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Marseille edges Evian to remain perfect

Marseille maintained its perfect start to the Ligue 1 campaign on Sunday with a narrow 1-0 win over Evian at the Stade Velodrome.The home side has now won its first six games to start the season, but Sunday's win wasn't straightforward.Morgan Amalfitano scored the only goal of the contest in the 33rd minute when he made a run to the near post and redirected Mathieu Valbuena's free kick past goalkeeper Stephan Andersen.Evian created a few chances of its own after halftime, but Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda kept his side in front by first producing a save on Mohammed Rabiu before denying a header from Jonathan Mensah nine minutes from time.Bordeaux 2, Ajaccio 2Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux stayed unbeaten on Sunday but was denied its third win of the campaign by a stoppage-time equalizer from Ajaccio's Chahir Belghazouani, forcing the home side to settle for a 2-2 draw.After a scoreless first half, Bordeaux opened the scoring through Carlos Henrique in the 54th minute before Ajaccio ...

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  1. Overtime and then over: US eliminated by Ghana for 2nd straight World Cup

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Grim-faced American players filed by one by one on their way out of Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Their World Cup was over.They'll have fou...

  2. Ghana crush American dreams

    By Timothy CollingsRUSTENBURG (Reuters) - Ghana crushed American dreams and delivered African joy on Saturday when they beat the United States 2-1 after extra time o...

  3. Ghana enjoys its moment in the spotlight after beating US

    SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Every day they've stayed at their Sun City hotel, Ghana's players have seen the sign in the lobby telling them this is the place "where...

  4. Ghana dreams depend on stifling duo

    By Mark GleesonJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Ghana's dreams of becoming the first African side to reach a World Cup semi-final will depend on their ability to keep at bay...

  5. Ghana are chasing history, striker Gyan says

    By Mark Gleeson"For me it will be history. There are three African sides who have made the World Cup quarter-finals but we have an opportunity to do something never ...

  6. Ghana Eliminates US for 2nd Straight World Cup

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa -- Grim-faced American players filed by one by one on their way out of Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Their World Cup was over.They'll have four lo...

  7. Australia Holds on for 1-1 Draw Against Ghana

    Ten-man Australia held on for a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Saturday at the World Cup.Australia, which lost Harry Kewell to a straight red card in the 24th minute, took t...

  8. Germany, Ghana level at 0-0 after 15 minutes

    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Germany tried to attack early against Ghana but was still tied 0-0 after 15 minutes of the teams' World Cup match in Group D.German forward Cacau...

  9. Ghana wins U20 World Cup in shootout

    Ghana wins U20 World Cup in shootoutFriday, October 16, 2009 By JEROME PUGMIRE, AP Sports WriterPrintCAIRO —  Ghana held on with 10 men to beat Brazil in a penalty-k...

  1. United States brings back Findley and picks Clark, while Ghana changes 1 for WCup 2nd round

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — The United States has made two changes to its lineup for Saturday's second-round World Cup match against Ghana.Coach Bob Bradley rest...

  2. For 1st time since World Cup, Drogba returns for Ivory Coast in 1-0 exhibition win vs. Mali

    Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba enjoyed a winning return to international soccer against Mali on Tuesday in his first match since last year's World Cup.The Chelsea...

  3. Injured Ghana captain Mensah and Vorsah miss out

    By Bate FelixJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Injuries to defensive duo John Mensah and Isaac Vorsah have forced Ghana's coach to make changes to his starting lineup for the...

  4. Kewell starts as Australia make changes

    By Gordon BellRUSTENBURG (Reuters) - Australia made four changes to their starting lineup for their crucial Group D match against Ghana on Saturday, starting with Ha...

  5. 10-man Australia holds on for 1-1 draw against Ghana in World Cup, leaving Group D tight

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Australia didn't wilt after an early ejection of one of its veterans.The Socceroos held on for a 1-1 draw despite Ghana's man advanta...

  6. Gallant 10-man Australia draw with Ghana

    By Timothy CollingsRUSTENBURG (Reuters) - Australia made light of their advancing years and the early dismissal of striker Harry Kewell to produce a gallant fight fo...

  7. U.S. and Ghana head into extra time at 1-1

    By Mark GleesonRUSTENBURG (Reuters) - The United States and Ghana went into extra time at the World Cup on Saturday with their second round knockout game level at 1-...