Der Ton der Samba

It's the second Sunday of competition, and the excitement is certainly in the air as everyone anticipated the 2nd game for Brazil. But more on that later. First up, we head to Nuremberg, Germany where Japan met up with Croatia. The game was fought hard by both sides, but it was ultimately futile. Final score, 0-0, which gives both teams their first point. Next up, was the real talk of the town. The yellow shirted Brazilians taking on the... yellow shirted Australians? Actually, Australia sported an all blue uniform, which looked pretty cool. The Australians, just another of the many surprising teams of this World Cup, definitely gave the Brazilians a run for their money. And, despite a briliant effort by the Aussies, or at least I think it was, and the goal post being in top form, all their hard work was not enough to overcome the Brazilians. Final score, 2-0 Brazil. Next, we head on over to Leipzig, Germany for the final game of the day, where France faces the Korean Republic. The French, looking to end a very long scoreless streak, went in with high expectations. And, with an early goal by France, it was looking like they were also on their way to precuring their first win as well. (Having tied previously with Switzerland 0-0). For most of the game, it looked like a sure thing for France, despite Korea's best efforts (and there were many). But in true World Cup 2006 fashion, the Korean's score deep into the 2nd half. Final score, 1-1. So, at the end of today's competition, Group F looks like this:

1. Brazil (6 pts.)
2. Australia (3 pts.)
3. Croatia (1 pt.)
4. Japan (1 pt.)

Tomorrow: Togo vs. Switzerland, Saudi Arabia vs. Ukraine, and Spain vs. Tunisia