CAPE TOWN, South Africa: The Netherlands finally turned on the style at the World Cup in South Africa to reach its third final — and first in 32 years — with a 3-2 victory over Uruguay on Tuesday.
Wesley Sneijder scored his fifth goal in South (...)
DURBAN, South Africa: Having beaten World Cup favorite Brazil in the quarterfinals, Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has warned his players not to take the less illustrious South Americans of Uruguay for granted in the semifinals.
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DURBAN, South Africa: The Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 on Saturday for its second straight win and then became the first team to qualify for the round of 16 at the World Cup when Denmark overcame Cameroon 2-1 in a night match.
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DURBAN, South Africa: Switzerland pulled off a shock victory at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating European champion Spain 1-0 in their opening group match.
Gelson Fernandes bundled the ball into the net in the 52nd minute in one of (...)
DURBAN, South Africa: Germany scored two goals in each half and Tim Cahill was sent off as the three-time champion beat Australia 4-0 Sunday in Group D of the World Cup.
Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose scored in the first 30 minutes as (...)
