Another Messi Dazzle, Ecuadorian Heartbreak, Cheers for Switzerland & Fitting Win for Bosnia

 June 26, 2014   R K Gupta

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Lionel Messi inspired yet another Argentinian victory, this time against Nigeria in their last Group clash on Day 14. Both Messi’s goals were breathtaking but Nigerians fought valiantly until the finish. In a match played at the same time, Bosnia-Herzagovina defeated Iran before bidding an emotional adieu to their first-ever World Cup appearance. Ecuador stifled […]

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World Cup

Argentina’s unconvincing win and scare for Germany & Nigeria in saturday’s World Cup games

 June 22, 2014   R K Gupta

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First match on Saturday saw Argentina take on Iran in what was considered an easy tie for the former champions. But Argentinians played a loose unorganized game in sharp contrast to the incredibly irresistible and highly inspired Iranians. In the end, it was a lucky escape for South Americans, brought about by an injury-time goal […]

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Hockey World Cup

Argentina Shock Germany As Black Sticks Rout South Africa at Rabobank Hockey World Cup

 June 6, 2014   R K Gupta

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On fourth day at Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands, tournament favorites Germany suffered an unexpected defeat in men’s pool B, when underdogs Argentina beat them 1-0. In an earlier match, New-Zealand men decimated South Africans 5-0. In the last men’s game on Wednesday, hosts Netherlands secured the top berth in pool B, winning a […]

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