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Gyan scores to put Ghana in lead in 2 minutes
Jun 18, 2006 ... Gyan scores to put Ghana in lead in 2 minutesCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- World Cup debutants Ghana took a 1-0lead in just two minutes at their second Group E clash against theCzech ...
Czech Republic 0, Ghana 1 - Halftime
Jun 18, 2006 ... Czech Republic 0, Ghana 1 - HalftimeCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Czech ...
Ghana lead Czechs 1-0 at break with 2nd-minute goal
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ghana lead Czechs 1-0 at break with 2nd-minute goalCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- World Cup debutants Ghana surprisedmany to lead the Czech Republic 1-0 with a goal in just two minutesat their second Group E clash here on Saturday. Asamoah Gyan opened the scoring as he ...
Opener, Advisory
Jun 18, 2006 ... Xinhua News Agency closes its cycle of English service forSaturday, June 17, 2006, and begins ...
Results of Birmingham Classic women's tennis (updated)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of Birmingham Classic women's tennis (updated)LONDON, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results from theBirmingham Classic WTA tennis tournament on Saturday (prefix ...
Results of Queen's club ATP tennis (updated)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of Queen's club ATP tennis (updated)LONDON, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results from thesixth day of the Queen's club ATP grass-court event here on Saturday(prefix ...
News items from Asia-Pacific Desk of Xinhua
Jun 18, 2006 ... News items from Asia-Pacific Desk of XinhuaHONG KONG, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items from theAsia-Pacific Desk of Xinhua in Hong Kong Saturday:Major news items in leading Australian newspapers Major news items in leading Japanese newspapers ...
Czech Republic 0, Ghana 1 - latest
Jun 18, 2006 ... Czech Republic 0, Ghana 1 - latestCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Czech ...
Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - latest
Jun 18, 2006 ... Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - latestCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Czech Republic 0, ...
German defender Metzelder injures knee
Jun 18, 2006 ... German defender Metzelder injures kneeBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- German defender Christoph ...
Blake beats Roddick to face Hewitt at Queen's Club tennis final
Jun 18, 2006 ... Blake beats Roddick to face Hewitt at Queen's Club tennis finalLONDON, June 17 (Xinhua) -- James Blake toppled Andy Roddick toend his three-year reign at the Queen's Club tennis, and reached forhis own first grasscourt final on Saturday. The 26-year-old Blake beat his ...
Overall results of Tour of Switzerland cycling
Jun 18, 2006 ... Overall results of Tour of Switzerland cyclingGENEVA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the overall resultsafter the 166km eighth stage of the Tour of Switzerland cycling raceat Ambri on Saturday: Overall 1. Koldo Gil, Spain, Saunier Duval37 hours 42 minutes 1 ...
Results and standings of World Cup Group E
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results and standings of World Cup Group ECOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the result andstandings from World Cup Group E on Saturday (tabulated under matchesplayed, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against and points): Group E Czech Republic 0 Ghana 2 ...
Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - Final
Jun 18, 2006 ... Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - FinalCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 ...
Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World CupCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- World Cup debutants Ghana have keptalive their hopes of reaching the last 16 with an astonishing butwell deserved 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in their second Group Eclash here on Saturday, ...
Results of Tour of Switzerland cycling
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of Tour of Switzerland cyclingGENEVA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results in the 166kmeighth stage of the Tour of Switzerland cycling race at Ambri onSaturday: 8th stage 1. Alberto Contador, Spain 4 hours 19 minutes 3 seconds 2 ....
Ghana beat Czech Republic 2-0 in World Cup
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ghana beat Czech Republic 2-0 in World CupCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- African ...
Italy's starting line-ups against United States
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy's starting line-ups against United StatesKAISERSLAUTERN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are Italy's startingline-ups against the United States for their World Cup Group E matchhere on ...
Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup (updated)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup (updated)COLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- World Cup debutants Ghana have keptalive their hopes of reaching the last 16 with an astonishing butwell deserved 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in their second Group Eclash here on ...
