45. North Korea vs. Ivory Coast- 3-0 Ivory Coast
This game gave the Ivory Coast some hope to make it out of the group, but they needed 9 goals and a Portugal loss. They started off quick getting 2 goals within the first 20 minutes, and it looked like there was a chance they could pull it off. But not really they had good attacks, but their finishing let them down as they squandered chances and only got their third goal way to late in the game. Both teams were eliminated and the Ivory Coast can only hope to have this good of a team next World Cup and probably an easier group.
46. Portugal vs. Brazil- 0-0
This game looked like one of the best of the group stages, but didn't really live up to the hype. Both teams didn't look too much of a threat going forward and seemed happy to finish with a draw. Portugal knew a draw would get them through so I can see them playing for it. The game ended and both teams will be moving on from the group of death and waited to see the results of the later games to know who thay would be playing.
47. Chile vs. Spain- 2-1 Spain
This game pitted two of the more attacking sides of the tournament. the game was controlled more by Chile early, but as the goal keeper came out to clear he didn't get enough on the clearance and David Villa pounced on it and fired a shot from 45 yards that went in. After that Spain settled down and got another goal late in the first half. A red card to Chile forced them to play with 10 men for the second half, but they got a deflected shot to go in. They couldn't get their second, and would have to wait to see the result of the other game to know if they would be through.
48. Switzerland vs. Honduras- 0-0
Switzerland would need a won and a Chile loss to advance, but they couldn't find their scoring touch. Their defense was great again, but that can't always get you what you need. The goalless draw eliminated both teams and send Chile through in second place. The group stage is now over and the knockout round begins tomorrow.
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