South Korea Poised for Historic World Cup Run
Millions of South Koreans in red celebrate as their national team, the Red Devils, chase a World Cup final berth. After stunning upsets over Poland, Portugal, Italy and Spain, they face Germany in a semifinal, with coach Guus Hiddink urging belief in another upset.
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FIFA rejects video replays for World Cup disputes in Yokohama
FIFA dismissed calls for video replays while World Cup debates over refereeing errors persist. Spain and Italy decry disputed offside calls affecting quarterfinal and knockout results, as South Korea prepares for a semifinal against Brazil or Turkey in Yokohama after beating Spain on penalties.
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England exhausted says coach Eriksson after World Cup
Sven-Goran Eriksson says England were exhausted in the World Cup and names Calgary midfielder Owen Hargreaves his fittest player since he does not play in the demanding Premier League. Hargreaves, 21, plays for Bayern Munich and is eligible for England through his father. He had limited World Cup action after a shin injury in a collision with Michael Owen.
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Turkey celebrates first World Cup win with massive city celebrations
Tens of thousands flood Ankara and Istanbul after Ilhan Mansir scores to beat Senegal. Fans dance in Kizilay and Taksim squares, sing Champion Turkey, wave flags, and hug each other while celebrations cause about 50 traffic accidents and nine injuries from stray bullets.
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World Cup semifinal set as Korea edges Spain on penalties
South Korea becomes Asia's first semifinalist after a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Spain following 120 scoreless minutes. Turkey then defeats Senegal 1-0 with Ilhan Mansiz's golden goal in extra time, advancing to face Brazil.
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