Argentina 1 Nigeria 0
| The story for Argentina was Vincent Enyeama, his magical saves bailed his defense out a number of times and kept his team in the game right until the final whistle. No greater anticipation than, that surrounding Leo Messi and in stark contrast to many saddled with the weight of high expectation, he delivered. Maybe not with a goal, though it certainly wasn't for lack of trying. If he can maintain his form and be more clinical, this World Cup will belongs to him. |
England 1 USA 1
Captain Fantastic done his job. |
| The hype, the media circus, the promise of a renewed power and a plucky upstart and it was all defined by one man, one ball, one howler. Of course like a classic, Green’s howler will be unforgettable! |
South Korea 2 Greece 0
| South Korea's accomplished and stylish display saw off a lacklustre Greece side 2-0 in the Group B opener thanks to goals from Lee Jung-Soo and Park Ji-Sung. |