The most awaited Qatar world cup is almost over. Games have been played, new talents showcased, and shocking defeats of football powerhouses. Below is a recap of some of the most exciting matches of the group stage;
Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia
Playing as the underdogs versus Argentina, a powerhouse, Saudi Arabia entered the match as the least favorite. Argentina was the obvious favorite, and most gamblers used the bet365 bonus code because that was an easy win. Saudi Arabia only managed to get two shots on goal, but they were effective. Argentina, who spent much time camped out inside Renard’s team’s box but failed to generate many clear-cut chances, contrasted with this by being wasteful.
Ghana vs. Uruguay
South Korea defeated Portugal with a last-second triumph, eliminating Portugal and Uruguay from the World Cup despite Uruguay’s 2-0 victory over Ghana.
The African team could not exact revenge on Uruguay for eliminating them in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup. Georgian de Arrascaeta scored twice in the first half to give Uruguay the victory. However, they were eliminated from the tournament because they scored fewer goals than South Korea did in the group stages.
South Korea vs. Portugal
Even though they were waiting like sleeping lions to pounce on Pepe and Silva at the back, South Korea appeared to be fenced in by Portugal for a considerable percentage of that game. However, they were waiting. They were able to do this thanks to a fantastic pass from Son and the coolest of finishes from Hwang, whose goal ultimately proved to be decisive and caused Luis Suárez to cry. South Korea beat the odds and advanced to the round of 16.
Costa Rica vs. Germany
Despite finishing Group E with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Costa Rica, Germany failed to advance for the second consecutive World Cup. Japan’s victory over Spain in the other game ensured those two teams qualified instead of Germany. The German national team had been deemed more focused on politics than football from the first game and had many critics.
So far, the world cup has been full of excitement. But it’s not yet over until we get to the finals as all players and coaches work towards getting there. All we can do is hope for some more excitement in the coming stages and a thrilling world cup experience.
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