2010 FIFA World Cup Group G
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Group G of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
began on 15 June and ended on 25 June 2010. The group consisted of reigning South American champions
Brazil
, Korea DPR
, Côte d'Ivoire
and Portugal
. This group, along with Group D
, was labeled a group of death
.
Brazil and Portugal were also drawn in the same group at the 1966 FIFA World Cup
, their previous official World Cup match. In 1966, the Portuguese team defeated Brazil 3–1, thus eliminating the defending champions
, to advance to the quarter-finals where they encountered and defeated North Korea (another team in Group G) 5–3, after trailing 0–3.
As winners of the group, Brazil advanced to play against Chile
– runners-up in Group H
– in the Round of 16, while Portugal – the Group G runners-up – met Spain
, who won Group H. Côte d'Ivoire finished third in the group, and Korea DPR finished bottom. The North Koreans had a goal difference of −11, the worst of any team in the 2010 tournament, largely due to the 7–0 defeat they suffered against Portugal; that match was Portugal's biggest ever World Cup win, and Korea DPR's heaviest ever defeat. It was also the first time a live football game was broadcast on North Korean television.
All times local (UTC+2
)
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PORTUGAL:
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GK
1
Eduardo
RB
3
Paulo Ferreira
CB
2
Bruno Alves
CB
6
Ricardo Carvalho
LB
23
Fábio Coentrão
DM
8
Pedro Mendes
CM
20
Deco
CM
16
Raul Meireles
RW
7
Cristiano Ronaldo
(c)
LW
10
Danny
CF
9
Liédson
Substitutions:
FW
11
Simão
MF
19
Tiago
MF
17
Ruben Amorim
Manager:
Carlos Queiroz
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KOREA DPR:
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GK
1
Ri Myong-Guk
RB
2
Cha Jong-Hyok
CB
13
Pak Chol-Jin
CB
4
Pak Nam-Chol
LB
5
Ri Kwang-Chon
DM
3
Ri Jun-Il
RM
11
Mun In-Guk
LM
8
Ji Yun-Nam
AM
10
Hong Yong-Jo
(c)
AM
17
Ahn Young-Hak
CF
9
Jong Tae-Se
Substitutions:
FW
6
Kim Kum-Il
Manager:
Kim Jong-Hun
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CÔTE D'IVOIRE:
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GK
1
Boubacar Barry
RB
20
Guy Demel
CB
4
Kolo Touré
CB
5
Didier Zokora
LB
17
Siaka Tiéné
DM
19
Yaya Touré
CM
21
Emmanuel Eboué
CM
9
Cheick Tioté
RW
15
Aruna Dindane
LW
8
Salomon Kalou
CF
11
Didier Drogba
(c)
Substitutions:
FW
10
Gervinho
MF
18
Kader Keïta
MF
13
Romaric
Manager:
Sven-Göran Eriksson
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KOREA DPR:
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GK
1
Ri Myong-Guk
RB
2
Cha Jong-Hyok
CB
13
Pak Chol-Jin
CB
3
Ri Jun-Il
CB
8
Ji Yun-Nam
LB
5
Ri Kwang-Chon
DM
17
An Yong-Hak
RM
11
Mun In-Guk
CM
4
Pak Nam-Chol
LM
10
Hong Yong-Jo
(c)
CF
9
Jong Tae-Se
Substitutions:
FW
6
Kim Kum-Il
MF
15
Kim Yong-Jun
DF
16
Nam Song-Chol
Manager:
Kim Jong-Hun
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BRAZIL:
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GK
1
Júlio César
RB
2
Maicon
CB
3
Lúcio
(c)
CB
4
Juan
LB
6
Michel Bastos
DM
8
Gilberto Silva
CM
13
Daniel Alves
CM
5
Felipe Melo
RF
21
Nilmar
CF
19
Júlio Baptista
LF
9
Luís Fabiano
Substitutions:
MF
17
Josué
MF
18
Ramires
FW
23
Grafite
Manager:
Dunga
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CÔTE D'IVOIRE:
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GK
1
Boubacar Barry
RB
21
Emmanuel Eboué
CB
4
Kolo Touré
CB
5
Didier Zokora
LB
3
Arthur Boka
DM
19
Yaya Touré
CM
13
Romaric
CM
9
Cheick Tioté
RW
18
Kader Keïta
LW
10
Gervinho
CF
11
Didier Drogba
(c)
Substitutions:
FW
8
Salomon Kalou
FW
15
Aruna Dindane
FW
7
Seydou Doumbia
Manager:
Sven-Göran Eriksson
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
began on 15 June and ended on 25 June 2010. The group consisted of reigning South American champions
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, Korea DPR
Korea DPR national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football and is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea.North Korea surprised with a...
, Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
and Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
. This group, along with Group D
2010 FIFA World Cup Group D
Group D of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 13 June and ended on 23 June 2010. The group consisted of Germany, Australia, Serbia and Ghana. Along with Group G, it was considered to be a group of death....
, was labeled a group of death
Group of death
A group of death in a multi-stage tournament is a group which is unusually competitive, because the number of strong competitors in the group is greater than the number of qualifying places available for the next phase of the tournament...
.
Brazil and Portugal were also drawn in the same group at the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
, their previous official World Cup match. In 1966, the Portuguese team defeated Brazil 3–1, thus eliminating the defending champions
1962 FIFA World Cup
The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup, was held in Chile from 30 May to 17 June. It was won by Brazil, who retained the championship by beating Czechoslovakia 3–1 in the final...
, to advance to the quarter-finals where they encountered and defeated North Korea (another team in Group G) 5–3, after trailing 0–3.
As winners of the group, Brazil advanced to play against Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
– runners-up in Group H
2010 FIFA World Cup Group H
Group H of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 16 June and ended on 25 June 2010. The group consisted of reigning European champions Spain, Switzerland, Honduras and Chile....
– in the Round of 16, while Portugal – the Group G runners-up – met Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, who won Group H. Côte d'Ivoire finished third in the group, and Korea DPR finished bottom. The North Koreans had a goal difference of −11, the worst of any team in the 2010 tournament, largely due to the 7–0 defeat they suffered against Portugal; that match was Portugal's biggest ever World Cup win, and Korea DPR's heaviest ever defeat. It was also the first time a live football game was broadcast on North Korean television.
All times local (UTC+2
UTC+2
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)
Côte d'Ivoire vs Portugal
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| GK | 1 | Boubacar Barry | ||
| RB | 20 | Guy Demel Guy Demel Guy Roland Demel is a footballer who plays for West Ham United as a defender.-Club career:Born in Orsay, Paris, Demel started his professional career in the French Ligue 2 with Nîmes Olympique. He was discovered and bought by Arsenal, and spent a year there before being transferred to Borussia... |
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| CB | 4 | Kolo Touré Kolo Touré Kolo Habib Touré is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Manchester City and Ivory Coast. Touré is a central defender. He is the elder brother of Manchester City team-mate Yaya Touré and Makasa's Ibrahim Touré.-Arsenal:... (c) |
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| CB | 5 | Didier Zokora Didier Zokora Déguy Alain Didier Zokora is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor and the Ivorian national team. Zokora plays in a defensive role and is a strong tactical player in the middle of the park.-Early career:Zokora started his career in Côte d'Ivoire at the famed youth academy of... |
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| LB | 17 | Siaka Tiéné Siaka Tiéné Siaka Tiéné is an Ivorian football midfielder who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain. He is usually a left sided defender, although he can also play as a holding midfielder or winger.- Career :... |
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| DM | 19 | Yaya Touré Yaya Touré Gnégnéri Yaya Touré , commonly known as Yaya Touré, is an Ivorian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Côte d'Ivoire national side... |
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| CM | 21 | Emmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:... |
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| CM | 9 | Cheick Tioté | ||
| RW | 10 | Gervinho | ||
| LW | 8 | Salomon Kalou Salomon Kalou Salomon Armand Magloire Kalou is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea in the Premier League.He is often used on the wings at Chelsea. He has a preference for playing on the left wing as this gives him opportunities to cut inside and take shots with his favoured right foot... |
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| CF | 15 | Aruna Dindane | ||
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| FW | 11 | Didier Drogba Didier Drogba Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, where he is deputy vice-captain, and is the captain and all-time top scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team... |
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| MF | 18 | Kader Keïta | ||
| MF | 13 | Romaric Koffi Ndri Romaric Christian Koffi Ndri , commonly known as Romaric, is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for RCD Espanyol, on loan from Sevilla FC, and the Côte d'Ivoire national team... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-Göran Eriksson Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City.... |
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PORTUGAL:
Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho
Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho , simply Eduardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica and the Portuguese national football team, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
Paulo Ferreira
Paulo Renato Rebocho Ferreira is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Chelsea as a defender. However, in his recent years, Ferreira has been noted to play as an attacking forward, in which he is famous for his through balls out to the wingers and/or striker-Early career:He started his career in...
