2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Biggest Sporting Event on the Earth

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Match 48 - Algeria vs Russia

Kris

Algeria vs Russia

Group F
Match 48 on June 26 at 5:00 PM Brasilia Time

Algeria  1 - 1  Russia

(Slimani 60')    (Kokorin 6')
Man of the Match: Islam Slimani

Match Updates

Lineups

Algeria: Mbolhi, Belkalem, Halliche, Mesbah, Feghouli, Brahimi, Medjani, Slimani, Bentaleb, Djabou, Mandi

Russia: Akinfeev, Kozlov, Ignashevich, Glushakov, Kokorin, Kerzhakov, Berezutskiy, Shatov, Samedov, Fayzulin, Kombarov

Algeria

World Cup Record

11 Matches - W03, D02, L06

Manager

Vahid Halilhodzic, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Russia

World Cup Record

39 Matches - W17, D07, L15

Manager

Fabio Capello, Italy

Match Facts

Referee: Cuneyt Cakir, Turkey
Head to Head: Algeria 0-1-0 Russia
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Match 35 - Australia vs Spain

Kris

Australia vs Spain

Group B
Match 35 on June 23 at 1:00 PM Brasilia Time

Australia 0 - 3  Spain

                                                     (Villa 36', Torres 69', Mata 82')
Man of the Match: David Villa

Match Updates

Lineups

Australia: Ryan, Davidson, Spiranovic, Leckie, Taggart, Oar, Bozanic, Jedinak, McKay, McGowan, Wilkinson

Spain: Reina, Albiol, Juanfran, Iniesta, Villa, Torres, Alonso, Ramos, Koke, Alba, Cazorla

Australia

World Cup Record

12 Matches - W02, D03, L07

Manager

Ange Postecoglou, Australia

Spain

World Cup Record

58 Matches - W28, D12, L18

Manager

Vicente del Bosque, Spain

Match Facts

Referee: Nawaf Shukralla, Bahrain
Head to Head: Australia 0-0-0 Spain
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Match 26 - Honduras vs Ecuador

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Honduras vs Ecuador

Group E
Match 26 on June 20 at 7:00 PM Brasilia Time

Honduras  1 - 2  Ecuador

                (Costly 31')       (E. Valencia 34', 65')
Man of the Match: Enner Valencia

Match Updates

Fulltime - Enner Valencia's brace wins it for Ecuador

01:05: Goal - It's Enner Valencia again. He heads in the freekick from Ayovi

Halftime and its all level at Curitiba 

00:34: Goal - Enner Valencia equalizes. The ball fell at his feet a yard from the goal and he just had to tap it in
00:31: Goal - Costly shoots it on the half volley past the goalkeeper. Honduras first goal in World Cups
00:06: Yellow Card - Bernardez makes a foul on Valencia and is booked

It's Kickoff at Curitiba

Lineups

 Honduras: Valladares (c), Figueroa, Bernardez, Izaguirre, Bengtson, Costly, Garcia, Espinoza, Garrido, Claros, Beckeles

 Ecuador: Dominguez, Guagua, Erazo, Paredes, Noboa, Montero, Ayovi, Caicedo, E. Valencia, Minda, A. Valencia

Honduras

World Cup Record

07 Matches - W00, D03, L04

Manager

Luis Fernando Suarez, Colombia

Ecuador

World Cup Record

08 Matches - W03, D00, L05

Manager

Reinaldo Rueda, Colombia

Match Facts

Referee: Benjamin Williams, Australia
Head to Head: Honduras 2-8-3 Ecuador
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Match 12 - Iran vs Nigeria

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Iran vs Nigeria

Match 12 on June 16 at 4:00 PM Brasilia Time

Iran 0 - 0 Nigeria

Man of the Match: John Obi Mikel

Match Updates

Full-time - First Goalless draw of this World Cup

01:30: Musa feeds Ameobi but the shot is deflected out
01:29: Substitution - Another change for Iran, Masoud in, Heydari out
01:27: Amoebi takes a shot on goal, Haghighi claims the ball
01:15: Yellow Card - Andranik is booked for a foul
01:13: Substitution - Dejagah is replaced by Alireza -Iran
01:09: Substitution - Nigeria's final change, Odemwingie comes in for Azeez
00:52: Substitution - Amoebi comes off the bench to replace Moses for Nigeria
00:46: Andranik on target straight away, Mikel does well to block it

