30th June -
Germany V Argentina - Argentina win 2-1, Riquelme and Messi play huge roles - Messi as sub after Germany take the lead. Germany heartbroken, but Arg too good for them.
Italy V Ukraine - Italy win easy this time (for a change). Shevchenko goes off injured/subbed in second half. Italy win 1-0 but never troubled.
1st July - England V Portugal - The 3 Lions win, thanks to an inspired Rooney and Gerrard performance. Gerrard scores, and so does Rooney, and Portugal finish up with 10 men or lesser.
1st July - Brazil - France - Brazil win, quite easily again. Henry fails to inspire and still goes on complaining. Zidane's last game for France is disappointing, and Ronaldinho scores his first of the World Cup.
Semis:
4th July - Argentina V Italy - Argentina win, but deep into extra time. Dogged Italy defend like hell, and show zero initiative upfront. Argentina squander numerous chances, but come through somehow, like in the Mexico game.
5th July - England V Brazil - England's teetering World Cup campaign finally ends at Brazil's hands. They put up a good show, but Brazil has too much firepower. Beckham gets sent off, and England lose 2-0.
Finals:
9th July - Argentina V Brazil - Finally, Argentina manage to pull it through with better defensive discipline. Ronaldinho V Riquelme is the contest of the World Cup, and even though Ronaldinho triumphs, his forwards let him down. Argentina score of their only available chances and win 2-0.
There you have it now. I have it all worked out!
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