Catch Up on World Cup Days 5 & 6

Catch Up on World Cup Days 5 & 6

Catch Up on World Cup Days 5 & 6

📅19 June 2014, 10:51

The first round of group games were completed over the last few days and the next round began. Continuing in the theme of this World Cup, there have been some surprising results and extremely impressive displays.

Germany dominated in its game against Portugal to win 4-0. This places them straight at the top of the group and makes them favourites to progress to the next round. They next play Ghana who lost 2-1 to the USA on the same day. The match almost ended in a draw but the USA scored in the 86th minute to steal the lead. This means that the upcoming match between the USA and Portugal becomes absolutely essential for the Portuguese to have any chances of progressing.

Tuesday saw Belgium play Algeria and Russia play the Korea Republic in Group H. Belgium managed to come from behind after Algeria took a shock lead in the 25th minute to win the game 2-1. This places them firmly at the top of the group as the other match ended in a 1-1 draw. Neither Russia nor Korea played well in their opening match, while Belgium is almost certain to progress, the upcoming match between Portugal and the USA will be pivotal in deciding who takes second place.

Group A were also back in action on Tuesday with Brazil ending their game with Mexico in a goalless draw. This will worry the host nation who is now tied at the top of the group with Mexico. Brazil is yet to play truly impressive football in this tournament, but they only need a draw against Cameroon next week to ensure progression.

Results

Group G

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Germany

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Ghana

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Portugal

Upcoming Group Stage matches for USA

Group H

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Algeria

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Belgium

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Korea Republic

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Russia

Group A

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Brazil

Upcoming Group Stage matches for Mexico