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England-Korea Republic: Quotes
Wednesday 5 November 2008
"England's defence is very strong but I noticed that they seemed a bit slow, so I ordered my team to attack them with speed on the wings. That's why we scored a lot of goals today," Kim Yong-Ho, Korea Republic coach.
Nigeria-Brazil: Quotes
Wednesday 5 November 2008
"We only needed one more goal. Now we know that missed opportunities can never be put right," Ebere Orji, Nigeria player
American relief, Asian perfection
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Korea Republic became the third Asian side to advance, while England sneaked through despite defeat and USA edged France to a last-eight spot.
Draw not enough for Brazil, Nigeria
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Brazil and Nigeria played out a pulsating 2-2 draw in Christchurch, which knocked both teams out of the tournament at the group stage.
Koreans top, England qualify
Wednesday 5 November 2008
England stumbled through to the last eight but surrendered top spot in Group D to Korea Republic, who ran out comfortable 3-0 winners.
Auckland hosts key battles
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Of the eight teams in Groups C and D, only Japan is assured of progression to the last eight, with six other teams still biting their fingernails.