Pan-Asian tournament group results and upcoming matches
Group A standings show Denmark, Senegal, Uruguay, and France with mixed results. Upcoming fixtures include Senegal vs Uruguay and France vs Denmark in Suwon and Incheon respectively, with multiple kickoffs listed for Daegu Busan and other South Korean cities.
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Beckham seals England win over Argentina in World Cup clash
England beat Argentina 1 0 as David Beckham converted a penalty in the 44th minute after Michael Owen was fouled by Mauricio Pocettino. Beckham, returning from a broken foot, held nerve amid Argentine attempts to unsettle him. England top Group F with four points, Argentina on three as Sweden beat Nigeria 2 1 earlier. The late finish left both teams with a path to the knockout stage.
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Spain advances with big win over Paraguay in World Cup
Fernando Morientes scored twice in the second half to lift Spain to a 3-1 victory over Paraguay at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Spain led Group B with six points after opening 3-1 win vs Slovenia. Hierro added a 83rd minute penalty after Raul was fouled.
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Sweden Triumphs Over Nigeria 2-1 in Group F Clash
Sweden rebounded from a goal down with Henrik Larsson scoring twice, including a 62nd minute penalty, to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in Kobe. Nigeria, missing captain Nwankwo Kanu and starting with pressure, led through Julius Aghahowa before Larsson equalized and netted late for Sweden, who move to four points in Group F.
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England Triumph Over Argentina Bows to Beckham Glow
England won 1-0 over Argentina in a World Cup group match in Sapporo with David Beckham scoring a late penalty. Fans across the country celebrated in streets and pubs, while warnings of disturbances surfaced in Hull and Grimsy.
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Zidane Set to Return for France World Cup Clash
France doctor Jean Marcel Ferret says Zidane’s thigh tear has completely healed after an MRI. The midfielder could play against Denmark next Tuesday, with France needing at least a two goal win to avoid elimination.
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