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In an exciting Group G match of 2010 FIFA World Cup, Brazil beat North Korea by 2-1. Although this is the Brazil vs North Korea result that many of us expected, but what we didn’t really expect is the fight back that the Koreans have put in. They made the Brazilians work hard to earn 3 points from the game. It’s indeed a valiant show by the Koreans, which has been appreciated by millions of soccer fans across the world. The match was played in Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg and was telecasted live on DISH Network.

The Brazil vs North Korea match has seen some fighting efforts by the Koreans, who kept the Brazilians goalless all through the first half. It’s not before the 10^th minute into the second half, when the Brazilians drew the first blood through a magical goal by Maicon from a nearly impossible angle. Elano increased the margin by scoring the second goal for his team in the 72^nd minute. At this point of time, it seemed that it’s all over for the Koreans. However, Ji Yun Nam’s 89^th minute’s goal brought some tensed moments for Brazilians.

On paper, it was an uneven contest between two teams – one is five-time world champions and the other one is ranked at 105 in the FIFA ranking. The first half of the game was also dominated by the former world champion. However, the Korean resilience made the first half end scoreless. The efforts of Japan-based striker, Jong Tae-Se were noticeable. Although Brazilian star Kaka made a dangerous run into the opponent’s box in the early minutes of the game, which could have easily set the tone of the match, but Koreans were brave enough to shield Brazilian attack. It can be recalled here that, this Korean side conceded only 7 goals in their 14 qualifying matches. It only speaks about the strength of their defense.

In the second half, we came to see a much brighter Brazilian side. The results were inevitable – Maicon scored in the 55^th minute and Elano increased the margin in the 72^nd minute. However, just before the final whistle, Ji Yun Nam drove past Julio Cesar of Brazil in the penalty area to score a memorable goal for the Koreans.

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Quick Facts

• Game: Brazil vs North Korea (Group G, Match 14)
• Venue: Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg
• Winner: Brazil
• Score Line: 2-1
• Scorers: MAICON (55’) & ELANO (72’) / JI Yun Nam (89’)
• Man of the Match: MAICON (Brazil)
• Referee: Viktor KASSAI (HUN)

Now the real action begins as the Samba Boys of Brazil put their foot on the grounds at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg TODAY (Tuesday, June 15) against North Korea. Yes guys! The entire world will have their eyes glued to their television screens as their favorite team is about to perform at the FIFA World Cup 2010. The Brazil vs North Korea 2010 match will be broadcasted on ESPN HD Channel on DISH Network at 2:00 p.m. EST.

It has been the much anticipated game that we all have been waiting for quite a long time as everyone’s favorite team Brazil is going to play today. So, if you are supporting Brazil in World Cup 2010, this game is for you guys. The Brazilian team is vindictive and vigorous and will do anything to win the match against the North Koreans. The Koreans really have to pull up their socks if they wish to outwit their strong contender and opponent, Brazil.

The golden boot winner of the 2009 Confederations Cup, Luis Fabiano, will be the main striker for Brazil during this year’s FIFA World Cup. Luis is pretty much focused and determined to perform well at the tournament.

It was on December 4, 2009, that FIFA World Cup 2010 draw put North Korea in Group G with Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast. This is in fact the second FIFA World Cup finals for North Korea since 1966, where they had reached the quarter finals.

Jong Tae-Se also known as “Asian Wayne Rooney” is one the best players of North Korea. In today’s match he has to face the toughest of the defenders and he is all set to give his best shot.

According to forward Grafite of Brazil, “This is a dream. When I got called up for the World Cup, my wife just said, ‘You deserve what is happening to you; it’s what you fought for.”

As per striker Jong Tae-Se of North Korea, “We don’t want to leave the tournament just with experience; we want to obtain all we can get in terms of goals and points when we go home.”

