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World Cup 2010 Photo Gallery
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Sun Jian
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May 19, 2010
Martial artist: Yasuhito Okubo takes a kung fu kick at the ball
Martial artist II: Yasuhito Okubo is at it again as he tussles with Lars Jacobsen
Back ache: Christian Poulsen ducks behind the leaping Keisuke Honda
Road block: Jon Dahl Tomasson is denied by Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima
Thomas Sorenson vents his anger at conceding twice from direct set pieces
Head tennis: Yuji Nakazawa and Nicklas Bendtner compete in an aerial battle
Helpless bystanders: The Denmark wall can only watch as Yasuhito Endo's free kick finds the bottom corner
Bad night: Thomas Sorenson's bad evening goes from bad to worse as he is almost lobbed from distance
Royal applause: Princess Takamodo of Japan enjoys proceedings in Rustenburg
Shame game: Denmark's Soren Larsen seeks slavation in the turf as his side crashes out of the World Cup
Consolation prize: Jon Dahl Tomasson converts the rebound after seeing his penalty kick saved by Eiji Kawashima
All smiles: But it was Japan who had the last laugh in Group E as Shinji Okazaki re-established Japan's two goal advantage to seal victory
Job done: Japan celebrate reaching the last 16 having beaten Denmark 3-1 in the final game of Group E
Cameroon 1 Holland 2 : World Cup Group E match
Dutch fans show their support ahead of kick off against Cameroon
Orange tint: a Dutch supporter proudly displays his country's colours
African spirit: a Cameroon supporer enjoys the atmosphere in Cape Town
Dressed to impress: a Holland supporter shows his support for the team
Midfield battle: Cameroon's Stephane Mbia vies for the ball with Holland's Robin van Persie
Holland's Mark Van Bommel and Eric Choupo Moting of Cameroon battle for the ball
Holland's Robin van Persie shoots towards goal
Taking control: Cameroon's defender Stephane Mbia clears the ball
Opening goal: Holland's Robin van Persie slots the ball past the goalkeeper to open the scoring
High fives: Robin van Persie (left) celebrates with Dirk Kuyt and Joris Mathijsen
Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon prepares to take the ball down on his chest
Holland goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg punches the ball away
Paying the penalty: Samuel Eto'o equalises for Cameroon from the penalty spot
High foot: Holland's Rafael van der Vaart is challenged for the ball
Nigel de Jong kicks the ball beside Cameroon's Aurelien Chedjou
Winning goal: Klaas Jan Huntelaar score's the winning goal for Holland against Cameroon
North Korea 0 Ivory Coast 3 : World Cup Group G match
Chelsea striker Solomon Kalou nips in ahead of the North Korea defence and lifts the ball into the net.
Solomon Kalou wheels away and celebrates his goal, but it won't be enough to see the Africans qualify.
Romaric steals space on the far post and nods in, with Ri-Kwang Chon looks remarkably unattentive.
Goalscorer Romaric ensures people know who's boss.
Yaya Toure shapes and shoots through a number of bodies to score the Ivory Coast's opener.
North Korea goalkeeper Ri-Myong Guk tries to save Yaya Toure's shot but his efforts are in vain.
Goalscorer Romaric seems upset when An-Young Hak grabs more than he bargained for.
Anguish: Kolo Toure takes Ri-Myong Guk's collection of the ball to heart.
Shall we dance?: Arthur Boka grabs a handful of Hong-Yong Jo as both fight for the ball.
Strikers unite: striking pair Didier Drogba and Jong-Tae Se challenge for the ball, with Drogba doing the unfamiliar defensive work.
Mexican referee Benito Archundia flashes a yellow card to Juan.
A powerful free-kick effort from Hong-Yong Jo beats the wall, but unfortunately for North Korea it isn't on target.
Separate ways: Emmanuel Eboue and Pak-Nam Chol have different ideas as to where the ball is going.
Wag of the finger: Didier Drogba is not best pleased that his effort has been disallowed.
Jong-Tae Se attempts to gee up his teammates, but Ivory Coast are overpowering the North Korean side.
Funny faces: both Ji-Yun Nam and Didier Drogba brace themselves for a header.
Keep an eye on it: as the wonderful hairstyled Gervinho advances, Pak-Chol Jin keeps a watchful eye on him.
Pride of Africa: although it's unlikely they will qualify, Ivory Coast display their belief ahead of kick-off.
You've been tango'd: the fans of Ivory Coast show their true colours prior to kick off.
Portugal 0 Brazil 0 : World Cup Group G match
Samba style: Two colourful Brazil fans show their colours ahead of the game
The hats are out for these two Portugal supporters
Portugal XI: the Portugal starting line up to face Brazil
Brazil X: ten of Brazil's starting XI pose for a photograph ahead of their game against Portugal. Can you spot the missing Brazilian?
