2014 FIFA World Cup

[Jezza]

It was a good effort by the Aussies but we clearly lacked the quality to get the job done but our effort especially in the second half was positive as we were hanging in there but Chile's goal in the final minutes summed up the night as being very frustrating overall. It was no surprise that Chile's pace with Alexis Sanchez leading the way killed us in the end.

Overall, I've been impressed with the fact that under Ange that we have become more composed and structured and we have more self-belief than we did under Holger Oseick. We won't make it to the last 16 but if we can display some good football against Spain and the Netherlands then we should be proud of our effort nevertheless.

Also well done to Tim Cahill for his achievement in scoring in three different World Cups which consist of 2006, 2010 and 2014! Well done to Timmy in what will probably be his last World Cup for the Socceroos.

[Jezza]

Mexico 1-0 Cameroon

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285036

Key Moments:
Goals:
Mexico - 61' (Peralta)

Talking Point:
- Mexico's Giovanni Dos Santos has two goals wrongly disallowed for being 'offside', even though replays suggest that both were onside.

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Spain 1-5 Netherlands

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285043

Key Moments:
Goals:
Spain - 27' (Xabi Alonso) - Penalty
Netherlands - 44' (Van Persie)
Netherlands - 53' (Robben)
Netherlands - 64' (de Vrij)
Netherlands - 72' (Van Persie)
Netherlands - 80' (Robben)

Talking Point:
- Is this an end of an era for Spanish domination in world Football?

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Chile 3-1 Australia

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285050

Key Moments:
Goals:
Chile - 12' (Sanchez)
Chile - 14' (Valdivia)
Australia - 35' (Cahill)
Chile - 90' (Beausejour)

Talking Point:
- Australia gallant in defeat, but Chile just has too much quality across the park to get the job done.

[Dave The Man]

Socceroo’s did what I thought they do vs Chile. Score a Goal and Put a Fight Up.

They will get Destroyed in the next 2 Games

[Pies4shaw]

So, who was the central defender who impersonated a witch's hat for the second Chilean goal? Better not have him on the park against the Netherlands or Robben might score 5 or 6.

[Jezza]

Looking at the replay P4S our two centre backs were out of position and it was Wilkinson and Leckie who stood there (both midfielders) as they watched as Valdivia blast home Chile's second goal for the game. The central defenders were focused on stopping Alexis Sanchez and fair enough since his pace is brilliant.

[Jezza]

We're now right into the thick of the action in the 2014 World Cup after three matches yesterday and today's upcoming matches are no exception with another three matches coming up. The first set of matches for group A and B have now been completed, as we now begin to focus on group C and D today. We have both matches in group C coming up today consisting of Columbia against Greece and the Ivory Coast against Japan. and then both matches for group D are coming up as well with Uruguay against Costa Rica and the highly anticipated contest between England and Italy to complete today's upcoming games.


Columbia v Greece - Group C


Uruguay v Costa Rica - Group D


England v Italy - Group D


Ivory Coast v Japan - Group C

[collie dog]

Wow. Two huge results today. Italy beat England 2-1. Costa Rica beat Uruguay 3-1. That is really an upset.

The Netherlands look good things at the moment. Pity help the Socceroos next.

[Jezza]

Colombia 3-0 Greece

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285057

Key Moments:
Goals:
Colombia - 5' (Armero)
Colombia - 58' (Gutierrez)
Colombia - 90' (Rodriguez)

Talking Point:
- Is Colombia a genuine threat for the World Cup after that performance?

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Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285064

Key Moments:
Goals:
Uruguay - 24' (Cavani) - Penalty
Costa Rica - 54' (Campbell)
Costa Rica - 57' (Duarte)
Costa Rica - 84' (Urena)
Cards:
Uruguay - Maxi Pereira (RED CARD)

Talking Point:
- What was the cause of Uruguay's collapse?

