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Swiss the cream of Group B
Monday 2 November 2009
Switzerland made a stunning competition debut to top Group B ahead of Mexico, while three-time champions Brazil went out along with Japan.
Japanese say Sayonara
Monday 2 November 2009
Despite winning respect and admiration from both fans and opponents, Japan depart Nigeria without a point rueing missed opportunities.
Switzerland-Brazil: Quotes
Friday 30 October 2009
"We weren't expecting that at all. After two years of hard work, it's hard to take. I feel sad and powerless. We beat Japan with a mediocre performance, we improved against Mexico, but conceded from a corner. Tonight, we had ...
Nigeria joy as Swiss march on
Friday 30 October 2009
As two groups closed at Nigeria 2009, the hosts were celebrating a first-place finish while the Swiss, Mexico and Germany all booked passage.
Japan-Mexico: Quotes
Friday 30 October 2009
"We didn't play a good game. We started well but Japan got control of the ball and gave us some serious problems. We were very close to going out of the World Cup but fortunately we were clinical enough up front to get the two goals, the ...
Resilient Mexico end Japan dreams
Friday 30 October 2009
Mexico have sealed a berth in the knockout stage after a workmanlike 2-0 victory over a Japan side which again failed to convert their chances.