New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire

New England Revolution news:

It is now fully for granted that they falter in the grass, as well as they raised no resistance in Philadelphia. Finally, they were eliminated from the FA Cup semi-finals (2-0).

Probably the storm in Philadelphia had affected the team, but Revolution count five defeats in seven most recent matches regardless competition.

As a matter of fact, they conceded goals in all matches, while their two victories were achieved in the Cup against teams that do not belong to the MLS (Richmond, Rochester).

Chicago Fire news:

Chicago Fire wasted a great chance in the first minute of the game at Kansas, hitting the post in 30′, however in 33′ they were back on the score, after Ianni’s big mistake in the center of the field.

Magee gave the point to his team by scoring seven minutes later, keeping the undefeated for Chicago for a fourth consecutive match in all competitions.

The winning streak widened in midweek, when easily won at Atlanta and got the winning ticket for semifinals of the Cup.

Toronto FC vs Houston Dynamo

Toronto FC news:

Coach Nelsen was “dressed” Klinsmann placing Bradley behind the offensive, Toronto FC tried to return to wins after two consecutive draws.

The change did not bring the desired result, as the home team lost to Washington (1-2), showing again big defensive weaknesses.

Although they scored for 9th consecutive game, but as long as they do not improve their defensive game, they will drop points.

Houston Dynamo news:

After five games where they defeated without even scoring, Houston managed to elicit the draw against Washington (2-2).

The return of Brad Davis from the World Cup, gave impetus to the Texans scored just in the first minute of the match, but since then they have been limited to a passive role.

In 71′ the board was already showing ‘1-2′, with Dynamo’s leader “saving” the point from the penalty spot in 81’.

Kalju Nomme vs Fram Reykjavik

Kalju Nomme news:

They managed to play a leading role in recent years in the domestic league title with one win and two second places in the 3 most recent seasons.

Generally they are in very good condition, as confirmed by their presence on the pitch in the first game against Fram.

The team has pluralism in the offensive line. It is significant that midfielder Vakoui has scored 11 goals in the last 15 league games while overall, 13 players have found their way to the net from the beginning of the season.

Fram Reykjavik news:

Fram Reykjavik have a sidekick role in the recent years in the domestic league.

They are participating in the Europa League as a Cup winner, the first trophy they conquered after 24 years.

They rely solely on players from Iceland and their low momentum was confirmed in the first match and their home loss to Kalju Nomme.

FC Mika vs Rnk Split

FC Mika news:

FC Mika were fairly defeated by Croats in the first game and now the qualification seems difficult. It was not only the result but also the general appearance of the team that does not allow dreams rollover.

The defender Poghosyan is not counted due to injury. He had been changed in the first game.

Voskanyan confirmed that he will be protected for the current match. No more absences are reported.

Rnk Split news:

Without been impressive, RNK Split did the first and most important step for qualifying, so they travel to Armenia for the seal.

Coach Ivan Matic handed compliments and said that the room for improvement is large. However, he complained about the lack of a significant number of fans.

Veteran center forward Bilic said that the aim of the team is to win this away game.

Honka vs Inter Turku

Honka news:

Honka may have not won neither the one third of this year’s matches, but they are a respectable team that ‘hits’ all matches. This year’s form is youthful and offensive, with the also – young and ex-striker – Sefki Kuqi leading the team.

Apart from the defeat in their first home league match (1-2 to MyPa), they have no other till today: three wins and four draws.

Inter Turku news:

Inter Turku started the league with an away win against Jaro (2-0) in April.

Since then they have failed to repeat a similar success: Four defeats and three draws in seven away games followed until now. In four of them they left the opponent’s court without scoring.

VPS news:

VPS started the championship hopeful, recording three wins. But then some unexpected injuries came and the drop gradually began. Even so, in the first 11 games they had only two defeats, until this “full” June came and successive defeats arrived without being able to find the net.

MYPA news:

June did not go well for either ‘MYPA‘, which however we believe will eventually finish in the top half of the standings. In the last 5 away games they have only gathered one point. In the last 4 of them MYPA suffered a first-half goal.

Apart from the 1-1 of the first round’s match, they met their current opponent in a match for the Finnish League Cup in March, where they lost 3-0.

Ecuador vs France

Ecuador excluded after a 0-0 draw against France, who were qualified at the first position and now they will face Nigeria.

France and Ecuador drew without scoring in the “Marakana” stadium, so “The Blues” finished on top and will play against Nigeria in the next phase, while Ecuador was excluded.

The match had no score but it had many tough phases and one red card for Antonio Valencia at 50′, making the total attempt even more difficult for Ecuador.

Even a 1-0 defeat, would not give them the qualification, as they had to win by two goals difference after Swiss’s victory against Iran (3-0).

Following the most common World Cup predictions, Argentina topped the group with only victories, as well as they won Nigeria (3-2), having Messi as a lonely protagonist who scored twice and caught Neymar at the top leading scorers.

Argentina won Nigeria 3-2 and won the first place in the 6th group, making the absolute record of winning twice, after Netherlands and Colombia.

In fact they won for the fourth straight time in the World Cup group the specific opponent.

Lionel Messi was the star, who scored twice, reached the 4 in organization and grabbed Neymar the top of the list of scorers.

So, Argentina at the top of their group easily.

Nigeria won the second place, as for their opponents for the phase of “16”,  they will be known later after the completion of the fifth group.

The head coach of the Iranian National team, Carlos Queiroz, had many complaints about the arbitration, after his team’s defeat to Argentina.

Carlos Queiroz recognized the quality of Lionel Messi. He handed out congratulations to the players, however, he did not fail to turn his arrows to the Serbian referee Milorad Mazic after the end of the match between Iran and Argentina.

“I am very pleased with the performance of my players, I could not be disappointed. We gave a lesson of maturity. Two people made the difference. The first one is the referee and the second is Lionel Messi.” Said Carlos Queiroz, head coach of national team of Iran.

Miroslav Klose scored his 15th goal in a World Cup match and grabbed the top of the list relative Ronaldo who welcomed him.

He may not be the best striker we have seen, but his relationship with the rival nets is at the very least erotic and that was proved during the game against Ghana. Miroslav Klose even if he is at 36 , he remains a formidable scorer and he showed that in the first chance was presented.

The German striker entered the match at 69′ and in the first contact with the ball tied the score at 2-2.

This goal, beyond the point that was given to Germany, has historical significance for the player. Klose reached five goals in the World Cup and is along with Ronaldo on the top of the list of scorers of all time along!

The game of fate for Ronaldo and Klose.

For those who believe in the language of numbers and fate, this was probably meant to happen in the match against Ghana.

Ronaldo had reached 15 goals in the match against Ghana in the World Cup 2006 which was held in Germany. From his side, Klose scored his 15th goal against Ghana too, in the World Cup in Brazil.

Details of the top five in the list of scorers: