Day 14

41. Slovakia vs. Italy- 3-2 Slovakia

Italy needed at least a draw to advance as long as New Zealand didn't win, which they didn't. So really the defending champions should be able to at least tie Slovakia, but Slovakia had other ideas. An early goal put Slovakia ahead and Italy didn't have an answer, and actually went down 2-0 late in the game. When they finally made a break through they were still down 2-1 and gave up a quick goal after. Up 3-1 Slovakia would give up a late goal but it didn't matter as they would be advancing anyway.

42. Paraguay vs. New Zealand- 0-0

This game doesn't have much to talk about as their were no goals, and New Zealand actually had 0 shots on goal. More like Borephyll is right, but it has to be said a more than impressive showing by the all whites of New Zealand. Going into the tournament they were expected to lose all three matches and by a lot, but they battled tough and even earned a hard fought draw against the defending champs. Paraguay wins the group with the tie and Slovakia are the runners up.

43. Cameroon vs. Netherlands- 2-1 Netherlands

Netherlands had already advanced and Cameroon had already been eliminated when the game started so yeah. The Netherlands looked sharp and flashy with a great end to end goal by Arsenal man Robin Van Persie. But Cameroon wasn't done, and would tie the game with a Samuel Eto'o penalty kick. The Netherlands were not happy with the draw though and after a shot off the post the mess was cleaned up by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and the three points for the Netherlands.

44. Denmark vs. Japan- 3-1 Japan

This game started the knockout stage for both these teams because the winner would be the one advancing to the next round. Japan took advantage of two first half free kicks and put them both in the back of the net going up 2-0 and never looking back. Denmark would respond with one goal late in the game, but soon afte scoring they let in another and their tournament ended. Japan placed second in the group and will face Paraguay and The Netherlands wins the group and will play Slovakia.