Bruno Alves
Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia and the Portuguese national team, as a central defender....
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Alberto Silveira de Carvalho OIH , is a footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid.Carvalho was born in Amarante where he played for the local team, Amarante Futebol Clube. By his great performance as a youngster, he was spotted by the Portuguese powerhouse,...
Fábio Coentrão
Fábio Alexandre da Silva Coentrão is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Real Madrid in Spain, and the Portuguese national team.Mainly a left back, he can also operate as a left winger, and occasionally as a central midfielder....
Pedro Mendes
Pedro Miguel da Silva Mendes is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vitória Guimarães of the Portuguese first division .Starting his career with home town club Vitória de Guimarães, Mendes won a UEFA Champions League medal with FC Porto in 2004...
Deco
Anderson Luís de Souza, OIH , commonly known as Deco, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays for Fluminense....
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team...
(c)
Liédson
Liédson da Silva Muniz , simply Liédson, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese footballer who plays for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista as a striker....
Simão Sabrosa
Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa, OIH , commonly known as Simão , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey, mainly as a left winger - he can also play as a forward - with dribbling and set piece skills as primary attributes.Having played in his country for two of the three...
Tiago Mendes
Tiago Cardoso Mendes , simply Tiago, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.A versatile midfielder, adept as both a central or defensive unit and with good overall skills, he played professionally in four of Europe's major leagues: England, France, Italy and Spain.A...
Ruben Amorim
Ruben Filipe Marques Amorim is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica as a midfielder....
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester...
Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team... (Portugal) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Pablo Fandino (Uruguay) Mauricio Espinosa Mauricio Espinosa Mauricio Espinosa is an Uruguayan football referee who participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He gained publicity during the Round of 16 match between Germany and England, when he ruled that England midfielder Frank Lampard's strike did not cross the goal line, although television coverage... (Uruguay) Fourth official: Martín Vázquez Martín Vázquez (referee) Martín Emilio Vázquez Broquetas is an Uruguayan football referee. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2001. He lives in Montevideo. He has refereed games at the 2008 Olympics, Copa Libertadores and qualifiers for 2006 FIFA World Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup.He was preselected as a... (Uruguay) Fifth official: Miguel Nievas (Uruguay) |
Brazil vs Korea DPR
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| GK | 1 | Júlio César Júlio César Soares Espíndola Júlio César Soares de Espíndola , commonly known as simply Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A... |
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| RB | 2 | Maicon | ||
| CB | 3 | Lúcio Lúcio Lucimar Ferreira da Silva , commonly known as Lúcio, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Inter and the Brazil national team. He is a strong defender with good aerial play, who adds presence in the attack.Lúcio began his professional career in 1997, in one... (c) |
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| CB | 4 | Juan Juan Silveira dos Santos Juan Silveira dos Santos , commonly known as Juan is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Italian side Roma.-Club career:... |
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| LB | 6 | Michel Bastos | ||
| DM | 8 | Gilberto Silva Gilberto Silva Gilberto Aparecido da Silva, commonly known as Gilberto Silva, is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Grêmio.Gilberto was raised in a poor family and as a child he balanced playing football with various labour jobs. He began his football career in 1997 with América Mineiro, where good... |
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| CM | 7 | Elano | ||
| CM | 5 | Felipe Melo | ||
| AM | 10 | Kaká Kaká Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club... |
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| SS | 11 | Robinho Robinho Robson de Souza , more commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as second striker and winger for Serie A club AC Milan... |
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| CF | 9 | Luís Fabiano Luís Fabiano Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:... |
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| DF | 13 | Daniel Alves Daniel Alves Daniel Alves da Silva , commonly known as Dani Alves, is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as an attacking right defender for FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team. Before joining Barcelona, Alves spent a successful six year spell with Sevilla FC, winning two UEFA Cups and the Copa del Rey... |
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| FW | 21 | Nilmar | ||
| MF | 18 | Ramires Ramires Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Dunga Dunga Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup... |
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KOREA DPR:
Ri Myong-Guk
Ri Myong-Guk is a North Korean international footballer, He currently plays for Pyongyang City in the DPR Korea League....
Cha Jong-Hyok
Cha Jong-Hyok is a North Korean international football player, who currently plays for FC Wil.- Club career :Since 2005, Cha plays for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League. He helped them to the League title in 2007, but the number of games he has played and goals he has scored for them is still...
Pak Chol-Jin
Pak Chol-Jin is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League....
Pak Nam-Chol (footballer born 1985)
Pak Nam-Chol is a North Korean international football player.Pak has appeared for the Korea DPR national football team in 15 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches scoring three goals....
Ri Kwang-Chon
Ri Kwang-Chon is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for April 25 in DPR Korea League....
Ri Jun-Il
Ri Jun-Il is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Sobaeksu in DPR Korea League.-Club career:Since 2008, Ri Jun-Il plays for Sobaeksu in the DPR Korea League.-International career:...
Mun In-Guk
Mun In-Guk is a North Korean international football player.Mun has made 22 appearances for the Korea DPR national football team in FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds.- Goals for senior national team :...
Ji Yun-Nam
Ji Yun-Nam is a North Korean international association football player, who currently plays for April 25 in the DPR Korea League.-International career:...
Hong Yong-Jo
Hong Yong-Jo is a North Korean international football player. He last played for FC Rostov in Russia. He previously played for April 25 FC in the North Korean 1st division and FK Bežanija in the Serbian SuperLiga....
(c)
Kim Kum-Il
Kim Kum-Il is a North Korean footballer. He plays for the 4.25 Sports Team.In 2006, Kim led the North Korean Under-20 team to win the AFC Youth Championship by scoring 4 goals, he was also voted as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament...
Kim Jong-Hun
Kim Jong-Hun is a retired North Korean football player and was the head coach of the Korea DPR national football team.- Biography :As a player, Kim has spent his career at 4.25 Sports Team...
Man of the Match: Maicon (Brazil) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Gábor Erős (Hungary Hungarian Football Federation The Hungarian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Hungary. It organizes the Hungarian league and the Hungarian national team. It is based in Budapest.György Szepesi was Chairman of the Hungarian Football Association from 1978 to 1986.... ) Tibor Vámos (Hungary Hungarian Football Federation The Hungarian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Hungary. It organizes the Hungarian league and the Hungarian national team. It is based in Budapest.György Szepesi was Chairman of the Hungarian Football Association from 1978 to 1986.... ) Fourth official: Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh is a Malaysian football referee who currently resides in Parit Buntar. He has been refereeing in the Super League Malaysia since 1995. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2000. In 2008, Subkhiddin became a AFC Elite referee... (Malaysia Football Association of Malaysia The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma... ) Fifth official: Mu Yuxin (China PR Football Association of the People's Republic of China The Football Association of the People's Republic of China , or commonly known as the Chinese Football Association , is the governing body of football in the People's Republic of China... ) |
Brazil vs Côte d'Ivoire
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| GK | 1 | Júlio César Júlio César Soares Espíndola Júlio César Soares de Espíndola , commonly known as simply Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A... |
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| RB | 2 | Maicon | ||
| CB | 3 | Lúcio Lúcio Lucimar Ferreira da Silva , commonly known as Lúcio, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Inter and the Brazil national team. He is a strong defender with good aerial play, who adds presence in the attack.Lúcio began his professional career in 1997, in one... (c) |
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| CB | 4 | Juan Juan Silveira dos Santos Juan Silveira dos Santos , commonly known as Juan is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Italian side Roma.-Club career:... |
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| LB | 6 | Michel Bastos | ||
| DM | 8 | Gilberto Silva Gilberto Silva Gilberto Aparecido da Silva, commonly known as Gilberto Silva, is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Grêmio.Gilberto was raised in a poor family and as a child he balanced playing football with various labour jobs. He began his football career in 1997 with América Mineiro, where good... |
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| RM | 7 | Elano | ||
| LM | 5 | Felipe Melo | ||
| AM | 10 | Kaká Kaká Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club... |
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| SS | 11 | Robinho Robinho Robson de Souza , more commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as second striker and winger for Serie A club AC Milan... |
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| CF | 9 | Luís Fabiano Luís Fabiano Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:... |
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| DF | 13 | Daniel Alves Daniel Alves Daniel Alves da Silva , commonly known as Dani Alves, is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as an attacking right defender for FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team. Before joining Barcelona, Alves spent a successful six year spell with Sevilla FC, winning two UEFA Cups and the Copa del Rey... |
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| MF | 18 | Ramires Ramires Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China... |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Dunga Dunga Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup... |
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CÔTE D'IVOIRE:
Guy Demel
Guy Roland Demel is a footballer who plays for West Ham United as a defender.-Club career:Born in Orsay, Paris, Demel started his professional career in the French Ligue 2 with Nîmes Olympique. He was discovered and bought by Arsenal, and spent a year there before being transferred to Borussia...
Kolo Touré
Kolo Habib Touré is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Manchester City and Ivory Coast. Touré is a central defender. He is the elder brother of Manchester City team-mate Yaya Touré and Makasa's Ibrahim Touré.-Arsenal:...
Didier Zokora
Déguy Alain Didier Zokora is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor and the Ivorian national team. Zokora plays in a defensive role and is a strong tactical player in the middle of the park.-Early career:Zokora started his career in Côte d'Ivoire at the famed youth academy of...
Siaka Tiéné
Siaka Tiéné is an Ivorian football midfielder who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain. He is usually a left sided defender, although he can also play as a holding midfielder or winger.- Career :...
Yaya Touré
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré , commonly known as Yaya Touré, is an Ivorian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Côte d'Ivoire national side...
Emmanuel Eboué
Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:...
Salomon Kalou
Salomon Armand Magloire Kalou is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea in the Premier League.He is often used on the wings at Chelsea. He has a preference for playing on the left wing as this gives him opportunities to cut inside and take shots with his favoured right foot...
Didier Drogba
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, where he is deputy vice-captain, and is the captain and all-time top scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team...
(c)
Abdul Kader Keïta
Abdel-Kader Keïta is an Ivorian professional football player. Keïta plays as a winger for Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League and the Cote d'Ivoire national football team....
Koffi Ndri Romaric
Christian Koffi Ndri , commonly known as Romaric, is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for RCD Espanyol, on loan from Sevilla FC, and the Côte d'Ivoire national team...
Sven-Göran ErikssonSven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
Man of the Match: Luís Fabiano Luís Fabiano Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:... (Brazil) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Eric Dansault (France French Football Federation The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris... ) Laurent Ugo (France French Football Federation The French Football Federation is the governing body of association football in France, as well as the overseas departments and territories . It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital Paris... ) Fourth official: Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh is a Malaysian football referee who currently resides in Parit Buntar. He has been refereeing in the Super League Malaysia since 1995. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2000. In 2008, Subkhiddin became a AFC Elite referee... (Malaysia Football Association of Malaysia The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma... ) Fifth official: Mu Yuxin (China PR) |
Portugal vs Korea DPR
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| GK | 1 | Eduardo Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho , simply Eduardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica and the Portuguese national football team, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:... |
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| RB | 13 | Miguel Miguel Monteiro Luís Miguel Brito Garcia Monteiro, simply Miguel , OIH , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain, mainly as a right defender.-Early years / Benfica:... |
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| CB | 6 | Ricardo Carvalho Ricardo Carvalho Ricardo Alberto Silveira de Carvalho OIH , is a footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid.Carvalho was born in Amarante where he played for the local team, Amarante Futebol Clube. By his great performance as a youngster, he was spotted by the Portuguese powerhouse,... |
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| CB | 2 | Bruno Alves Bruno Alves Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia and the Portuguese national team, as a central defender.... |
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| LB | 23 | Fábio Coentrão Fábio Coentrão Fábio Alexandre da Silva Coentrão is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Real Madrid in Spain, and the Portuguese national team.Mainly a left back, he can also operate as a left winger, and occasionally as a central midfielder.... |
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| DM | 8 | Pedro Mendes Pedro Mendes Pedro Miguel da Silva Mendes is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vitória Guimarães of the Portuguese first division .Starting his career with home town club Vitória de Guimarães, Mendes won a UEFA Champions League medal with FC Porto in 2004... |
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| CM | 19 | Tiago Tiago Mendes Tiago Cardoso Mendes , simply Tiago, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.A versatile midfielder, adept as both a central or defensive unit and with good overall skills, he played professionally in four of Europe's major leagues: England, France, Italy and Spain.A... |
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| CM | 16 | Raul Meireles | ||
| RW | 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team... (c) |
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| LW | 11 | Simão Simão Sabrosa Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa, OIH , commonly known as Simão , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey, mainly as a left winger - he can also play as a forward - with dribbling and set piece skills as primary attributes.Having played in his country for two of the three... |
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| CF | 18 | Hugo Almeida Hugo Almeida Hugo Miguel Pereira de Almeida is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey, as a centre forward.After failing to establish himself at F.C... |
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| MF | 14 | Miguel Veloso Miguel Veloso Miguel Luís Pinto Veloso is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Genoa C.F.C. and the Portuguese national team.Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also operate as an offensive left back.-Sporting:... |
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| DF | 5 | Duda | ||
| FW | 9 | Liédson Liédson Liédson da Silva Muniz , simply Liédson, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese footballer who plays for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista as a striker.... |
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| Carlos Queiroz Carlos Queiroz Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester... |
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KOREA DPR:
Ri Myong-Guk
Ri Myong-Guk is a North Korean international footballer, He currently plays for Pyongyang City in the DPR Korea League....
Cha Jong-Hyok
Cha Jong-Hyok is a North Korean international football player, who currently plays for FC Wil.- Club career :Since 2005, Cha plays for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League. He helped them to the League title in 2007, but the number of games he has played and goals he has scored for them is still...
Pak Chol-Jin
Pak Chol-Jin is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League....
Ri Jun-Il
Ri Jun-Il is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Sobaeksu in DPR Korea League.-Club career:Since 2008, Ri Jun-Il plays for Sobaeksu in the DPR Korea League.-International career:...
Ji Yun-Nam
Ji Yun-Nam is a North Korean international association football player, who currently plays for April 25 in the DPR Korea League.-International career:...
Ri Kwang-Chon
Ri Kwang-Chon is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for April 25 in DPR Korea League....
Mun In-Guk
Mun In-Guk is a North Korean international football player.Mun has made 22 appearances for the Korea DPR national football team in FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds.- Goals for senior national team :...
Hong Yong-Jo
Hong Yong-Jo is a North Korean international football player. He last played for FC Rostov in Russia. He previously played for April 25 FC in the North Korean 1st division and FK Bežanija in the Serbian SuperLiga....
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Kim Kum-Il
Kim Kum-Il is a North Korean footballer. He plays for the 4.25 Sports Team.In 2006, Kim led the North Korean Under-20 team to win the AFC Youth Championship by scoring 4 goals, he was also voted as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament...
Kim Yong-Jun
Kim Yong-Jun is a North Korean international football player, who is currently playing for Pyongyang City.-Club career stats:-Goals for senior national team:-External links:**...
Nam Song-Chol
Nam Song Chol is a North Korean international football player.Nam has appeared for the Korea DPR national football team in 19 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, including a game against Iran where he was dismissed for pushing the referee.- Goals for senior national team :- External links :...
Kim Jong-Hun
Kim Jong-Hun is a retired North Korean football player and was the head coach of the Korea DPR national football team.- Biography :As a player, Kim has spent his career at 4.25 Sports Team...
Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team... (Portugal) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Patricio Basualto (Chile) Francisco Mondria (Chile) Fourth official: Jerome Damon (South Africa South African Football Association The South African Football Association or SAFA is the governing body of football in South Africa.-History:The South African Football Association was founded on 8 December, 1991, the culmination of a long unity process that was to rid the sport in South Africa of all its past racial division.Four... ) Fifth official: Enock Molefe (South Africa South African Football Association The South African Football Association or SAFA is the governing body of football in South Africa.-History:The South African Football Association was founded on 8 December, 1991, the culmination of a long unity process that was to rid the sport in South Africa of all its past racial division.Four... ) |
Portugal vs Brazil
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| GK | 1 | Eduardo Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho , simply Eduardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica and the Portuguese national football team, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:... |
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| RB | 21 | Ricardo Costa | ||
| CB | 6 | Ricardo Carvalho Ricardo Carvalho Ricardo Alberto Silveira de Carvalho OIH , is a footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid.Carvalho was born in Amarante where he played for the local team, Amarante Futebol Clube. By his great performance as a youngster, he was spotted by the Portuguese powerhouse,... |
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| CB | 2 | Bruno Alves Bruno Alves Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia and the Portuguese national team, as a central defender.... |
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| LB | 5 | Duda | ||
| DM | 15 | Pepe | ||
| CM | 19 | Tiago Tiago Mendes Tiago Cardoso Mendes , simply Tiago, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.A versatile midfielder, adept as both a central or defensive unit and with good overall skills, he played professionally in four of Europe's major leagues: England, France, Italy and Spain.A... |
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| CM | 16 | Raul Meireles | ||
| RW | 10 | Danny | ||
| LW | 23 | Fábio Coentrão Fábio Coentrão Fábio Alexandre da Silva Coentrão is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Real Madrid in Spain, and the Portuguese national team.Mainly a left back, he can also operate as a left winger, and occasionally as a central midfielder.... |
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| CF | 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team... (c) |
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| MF | 11 | Simão Simão Sabrosa Simão Pedro Fonseca Sabrosa, OIH , commonly known as Simão , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Beşiktaş J.K. in Turkey, mainly as a left winger - he can also play as a forward - with dribbling and set piece skills as primary attributes.Having played in his country for two of the three... |
