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World Cup Germany 2006 - Thursday June 22

Today's matches

Match 41, 22 Jun 2006, 15:00 BST, AOL-Arena, Hamburg, Germany
Czech Republic 0 - 2 Italy
Match 42, 22 Jun 2006, 15:00 BST, Frankenstadion, Nuremberg, Germany
Ghana 2 - 1 United States
Match 43, 22 Jun 2006, 20:00 BST, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany
Japan 1 - 4 Brazil
Match 44, 22 Jun 2006, 20:00 BST, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, Stuttgart, Germany
Croatia 2 - 2 Australia

Live from Germany

Ronaldo, Australia and red card villain all make history,    Italy and Ghana through, USA and Czechs going home . . . more . . .

On the pitch

Fearless Ghana in World Cup heaven,   Lippi singles out his heroes,   Ronaldo record as Brazil beat Japan 4-1,   Australia make last-16 after thrilling draw,   Eriksson talks up threadbare attack,   Ghana living the dream with place in last-16,   Italy win Group E, Czechs going home,   Lehmann warns against complacency,   Mexico can oust Argentina says La Volpe,   Neville back in training for England,   Van Basten looks ahead to Portugal,   Ballack fears Sweden,   Carragher backs Crouch to replace Owen,   'Catastrophe' to lose says Klinsmann . . . more . . .

The Word on the Street

Angolan daily hails 'dignity' of team,   Arena hints he has had enough as US ousted,   Argentina braced for Mexico on Saturday,   Big screens cause chaos in Bangladesh,   South Koreans to brave monsoon for glory,   Woodward tells Eriksson to pile on the pressure,   World Cup pitches 'disappointing',   Police turn back Croatian hooligans,   Carrying the flag,   Kofi Annan expects Ghana to beat USA,   Saudis back coach Paqueta . . . more . . .

Photo Gallery

Italian delight,    Back with a bang,    Losing it,    Grid iron or soccer?,    Hand on heart,    Hands off you!,    Midfield duel . . . more . . .


Pic of the Day

Some special guests

A bride gets some assistance with her dress but it appears a host of famous footballers are looking on in Beijing.

A giant poster of famous soccer stars that appear to be looking at a bride getting ready for a photograph is hung as part of a World Cup promotion in Beijing, 22 June 2006.  Athough China failed to qualify for this years World Cup in Germany, soccer fans are staying up all night to watch the action on live television.  AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS.

A giant poster of famous soccer stars that appear to be looking at a bride getting ready for a photograph is hung as part of a World Cup promotion in Beijing, 22 June 2006. Athough China failed to qualify for this years World Cup in Germany, soccer fans are staying up all night to watch the action on live television. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS.

Quote of the Day

"We fought to the end. We are a family out there and we are very disciplined. Whatever anyone throws at us, together we are stronger."

Australia midfielder Tim Cahill after they came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Croatia and earn a place in the last-16, where they will meet Italy.