World Cup 2010: 'Round of 16' day 3

European and South American teams will battle it out between themselves today for a place in the quarter finals.


Express June 28, 2010

European and South American teams will battle it out between themselves today for a place in the quarter finals.

The first match will be between Netherlands and Slovakia.

The Dutch have remained unbeaten in the group phase, beating Denmark 2-0, Japan 1-0 and Cameroon 2-1 while, World Cup debutants Slovakia drew 1-1 with New Zealand and lost 2-0 to group-winners Paraguay before trumping Italy 3-2 to spectacularly claim their runners-up spot.

The match will start at 7pm (PST).

The second match will be between Brazil and Chile.

The Chilean coach is hoping the Brazilians will struggle to find the form which saw them finish the group stage unbeaten.

In contrast, Brazil coach Dunga has yet to smile after any of his side's three performances here so far even though the South American giants have remained undefeated.Dunga will welcome back midfield pair Kaka and Elano. Kaka served a one-match ban after being sent off against the Ivory Coast while Elano was ruled out through injury.

The match will start at 11:30pm (PST).

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