Brazil and France Set Up Classic Quarterfinal
The last three world cup trophies have been won by Brazil or France. This year they'll meet in the quarterfinals.
Brazil got a comfortable win over Ghana, 3-nil. Ronaldo got Brazil on the scoreboard after only 5 minutes, with his record-setting 15th career World Cup goal. Adriano added another in first half injury time. Ghana built up nice looking attacks throughout the game, but could not finish an opportunity. Brazilian keeper Dida had a couple good saves. Then Ze Roberto capped the win for Brazil with another goal in the 84th minute.
In the second game of the day, Spain struck first, but France had last laugh with two goals in the games final ten minutes. David Villa put Spain on top with an excellent penalty kick in the 28th minute. But France answered a few minutes before the half on a breakaway goal by Frank Ribery. The second half went back and forth before Thierry Henry drew a questionable foul in the Spain half of the pitch. Zinedine Zidane sent a arching free kick right in front of the goal. The ball bounced around to unmarked Patrick Viera, who headed it in off a Spanish defender.
Zidane secure the win for France in injury time when he intercepted a wayward pass and beat Charles Puyol and keeper Iker Casillas to make the final score 3-1.
Brazil and France will now play Saturday night in Frankfurt for a spot in the semi-finals.
Comments
GO RONALDO!!!!!!!!!!!!!, I have no doubts about your fitness, u r definitey the best striker in the tournament!!!!!!!!
Posted by: hhjhjhjh | June 28, 2006 05:42 AM
I thick Zedane to be the best player in the tunnerment,he is my man for goals
Posted by: hakeem | June 28, 2006 07:04 PM
Pls T.henry should do more better in the quarter final.his will be the best
Posted by: hakeem | June 28, 2006 07:08 PM
This should be a fantastic match. Brazil is hitting stride, and France have just regained their form at the right time. Henry will have to be more dangerous for les Bleus, as they'll need a much better performance from him to keep Brazil off balance. Despite France having a much better outing on the whole against Spain, Henry looked out of sync, spending most of his time getting whistled for offsides. Taking a dive may have earned France the go ahead goal on the resulting set piece, but not particularly something I would praise Henry for. He's too talented a player to not have an impact on this match. If Frank Ribery brings the same blistering pace, skill and work rate to the match that he had against Spain, the French will not go without chances.
Brazil will get their goals as they always do, especially with Barthez being a bit suspect in goal for France. The match will hinge on Brazil's defense, and which France team shows up. Is this the match that Ronaldinho will break out and show his quality? He's been quiet thus far, but no better time for him to put on a show.
Posted by: Heath Young | June 29, 2006 11:12 AM
The key here is, how will Brazil deal with Ribery flying down the right? Someone will have to track back to stay with him. Ronaldinho will be pushing up himself. So, can Roberto Carlos stay with Ribery?
Posted by: ForzaItalia | June 29, 2006 07:49 PM
ronaldo, is the best soccer player in the tournament and has broken the goal record to show everyone that it's true.
Posted by: soccerfan9119 | July 2, 2006 05:33 PM
AFAIC that's the best awsenr so far!
Posted by: Bones | April 28, 2011 09:39 PM