SWEET MUSIC
Brazil dances past Japan to win group F
It was Brazilian samba versus Tokyo technopop, and the result was one of the most entertaining matches of the 2006 World Cup. In the end, Brazil dominated 4-1 behind a two-goal performance by resurgent superstar Ronaldo, who is now tied with German icon Gerd Muller for the all-time World Cup scoring lead with 14 goals. Complete
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FEELING THE HEAT
Japan, Croatia play to scoreless draw
Under the oppresive Nuremberg heat and humidily, Japan and Croatia played to a scoreless tie at Franken-Stadion Sunday.
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SOCCEROOS STUN JAPAN
Cahill's late brace lifts Australia over Japan
It took Australia 32 years to score their first World Cup goal. It took Tim Cahill five minutes to score his country’s second. The Everton midfielder’s dramatic brace in the final six minutes lifted Australia to a stunning 3-1 over Japan in a Group F opener at Fritz-Walter-Stadion. Complete
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ZICO NAMES JAPAN ROSTER
Ono, Nakata will Manage Midfield
Japan coach Zico has two world-class midfielders in Shinji Ono (Feyenoord) and Hidetoshi Nakata, who has forged an international reputation with English side Bolton. Complete
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06/12
Australia 1-3 L
06/18
Croatia 0-0 T
06/22
Brazil 1-4 L
Population:
127,200,000
World
Cup Group: F
Colors:
Blue shirt, white shorts, blue socks
Head Coach: Zico
World
Cup Appearances: Third. 2-4-1. 6 goals
for, 7 against. 1998 (first round), 2002 (second
round).