Brazilian Roster:

• Coach: Carlos Dunga
• Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan/Italy), Gomes (Tottenham/England), Doni (AS Roma/Italy)
• Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan/Italy), Daniel Alves (Barcelona/Spain), Michel Bastos (Lyon/France), Gilberto (Cruzeiro), Lucio (Inter Milan/Italy), Juan (AS Roma/Italy), Luisao (Benfica/Portugal), Thiago Silva (AC Milan/Italy)
• Midfielders: Elano (Galatasaray/Turkey), Kaka (Real Madrid/Spain), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos/Greece), Josue (Wolfsburg/Germany), Ramires (Benfica/Portugal), Felipe Melo (Juventus/Italy), Kleberson (Flamengo), Julio Baptista (AS Roma/Italy)
• Forwards: Luis Fabiano (Sevilla/Spain), Nilmar (Villarreal/Spain), Robinho (Santos), Grafite (Wolfsburg/Germany)

North Korean Roster:

• Coach: Kim Jong Hun
• Goalkeepers: Kim Myong Gil (Amrokgang), Kim Myong Won (Amrokgang), Ri Myong Guk (Pyongyang City)
• Defenders: Cha Jong Hyok (Amrokgang), Ri Jun Il (Sobaeksu), Ri Kwang Chon (April 25), Nam Song Chol (April 25), Pak Nam Chol (Amrokgang), Ri Kwang Hyok (Kyonggongop), Pak Chol Jin (Amrokgang)
• Midfielders: Ji Yum Nam (April 25), Mun In Guk (April 25), Pak Sung Hyok (Sobaeksu), Ri Chol Myong (Pyongyang City), Pak Nam Chol (April 25), An Yong Hak (Omiya Ardija/Japan), Kim Kyong Il (Rimyongsu), Kim Yong Jun (Pyongyang City)
• Forwards: Hong Yong Jo (FC Rostov/Russia), An Chol Hyok (Rimyongsu), Jong Tae Se (Kawasaki Frontale/Japan), Choe Kum Chol (April 25), Kim Kum Il (April 25)

Witness the best of the shots in today’s game between Brazil and North Korea 2010 on your DISH TV in HD mode. The HD mode gives you higher picture quality and more sound clarity. So, don’t miss the Brazil vs North Korea 2010 match on ESPN. Go ahead and cheer for your favorite team!

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So, tell me, how did your weekend go? Let me guess. Umm! Undoubtedly mind-blowing! Right? And why not guys, three pulsating matches one after another…what else can you ask for? And did you enjoy watching the match between Ghana and Serbia held at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria? It was a mind-blowing match. Both the teams were just outstanding. But Asamoah Gyan’s penalty shot just six minutes before the allotted time gave Ghana a crucial 1-0 World Cup victory over 10-man Serbia. It was the first African victory for Ghana for the first African finals that was met with a rapturous joy. And now, it is the time for the FIFA World Cup Italy vs Paraguay 2010 match coming up on ESPN at 2 pm.

So get ready for yet another exciting match that would definitely make your day. It is between powerhouse and defending champion Italy and Paraguay of Group F to be held at the Green Point Stadium, Cape Town at 2:00 PM sharp. You will be able to watch the game on ESPN on DISH Network. Italy had won earlier in 2006 defeating France in a controversial final. Now will it be able to recreate the same magic this time as well? What do you think?
But Italy should bear in mind that Paraguay will likely be the holders’ toughest test in Group F.

From the Italian perspective, according to defender Fabio Cannavaro, “We are nearly all over 30, but qualified for this World Cup with a game to spare. This tournament isn’t a league with 50 matches in which your physical condition is crucial. At a World Cup, seven matches is all it takes. That’s why we’re going for it.”

As striker Roque Santa Cruz of Paraguay said, “The Italian defence has always been famous around the world, and those two players are very strong, they are champions. But we are strong in attack and I think this is our best quality.”

There is no doubt about the fact that today’s match between Italy and Paraguay will be a neck to neck one.

But there is yet another mind-blowing news for all the DishLATINO subscribers. DISH Network has launched the Univision FIFA World Cup Channel, available to all the DISH Latino customers. This channel provides 24 hours of World Cup games and highlights from Univision, followed by an exciting new interactive feature, all in Spanish. Isn’t that great guys?

So all you soccer fans, fasten your seat belts and be ready to cheer for your favorite team! Now who do you think will be a winning the match? Is it Italy or is it Paraguay? Till then keep guessing and wait until the clock strikes 2:00 PM. Enjoy watching the match on your DISH TV in HD mode.

