SSR Vol5 FIFA- WC-SA

It was Chile versus Spain for the Group H title……………………………………

Germany

Shockers in South Africa Switzerland upset Spain

The first big shocker at World Cup South Africa occurred when Switzerland beat Spain, the tournament favourite, at Durban Stadium. This started a mad race for the finish line in Group H after Gelson Fernandez scored the lone goal in the 52 nd minute to give Switzerland the surprise 1-0 win.

Italy & France sent packing

One of the real shockers in South Africa was Slovakia 3-2 win over Italy to send the defending champion packing for home after the group stage. France was also sent packing after being officially eliminated from its 2-0 loss to Mexico in their second group match. France started their campaign with controversy when striker Nicolas Inelka was released from the team after a 0-0 draw in their first game against Uruguay. France tailspin ended with a 2-1 loss to host South Africa in its last match and marked the first time in the history of the World Cup that the finalists from the previous tournament (France and Italy) did not advance to the KO stage. Serbia defeats Germany

Italy

Serbia

A 38th-minute goal by Milan Jovanovic proved enough for Serbia to edge Germany 1-0. Serbia capitalized when Jovanovic fired home from five yards out with the Germans playing a man short. Lukas Podolski's ( Poldi) missed a chance to equalize for Germany on a penalty shot. The shot was saved by goalkeeper Stojkovic as Germany suffered its first loss in a FIFA World Cup group game since 1986.

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