World Cup 2014: Review of Round of 16 matches
June 28, 2014 John Welsh
Brazil2014, FIFA, Lionel Messi, World Cup 2014Entertainment and goals were an integral part of the group stages of the 2014 World Cup and it is to be hoped that the knockout phase will continue the trend. Eight games spread over four days constitute the next Round of 16 ties and those matches are summarised below. Brazil v Chile Brazil will start […]
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Another Messi Dazzle, Ecuadorian Heartbreak, Cheers for Switzerland & Fitting Win for Bosnia
June 26, 2014 R K Gupta
Argentina, Brazil2014, Lionel Messi, World Cup 2014Lionel 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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Neymar Shines in Brazil’s Win on Monday as Holland, Mexico & Spain Also Record Victories
June 24, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, FIFA, NeymarBrazilian striker Neymar was the toast of the home crowd at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia on Monday. When the brilliant forward scored his first goal in 17th minute against Cameroon, he created two century marks. His goal was the 100th of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and it came with Brazil playing their 100th World […]
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World Cup 2014 becoming an unpredictable tournament much to the benefit of football
June 23, 2014 John Welsh
Brazil2014, Costa Rica, Germany, World Cup 2014After a first round of group matches during which the majority of the well-fancied teams earned three precious points with varying degrees of comfort, the second group games in World Cup 2014 have been far from predictable. Some squads may have relaxed, become fatigued or in the case of Latin American and African teams, simply […]
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Argentina’s unconvincing win and scare for Germany & Nigeria in saturday’s World Cup games
June 22, 2014 R K Gupta
Argentina, Brazil2014, Football, Germany, World CupFirst 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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Fantastic Friday For Football at FIFA World Cup As Formidable France Crush Switzerland
June 21, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, FIFA, FranceEleven goals were scored in three matches of the Brazil World Cup on Friday, seven of them in the second match between Group E contenders France and Switzerland as the French beat their neighbors 5-2. In the first match, Italy suffered a 0-1 loss against Costa Rica in a match, followed more keenly by the […]
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Roy’s boys were toys of their own making in leading Suarez to score against them
June 20, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil2014, England Football, Luis Suarez, Uruguay, World Cup 2014In the 85th minute of play yesterday night, Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera sent a huge optimistic kick too far down the halfway mark. England’s captain Steven Gerrard had the Uruguayan forward Cavani close to him and the two of them rose together to head the highball. Lurking behind them was the goal-hungry Suarez, Gerrard’s Liverpool […]
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World Cup 2014: Just what has happened to Spain?
June 19, 2014 John Welsh
Brazil2014, spain, World Cup 2014Prior to the 2014 World Cup tournament, it had been suggested that the Spanish squad contained several players who may be past their prime and that retaining the trophy may be a supremely difficult task. There is no doubting that the 2010 World Cup and 2008 / 2012 European Championship winners were a formidable team, […]
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Mexican Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa Frustrates Brazil In an Entertaining Goalless Draw
June 18, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, Mexican footballIf you are told that a football match ended in a goalless draw, you will naturally think about a drab affair devoid of action, in which the sides involved did not give their best performances. But last night’s Group A match between hosts Brazil and Mexico was one of the most thrilling goalless football games […]
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Karim Benzema Inspires France’s Win over Honduras as Goal Line Technology Debuts in Brazil
June 17, 2014 R K Gupta
Brazil World Cup 2014, Brazil2014, FIFAThe World Cup Group E match at Estadio Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre on Sunday evening had a strange beginning. Just as players from both France and Honduras stood lined-up, ready for the national anthems of their respective countries, the ritual had to be given up. There was no music and no anthem for a […]
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| # | Player | Point |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor AXELSEN | 72,500 |
| 2 | PRANNOY H. S. | 66,730 |
| 3 | CHOU Tien Chen | 61,240 |
| 4 | Jonatan CHRISTIE | 61,110 |
| 5 | Kodai NARAOKA | 55,370 |