Villa misses out on hat-trick, Spain could rue lost opportunities
How many times in your career will you get a chance to hit a World Cup hat-trick. Spain eased past Honduras 2-0, but will the European champions regret not being able to capitalise on many many chances? David Villa scored a brilliant opener in the first half and a deflected second after half time. But then he missed a penalty kick and another one-on-one chance to complete his hat-trick. Spain had opportunity after opportunity, but too often tried to complicate things rather than take a quick strike on goal. They will still top the group if they beat Chile, but if they can't they may end up ruing the missed chances today. They looked impressive though.
Portugal goal-fest sets tournament alight
Portugal crushed North Korea 7-0, with goals from six different players including Ronaldo. They led buy just one goal at half-time. But a second half of utter domination and six goals set Portugal on course to progress from the group of death. They still have to play Brazil, but the glut of goals was just what they needed - as it's hard to see Ivory Coast being able to rachet up a similar scoreline against the Koreans, meaning the Portugese would progress on goal difference even if they lose to Brazil.
Chile overcome 10-man Switzerland
A harsh sending-off for Behrami after 30 minutes, left the Swiss struggling to contain a good Chile side in an entertaining game. Substitute Mark Gonzalez finally made the breakthough with 15 minutes left, as Chile went two wins for two games in the group. Derdiyok had a great chance to equalise in injury time, but shot wide.
Portugal goal-fest sets tournament alight
Portugal crushed North Korea 7-0, with goals from six different players including Ronaldo. They led buy just one goal at half-time. But a second half of utter domination and six goals set Portugal on course to progress from the group of death. They still have to play Brazil, but the glut of goals was just what they needed - as it's hard to see Ivory Coast being able to rachet up a similar scoreline against the Koreans, meaning the Portugese would progress on goal difference even if they lose to Brazil.
Chile overcome 10-man SwitzerlandA harsh sending-off for Behrami after 30 minutes, left the Swiss struggling to contain a good Chile side in an entertaining game. Substitute Mark Gonzalez finally made the breakthough with 15 minutes left, as Chile went two wins for two games in the group. Derdiyok had a great chance to equalise in injury time, but shot wide.
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