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Sunday, June 18, 2006; Page E12
PREVIEWING TODAY'S MATCHES
Japan vs. Croatia
  Zinedine Zidane could face disciplinary action Thursday for his head butt on Marco Materazzi. Brazil Coach Alberto Parreira quits following a disappointing World Cup. Zidane apologizes for his head butt during the final, saying he was provoked by insults about his mother and sister. Italian soccer power Juventus is one of three teams demoted from Serie A to Serie B following a match-fixing scandal. Juergen Klinsmann resigns as Germany's coach after leading his native country to a third-place finish. France cheers on Zinedine Zidane but still wonders what provoked his head-butt. The 2006 World Cup had too many red cards and stoppages in play. Championship could help boost Italy's economy. Italian fans enjoy their country's World Cup title. The World Cup final television ratings are the best since 1994. Italy wins its fourth World Cup title, beating France 5-3 in only the second final decided by a shootout. After 31 days and 64 matches, the championship of the world's most popular sports event came down to one moment. Italian goalkeeper Gianlugi Buffon finishes the World Cup not having allowed a goal from the other team in the run of play. MULTIMEDIAPost's Jon DeNunzio and Jason La Canfora review the championship game. XM Satellite Radio's Dave Johnson calls of the key moments in Italy's win. U.S. REPORT After eight years at the helm, Bruce Arena, pictured, will not be back as coach of the U.S. soccer team. Video: The challenges facing soccer in the United States and ways to improve its national standing. U.S. Soccer Federation president, Sunil Gulati, defends Coach Bruce Arena. Arena draws the ire of the MLS. Arena weighs his next move. Though a commercial success at home, the U.S. team's performance in Germany is a disappointment. The Americans are eliminated after a 2-1 loss to Ghana. » Match Report WORLD CUP JOURNAL The road has reached Germany, and Post staffers continue to keep you updated with the latest tidbits. Save & Share |
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Group F {vbar} 9 a.m. (ABC, Univision)
Japan needs to bounce back from its opener vs. Australia -- specifically the last 10 minutes, in which Japan allowed three consecutive goals, squandering a 1-0 lead.
Brazil vs. Australia
Group F {vbar} Noon (ABC, Univision)
Ronaldo will start for Brazil. After the last game, Croatia's Robert Kovac said marking the superstar "was very easy. . . . I don't know what's happened with him."
France vs. South Korea
3 p.m. (ABC, Univision)
The record for World Cup games without a goal is five, set by Bolivia, and France could tie that today. But if Togo can score on South Korea, you would think . . .
TOP 5 MOST-CARDED MATCHES
Red cards used as a tiebreaker.
1 (tie). Poland (4 YC, 1 RC) vs. Germany (3 YC).
1 (tie). Ghana (6 YC) vs. Czech Rep. (1 YC, 1 RC).
3 (tie). France (3 YC) vs. Switzerland (5 YC).
3 (tie). Paraguay (5 YC) vs. Sweden (3 YC).
5. U.S. (2 YC, 2 RC) vs. Italy (1 YC, 1 RC).
PREVIEWING TODAY'S MATCHES
Japan vs. Croatia
Group F {vbar} 9 a.m. (ABC, Univision)
Japan needs to bounce back from its opener vs. Australia -- specifically the last 10 minutes, in which Japan allowed three consecutive goals, squandering a 1-0 lead.
Brazil vs. Australia
Group F {vbar} Noon (ABC, Univision)
Ronaldo will start for Brazil. After the last game, Croatia's Robert Kovac said marking the superstar "was very easy. . . . I don't know what's happened with him."
France vs. South Korea
3 p.m. (ABC, Univision)
The record for World Cup games without a goal is five, set by Bolivia, and France could tie that today. But if Togo can score on South Korea, you would think . . .