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| MF | 8 | Pedro Mendes Pedro Mendes Pedro Miguel da Silva Mendes is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Vitória Guimarães of the Portuguese first division .Starting his career with home town club Vitória de Guimarães, Mendes won a UEFA Champions League medal with FC Porto in 2004... |
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| MF | 14 | Miguel Veloso Miguel Veloso Miguel Luís Pinto Veloso is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Genoa C.F.C. and the Portuguese national team.Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also operate as an offensive left back.-Sporting:... |
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| Carlos Queiroz Carlos Queiroz Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester... |
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BRAZIL:
Júlio César Soares Espíndola
Júlio César Soares de Espíndola , commonly known as simply Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A...
Lúcio
Lucimar Ferreira da Silva , commonly known as Lúcio, is a World Cup-winning Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Inter and the Brazil national team. He is a strong defender with good aerial play, who adds presence in the attack.Lúcio began his professional career in 1997, in one...
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Juan Silveira dos Santos
Juan Silveira dos Santos , commonly known as Juan is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Italian side Roma.-Club career:...
Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Aparecido da Silva, commonly known as Gilberto Silva, is a Brazilian footballer. He currently plays for Grêmio.Gilberto was raised in a poor family and as a child he balanced playing football with various labour jobs. He began his football career in 1997 with América Mineiro, where good...
Daniel Alves
Daniel Alves da Silva , commonly known as Dani Alves, is a Brazilian footballer. He plays as an attacking right defender for FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team. Before joining Barcelona, Alves spent a successful six year spell with Sevilla FC, winning two UEFA Cups and the Copa del Rey...
Júlio Baptista
Júlio César Baptista is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Málaga CF of the Spanish La Liga...
Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:...
Josué Anunciado de Oliveira
Josué Anunciado de Oliveira, or simply Josué , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He currently plays for German Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.-Club career:...
Ramires
Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China...
Grafite
Edinaldo Batista Libânio , commonly known as Grafite is a Brazilian footballer who plays for UAE Football League club Al-Ahli Dubai....
Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup...
Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team... (Portugal) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Héctor Vergara Héctor Vergara Héctor Vergara is a Canadian football referee. Although born in San Javier, Chile, Vergara grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He attended John Taylor Collegiate... (Canada Canadian Soccer Association The Canadian Soccer Association is the governing body of soccer in Canada. It is a national organization that oversees the Canadian men's and women's national teams for international play, as well as the respective junior sides... ) Marvin Torrentera (Mexico) Fourth official: Peter O'Leary Peter O'Leary Peter O'Leary is a New Zealand Association football referee, previously of Wellington but now residing and working in Whangarei. He operates in the Australian A-League and the New Zealand Football Championship, and his other occupation is as a secondary school biology teacher.-Career:He first took... (New Zealand) Fifth official: Brent Best (New Zealand) |
Korea DPR vs Côte d'Ivoire
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| GK | 1 | Ri Myong-Guk Ri Myong-Guk Ri Myong-Guk is a North Korean international footballer, He currently plays for Pyongyang City in the DPR Korea League.... |
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| SW | 3 | Ri Jun-Il Ri Jun-Il Ri Jun-Il is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Sobaeksu in DPR Korea League.-Club career:Since 2008, Ri Jun-Il plays for Sobaeksu in the DPR Korea League.-International career:... |
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| RB | 2 | Cha Jong-Hyok Cha Jong-Hyok Cha Jong-Hyok is a North Korean international football player, who currently plays for FC Wil.- Club career :Since 2005, Cha plays for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League. He helped them to the League title in 2007, but the number of games he has played and goals he has scored for them is still... |
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| CB | 13 | Pak Chol-Jin Pak Chol-Jin Pak Chol-Jin is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League.... |
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| CB | 8 | Ji Yun-Nam Ji Yun-Nam Ji Yun-Nam is a North Korean international association football player, who currently plays for April 25 in the DPR Korea League.-International career:... |
