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25 Jun 2006

England extend their tournament

English forward Wayne Rooney (R) fights for the ball with Ecuadorean defender Ivan Hurtado (behind) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between England and Ecuador at Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, 25 June 2006. England's David Beckham fired his team into the World Cup quarter-finals here, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.       AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

English forward Wayne Rooney (R) fights for the ball with Ecuadorean defender Ivan Hurtado (behind) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between England and Ecuador at Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, 25 June 2006. England's David Beckham fired his team into the World Cup quarter-finals here, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Ecuador. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

England striker Wayne Rooney who lasted 90 minutes on Sunday scraps for the ball with Ivan Hurtado of Ecuador. England won 1-0.

Game over for Ronaldo

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo is helped by medical staff after being injured during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium.  AFP PHOTO MARTIN BUREAU

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo is helped by medical staff after being injured during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO MARTIN BUREAU

The game is up for Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo after a first-half injury forced him out of the match against Holland. The good news was that Portugal won 1-0.

Hanging on

Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen (back) kicks the ball behind Portuguese forward Luis Figo during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS

Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen (back) kicks the ball behind Portuguese forward Luis Figo during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS

Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen of the Netherlands tries to kick the ball away from Portugal's captain Luis Figo during their last-16 tie in Nuremburg. Portugal held on for a 1-0 win.

Heads on the block

Portuguese supporters wave banners prior to the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Portuguese supporters wave banners prior to the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Portugal fans have some colourful attire as they prepare for Sunday's blockbuster against Holland.

Holland on the deck

Portuguese midfielder Maniche (R) celebrates after scoring the first goal for his team against Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar (L) during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs.The Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / DDP / STF

Portuguese midfielder Maniche (R) celebrates after scoring the first goal for his team against Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar (L) during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs.The Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / DDP / STF

Portuguese midfielder Maniche is one happy camper after blasting his side to a 1-0 win over Holland. They will now meet England in the quarter-finals.

Maniche sends Portugal through

Portuguese midfielder Maniche (C) scores a goal as Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar fails to stop his shot during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium.  AFP PHOTO/DDP/MARCUS BRANDT

Portuguese midfielder Maniche (C) scores a goal as Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar fails to stop his shot during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO/DDP/MARCUS BRANDT

Portugal's Maniche fires home the only goal of the match as they see off Holland 1-0 in a feisty tie in Nuremburg. Four players were sent-off.

Night of shame

Russian referee Nikolay Golubev (R) show the second yellow card Portuguese midfielder Costinha (2ndL) during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Russian referee Nikolay Golubev (R) show the second yellow card Portuguese midfielder Costinha (2ndL) during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / PATRIK STOLLARZ

In a match that featured a record 16 yellow cards and four reds, Portugal's Costinha was one of four players sent-off. Portugal won 1-0 and now face England.

Painful night for Holland

Portuguese defender Nuno Valente (R) kicks the ball despite Dutch forward Arjen Robben during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium.  AFP PHOTO MARTIN BUREAU

Portuguese defender Nuno Valente (R) kicks the ball despite Dutch forward Arjen Robben during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO MARTIN BUREAU

Dutch winger Arjen Robben grimaces as a high boot comes in from Portugal's Nuno Valente. Portugal won the right to meet England in the quarters with a 1-0 win.

Portugal shoot into quarters

Portuguese forward Pauleta (L) kicks the ball despite Dutch defender Khalid Boulahrouz during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Portuguese forward Pauleta (L) kicks the ball despite Dutch defender Khalid Boulahrouz during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Portugal's record goalscorer Pauleta attempts a shot during their bad tempered match against Holland. Portugal went through with a 1-0 win.

Thanks skipper

Teammates mob English midfielder David Beckham (L) celebrates with English defender Ashley Cole (R) after he scored the game's first goal off a free kick during the round of 16 World Cup football match between England and Ecuador at Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, 25 June 2006. England were leading 1-0 in the second half.       AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

Teammates mob English midfielder David Beckham (L) celebrates with English defender Ashley Cole (R) after he scored the game's first goal off a free kick during the round of 16 World Cup football match between England and Ecuador at Stuttgart's Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium, 25 June 2006. England were leading 1-0 in the second half. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

England captain David Beckham celebrates with Ashley Cole after his winning free-kick sent his side into the quarter-finals.

The make-up for a good match

A Dutch supporter gestures prior to the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS

A Dutch supporter gestures prior to the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Portugal vs. Netherlands, 25 June 2006 at Nuremberg stadium. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS

Fine makeup for this Dutch supporter with the big match on Sunday against Portugal in Nuremburg.