Results of European Cup athletics (men)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of European Cup athletics (men)PRAGUE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the European Cupathletics results here on Saturday: Men 100m: 1. Wijmeersch Erik, Belgium10.36 seconds 2 Vojtik Jiri, Czech Republic 10.43 3 Rypdal ...
Essien voted Man of the Match after Ghana's 2-0 win over Czechs
Jun 18, 2006 ... Essien voted Man of the Match after Ghana's 2-0 win over CzechsCOLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Ghana and Chelsea midfielder MichaelEssien won the Man of the Match award for a complete performance,according to the FIFA Technical Study Group after the Black Stars' 2-0 stunning win ...
Portugal reach knockout stage after beating Portugal (updated 2)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Portugal reach knockout stage after beating Portugal (updated 2)FRANKFURT, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Portugal qualified for the WorldCup knockout stage after they beat Iran 2-0 in their second Group Dtie here on Saturday. Midfielder Deco scored the opener with a powerful drive ....
Results of European Cup athletics (women)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of European Cup athletics (women)PRAGUE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the European Cupathletics results here on Saturday: Women 100m: 1. Gevaert Kim, Belgium 11.17 2. Boyle Anna, Ireland11.56 3 ....
Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup (updated 3)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup (updated 3) COLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- World Cup debutants Ghana have keptalive their hopes of reaching the last 16 with an astonishing butwell deserved 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in their second Group Eclash here on ...
Results/standing of World Cup Group D
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results/standing of World Cup Group DSTUTTGART, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results andstandings of World Cup Group D after Portugal beat Iran 2-0 here onSaturday: Portugal bt Iran 2-0Standings ...
Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup (updated 2)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ghana beat Czechs 2-0 to stay alive at 2006 World Cup (updated 2) COLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- World Cup debutants Ghana have keptalive their hopes of reaching the last 16 with an astonishing butwell deserved 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in their second Group Eclash here on ...
Uganda sends representatives to Beijing for stadium course
Jun 18, 2006 ... Uganda sends representatives to Beijing for stadium courseKAMPALA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan National Council of Sports(NCS) has sent two representatives to China for a two-week's stadiummanagement course, local media reported on Saturday. Justin Ligyalingi, assistant ...
Ecuador's striker Tenorio doubtful for Germany match
Jun 18, 2006 ... Ecuador's striker Tenorio doubtful for Germany matchBAD KISSINGEN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Striker Carlos Tenorio isdoubtful for Ecuador's final Group A match against host Germany onTuesday, team officials said on Saturday. Tenorio, who scored in each of Ecuador's victories ...
2006 World Cup scorers
Jun 18, 2006 ... 2006 World Cup scorersBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the scorers at the 2006World Cup after Ghana beat the Czech Republic 2-0 on Saturday(penalty kick goals in brackets) Two goals Hernan Crespo, Argentina Maxi Rodriguez, Argentina Tim ...
Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - Final (updated)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - Final (updated)COLOGNE, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Czech Republic 0, Ghana 2 - finalresult World Cup Group E Scorers: 3-Asamoah Gyan, 2; 11-Sulley Muntari, 82 Penalty missed: 3-Asamoah Gyan (Ghana), 65 Red card: Tomas Ujfalusi ...
Referees for World Cup matches on June 19
Jun 18, 2006 ... Referees for World Cup matches on June 19BERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the officials formatches 30-32 at the World Cup finals announced on Saturday: Match Date Match number Venue Group G Togo v Switzerland June 19 ...
Italy 0, United States 0 -- Latest
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy 0, United States 0 -- LatestKAISERSLAUTERN, June 17 ...
Results of men's World Cup water polo
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of men's World Cup water poloBUDAPEST, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results in themen's water polo World Cup here on ...
Italy 1, United States 1 -- halftime
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy 1, United States 1 -- halftimeKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy 1, UnitedStates 1 -- ...
Starting line-ups of Italy and United States at World Cup Group E
Jun 18, 2006 ... Starting line-ups of Italy and United States at World Cup Group E KAISERSLAUTERN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the line-ups ofItaly and the United States for their World Cup Group E match here onSaturday: Italy: Gianluigi Buffon, Cristian Zaccardo, Alessandro ...
