A flying header, plus 15 other awesome photos from Day 2 of the World Cup
Host Brazil kicked off the 2014 World Cup on Thursday with a 3-1 win over Croatia. Three more matches took place today (with four slated for Saturday, including Costa Rica vs. Uruguay at 1 p.m.). Here are the best shots from all of Friday’s games.
See the full schedule for the group stage of the World Cup here.
Group A: Mexico vs. Cameroon
After having their first two goals disallowed, Mexico finally got one that counted in the second half against Cameroon. El Tri then held on for the 1-0 victory.
- Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP
- Yuri Cortez/AFP
- Cristophe Simon/AFP
- Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP
- Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP
Group B: Spain vs. Netherlands
The Netherlands got their revenge on Spain in this rematch of the 2010 World Cup final. While Spain struck first on a penalty, the Dutch responded with five unanswered goals to take the 5-1 victory. Netherlands’ first goal, an astounding diving header by Robin Van Persie, might be the best goal anyone will see all tournament.
- Lluis Gene/AFP
- Javier Soriano/AFP
- Javier Soriano/AFP
- Javier Soriano/AFP
- Emmanuel Dunand/AFP
Group B: Chile vs. Australia
Chile came out with two quick goals in the first half, but then the Chileans found themselves having to hang on against the lowest ranked team in the World Cup. Australia got one goal back, and missed a few chances to equalize before Chile broke through again late to finish off the Socceroos, 3-1.
- Juan Barreto/AFP
- Juan Barreto/AFP
- Martin Bernetti/AFP
- Juan Barreto/AFP
- William West/AFP
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