WORLD CUP ROUND UP: - Thursday 23rd June
Thursday 23rd June 2006 at the World Cup in Germany saw many exciting developments, as more places for the final-16 of the tournament were decided. Ghana spectacularly claimed 2nd spot in Group E, and qualified for the knock-out stages along with Italy, and at the expense of the Czech Republic and the USA.
In Group F Brazil overcame a tough Japan side with a powerful 2nd half display, and Australia claimed 2nd spot in the group after a late goal saw them draw and knock-out Croatia.
