One World, One Cup: Part Two

ROUND 2. Here we saw a few surprises and drama: Germany just barely pulling past Paraguay 1-0 (88'th minute) England having no problems against Denmark (2-0) Senegal proving that they are a surprise by beating Sweden on a golden goal rule (2-1) Ireland missing one penalty in the game against Spain, scoring on second one in the 90.'th minute to equalise (1-1), just to lose on penalties by missing three penalties The USA just can't stop surprising the World. 2-0 against Mexico for the quarterfinals Brasil beating Belgium 2-0 with Belgium's goal being disallowed while it was still 0-0 Turkey beating one of the hosts Japan with 1-0 Korea beating Italy on golden goal rule 2-1. Italy having Totti sent off and a few offsides wrongly decided. Ahn (who played for Perugia) scoring the winner Now we lost Italy. The favourites aren't looking good in this WC. QUARTER-FINALS Now the drama begins. One victory away from playing for the statue. Finals before the finals. England losing to Brasil 2-1. Seaman taking a goal from 35 meters Germany playing badly but managing to beat the USA 1-0. USA having a penalty not played Turkey beating Senegal 1-0 on the golden goal rule Korea go into history by beating Spain on penalties as the first Asian team to reach the semi-finals So now we lose Spain and England. A final between Germany and Brazil is a sure bet, eh? SEMI-FINALS Germany beating Korea 1-0 with a poor display again. Loose Ballack (the goalscorer) for the finals because of yellow cards Brasil beat Turkey again 1-0 and deceivably go into finals 3rd PLACE PLAYOFF Turkey takes it over from Croatia by beating Korea 3-2. Hakan Sukur scoring the fastest goal in the history of the World Cups, after 11 seconds THE GRANDE FINALE Brazil against Germany. Ronaldo times two! Brazil's fifth cup. Germany got what they deserved. Better luck next time. 2006 in Germany! Final score 2-0. Bojan Cešnovar