Halftime - the game is going nowhere

00:34: Reza shot deflected out by Enyeama, Goochannejhad heads resulting corner, the keeper keeps it away again
00:29: Substitution - Yobo replaces the injured Oboabona
00:19: Oboabona falls awkwardly, delay due to treatment. He leaves the pitch on a stretcher
00:03: Mikel pass, Moses on target, Haghighi blocks it

Lineups
Iran: Alireza Haghighi, Khosro Heydari, Ehsan Hajsafi, Jalal Hosseini, Mehrdad Pooladi, Amir Hossein Sadeghi, Javad Nekounam, Andranik Timotian, Pejman Montazeri, Reza Ghoochannejad, Ashkan Dejagah,
Nigeria: Vincent Enyeama, Efe Ambrose, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo, Ogenyi Onazi, John Mikel Obi, Ramon Azeez, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Emmanuel Emenike

Iran

World Cup Record

09 Matches - W01, D02, L06

Manager

Carlos Queiroz, Mozambique

Nigeria

World Cup Record

14 Matches - W04, D02, L08

Manager

Stephen Keshi, Nigeria

Match Facts

Referee: Carlos Vera, Ecuador
Head to Head: Iran 0-0-1 Nigeria
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K minus 22 days - Curious Case of Brazil's World Cup Stadiums

Kris
On the same day that the news broke out about the start of construction work on 2022 Qatar World Cup stadiums, it has also been reported that the stadium which is supposed to hold the inaugural match in the 2014 Brazil World Cup has not yet been finished. In fact, FIFA, which requires at least three test events on every venue months before the start of the mega event, had to demand another test game at the Sao Paulo venue. The next test event is scheduled on May 29th at the Corinthians Arena just two weeks before the Brazil-Croatia kickoff
FIFA has allowed much leeway in terms of stadium construction as far as Brazil World Cup is concerned. Eighteen cities were presented as potential hosts for the event in December 2008, twelve cities were confirmed as hosts in May 2009, against the wish of FIFA, who maintained that eight venues would be ideal for Brazil. But the insistence of Brazil government and assurance that it'll provide everything so as to complete the construction process in time and also the excitement of a Brazilian World Cup seemed to sway FIFA
Six stadiums missed FIFA's original December 31 deadline, two of them are still not ready. Public protests, which include issues like the amount spent on world cup construction, became common, but the estimates were inflated, from $1.2 billion to more than $4 billion and as much as a billion dollars were spent on some stadiums
While the estimated revenue in the next 10 years seems optimistic, neither the costs nor the revenue estimates appears realistic to common people who protest against the poor organization and empty promises. Public protests during the 2013 Confederations Cup were so unexpected that they jolted Brazil and the rest of the world who expected unconditional support from the football crazy nation
Construction accidents and violations were the major reasons for the delay in constructions, showcasing the casual approach of the organizers. Arena da Baixada in Curitiba almost faced a boot as a venue, now racing to finish before the scheduled first game on June 16. While all the stadiums were "officially" ready by April and test events were being conducted, there is still some work left, like the extra seating required to meet World Cup standards, roof works, to name a few and the delays are effecting FIFA ticket sales and planned infrastructure upgrades in the hosting cities like transportation are also put on hold in some cases
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke, who was regularly monitoring the process has commented that at least two stadiums are quite late, Sepp Blatter the president said that such delays were never heard of in previous editions. The stadiums were being handed over very late to FIFA which require on an average around 90 days to prepare them for matches, media and sponsors. In case of Curitiba and Sao Paulo, they have less than a month now
Last Sunday at Arena Corinthians inauguration cum test event, Sao Paulo witnessed an unfinished roof unable to cover the spectators from the heavy rain, mobile phones didn't receive signals and internet. But the biggest crisis Brazil is bound to face during the event would be another round of protests, especially in case Police infuriates the crowd or if the home team faces early exit from the tourney
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Venues

Kris

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil - Venues

  • The 2014 FIFA World Cup is played around twelve cities around Brazil during the just-over-a-month period from 12th June - 13th July, 2014
  • Out of the eighteen shortlisted cities for hosting privileges, Maceio withdrew and Belem, Campo Grande, Florianopolis, Goiania and Rio Branco were rejected
  • As part of the preparations for the cup, five new stadiums are being built, one rebuilt and the remaining renovated
  • Arena de Sao Paulo would host the inaugural match and Estadio de Maracana in Rio would host the tourney finals

Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte

Home to Athletico Mineirao and Cruzerio, the stadium has undergone complete renovation for the cup. Four group games, a round of 16 game and a semi-final is scheduled here

Estadio National de Brasilia, Brasilia

Popularly known as Estadio Naciaonal Mane Garrincha after Brazilian legendary striker, this stadium is proudly rebuilt by the national capital. Scheduled to host four group games, a round of 16 encounter, a quarter-final and the third place playoff

Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba

The Green Stadium of Brazil built specifically for the World Cup based on sustainable approach of recycling and environmental care and can be reduced in size or can be used for exhibitions or fairs and other shows after the cup is over. Cuiaba hosts four group matches

Arena de Baixada, Curitiba

Home ground of Atletico Paranaense, its both one of the oldest as well as the modern stadiums in Brazil. After renovation fot the event, the stadium hosts four group games

Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza

This remodeled stadium which hosts local clubs Ceara and Fortaleza will feature four group games including Brazil's second encounter and also a round of 16, quarte-final matches

Arena Amazonia, Manaus

Built in the city which is at the heart of Amazon rain forest, the newly erected stadium would feature four group games in the 2014 World Cup

Estadio das Dunas, Natal

Built on the area where the previous football stadium, Machadao used to be, Estadio das Dunas, which takes its name from the sand dunes in Natal, will host four first round games

Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre

The home stadium of Internacional, known to fans as The Giant of Beira-Rio for being the largest stadium in southern Brazil, the construction of which was actively participated by the fans themselves, is renovated for the World Cup and will host four group games and a round of 16 encounter

Arena Pernambuco, Recife

A new stadium is built in Recife for the World Cup, which is expected to improve the economy of the deprived area. The stadium hosts four group games and a round of 16 match

Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro

The grandest and historically significant stadium in Rio, which hosted the memorable finale of 1950 edition between Brazil and Uruguay, will be renovated accordingly to host this year's Final again. Once the world's largest stadium, Maracana would host four group games, a round of 16 game and a quarter-final before marking end of the tournament on the 13th of July

Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

A new stadium built on the site of the old Fonte Nova stadium in the historic first capital of Brazil would feature blockbuster matches during its four first round allocation, including the rematch of last editions final. The stadium also hosts a round of 16 encounter

Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

Locally referred to as Arena Corinthians after the local club in the neighborhood of Itaquera, the stadium is scheduled to host four group games including the opening game of the tourney, a pre-quarters and a semi-final. A new stadium is being built for the World Cup

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Curitiba

Kris
Arena da Baixada of Curitiba, is scheduled to be renovated to host four World Cup group games. The construction although delayed due to legal tangles, the oldest venue of the tourney is set to be finished just in time

The City

Curitiba, literally "Pine Nut Land", is the capital of the southern state Parana and has an estimated population of 1.75 million. It's one of the most successful industrial zones of Brazil and is high on economic index

Arena da Baixada

Also known as Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes, the stadium is belongs to Atletico Paranaense, a Brazil Serie A side. The renovation activities were delayed due to several security breaches noted by Brazilian labor tribunal. On completion, the stadium would have an increased capacity of 40,000. The stadium has a very modern look even before its scheduled renovation

Matches

Match 12 - Iran vs Nigeria - June 16
Match 26 - Honduras vs Ecuador - June 20
Match 35 - Australia vs Spain - June 23
Match 48 - Algeria vs Russia - June 28
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