Match day 15 in the World Cup saw the last of the group stage games from Groups G and H.

World Cup Game 43 – Korea DPR 0 vs. 3 Ivory Coast

While unlikely, the Ivory Coast new going into this game that a 9 goal swing was required in order to progress at Portugal’s expense, with Portugal taking on Brazil in the other final game of the group. But, despite a comfortable win, this wasn’t to be.

The Ivory Coast team managed to score 3 goals in their final World Cup game to give the African fans something to cheer about. Yaya Toure opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a fine finish from the edge of the box. 6 minutes later, following a crossbar-bound header from Didier Drogba, Romaric followed up with the second.

After the break, Ivory Coast dominated and should likely have scored more goals, forcing some fantastic saves from the Korean goalkeeper. Salamon Kalou had the final say in the 82nd minute, finding the net following a Boka cross. The result might not have helped the African’s through to the last 16, but it did restore pride to Sven’s side.

World Cup Game 44 – Portugal 0 vs. 0 Brazil

As Brazil had qualified, and Portugal knew that conceeding not goals would more than likely guarantee there progress, this match was destined to be a draw.

There were few solid openings throughout the match, though both teams had oppurtunities to break the deadlock, eiher side of the break. The result puts Brazil through, top of the group, with Portugal second. What this does mean though, is that Portugal will face Spain in the last 16, which will be a fantastic knock-out game. Brazil face Chile, which while being a tough test, should see them play in the Quarter Finals.

World Cup Game 45 – Switzerland 0 vs. 0 Honduras

Both Teams went into this game knowing anything less than a win would send them home, so why neither looked particularly set on winning the game is anyones guess. Both teams failed to stress the other in a game with few chance.

Switzerland, having defeated Spain in their opening game will be the most disappointed, having taken points in each of the previous games against the group winners and runners-up, while Honduras in only their second ever World Cup won’t be terribly upset at their performance this year.

World Cup Game 46 – Chile 1 vs. 2 Spain

Spain set-up a first ever World Cup match against neighbours Portugal with this defeat of Chile in Pretoria. The game was a fiery one as both teams had players close to boiling over and Chile had Marco Estrada sent off for a second yellow card.

Goals in the first for Spain were enough to seal the victory, the first coming from David Villa who took his goal well with a fantastic 40 yard strike. Iniesta scored Spain’s second goal after 37 minutes to go in to the break feeling more than comfortable.

Chile though, had other ideas and came out fighting in the second half, and were rewarded after just 2 minutes when Rodrigo Millar scored Chile’s. This was the last of the game though, and Spain progress in first place, with Chile taking the Runners-Up spot.