WC Fields [k.o.] — Paraguay v Japan

In the States, the media ranks games in terms of expected audience size and national interest.  All USA matches get massive coverage, followed by those involving Brazil, England, Germany and Italy.  Some of these fixtures live up to their press.  Some don’t.  Some that slip under the American media radar are the hard fought, end-to-end … Read more WC Fields [k.o.] — Paraguay v Japan


WC Fields — Denmark v Japan

Danmark, delig Danmark… farvel, farvel. I know it’s breaking young Sorcha Fatooh’s heart, but the Japanese caught the Danes out not once, but twice in quick succession —  two stunning free kicks before 20 minutes were gone.  It would’ve been plenty to put them through, even after Denmark (barely) equalized on a penalty kick, but … Read more WC Fields — Denmark v Japan