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Mexico come back to top Group G
Miyagi, June 9
Mexico came back from being a goal down in the 5th minute to beat Ecuador 2-1. The win is Mexico's second in a row and takes them to the top of Group G, ahead of the likes of Italy and Croatia.
Azzuri given the blues by resurgent Croatia
Ibaraki, June 8
The 2002 World Cup saw yet another upset when Croatia staged a dramatic comeback to stun Italy 2-1. Goals from Olic and Rapaic brought the Croatians back into the reckoning after Christian Vieri had given Italy the lead.
Gritty England outlast Argentina
Sapporo, June 7
By Nimish Dubey
A David Beckham penalty has given England their first World Cup victory over Argentina since 1966. The win takes England to the top of Group F along with Sweden.
Swedes send Nigeria packing
Kobe, June 7
By Nimish Dubey
Sweden ended Nigeria's World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win in their Group F match. A double strike from Henrik Larsson took Sweden to the top of the group.
Cameroon puts Saudis out of World Cup
Saitama, June 6
Cameroon defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 to join Germany on top of Group E. The win also ended Saudi Arabia's World Cup campaign as the Asians have lost both of their matches so far.
Germany discover that Robbie is as Keane as Roy
Ibaraki, June 5
The Republic of Ireland pulled off a last minute draw with Germany in their
Group E encounter. Robbie Keane equalised for the Irish in injury time after Miroslav Klose had
given Germany the lead in the 19th minute.
Tunisia no match for Russia
Kobe, June 5
Russia overcame a gutsy performance by Tunisia to run out 2-0 winners in a Group H match. Tunisia played bravely but were undone by two Russian goals in the space of five minutes in the second half.
Belgium hold spirited Japanese
Saitama, June 4
By Nimish Dubey
Japan earned their first points in World Cup history when they drew 2-2 with Belgium in the opening encounter of Group H.
Vieri brace sinks Ecuador
Sapporo, June 3
By Nimish Dubey
A double strike by striker Christian Vieri helped Italy to a 2-0 win over Ecuador. The win takes the Italians to the top of Group G.
Mexico stun Croatia
Nigaata, June 3
By Nimish Dubey
Mexico got their World Cup campaign off to a rousing start by defeating Croatia 1-0 in the opening match of Group G.
England, Sweden share points
by Payal Dhar
England failed to beat Sweden for the 11th time in a
row, and the two Group F sides had to be content
sharing points. England squandered a 1-0 lead to allow
Sweden to equalise, thanks to a 59th minute goal by
Alexandersson.
Argentina ground Nigerian eagles
By Nimish Dubey
Argentina showed just why they are considered
favourites for the World Cup with a 1-0 wn over
Nigeria in the opening match of Group F.
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