South American Futbol - Libertadores, Sudamericana, World Cup 2010

World Cup: Uruguay through to semis, Brazil out

Two-time world champions Uruguay set up a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands after beating Ghana 4-2 on penalty kicks in one of the most dramatic clashes of recent World Cup history. The Charruas resolved the match during a penalty shootout, after Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan blasted a penalty against the crossbar in what was the final […]

World Cup: Paraguay creep into quarters

Paraguay advanced to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Tuesday after beating Japan 5-3 on penalties after both teams were deadlocked at 0-0 after extra-time. The all-decisive spot-kick was converted by Paraguay striker Oscar Cardozo. Japan’s Yuichi Komano missed the only penalty of the shoot-out, firing his […]

World Cup: Brazil thump Chile, set-up Dutch date

Brazil remain on course for a record sixth World Cup after thrashing Chile 3-0 to book themselves a quarter-finals meeting with the Netherlands. Juan, Luis Fabiano and Robinho handed Brazil a comprehensive victory by scoring outstanding goals. Defender Juan gave Brazil the lead in the 34th minute with a firm header from a Maicon corner-kick, […]

World Cup: Argentina cruise past Mexico

Carlos Tevez scored twice and Gonzalo Higuain added another to give Argentina a 3-1 win over Mexico and passage into the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. Los Albicelestes proved superior to the Mexicans and practically sealed their win early in the second half, to set-up a fascinating meeting with Germany, who thrashed England 4-1. […]

World Cup: Uruguay reach quarters after 40 years

Uruguay reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in forty years after beating South Korea 2-1 in perhaps the most dramatic match of the tournament thus far. The Uruguayans won the match courtesy of two outstanding strikes from Luis Suarez. Playing under torrential rainfall, Suarez put Uruguay ahead in the 8th […]