Early this morning (afternoon in South Africa), Slovenia and New Zealand play as the first match for the day. 1:1. Slovenia make goal first and New Zealand make goal just before the game has finished (in the last minute). Interesting thing is that both goals are made by headings of players from both sides.
The second match is played between Ivory Coast and Portugal. 0:0. Both team has current top players in the world. It is a good match to watch but nobody can make any goal in the whole 90 minutes. In ball-position, Ivory Coast has little bit better than Portugal (51 % ; 49 %.)
Brazil and North Korea play as the third. 2:1. It is truly interesting match. About 70 minutes of the whole 90 minutes, the ball is in one-third area of North Korea’s side but surprisingly enough, Brazil cannot make any goal in the first-half. Brazil play very slow in pace during the first-half and after 50 minutes later, Brazil’s playing become little faster. The first goal is made by No. 2 player (of Brazil) in 55 minutes. The second goal is made by player No. 7 (Brazil) in 72 minutes. For the goal of North Korea, No. 8 player make in 89 minutes. Ball position could probably be 81 % (Brazil) and 19 % (North Korea), but North Korea make such a good defense with all players. All three goals are made by strike-kicks of players from both teams. You will also find out that goal-making minutes and back-numbers of goal-makers are also very interesting. You do the math!
Therefore, for today, the games starts by headings and ends by kickings.
Better matches are expected to see in the world cup 2010. Thanks!
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