Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar on right shows the despair of his nation as the Indomitable Lions are the first side eliminated in the WC.Netherlands 1-0 Japan
Again the Dutch fail to put on a show, yet are efficient in their 1-0 defeat of Japan. Wesley Sneijder's forceful strike is one of the very few goals scored from distance in the tournament. The Dutch become the first side to advance to the Round of 16.
Ghana 1-1 Australia
After a bright start, Australia once again are forced to play the majority of the match a man down as Harry Kewell is sent off for a hand ball on the goal line. While there certainly was no intent on Kewell's part, the shot did hit him in the shoulder. Ghana fail to capitilize on the man advantage and have to settle for a draw which keeps all sides in the group alive.
Cameroon 1-2 Denmark
In a match that might be noted for it's relatively poor defensive play, the Danes knock Cameroon out of the tournament. Lots of chances for both sides mean an exciting match to watch, but Denmark will certainly need to play better if they're to advance. Disappointment again for Africa as one of the continent's stronger sides becomes the first casualty of the World Cup.
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