2010 FIFA World Cup Group F
Group F of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 14 June 2010 and ended on 24 June 2010.[1] The group consisted of reigning World Cup holders Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand and Slovakia. Italy previously met Paraguay in 1950, in which Italy defeated Paraguay 2–0; neither qualified for the next round.
Paraguay topped the group and advanced to face Japan, the runners-up in Group E. Slovakia finished as runners-up and advanced to meet the Netherlands, who won Group E. Italy were eliminated from the group with just two points, behind underdogs New Zealand, who drew all their games to finish on three points.
Group F marks the first time[citation needed] an undefeated team was eliminated under the Three points for a win system adopted by FIFA. Under the previous system of two points for a win, New Zealand would have finished with the same number of points as Slovakia, as well as a higher goal difference, yet it was Slovakia which advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup.
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[edit] Italy vs Paraguay
| 14 June 2010 20:30 |
Italy |
1 – 1 | Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town Attendance: 62,869 Referee: Benito Archundia (Mexico)[2] |
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Report | Alcaraz |
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Italy[3]
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Paraguay[3]
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[edit] New Zealand vs Slovakia
| 15 June 2010 13:30 |
New Zealand |
1 – 1 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg Attendance: 23,871 Referee: Jerome Damon (South Africa)[2] |
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Report | Vittek |
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New Zealand[4]
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Slovakia[4]
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[edit] Slovakia vs Paraguay
| 20 June 2010 13:30 |
Slovakia |
0 – 2 | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Attendance: 26,643 Referee: Eddy Maillet (Seychelles)[2] |
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| Report | Vera Riveros |
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Slovakia[5]
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Paraguay[5]
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[edit] Italy vs New Zealand
| 20 June 2010 16:00 |
Italy |
1 – 1 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Attendance: 38,229 Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala)[2] |
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Report | Smeltz |
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Italy[6]
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New Zealand[6]
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[edit] Slovakia vs Italy
| 24 June 2010 16:00 |
Slovakia |
3 – 2 | Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg Attendance: 53,412 Referee: Howard Webb (England)[2] |
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| Vittek Kopúnek |
Report | Di Natale Quagliarella |
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Slovakia[7]
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Italy[7]
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[edit] Paraguay vs New Zealand
| 24 June 2010 16:00 |
Paraguay |
0 – 0 | Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane Attendance: 34,850 Referee: Yuichi Nishimura (Japan)[2] |
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Paraguay[8]
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New Zealand[8]
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[edit] References
- ^ "Match Schedule 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa" (Press release). fifa.com. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/64/42/24/fifawc2010matchschedulefinalversion.pdf. Retrieved 2009-12-06.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Match Appointments" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/25/49/47/referee_designagtions_48_matches.pdf. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Italy-Paraguay" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 14 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/24/48/19/11%5f0614%5fita-par%5ftacticalstartlist.pdf. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – New Zealand-Slovakia" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 15 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/24/55/44/12%5f0615%5fnzl-svk%5ftacticalstartlist.pdf. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Slovakia-Paraguay" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 20 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/25/16/00/27%5f0620%5fsvk-par%5ftacticalstartlist.pdf. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Italy-New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 20 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/25/18/51/28%5f0620%5fita-nzl%5ftacticalstartlist.pdf. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Slovakia-Italy" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/25/68/98/41%5f0624%5fsvk-ita%5ftacticalstartlist.pdf. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Paraguay-New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2010. http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/25/68/88/42%5f0624%5fpar-nzl%5ftacticalstartlist.pdf. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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