Tag: World Cup

France vs. Belgium could be a goal-fest in World Cup semifinals

Source: The Associated Press, July 8, 2018  Potent offences, all-star goalkeepers to clash on Tuesday Considering the attacking strength of France and Belgium, there’s potential for a goal-fest when the European neighbours meet in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday. There was less at stake the last time the teams last went head-to-head at the World… Continue reading France vs. Belgium could be a goal-fest in World Cup semifinals

World Cup Daily: English composure wins out in the end

Source: John Molinaro, Sportsnet.ca, July 3, 2018  Here’s what happened on Tuesday, in case you missed it… THE RESULTS Sweden 1, Switzerland 0 in Saint Petersburg Colombia 1, England 1 (4-3 PK shootout) in Moscow English composure wins out in the end The headline is that England won a World Cup penalty shootout – finally! –… Continue reading World Cup Daily: English composure wins out in the end

Belgium caps comeback with last-second goal to move into quarter-finals

Sounds: Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press, July 2, 2018  Nacer Chadli comes off bench to score winning goal after Japan squanders 2-0 lead Jan Vertonghen started Belgium’s comeback with a crazy, looping header and Nacer Chadli capped it by finishing off a 10-second, end-to-end attack in the final moments. It added up to a 3-2… Continue reading Belgium caps comeback with last-second goal to move into quarter-finals

Defending World Cup champion Germany ousted in 1st round by South Korea

Source: Samuel Petrequin, The Associated Press, June 27, 2018  Sweden, Mexico advance to knockout round Everyone was waiting for Germany to score another late World Cup-saving goal. It never came. Instead, the Germans have become the fourth defending champions in the last five tournaments to be eliminated in the group stage following a 2-0 loss to South… Continue reading Defending World Cup champion Germany ousted in 1st round by South Korea

World Cup: Who’s in, who’s out and who can still go through

Source: Brett Martel, The Associated Press, June 25, 2018  Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria come down to the wire in Group D Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday’s matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams still have a chance. With two groups finished… Continue reading World Cup: Who’s in, who’s out and who can still go through

Red card decision helps Japan upend Colombia at World Cup

Source: Associated Press, June 19, 2018  SARANSK, Russia — Yuya Osako had a surprise in store for those who thought Shinji Okazaki’s lack of fitness left Japan little hope of competing with Colombia at the World Cup. Oasko’s gritty determination to set up one goal and his 73rd-minute header from Keisuke Honda’s corner kick lifted Japan… Continue reading Red card decision helps Japan upend Colombia at World Cup

Sweden uses replay-assisted penalty kick to edge Korea at World Cup

Source: Gerald Imray, The Associated Press, June 18, 2018 Captain Andreas Granqvist notches winner in country’s 1st tournament since 2006 Another video review led to a penalty at the World Cup, this time helping Sweden beat South Korea 1-0 Monday. Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist converted from the spot, sliding his shot into the bottom right… Continue reading Sweden uses replay-assisted penalty kick to edge Korea at World Cup

With 2026 World Cup coming to Canada, a look at the legacy other big events

Source: The Canadian Press, June 14, 2018  The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to our country. In an historic first, three countries – Canada, U.S., and Mexico – will be co-hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. A joint North American bid won the right to host the 2026 World Cup in a vote of FIFA’s member… Continue reading With 2026 World Cup coming to Canada, a look at the legacy other big events

Catch them if you can: Canadian men’s short track relay team golden again

Source: CBC Sports, October 8, 2017  Speed skating squad scores World Cup gold for 2nd-straight week The Canadian men’s short track relay team struck gold on Sunday in the Netherlands, making them a perfect two-for-two this season in World Cup competition. The women’s relay team also stepped onto the podium for the second time in… Continue reading Catch them if you can: Canadian men’s short track relay team golden again