Italy 1, United States 1 -- latest
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy 1, United States 1 -- latestKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy 1, UnitedStates 1 -- ...
United States' starting line-ups against Italy
Jun 18, 2006 ... United States' starting line-ups against ItalyKAISERSLAUTERN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the UnitedStates' starting line-ups against Italy for their World Cup Group Ematch ...
Record of reds equalled in World Cup history
Jun 18, 2006 ... Record of reds equalled in World Cup historyKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Three red cards werefished out in the on-going Group E match between Italy and the UnitedStates here on Saturday, equalling a World Cup finals record. American Eddie Pope was sent out ...
Italy 1, United States 0 -- latest
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy 1, United States 0 -- latestKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy 1, ...
Italy level United States 1-1 at halftime
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy level United States 1-1 at halftimeKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy drew with theUnited States 1-1 at halftime in their World Cup Group E match hereon Saturday. Italy caught the US defence flat-footed as Andrea Pirlo'sinswinging free-kick was ...
Italy's De Rossi sent off for elbowing McBride
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy's De Rossi sent off for elbowing McBrideKAISERSLAUTERN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy midfielder Daniele DeRossi was sent off in the 28th minute for throwing an elbow at USstriker Brian McBride on the halfway line at ...
Italy 1, United States 1 - Final (updated)
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy 1, United States 1 - Final (updated)KAISERSLAUTERN, June 17(Xinhua) -- Italy 1, United States 1 -Final result World Cup Group E Scorers: Italy - Alberto Gilardino 22, Zaccardo Cristian 27 (OG)Yellow Cards: Italy - Francesco Totti 5, ...
Statistics of Italy vs United States World Cup match
Jun 18, 2006 ... Statistics of Italy vs United States World Cup matchKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are theofficial FIFA statistics from the Group E match between Italy and theUnited States on Saturday: ITALY UNITED STATES Goals 1 ...
Standings of 2006 FIFA World Cup
Jun 18, 2006 ... Standings of 2006 FIFA World CupBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings of the2006 World Cup after matches on Saturday (tabulated under matchesplayed, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against and points): GROUP A x-Ecuador2 2 0 0 5 0 6 ...
Middle East news summary at 2100 GMT, June 17
Jun 18, 2006 ... Middle East news summary at 2100 GMT, June 17BAGHDAD -- An explosive charge went off at a crowded market incentral Baghdad on Saturday, killing six people and wounding 11others, an Interior Ministry source said. The attack occurred at about 10:15 a.m. (0615 GMT) in the ...
2006 World Cup remaining fixtures
Jun 18, 2006 ... 2006 World Cup remaining fixturesBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the 2006 World Cupremaining fixtures (all times GMT): Sunday, June 18 Group F Japan v Croatia Nuremberg (1300) Brazil v Australia ...
Summaries of Italy vs United States World Cup match
Jun 18, 2006 ... Summaries of Italy vs United States World Cup matchKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are thesummaries of Saturday's World Cup Group E match between Italy and theUnited States here on Saturday: Italy 1 (Alberto Gilardino 22) United ...
2006 World Cup scorers (updated)
Jun 18, 2006 ... 2006 World Cup scorers (updated)BERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the scorers at the 2006World Cup after matches on Saturday (penalty kick goals in brackets) Two goals Hernan Crespo, Argentina Maxi Rodriguez, Argentina Tim Cahill, Australia ...
Results of World Cup matches on Saturday
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of World Cup matches on SaturdayBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of the WorldCup matches on Saturday: At ...
Collated results of 2006 FIFA World Cup
Jun 18, 2006 ... Collated results of 2006 FIFA World CupBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the collated results ofthe 2006 World Cup: GROUP A Friday, June 9 At Munich: Germany 4, Costa Rica 2 At Gelsenkirchen: Ecuador 2, Poland 0 Wednesday, June 14 ...
Mozambican President calls for zero tolerance to corruption
Jun 18, 2006 ... Mozambican President calls for zero tolerance to corruptionLUANDA, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Armando Guebuzahas said that the country's police should give "zero tolerance" toany cases of corruption and apathy within the corporation as a meansof fighting against ...