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| LB | 5 | Ri Kwang-Chon Ri Kwang-Chon Ri Kwang-Chon is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for April 25 in DPR Korea League.... |
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| RM | 10 | Hong Yong-Jo Hong Yong-Jo Hong Yong-Jo is a North Korean international football player. He last played for FC Rostov in Russia. He previously played for April 25 FC in the North Korean 1st division and FK Bežanija in the Serbian SuperLiga.... (c) |
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| CM | 17 | An Yong-Hak | ||
| CM | 4 | Pak Nam-Chol Pak Nam-Chol (footballer born 1985) Pak Nam-Chol is a North Korean international football player.Pak has appeared for the Korea DPR national football team in 15 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches scoring three goals.... |
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| LM | 11 | Mun In-Guk Mun In-Guk Mun In-Guk is a North Korean international football player.Mun has made 22 appearances for the Korea DPR national football team in FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds.- Goals for senior national team :... |
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| CF | 9 | Jong Tae-Se | ||
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| FW | 12 | Choe Kum-Chol Choe Kum-Chol Choe Kum-Chol is a North Korean international football player.Choe has made eight appearances for the Korea DPR national football team in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.... |
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| Kim Jong-Hun Kim Jong-Hun Kim Jong-Hun is a retired North Korean football player and was the head coach of the Korea DPR national football team.- Biography :As a player, Kim has spent his career at 4.25 Sports Team... |
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CÔTE D'IVOIRE:
Emmanuel Eboué
Emmanuel Eboué is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and Ivory Coast. His natural position is at right back, but he is also used in various other positions. Eboué also holds a Belgian passport.-Early career:...
Kolo Touré
Kolo Habib Touré is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Manchester City and Ivory Coast. Touré is a central defender. He is the elder brother of Manchester City team-mate Yaya Touré and Makasa's Ibrahim Touré.-Arsenal:...
Didier Zokora
Déguy Alain Didier Zokora is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor and the Ivorian national team. Zokora plays in a defensive role and is a strong tactical player in the middle of the park.-Early career:Zokora started his career in Côte d'Ivoire at the famed youth academy of...
Arthur Boka
Etienne Arthur Boka is an Ivorian football defender who plays for VfB Stuttgart.-Career:Like many successful players from Côte d'Ivoire, he started his career at homeland club ASEC Abidjan, after coming through their much famed youth system, that has also produced players such as Kolo Touré,...
Yaya Touré
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré , commonly known as Yaya Touré, is an Ivorian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Côte d'Ivoire national side...
Koffi Ndri Romaric
Christian Koffi Ndri , commonly known as Romaric, is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a midfielder for RCD Espanyol, on loan from Sevilla FC, and the Côte d'Ivoire national team...
Abdul Kader Keïta
Abdel-Kader Keïta is an Ivorian professional football player. Keïta plays as a winger for Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League and the Cote d'Ivoire national football team....
Gervinho
Gervais Yao Kouassi , more commonly known as Gervinho, is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a forwardor as a winger for English Premier League club Arsenal.-Youth career:...
Didier Drogba
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, where he is deputy vice-captain, and is the captain and all-time top scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team...
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Salomon Kalou
Salomon Armand Magloire Kalou is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea in the Premier League.He is often used on the wings at Chelsea. He has a preference for playing on the left wing as this gives him opportunities to cut inside and take shots with his favoured right foot...
Sven-Göran ErikssonSven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
Man of the Match: Didier Drogba Didier Drogba Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian footballer who plays in the centre forward position. He currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, where he is deputy vice-captain, and is the captain and all-time top scorer of the Côte d'Ivoire national football team... (Côte d'Ivoire) Assistant referees Assistant referee (association football) In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee... : Fermín Martínez Ibánez (Spain) Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez (Spain) Fourth official: Massimo Busacca Massimo Busacca Massimo Busacca is a Swiss former football referee. He lives in Monte Carasso, Ticino, near Bellinzona, and is also the proprietor of a business.... (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) Fifth official: Matthias Arnet (Switzerland Swiss Football Association The Swiss Football Association is the governing body of football in Switzerland. It organizes the football league, the Swiss Football League, and the Switzerland national football team. It is based in Bern.... ) |