Day 3 of the World Cup had Algeria face off with Slovenia, Serbia took on Ghana and the final game was a pacey Germany vs Australia.
Sunday offered a thrilling round of matches for Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The first two matches took place between minnow nations Algeria VS Slovenia and Serbia VS Ghana. While the final match of the day saw the powerful and methodical Germans taking on the hot headed Australians.
Algeria VS Slovenia ( 0 - 1 )
A late goal at the 79th minute of the game by Robert Koren saw the Slovenian side winning their first ever world cup match against Algeria. The team was packed with excitement as both teams tried their level best to get past each other’s defences to get within scoring distance from their goals. The Algerian player, Nadir Belhadj, was on top form and his free kicks were a delight to watch but he was unable to convert them into goals for his team. Algeria also lost one of their players thanks to a hand ball in the 73rd minute of the game. It was just a matter of time before the Slovenian players took advantage of 11 players versus 10 to turn the tide of the game in their favour. Slovenia now leads their group chart after winning their first game 1-0.
Ghana VS Serbia ( 1 - 0 )
Finally a time for the African continent to celebrate! Ghana came away from this clash as winners when Asamoah Gyan scored off a penalty kick in the 85th minute of the game against a tough Serbia team. Gyan was the player of the match and deservedly so. His numerous forays into the penalty box of the Serbian team kept fans on the edges of their seats and his devastating free kicks could change the game at any point to favour Ghana. Ghana is the first African nation to win a match in this world cup in South Africa and the way they are playing the game right now they are sure to provide some exciting match ups as the tournament goes one. Ghana won the game 1 -0.
Germany VS Australia ( 4 - 0 )
The pick for match of the day was the final one played on the third day of the world cup. The Germans have always fielded a formidable side and have made full use of their opening matches to stamp their dominance with high scoring matches. Today, unfortunately for Australia, was no different. The German strikers Klose and Oezil were on a warpath from the very beginning of the match and did not allow the Australian side any chance of letting down their defenses. Germany seems to be all fired up and waiting to take on all comers. Though the team is missing Michael Ballack they have lots of new interesting players who can take the team to the finals. Germany won the match 4 – 0.
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