World Cup Match Review: Nigeria 1-2 Argentina

Argentina avoided group stage elimination after a dramatic 2-1 win over Nigeria with Marcos Rojo’s stunning volley proving decisive in Saint Petersburg. The first half chance arrived for Argentina, the game started in a hectic manner but Argentina’s first sight of goal came for Tagliafico, but the Ajax left back fired well over the bar. […]

World Cup Match Review: Belgium 5-2 Tunisia

Belgium have all but secured their passage into the knockout stages after easing past Tunisia 5-2 thanks to braces from Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku and a late strike from Michy Batshuayi. Tunisia goalkeeper Ben Mustapha was called into action twice in the opening two minutes, firstly he had to race off his line to […]

World Cup Match Review: Denmark 1-1 Australia

Australia keep alive their slim chance of reaching the knockout stages after holding Denmark to a 1-1 draw in Saransk. The first half chance came the way of Denmark in the opening two minutes, a short corner was crossed in by Sisto but Delaney’s header went well wide of Ryan’s goal. Australia had a chance […]

World Cup Match Review: Brazil 1-1 Switzerland

Switzerland put in a wonderful defensive performance to earn a well deserved 1-1 draw against tournament favourites Brazil. The first early chance surprisingly came for Switzerland, Shaqiri found Dzemaili unmarked in the box but the midfielder fired well over with the pass slightly too far behind him. The first big chance for Brazil came when […]

World Cup Match Review: Germany 0-1 Mexico

Mexico caused the biggest shock of the 2018 World Cup so far after beating Germany 1-0 thanks to Hirving Lozano’s first half goal. The first chance came for Mexico inside the opening two minutes, the exciting winger Lozano found some space in the box but he was denied by Neuer and an off-putting challenge from […]

World Cup Match Review: Argentina 1-1 Iceland

Iceland caused the first shock of the 2018 World Cup after earning a 1-1 draw with Argentina thanks to Hannes Halldorsson’s penalty save from Lionel Messi. Argentina’s first big chance came when a low free kick from Messi was met by Tagliafico who’s glancing header whistled just wide. Iceland came even closer when a lazy […]

World Cup Match Review: France 2-1 Australia

France kickstarted their World Cup campaign with a dramatic 2-1 win over Australia. Goals from star men Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba gave France all three points in Kazan. The first chance for France came after just two minutes, Mbappe raced clear down the right where he tested Ryan at his near post before the […]

World Cup Match Review: Egypt 0-1 Uruguay

Uruguay moved level with Russia at the top of Group A after José Giménez’s late header earned a slender 1-0 victory over Egypt. It was a fairly stale opening start to the game but it kicked into life after eight minutes when Cavani set his sights from just outside the box but his tame effort […]

World Cup Match Review: Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia

In the opening match of the World Cup, hosts Russia eased past Saudi Arabia in a 5-0 demolishing in Moscow. In the opening stages it was Russia who started off well, right back Fernandes was put in down the right wing only for his cut back towards Samedov to be well blocked by Hawsawi. Russia […]

Cardiff sign Greg Cunningham

Just the day after confirming the signing of Josh Murphy, Cardiff announced their second signing of the summer in the shape of Republic of Ireland international Greg Cunningham who arrived from Preston North End subject to international clearance. Cunningham began his career with Cregmore FC. In 2004, he joined Mervue United before earning a contract […]