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1. The opening game saw the host nation Germany take on Costa Rica in a six goal thriller. Which German player had the honour of scoring the first goal of the tournament?
2. Many pundits expected Poland to ease past South American outfit Ecuador. However, things did not go according to plan for the Poles and they crashed to a surprising 0-2 defeat thanks to goals from Carlos Tenorio, and which former Southampton striker?
3. Day Two: the game between the dangerous Swedish national side and the unfancied and smallest nation in the competition, Trinidad & Tobago. The game ended in an incredible 0-0 draw and served notice that no match is easy in the World Cup. But what made it so impressive was the fact that the Trinidad & Tobagans were down to ten men within minutes of the second half starting. Which T&T player became the first to be sent off in the 2006 finals?
4. England and Paraguay opened their World Cup campaign in the searing heat of Frankfurt. Engalnd won the game by an own goal. Which unfortunate Paraguayan defender headed a David Beckham free kick into his own net, after just three minutes?
5. An entertaining match was in prospect between two time winners Argentina and debutants the Ivory Coast of Africa. And they certainly did not disappoint in what was regarded by many as a fantastic match. The game had a number of English-club based players on both sides, and two of these players scored for their country. Which two London based team mates found the net?
6. The Dutch took on Serbia & Montenegro in the stifling heat of Leipzig. But the only goal of the game came early in the first half when Arjen Robben latched onto a through ball from ______ , to smash into the net?
7. Nuremburg hosted the game between the high ranked Mexicans and one of Asia's representatives, Iran. The game was full of skill, vigour and chances with four excellent goals being scored. But which Mexican scored two goals to ultimately give the favourites a 3-1 win?
8. Group D provided the competition with an interesting match up of old colonial masters versus old colonial servants: Portugal v Angola.
Many expected this game to be a six or seven goal hammering for the Angolans, and after four minutes those thoughts seemed to have borne fruit, when which Portuguese player scored?
9. Italy faced World Cup debutants Ghana in the opening Group E match, in what was regarded by many as the "group of death". The hard working Ghanaians caused the Italians a number of problems throughout a feast of football, but a goal just before half time by Andrea Pirlo saw Italy take a lead they would never give up. Iaquinta settled the result for the Azzurri with a second goal seven minutes from time. Which well known Ghanaian defender made the error that lead to the goal?
10. To the bemusement of many Europeans, the USA were ranked 4th in the FIFA world rankings list. The USA faced one of Europe's most technically gifted sides in the Czech Republic, and what followed was a lesson in finishing by a rampant Czech side. Which newly-signed Arsenal player scored arguably two of the best opening-match goals of the competition?
11. A goal on the stroke of half time was enough for World Champions Brazil to beat European outfit Croatia 1-0. Which Brazilian scored a sublime long range curler to send the "samba boys" wild?
12. Australia were featuring in only their second ever World Cup finals and faced the tricky side Japan. With six minutes remaining Japan lead 1-0 through a Nakamura goal, but a triple salvo from the Socceroos enabled them to a 3-1 win. Tim Cahill scored twice but which former Coventry City striker killed the game in stoppage time?
13. Both France and Switzerland nullified each other's attacking options with a superb show of defensive tactics. In which city did this opening game in Group G take place?
14. Frankfurt hosted debutants Toga play South Korea in a game of total football contrasts. The Togans enjoyed playing at a slower pace, whilst the Koreans attempted to play at a much faster tempo. But what was the final score between the African and Asian opponents?
15. In Group H the opening games saw Tunisia draw 2-2 with Saudi Arabia in a fascinating finale, but this was preceded by an awesome Spanish demolition of the Ukraine. The Spanish, who seemed to regularly self destruct in finals tournaments, started with a master class of speed, skill and goals. Which Spaniard scored the first penalty awarded in the 2006 finals tournament?
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