WORLD CUP UPDATE

ENGLAND VS ITALY

The Three lion takes on the Azzuri in the second group game, much is expected from the two teams from this tie. The two teams have met in 24 previous
matches, including in the 1990 FIFA World Cup third place match, won by Italy 2–1. Their most recent competitive meeting was in the UEFA Euro 2012 quarter-finals, won by Italy on penalties after a 0–0 draw.


IVORY COAST VS JAPAN

Ivory Coast Vs Japan: World Cup 2014 On 15th June At 2am
Ivory Coast are an ageing team; Didier Drogba is 36, Didier Zakora 33 and Yaya Touré 31.

The latter remains a doubt with the hamstring injury he suffered on the last day of the season with Manchester City, though a decision will not be made until late on Saturday.





Greece Vs Columbia: World Cup 2014 On 14th June At 5pm

Colombia's first World Cup match since 1998 offers a distinct clash of styles between the Group C foes. Greece is known for its defensive tact, content to sit back and clog any pressure, while the Colombians, who scored 27 goals in qualifying, prefer to attack.

Even without the services of Radamel Falcao (out after tearing his ACL early this year), Colombia is still extremely potent. Falcao's Monaco teammate midfielder James Rodriguez is the primary facilitator while Porto's Jackson Martinez could prove to be a huge impact player in the attacking third.

Greece made it to the quarterfinals of Euro 2012 on the strength of its defense -- the same defense which conceded four goals in 10 qualifying matches. Look for keeper Orestis Karnezis to continue his stellar play.

Colombia, a trendy dark horse candidate, is the favorite to emerge as the winner of the group. As such, a two-goal win over Greece shouldn't be too much to ask.

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