 1-0 win
SANTA CLARA, California, June 19 : Ten-man Paraguay eliminated Turkey with a courageous defensive effort to seal a dramatic 1-0 win on Friday after suffering a dismissal before halftime, with the fastest goal of the World Cup proving the difference.
Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign
PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class with outsiders Haiti, who became the first country to exit this World Cup. Cunha’s scruffy goal in Philadelphia gave Brazil the lead midway through the first half, and he struck again as Carlo Ancelotti’s side asserted their dominance. Vinicius Junior added a third before the break. Brazil play Scotland in their final Group C game in Miami on June 24. Haiti’s first World Cup appearance since 1974 will end after they play Morocco in Atlanta. The Selecao currently have the edge over Morocco for top spot on goal difference.
Haiti exit World Cup but coach Migne says team proved they belong
PHILADELPHIA, June 19 : Haiti coach Sebastien Migne regretted the first two goals his side conceded in a 3-0 loss to Brazil on Friday that eliminated them from the World Cup but he was proud of their effort.
Ancelotti expects Neymar back for Brazil's Scotland World Cup showdown
PHILADELPHIA, June 19 : After Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second Group C match on Friday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said he expected Neymar to be available for their group stage finale against Scotland on Wednesday.
‘Play with your heart’: Saibari’s rise fuels Morocco dream
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 19 : Ismael Saibari had never played as Morocco’s lead striker before the World Cup, but he has seized his chance in style, scoring twice at the tournament, including the winner against Scotland on Friday.
Cunha gives Brazil balance as Ancelotti's diamond begins to shine
PHILADELPHIA, June 19 : Carlo Ancelotti did not solve all of Brazil's problems in one half against Haiti, but he at least offered supporters a clearer idea of where this side might be heading after the frustration of their World Cup opener.