Late goal from Amad Diallo gives Ivory Coast victory over Ecuador
A late goal from Amad Diallo earned the Ivory Coast a 1-0 win in their entertaining opening World Cup clash with Ecuador in Philadelphia.
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Elite Swedish strike force delivers Tunisian defence a reality check
June 14 : Tunisia's defence was impregnable during their qualifying campaign but it was given a harsh reality check in their World Cup opener on Sunday as the ruthless Swedish strike partnership of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres proved too hot to handle.
Bielsa defends medical protocols in wake of Uruguay injuries ahead of World Cup
MIAMI, June 14 : Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said on Sunday his medical staff had followed all the proper protocols in managing players' recovery from injury after several key squad members were sidelined ahead of the World Cup.
Late Amad strike seals Ivory Coast win over Ecuador
PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Ivory Coast left it late to claim a precious three points when they defeated Ecuador 1-0 in World Cup Group E on Sunday as Amad Diallo scored a clinical 90th-minute winner.
Japan fight back twice to snatch late draw vs. Netherlands - ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas — Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 14 : Japan twice came back from a goal down to secure a 2-2 World Cup draw with the Netherlands on Sunday as Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute deflection earned Hajime Moriyasu's side a point in the Group F clash at Dallas Stadium.
Germany brush aside Curacao in World Cup opener
Kai Havertz scored a brace as Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in Houston.
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston
HOUSTON, June 14 : Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation.