Friday, June 27, 2014
2014 World Cup Round of 16 Format Explained
The stage is set for the 2014 World Cup Round of 16.
Here's the format on how the stage will take place.
There are eight groups of four teams each in the group stage. Each team gets three points for a win or one point for a draw. Whichever team teams end up in the top two slots of the group based on points advances to the Round of 16.
The winner of each group plays the runner-up of another group. For instance, Brazil, the winner of Group A, will face Chile, the runner-up in Group B, in the Round of 16.
The games are staggered so they’re not all on the same day. The Round of 16 opens on June 28. There will be two games each day through July 1.
After the Round of 16, there will be eight teams left in what will then be the quarterfinals. The winners of those games advance to the semifinals, and those winners advance to the final. There will also be a game between the two losing semifinal teams to see who gets in third place.
The rules for the Round of 16 and the rest of the knockout stage are not so different from the group stage, except that there is not a possibility for a draw.
Instead, if the match is even at the end of 90 minutes, then extra time of two periods of 15 minutes each will be played.
If the score is still even at that point, the match will proceed to a penalty shootout.This same method will be used to determine winners throughout the knockout stage.
In the penalty kick phase, a coin toss is held to determine which team kicks first. The referee chooses the goal at which the kicks are taken. All kicks are taken at one goal. All players other than the kicker and goalkeeper must remain in the pitch’s center circle.
Every penalty kick is taken from the penalty mark, which is 12 yards out from the goalmouth. The goalkeeper must remain between the goal-posts on the goal-line until the ball is kicked. If the goalkeeper blocks the ball then the kicker does not get an opportunity to score on a rebound.
The teams alternate kicks until five have been taken by each team. Whichever team has scored more goals wins. If it comes to a point where one team is up so much that it would be impossible for the other team to match the goals, then the shout out ends.
If the five kicks each still yields a draw, then the shoot-out proceeds to sudden death rounds of one kick each until one side scores and the other does not. - theepochtimes.com
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Paint Your Face for the FIFA World Cup in Adobe Photoshop
Support your team by painting your face for the FIFA World Cup. Learn how to do it in Adobe Photoshop.
USA Advances to Knockout Round Despite 1-0 Loss to Germany
The United States suffered a 1-0 loss to Germany in a hard-fought final group stage game, but thanks Portugal’s 2-1 win over Ghana, the US team will advance to the knockout round.
The Germans, three-time World Cup champions, finished with seven points, while the U.S. had four after allowing a 95th-minute goal against Portugal on Sunday in a 2-2 draw. Portugal also had four, but the Americans advanced from the so-called “Group of Death” because their goal difference was even and the Portuguese were minus three.
Germany won Group G, and Portugal and Ghana were eliminated.
Stats:
| USA | Team stats | Germany |
| 4 | Total shots | 13 |
| 1 | Shots on goal | 9 |
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 36% | Possession (%) | 64% |
| 2 | Corners | 3 |
| 8 | Saves | 1 |
| 2 | Offsides | 7 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 2 | Yellow Card | 1 |
Hulk Hogan Fires Up US Team for World Cup Match vs Germany
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
FIFA World Cup 101 : A Guide for Football Newbies
The qualification stage:
The host country gets qualified, just because they are the hosts. Apart from them though, the remaining teams have to earn their place in the World Cup. They ought fight for their spot against the teams that part of their region and that stage begins three years before the World Cup takes place. For example: The qualification round for the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil commenced in 2011.
The qualifying teams come from the regions of Europe, Africa, Central America and the Caribbean, Asia, North America, the South Pacific and South America. Football’s apex body, FIFA has determined the different qualifying regions which are known as confederations.
There is no clear-cut rule about how many teams from each region would qualify for the World Cup. The size and quality of the region are the crucial factor before deciding how many teams from each region would make it to the World Cup.
How teams are divided into groups:
The round of 16 begins following the group stage comes to an end. There are 8 groups in which 32 teams are placed with every group having 4 teams each. For the ongoing World Cup, the groups are recognised by the alphabets A to H.
The teams are divided into groups by using a semi-random method where in not all the European or Asian or teams from the same continent end up in the same group.
From every group, top teams head to the next stage.
Scoring systems
The winning team Is awarded with three points, while a loss does not give any point to the team that ends on a losing side. A draw means, each team who is involved in the match gets a point each.
As the group stage is over, in case of tie, the winner is determined via penalty shootout.
Round of 16 and knock-out stages
The teams that finishes at the top in Group A faces the second-placed team in Group B, and vice versa. And so on, in the remaining 6 groups.
Following round of 16, there are only 8 teams that are left with a chance to enter the semi-finals. With 4 places to vie for, 8 teams contest for the place in the semi-final.
The winners of semi-finals come up against each other in the final and the winner gets to lift the prestigious World Cup trophy.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Monday, June 23, 2014
Durex Don't Fake It World Cup Commercial
Durex has joined the World Cup craze with this commercial. Campaigning for real connections, Durex made this #DontFakeit video. Watch it below and tell us if it's "well played" or what.
USA vs Portugal Play to 2-2 Draw
World Cup 2014: United States and Portugal Play to 2-2 Draw
By JEFF Z. KLEIN | NY Times
With that last-second goal, Portugal kept its slim World Cup hopes alive. The U.S., meanwhile, will play its group finale against Germany on Thursday in Recife, with both teams needing a draw to advance.
Read more.
Stats:
| USA | Team stats | Portugal |
| 15 | Total shots | 20 |
| 10 | Shots on goal | 9 |
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 48% | Possession (%) | 52% |
| 6 | Corners | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow Card | 0 |
World Cup Google Doodle
Today's Google Doodle is just precise. I think almost every employee can relate to this. Trying to squeeze in some football (or any non-work-related activity) during your office meeting(or just in your station). Just make sure your boss doesn't catch you.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Minions Play Soccer
Let's take a break from the FIFA World Cup heat. Time for minions playing soccer.
Probably the best 11 sec soccer clip.
Probably the best 11 sec soccer clip.
Sexiest Female Reporters at FIFA World Cup by FABWAGS.COM
So FABWAGS.COM just published a list of the sexiest female reporters at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Who are on the list? Find out below!
5. Sara Carbonero
4. Kay Murray
3. Roberta Setimi
2. Ines Sainz Gallo
1. Vanessa Huppenkothen
Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera Defends Gay Slur Chant by Fans
Mexico coach defends gay slur chant by crowd
CARLOS RODRIGUEZ - AP Sports Writer (AP)
SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has defended World Cup fans chanting a gay slur which is under investigation by the sport's international governing body.
Herrera says Mexico fans shouting the slur as the rival team's goalkeeper takes a goal kick is "not that bad."
He says "We're with our fans. It's something they do to pressure the opposing goalkeeper."
Fare, the European fan-monitoring group, reported the chants at Mexico's 1-0 win over Cameroon in Natal. FIFA subsequently opened a disciplinary case against the Mexico federation, which is responsible for fan behavior inside stadiums.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter and Brazil President Dilma Rousseff have pledged to use the World Cup as a platform to fight racism and discrimination.
The chant became popular during a Mexico-United States qualifying match for the 2004 Olympics.
Colombia vs Ivory Coast 2 - 1 Results and Highlights
Colombia came out victorious in Brasilia on Thursday, defeating Ivory Coast, 2-1, and almost certainly clinching a spot in the next round.
J-ROD!!! Colombia 1-0
Juan Quintero doubled the lead shortly thereafter in the 70th minute, with a clean finish to put the Colombians in a commanding position.
Gervinho incredible goal
Stats:
| Colombia | Team stats | Côte d’Ivoire |
| 11 | Total shots | 15 |
| 8 | Shots on goal | 12 |
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 44% | Possession (%) | 56% |
| 5 | Corners | 5 |
| 11 | Saves | 6 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow Card | 2 |
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Cameroon Fall Against Croatia 0-4 Results and Highlights
Croatia 1-0 on Olic goal
2-0 Croatia
3-0 Croatia
4-0 Croatia
Stats:
| Cameroon | Team stats | Croatia |
| 18 | Total shots | 21 |
| 7 | Shots on goal | 14 |
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 49% | Possession (%) | 51% |
| 4 | Corners | 7 |
| 9 | Saves | 5 |
| 0 | Offsides | 4 |
| 1 | Red Card | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow Card | 1 |
Netherlands Beat Australia 3 -2 Results and Highlights
Arjen Robben drew the first blood for the Oranje, finishing off a quick counter-attack in the 21st minute for a 1-0 score.
Australia's Tim Cahill made things a interesting when he scored a goal a minute later tying the game 1 - 1.
Mile Jedinak gave Australia the lead through a penalty goal in the 54th minute.
In the 57th minute things got tied again with Robin van Persie's equalizer.
Memphis Depay finished things off with this goal:
Stats:
| Australia | Team stats | Netherlands |
| 10 | Total shots | 15 |
| 8 | Shots on goal | 14 |
| 18 | Fouls | 25 |
| 48% | Possession (%) | 52% |
| 3 | Corners | 2 |
| 11 | Saves | 6 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow Card | 1 |
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Teams' Pre-Game Sex Rules
World Cup: The Crazy Rules Some Teams Have About Pre-Game Sex
- Eliana Dockterman Time.com
Science says that sex can actually help, not hurt, athletic performance. But wary coaches disagree.
When you’re competing in the world’s most-watched sporting event, you don’t take any chances with your body. So while experts may disagree about whether having sex before a game can affect a player’s performance, many teams at this year’s World Cup have implemented sex bans.
“There will be no sex in Brazil. They can find another solution, they can even masturbate if they want. I am not interested what the other coaches do, this is not a holiday trip, we are there to play football at the World Cup,” Safet Susic, the coach of Bosnia-Herzegovina’s national soccer team told reporters of his team’s ban in April.
On Tuesday, Quartz broke down the sex rules for the World Cup teams. To sum up:
Sex is permitted on these teams: Germany, Spain, the United States, Australia, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Uruguay and England
Sex is banned on these teams: Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile and Mexico
And the rules are complicated on these teams: France (you can have sex but not all night), Brazil (you can have sex, but not “acrobatic” sex), Costa Rica (can’t have sex until the second round) and Nigeria (can sleep with wives but not girlfriends)
Defending Champions Spain Exit World Cup
Defending champions Spain are eliminated from the World Cup after losing their second match of the tournament to Chile. Chile ended the game with a deserved 2-0 win.
Stats:
| Spain | Team stats | Chile |
| 14 | Total shots | 8 |
| 8 | Shots on goal | 4 |
| 14 | Fouls | 15 |
| 58% | Possession (%) | 42% |
| 7 | Corners | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 8 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow Card | 2 |
Russia vs Korea Republic 1 -1 Draw
Russia and Korea Republic opened their World Cup campaigns with a 1-1 draw in Group H on Tuesday.
Stats:
| Russia | Team stats | Korea Republic |
| 16 | Total shots | 10 |
| 10 | Shots on goal | 6 |
| 15 | Fouls | 7 |
| 48% | Possession (%) | 52% |
| 4 | Corners | 4 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow Card | 3 |
Belgium Puts Algeria Down 2 - 1
Another come-from-behind story. Goals from Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens helped Belgium defeat Algeria in their World Cup Group H opener in Belo Horizonte.
Stats:
| Belgium | Team stats | Algeria |
| 16 | Total shots | 3 |
| 10 | Shots on goal | 1 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
| 65% | Possession (%) | 35% |
| 7 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Saves | 8 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Red Card | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow Card | 1 |
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