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The US Men’s Soccer team started their journey in 2010 FIFA World Cup with reasonably happy note. In their first group league match against England, USA managed a 1-1 draw against England, after recovering from behind. The Match 5 of Group C – USA vs England 2010 was held at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Saturday, June 12. The match was telecasted live on your DISH Network.

The USA vs England match was full of excitement and was eventful as well. It’s a small yet costly mistake by England goalkeeper Green that gave an opportunity to the US soccer team to come back into the game. England got the lead through a wonderful work by the skipper, Steven Gerrard. England started the game in an attacking note, as it kept penetrating the USA defence consistently. In one of such moves, Steven Gerrard found a perfect ball through Frank Lampard and Emile Heskey. A flick of his right leg gave England the much needed lead in the fourth minute of the game.

USA soccer team came back into the game out of the blue. A horrible mistake by England’s goalkeeper gave USA the change to level the score. The 25-yard drive of Clint Dempsey slipped through his grasp as he kept watching the ball entering into the net. USA continued to keep England under pressure. Jozy Altidore narrowly missed a teasing cross from Landon Donovan. Oguchi Onyewu also missed a header from a set-piece movement of Donovan.

On the other hand, England increased its influence over the game from the second half onwards. Rooney started finding more spaces and kept penetrating USA defence now and often. He narrowly missed a header from the cross of Gerrard. However, England couldn’t transform all these efforts into success – the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Although it is now too early days to put on some light on that, it can be added here that USA and England have 1 point each from 1 match. The USA soccer team has their next match against Slovenia on June 18, at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg. Don’t miss the match, as a win in that match can seal a berth for the next round for the USA team. You can watch all the World Cup matches live on your DISH Network in high definition (HD) programming mode, which gives higher picture quality and sound clarity. DISH TV offers you another feature, where you can record your any of the World Cup matches that you won’t be able to watch. Use your satellite TV DVR to record the match and then watch it again later at your convenient time.

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Match At a Glance:

The second game of the Day 2 of 2010 FIFA World Cup has come to an end. Well, we can’t call it as an ‘exciting’ finish, but it was certainly an enjoyable one, especially if you are an Argentina fan. The Match 3, Nigeria vs Argentina 2010 was thoroughly dominated by Diego Maradona’s team. The end result – Argentina wins by 1-0. The match was broadcasted live on DISH Network.

The match was scheduled to be held at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. It was a galore of missed opportunities for the Argentineans all through the game. Argentina started off the game with an attacking mood right from the world go. The FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi managed to split through the defence of the Super Eagles early in the fourth minute of the game to open up the goalmouth for Gonzalo Higuain. But Higuain failed to capitalize the opportunity. After a couple of minutes, Messi again penetrated the Nigerian defence – this time, through a powerful shot taken from 20 yards away. Like several other times in the match afterwards, goalkeeper Enyeama came into the rescue. However, it was not enough for Nigeria. Heinze drew the first and the only blood from the resulting corner to give Argentina the much relieving 1-0 lead.

The next one and half hours saw full of Argentinean domination on the field. However, Argentineans kept on wasting opportunities one after another. Messi became the biggest threats for Nigeria. However, the situation changed a bit when Obafemi Martins was introduced. The move brought up some relief in the Nigerian camp as they also started planting some attacks on the Argentinean half, which didn’t materialize though. During the dying moments of the match, Messi also missed some easy opportunities, which if utilized, could have increased the margin of Argentinean win.

It was however an enjoyable game for all the soccer lovers. Hope, you have also enjoyed it thoroughly. There are also several more exciting games coming up. Stay tuned to your DISH Network. The high definition programming will take your excitement level to a new height. Moreover, DISH Network offers you another unique opportunity – in case you miss to watch any game, you can set your satellite TV DVR to record the program, which you can watch again later at your convenient time. So, bring home DISH TV Now. Want us to contact you? You can Order Online. Else, give us a call at 1-888-883-2382 (Promo Code: FB750).

At A Glance

Game: Argentina vs Nigeria
Venue: Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg
Winner: Argentina
Score Line: 1-0
Scorer: Gabriel HEINZE (6’)
Referee: Wolfgang STARK (GER)