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27 Jun 2006Barthez barely beaten
French goalkeeper Fabien Barthez fails to save a penalty kick of Spanish forward David Villa during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Spain vs. France, 27 June 2006 at Hanover stadium. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS
France 'keeper Fabien Barthez dives the right way but cannot get to David Villa's penalty that finds the bottom right corner. Despite the goal France came back to beat Spain 3-1 and reach the last 8.
Brazil rise above Ghana
Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho (C) jumps up for the ball as he is challenged by Ghanaian defender John Pantsil (L) and Ghanaian midfielder Haminu Draman (R) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil were leading 2-0 during the second half. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE
Brazil's world player of the year Ronaldinho outjumps two Ghana players during their second round match. Brazil ran out 3-0 winners.
Every man for himself
Spanish defender Carles Puyol (2ndL) heads the ball next to teammate forward Fernando Torres (2ndR) challenged by French defender Lilian Thuram (L) and teammate midfielder Patrick Vieira (R) during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Spain vs. France, 27 June 2006 at Hanover stadium. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS
There was a wild scramble in the Spanish penalty area as a result of this corner against France. France won a dramatic match 3-1 and will now meet Brazil.
Fair play gents
Ghanaian midfielder Stephen Appiah (L) is consoled by Brazilian defender Lucio (R) following the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil won the match 3-0 and will play either France or Spain in the next round. AFP PHOTO / ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah and Brazilian defender Lucio show some good spirit during their second round clash on Tuesday. Brazil rumbled to a 3-0 win.
Franckie boy
A combination of three pictures showing Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas (in blue jersey) missing the shot by French forward Franck Ribery (in white jersey), who scored the first goal for his team, , during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Spain vs. France, 27 June 2006 at Hanover stadium. AFP PHOTO / DDP / MICHAEL KAPPELER
French winger Franck Ribery goes past Spain 'keeper Iker Casillas and slots home the equaliser. France went on to eliminate Spain 3-1 and will now meet Brazil in the quarter-finals.
Same old story
A Spanish supporter reacts at the end of the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Spain vs. France, 27 June 2006 at Hanover stadium. France won 3-1. AFP PHOTO / DDP / STF
Manolo, Spain's number one fan, can't take it anymore. Once again, his team let him down, this time losing to France 3-1 in Hanover.
Second to none
Brazilian midfielder Ronaldinho (L) and Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos (2nd L) join Brazilian forward Adriano (C-no 7) and others as they celebrate a goal by Brazilian forward Ronaldo (R) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil striker Ronaldo became the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 15 goals here when he scored against Ghana in the match. Brazil were leading 1-0 in the first half. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL
Man of the moment Ronaldo is congratulated by teammates following his record breaking 15th World Cup goal against Ghana. Brazil won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals.
Blokhine carried into quarters
head coach of the Ukrainian team Oleg Blokhine is lifted in the air by teammates as they celebrate their victory at the end of the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Switzerland vs. Ukraine, 26 June 2006 at Cologne stadium. Man of the match Oleg Gusiev slotted home the decisive penalty here on Monday to book debutants Ukraine a place in the World Cup quarter-finals as they beat Switzerland 3-0 in a penalty shootout after a dull match had finished 0-0 after extra-time. AFP PHOTO / DDP / STF
It was all smiles for the Ukraine and their coach Oleg Blokhine who got a lift after guiding his team to a penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland.
Ghana go down fighting
Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto (L) taps the ball past Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Kingston (R) as he goes on to score his team's third goal during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil won the match 3-0 and will play either Spain or France in the next round. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL
Brazil's Ze Roberto chips the ball over Ghana 'keeper Richard Kingston before tapping the ball home for his side's third goal in a 3-0 win. It was a brave performance from the African side but in vain.
No pain no gain
Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos reacts as he is tackled by Ghanaian forward Matthew Amoah (bottom) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil were leading 2-0 during the second half. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL
Roberto Carlos is in obvious pain as he is brought down by Ghana's Matthew Amoah. The Brazilians made hard work of it by qualified with a 3-0 win.
Ronaldo the goal king
Brazilian forward Ronaldo (L) celebrates with Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos (R) after scoring the game's first goal during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil striker Ronaldo became the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 15 goals here when he scored against Ghana in the match. Brazil were leading 1-0 in the first half. AFP PHOTO / ROBERTO SCHMIDT
Ronaldo celebrates his record breaking 15th World Cup finals goal. The Brazilian marksman scored in the fifth minute of their game against Ghana on Tuesday.
Brazil drive on
Brazilian forward Adriano (L) vies with Ghanaian midfielder Eric Addo (R) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil were leading 2-0 at half-time. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL
Brazilian striker Adriano drives forward with Ghana midfielder Eric Addo trying to steal the ball.
Euphoria for Ukraine
Players of the Ukrainian team celebrate their victory at the end of the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Switzerland vs. Ukraine, 26 June 2006 at Cologne stadium. Man of the match Oleg Gusiev slotted home the decisive penalty here on Monday to book debutants Ukraine a place in the World Cup quarter-finals as they beat Switzerland 3-0 in a penalty shootout after a dull match had finished 0-0 after extra-time. AFP PHOTO / DDP / JOCHEN LUEBKE
Ukraine players are delighted after scraping into the quarter-finals thanks to a tense penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland. They will now meet Italy on Friday.
Somebody had to lose
Swiss defender Ludovic Magnin (L) and Swiss midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta cry at the end of the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Switzerland vs. Ukraine, 26 June 2006 at Cologne stadium. Ukraine won 3 to 0 after the penalty kicks. AFP PHOTO / DDP / STF
Ludovic Magnin and Tranquillo Barnetta comfort each other as they cry following Switzerland's loss in the penalty shoot-out against Ukraine. Andriy Shevchenko's teammates will now face Italy in the quarter-final.
Flying in
Ghanaian forward Asamoah Gyan (R) vies with Brazilian defender Lucio (L) during the round of 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. Brazil were leading 1-0 in the first half after striker Ronaldo scored his World Cup record 15th goal. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan and Brazil's Lucio go flying into a challenge during a full on second round match in Dortmund.
The road home
Brazilian forward Ronaldo fights for the ball with Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Kingston (L) before scoring the first goal for his team during the last 16 World Cup football match between Brazil and Ghana at Dortmund's World Cup Stadium, 27 June 2006. The winner of the match will play either Spain or France in the next round. AFP PHOTO / DDP / TORSTEN SILZ
Ronaldo's brilliant dribbling carries him round the Ghana 'keeper Richard Kingston on his way to a record 15th World Cup goal Tuesday.