Italy 1, United States 1 -- final
Jun 18, 2006 ... Italy 1, United States 1 -- finalKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Italy 1, UnitedStates 1 -- ...
Rooney may start for England against Sweden in World Cup
Jun 18, 2006 ... Rooney may start for England against Sweden in World CupFRANKFURT, June 17 (Xinhua) -- England coach Sven-Goran Erikssonis tempted to play Wayne Rooney from the start in their last Group Bgame against Sweden, which will decide the winner of the group. Eriksson said: "He ...
Results/standings of World Cup Group D, E
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results/standings of World Cup Group D, EBERLIN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results andstandings from the World Cup Group D and Group E matches on Saturday(tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, againstand points): Group D ...
(Roundup) US, Ghana stay alive, Portugal qualify for World Cup knockout stage
Jun 18, 2006 ... (Roundup) US, Ghana stay alive, Portugal qualify for World Cupknockout stageKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The United States andGhana both kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockoutstage alive after surprise results in their Group E matches ...
United States draw Italy 1-1 at World Cup
Jun 18, 2006 ... United States draw Italy 1-1 at World CupKAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The United Stateskept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive afterholding Italy to a 1-1 draw in an ill-tempered World Cup Group Ematch here on Saturday. Three players ...
Keller named Man of the Match in US vs Italy World Cup match
Jun 18, 2006 ... Keller named Man of the Match in US vs Italy World Cup matchKAISERSLAUTERN, June 17 (Xinhua) -- US goalkeeper Kasey Keller wasnamed Man of the Match in their 1-1 draw with Italy at their WorldCup Group E match here on Saturday. The 36-year-old produced a stunning display of ...
United States draw Italy 1-1 at World Cup (update 2-last)
Jun 18, 2006 ... United States draw Italy 1-1 at World Cup (update 2-last)KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The United Stateskept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive afterholding Italy to a 1-1 draw in an ill-tempered World Cup Group Ematch here on Saturday ....
Eriksson sets to change midfield for last World Cup group match
Jun 18, 2006 ... Eriksson sets to change midfield for last World Cup group matchFRANKFURT, June 17 (Xinhua) -- England coach Sven-Goran Erikssonis set to break up Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard's partnership sothat they could play in the World Cup's last 16. Lampard and Gerrard, as well ...
United States draw Italy 1-1 at World Cup (update 1)
Jun 18, 2006 ... United States draw Italy 1-1 at World Cup (update 1)KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The United Stateskept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage alive afterholding Italy to a 1-1 draw in an ill-tempered World Cup Group Ematch here on Saturday. Three ...
Results of Intertoto Cup first round matches
Jun 18, 2006 ... Results of Intertoto Cup first round matchesBEIJING, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results from theIntertoto Cup first round first leg matches on Saturday: Saturday, June 17 HSK Zrinjski (Bosnia & Herzegovina) - Marsaxlokk (Malta) 3-0 IBK (Iceland) - ...
China helps Africa on desert control
Jun 18, 2006 ... China helps Africa on desert controlLANZHOU, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Officials and technicians fromAfrican countries will come to northwest China's Gansu Province inAugust for an annual training program on combating desertification. The African trainees will learn Chinese ...
Major news items in Thailand's leading newspapers
Jun 18, 2006 ... Major news items in Thailand's leading newspapersBANGKOK, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are major news items inThailand's leading newspapers on Sunday:Bangkok Post: -- A major drug dealer is behind the multiple blasts in Thailanddeep South as intelligence ...
Next week may determine Mourning's future
Jun 18, 2006 ... Next week may determine Mourning's futureMIAMI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- Alonzo Mourning's decision to play nextseason will be decided next week following the NBA championship thisyear. Mourning said on Saturday he hasn't made any decisions about hisfuture -- nor had he even ...
Major news items in leading Japanese newspapers
Jun 18, 2006 ... Major news items in leading Japanese newspapersTOKYO, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are major news items inleading Japanese newspapers on Sunday. Yomiuri: -- The Construction and Transport Ministry has decided to conductthe nation's first investigation into how ...