Ecuador reaches 2nd round at World Cup
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Ecuador reached the second round of the World Cup for the first time after beating Costa Rica 3-0 Thursday.
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The USA moved one step closer to the final round of World Cup 2006 qualifying in the CONCACAF zone with a rather easy 2-0 win over El Salvador Saturday night in San Salvador.
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NEW YORK - Defending World Cup champion Brazil suffered the most shocking result of the day, but China was the biggest loser. The Brazilians lost to Ecuador for the just the second time in their history.
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The US Menâs National Team recorded a convincing 2-0 victory over El Salvador in Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador on Saturday evening, increasing their Group 1 lead in the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup to three points.
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SEVILLE, Spain -- Ireland and Austria share the lead after Thursday&#39;s first round of the World Cup of Golf at the Royal Seville Golf Course, while a pair of unheralded Americans remain in contention.
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Portugal completed a perfect first round at the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Mexico in Group D. Maniche and Simao Sabrosa scored in the first 25 minutes before Kikin headed in a 29th-minute corner for Mexico, which qualified for the next round as runner-up in the group.
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The United States was pushed to the edge of elimination from the Copa AmÃ©rica when Mexico and Chile played to a 0-0 tie last night in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. The United States, which lost by 4-1 to Argentina and by 3-1 to Paraguay, would remain in contention for a quarterfinal berth only if Ecuador defeated Brazil in the second game of last nightâs doubleheader.
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Brazil scores in the 75th minute Sunday to overtake Australia, 3-2, to earn its first berth in the World Cup semifinals, where it will be joined by Norway, a 1-0 winner over China.
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Where have the Swiss been for the past 12 years? Absent from the World Cup since 1994, Switzerland reached the second round on its return with a 2-0 victory over South Korea on Friday, sending the 2002 semifinalist home.
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Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Porto and Lille qualified for the second round of the Champions League on Wednesday, completing the 16-team field for the first knockout stage.
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Defending champion Brazil beat Venezuela, 5-2, to keep a one-point advantage in South America's qualifying group for the 2006 World Cup. Second-place Argentina beat visiting Uruguay, 4-2.
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The United States defeated Panama on two goals by Landon Donovan, advancing to the final round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup.
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Ecuador upset Brazil 1-0 Wednesday to send the World Cup champions to their first loss in qualifying for the 2006 tournament, and it cost them the top spot in South America.
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Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Adriano got the goals in Brazil&#39;s victory over Bolivia in the South America World Cup qualifying group clash while Uruguay edged out Ecuador.
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Feyenoord and Paris Saint-Germain &#151; two clubs whose last UEFA Cup matches were marred by violence &#151; reached the round of 32 in Europe's second-tier competition on Wednesday, and were joined by Ajax, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Celta Vigo and Fenerbahce.
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Josmer Altidore scored twice to give the United States a 2-1 win over Brazil on Friday and secure their place in the last 16 of the Under-20 World Cup.
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Angola missed its chance to advance to the second round of the World Cup on Wednesday, drawing 1-1 with Iran in Group D. Flavio gave the Angolans the lead in the 61st minute with a header, but Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh equalized in the 73rd.