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England 1-2 Italy

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285071

Key Moments:
Goals:
Italy - 35' (Marchisio)
England - 37' (Sturridge)
Italy - 50' (Balotelli)

Talking Point:
- Has England's chances of qualifying for the last 16 been put into jeopardy?
- England's physio sustains an injury during the goal celebration

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Ivory Coast 2-1 Japan

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285078

Key Moments:
Goals:
Japan - 16' (Honda)
Ivory Coast - 64' (Bony)
Ivory Coast - 66' (Gervinho)

Talking Point:
- Didier Drogba being brought on at the 62nd minute changed the whole match

[Jezza]

Day 4 of the World Cup is nearly approaching with the first set of Group C and Group D matches now completed. Tonight we have three matches coming up with both Group E matches taking place consisting of Switzerland against Ecuador and France against Honduras. We also have one Group F match to round out the day which is the contest between Argentina against Bosnia.


Switzerland v Ecuador - Group E


France v Honduras - Group E


Argentina v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Group F

[sixpoints]

Hoping that Nigeria (Group F), Ghana (Group G) & South Korea (Group F) get off to good starts. I'm hoping at least a couple of non Euro / South American sides push on into the last 16 at least and bust open the hegemony.
So far good starts by Cote d'Ivoire, Mexico & Costa Rica.
Roll on the upsets and that includes Australia (but it wouldn't be an upset, it would be a miracle!)
Love the World Cup !!

[Jezza]

Switzerland 2-1 Ecuador

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285085

Key Moments:
Goals:
Ecuador - 22' (E Valencia)
Switzerland - 48' (Mehmedi)
Switzerland - 90' (Seferovic)

Talking Point:
- Switzerland steal the game right at the death!

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France 3-0 Honduras

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285092

Key Moments:
Goals:
France - 45' (Benzema) - Penalty
France - 48' (Valladares) - Own Goal
France - 72' (Benzema)
Cards:
Honduras - Wilson Palacios (RED CARD)

Talking Point:
- France becomes the first team to benefit from goal line technology resulting in their second goal courtesy of an own goal from Honduras!

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Argentina 2-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25285099

Key Moments:
Goals:
Argentina - 3' (Kolasinac) - Own Goal
Argentina - 65' (Messi)
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 84' (Ibisevic)

Talking Point:
- Argentina's Leo Messi proves to be the difference between the two sides.

[Jezza]

After another great day of football with victories for Switzerland, France and Argentina, the trend of no draws so far in the World Cup has continued. Coming up today we have three matches occurring with the other group F match today occurring between Iran and Nigeria and both group G matches coming up as well with the highly anticipated clash between Germany and Portugal first up today followed by Iran and Nigeria as mentioned earlier which is the group F match and to round out the day we have Ghana up against the USA in which both nations have previously met each other in the last two World Cups respectively in 2006 and 2010 so these sides are very familiar with one another and should make for a enthralling contest. On both occasions Ghana has prevailed, so the USA will want to rectify the results of the last two encounters against Ghana.


Germany v Portugal - Group G


Iran v Nigeria - Group F


Ghana v USA - Group G

[Pies4shaw]

A special plug for SBS's coverage of classic matches throughout this World Cup and, in particular, for the upcoming coverage of the 1974 and 1994 games between Brazil and the Netherlands.

Like many Australians, I first saw world cup soccer in 1974. I watched all of Australia's games - but mostly I remember the Dutch. Theirs was the most captivating soccer I ever saw. If you are interested in the past greats, I encourage you to watch this.

[GreekLunatic]

Thank god for martin tyler thats how u call a game not like Bruce and his delicious and baracking against collingwood bias. SBS are doing on good job. Germany looked awesome this morning

[The Prototype]

Gotta say I am loving the coverage of the World Cup, agree love the classic matches tossed into the coverage. I hope that other channels are watching this coverage and actually takes a few notes.

Really enjoy Martin Tyler's commentator, also like the other aspects of the coverage as well. Like I know a few hate the Social media thing, but I think it's a very useful thing to just show some reactions to the goings on, etc.

On the World Cup itself was a bit surprised that Germany destroyed Portugal like they did, was just scary good.