June 22, 2006 World Cup Betting Highlights

Thursday, June 22nd Group E and Group F played their final first round matches. Ghana defeated USA in an exciting Group E qualifying match. Haminu Draman and Appiah both scored for Ghana in the first half helping shut down USA 2-1. Ghana will be going to the round of 16 and the USA are heading home, only occurring one point in 3 games. Italy is the other Group E team heading to the round of 16. They ended in the top spot with the 2-0 win over the Czech Republic. Materazzi headed their first goal in the 25th minute and Inzaghi sealed the victory in the 87th minute. Brazil is finally all warmed up and playing like Champions. Ronaldo joined Gered Muller as the joint-leading goalscorer in World Cup finals history. He masterly scored 2 goals in Brazils 4-1 triumphant win over Japan. Brazil just keeps on proving why they are the obvious pick to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup Title. What was expected to be a great match-up in Stuttgart was. Australia and Croatia ended in a 2-2 draw, but with the one point earned, Australia is heading to the round of 16 for the first time ever. Darijo Srna and Kovac were Australia's star players of the match.

Here are the upcoming round of 16 match betting odds:

England vs Ecuador World Cup Match 51 - June 25th

Portugal vs. Netherlands World Cup Match 52 - June 25th

Italy vs. Australia World Cup Match 53 - June 26th

Switzerland vs Ukraine World Cup Match 54 - June 26th

Brazil vs. Ghana World Cup Match 55 - June 27th

Spain vs France World Cup Match 56 - June 27th

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by Marcus Franz at 1800-sports.com on June 24, 2006

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