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Anything Ecuador can do, so can the Swiss, who score an identical goal. Header from unmarked player at corner makes it 1-1by David Ljunggren via twitter 6/15/2014 5:07:32 PM -
¡Si se puede, si se puede! Ecuadorianos outside Brasilia National Stadium #WorldCup2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqL6WPAIMAAeBeV.jpg
by maxim duncan via twitter 6/15/2014 5:12:16 PM -
"Hard man Capello out to end woeful Russian World Cup run" - reuters.com/article/idUSKB… #Brazil2014 #WorldCupby Ossian Shine via twitter 6/15/2014 5:12:38 PM -
Two decent chances for Switzerland since the goal. They're playing with a lot more pace and going directly at the Ecuadorian defense in the second half.
Not that Ecuador aren't pressing either: Valencia runs half the width of the 18 yard box and hits the side netting with a high, right-footed shot. -
One away from Ronaldo's 15 World Cup goals, Klose's record ambition is a big priority for him, less so for Germany - reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Neil Maidment via twitter 6/15/2014 5:19:36 PM -
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Ohhh and that goal was in fact onside. Drmic was onside when the pass was played. He was offside when Shaqiri dummied the ball, but the last touch came off Ecuador. It should have stood.
And then Shaqiri hits the side netting from close range, and Benaglio tries to sweep up a long ball from Ecuador, but wiffs at it and the ball rolls toward goal. Von Bergen gets to it first though.
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Here's a photo of that disallowed goal, from @liviubird, spotted by @whatahowler.Ouch. Should be 2-1 to Switzerland.
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Just now on ITV: "And here comes Shakira!"by Ben Walsh via twitter 6/15/2014 5:50:14 PM -
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VERY IMPORTANT: that Swiss goal came after a great piece of refereeing. Behrami was crunched just inside his own half, but the ball rolls into space, and he hops up and continues the break. The referee plays the advantage, and the result shows you why.
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Politics dogs Argentina at Brazil World Cup #brazil2014 reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/15/2014 6:13:02 PM
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Colombia complain to FIFA about security harassment #Brazil2014 reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/15/2014 6:13:57 PM
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Long queues cause thousands to miss Brasilia World Cup kickoff reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/15/2014 6:14:38 PM
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Soccerates #worldcupphilosophersby Margarita.Noriega via twitter retweeted by ossianshine 6/15/2014 6:46:40 PM -
A crazy last minute in Swizterland vs Ecuador. The Swiss seal a 2-1 win with a last-minute goal from Haris Seferovic. He looks like he enjoyed it:
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June 15 (Reuters) - Teams for Sunday's 2014 World Cup Group E match between France and Honduras at the Beira Rio stadium, Porto Alegre.
France: 1-Hugo Lloris, 2–Mathieu Debuchy, 4-Raphael Varane, 5-Mamadou Sakho, 3-Patrice Evra; 14-Blaise Matuidi, 19-Paul Pogba, 8-Mathieu Valbuena, 6-Yohan Cabaye; 11-Antoine Greizmann, 10-Karim Benzema
Substitutes: 7-Remy Cabella, 9-Olivier Giroud, 12-Rio Mavuba, 13-Eliaquim Mangala, 15-Bacary Sagna, 16-Stephane Ruffier, 17-Lucas Digne, 18-Moussa Sissoko, 20-Loic Remy, 21-Laurent Koscielny, 22-Morgan Schneirderlin, 23-Mickael Landreau
Honduras: 18-Noel Valladares; 21-Brayan Beckeles, 5-Victor Bernardez, 3-Maynor Figueroa, 7-Emilio Izaguirre; 17-Andy Najar, 8-Wilson Palacios, 19-Luis Garrido, 15-Roger Espinoza; 11-Jerry Bengtson, 13-Carlo Costly
Substitutes: 1-Luis Lopez, 2-Osman Chavez, 4-Juan Pablo Montes, 6-Juan Carlos Garcia, 9-Jerry Palacios, 10-Mario Martinez, 12-Edder Delgado, 14-Oscar Boniek Garcia, 16-Rony Martinez, 20-Jorge Claros, 22-Donis Escobar, 23-Marvin Chavez
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Factbox: Soccer-France v Honduras - RTRS
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, June 14 (Reuters) - France play Honduras in a Group E match in Porto Alegre on Sunday. Where: The Beira-Rio stadium, Porto Alegre Capacity: 48,849
Key Stats:
France won the World Cup in 1998 and were runners-up in 2006, losing in the final on penalties.
Honduras have appeared in two tournaments - 1982 and 2010 - but have yet to win a game. They failed to score a goal in South Africa in 2010.
Honduras went to war with neighbouring El Salvador when political tensions between the two countries came to a head during World Cup qualifiers. The conflict is known as "the Soccer War".
French coach Didier Deschmaps was a key player in the France team that won the World Cup in 1998.
Honduras coach Luis Fernando Suarez is a Colombian who previously managed Ecuador - Honduras' opponents in Group E.
Previous meetings: The two sides have never played each other before.
(Reporting by Angus MacSwan; Editing by Ken Ferris) -
World Cup gives dusty farm city its day in the sun reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Todd Benson via twitter 6/15/2014 7:02:48 PM -
Mexico unlikely to be overawed against favorites Brazil reuters.com/article/idUSKB…by Todd Benson via twitter 6/15/2014 7:05:06 PM
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World cup woes... RT @alanbaldwinf1 : A few obvious signs of haste on the way in, though. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqMWToJCYAEOC27.jpg #Brazil2014
by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/15/2014 7:05:15 PM -
Fans hope France will banish memories of 2010 fiasco
2014 World CupThe French Revolution of the last World Cup still haunts the memories of fans who have crossed the Atlantic to support Les Bleus in Brazil. In 2010, players mutinied against coach Raymond Domenech and skulked home from South... -
Benzema, Griezmann lead France attack, Honduras name two strikers
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, June 15 (Reuters) - In form-striker Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann will lead the France attack in their opening World Cup Group E match against Honduras on Sunday.
Coach Didier Deschamps named veteran Patrice Evra and Rapahel Varane in defence, with Paul Pogba in the midfield.
Honduras coach Luis Fernando Suarez included two strikers in his team, Carlo Costly and Jerry Bengtson, indicating the underdogs would try to take the game to the former champions.
Veteran Wilson Palacios will anchor the midfield and Emilio Izaguirre will marshal the defence.
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Church announcement in Sao Paulo today: "On days Brazil plays, there will be morning Mass only. Priests will be praying those afternoons."by Saul Hudson via twitter 6/15/2014 7:13:13 PM -
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Packed & stuff conference room waiting for delayed Portugal coach Bento. Pictures show Ronaldo trained with problem left knee strapped upby Neil Maidment via twitter 6/15/2014 7:18:26 PM
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Here's my preview for #GERvsPOR - History on Germany's side as Portugal await -uk.reuters.com/article/2014/0…by Neil Maidment via twitter 6/15/2014 7:20:20 PM
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