World Cup 2006 Group Stage Review - Phase One - Part One
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World Cup 2006 Group Stage Review: Phase One - Part One
Summary:
As the World Cup 2006 kicks off, all 32 teams have completed their first matches. Are the favorites living up to expectations, or are the underdogs making waves? Here’s a concise overview of Groups A to D after the initial games.Group A
- Germany: 3pts- Ecuador: 3pts
- Costa Rica: 0pts
- Poland: 0pts
Germany began the tournament with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Costa Rica. Phillip Lahm opened the scoring early, but Paulo Wanchope quickly equalized. Miroslav Klose's brace helped Germany pull ahead, despite Wanchope's second goal narrowing the gap. Torsten Frings sealed the win late in the match.
Ecuador surprised many by defeating Poland 2-0, with goals from Tenorio and former Southampton player, Augustin Delgado, marking a strong start for the South American team.
Group B
- England: 3pts- Sweden: 1pt
- Trinidad & Tobago: 1pt
- Paraguay: 0pts
England secured a narrow 1-0 win over Paraguay. A self-inflicted goal by Carlos Gamarra, who headed in a David Beckham free kick, secured the points.
Trinidad & Tobago pulled off a resilient performance against Sweden, holding them to a 0-0 draw despite having a player sent off early in the second half.
Group C
- Argentina: 3pts- Holland: 3pts
- Ivory Coast: 0pts
- Serbia & Montenegro: 0pts
Argentina displayed their class with a 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast, thanks to goals from Hernan Crespo and Javier Saviola, before Didier Drogba managed a late consolation goal.
Holland also started strong, narrowly defeating Serbia & Montenegro 1-0. Arjen Robben's early goal was decisive in a closely contested match.
Group D
- Mexico: 3pts- Portugal: 3pts
- Angola: 0pts
- Iran: 0pts
Mexico triumphed over Iran 3-1. Omar Bravo scored twice, with Zinha adding another late in the game to secure the win after Iran had briefly leveled.
Portugal, strong favorites, edged a 1-0 victory against Angola, courtesy of an early goal from Pauleta. Despite opportunities, they couldn't extend their lead but secured the three points nonetheless.
As the group stage unfolds, the blend of expected victories and surprising results sets an exciting tone for the tournament ahead.
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