Early pressure: Brazil striker Luis Fabiano is pressurised by Pepe
Portugal's Danny attempts to bring the ball under control under heavy pressure from Juan
Fabio Coentrao gets to grips with Brazil's Dani Alves
Gilberto Silva is unable to get close enough to Cristiano Ronaldo to prevent the Portuguese captain unleashing a shot
Luis Fabiano is shown an early yellow card for a heavy challenge on Pepe who lies in a heap on the ground
Rising star: Felipe Melo leaps above the opposition to chest the ball
Cristiano Ronaldo appears unfazed as he connects with the World Cup Jabulani ball
Twinkle toes: Brazil's Nilmar mirrors the action of Tiago in an attempt to win the ball
Absent friends: Kaka (suspended) and Elano (injured) are resigned to the stands for the Portugal game
Brazilian whispers: Dani Alves reveals a covert masterplan to team mate Maicon
All fall down: Portugal's Pepe and Gilberto Silva of Brazil crash to the ground after a collision
Walking on air: Cristiano Ronaldo leaps acrobatically to avoid the sliding Juan
Iconic pose: Cristiano Ronaldo adopts a familiar stance as part of an elaborate free kick routine
Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo rushes out to claim a cross ahead of Luis Fabiano and team mate Ricardo Carvalho
Cristiano Ronaldo showcases all of his attacking flair against Brazil
Nilmar in the process of picking himself up off the floor
Not amused: Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz vents his frustration by launching his jacket much to the displeasure of the fourth official
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar signals to the sidelines after picking up an injury while keeping out the best efforts of Raul Meireles
Handbags: a heated moment in an otherwise uneventful affair
Free ride: Gilberto Silva cowers under a determined challenge Cristiano Ronaldo
Immovable object: Gilberto Silva stands strong against the onrushing Cristiano Ronaldo
Switzerland 0 Honduras 0 : World Cup 2010 Group H match
Flagging support: a Switzerland supporter gets involved in the festival atmosphere Honduras supporters show their support ahead of kick off against Switzerland On the attack: Switzerland's Blaise Nkufo takes on the Honduras defence High foot: Switzerland striker Eren Derdiyok heads the ball past Honduras defender Osman Chavez
Switzerland 0 Honduras 0 : World Cup 2010 Group H match
Honduras' defender Mauricio Sabillon hits Switzerland's midfielder Gelson Fernandes while kicking the ball
Hitting the ground: Honduras players take a break after missing a chance to break the deadlock
Tied up: players get in a tangle during the Group E match between Switzerland and Honduras
Jerry Palacios of Honduras gets hydrated during his side's match with Switzerland
Down and out: Switzerland's Tranquillo Barnetta and Eren Derdiyok react with dejection at the full time whistle
Early exit: Switzerland's defender Reto Ziegler can't hide his emotion after his side are knocked out of the World Cup
Chile 1 Spain 2 : World Cup 2010 Group H match
Viva España: Spanish supporters get behind their team ahead of their clash with Chile in Pretoria
Hot stuff: a Chile fan proudly displays her nation's flag ahead of their World Cup match with Spain
Chile's Alexis Sanchez takes on Spain's Gerard Pique
Sliding tackle: Spain striker Fernando Torres is tackled by Chile's defender Gonzalo Jara
Foot on the ball: Gary Medel of Chile tackles Spain's Xavi
Empty net: Gonzalo Jara of Chile watches the ball drop behind the goal line for Spain's opening goal
Chile 1 Spain 2 : World Cup 2010 Group H match
David Villa celebrates after giving Spain the lead with his third goal of the tournament
Punching the air: Spain's David Villa wheels away in celebration after giving his side the lead against Chile
Unstoppable: Chile's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo tries in vain to stop Andres Iniesta's strike
Goalbound: Andres Iniesta's strike heads into the net to double Spain's lead
Chile's goalkeeper Claudio Bravo lies on the ground as Spain double their lead in Pretoria
Chile's Rodrigo Millar scores against Spain from the edge of the penalty area
Spain's players celebrate after topping Group E with a 2-1 victory over Chile
Round of 16 : Uruguay 2 South Korea 1
Round of 16 (Knockout Stage) Uruguay 2 South Korea 1 Spelling it out: just in case all the blue and white and national flags weren't enough the Uruguay fans spell out their name
The devil's work: a South Korea fan shows her wicked side while the guy on the right is just clowning around.
Face paint: Uruguayfans ahead of the match showing off some fine looking face paint.
Make a noise: two fans blow their vuvuzelas as the stadium starts to fill up with fans.
White knights: South Korea pose for the team photo.
Round of 16 : Uruguay 2 South Korea 1
Black and blue all over: Uruguay line-up for the pre-match team photo.
Scramble: South Korea's defence struggle with clearing a ball from their penalty area.
Helpless: South Korea's goalkeeper Jung can only look on when Luis Suarez scored the opening goal for Uruguay.
First blood: Uruguay's Suarez celebrates after scoring a goal past South Korea's goalkeeper Jung
1-0: Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring a goal as South Korea's goalkeeper Jung Sung-yong can only look on.
Round of 16 : Uruguay 2 South Korea 1
Sheer delight: Luis Suarez is delighted having put Uruguay 1-0 up.
Bundle: Uruguay celebrate taking the lead.
High fives: Diego Forlan, left, celebrates with goalscorer Luis Suarez.
Theatrics: South Korea's Lee Young-pyo, left, gets the act as if you've been shot award when competing for the ball with Uruguay's Diego Perez.
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, back centre, makes a dive the ball which goes just wide of the post.
South Korean fans gather in the rain in the streets of Seoul as they watch a live TV broadcast of the match.
Ball to hand: Uruguay's Maximiliano Pereira, left, takes a shot which strikes the arm of South Korea's Ki Sung-yong but the referee did not give a penalty.
Safe hands: Uruguay's goalkeeper Muslera makes a save to deny a South Korea equaliser.
