In the stands, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stood with a half-smile on her lips. Perhaps because in his line of business spontaneity still scores, coach Joachim Loew leapt, hands in the air. And less than 10 meters away, Diego Maradona sat down morose. One goal: many emotions.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — Brazil had never really been under duress in the World Cup until the quarterfinals on Friday. How would it react, with resilience or agitation? Could it take a punch or did it have a glass jaw?

A dreadful blunder by England goalkeeper Robert Green gifted the USA with a share of the spoils as Fabio Capello's side were held 1-1 in their Group C opener.

PORT ELIZABETH, Afrika Selatan - Wakil Asia, Korea Selatan bermula garang apabila membenam juara Eropah 2004, Greece 2-0 pada perlawanan pertama Kumpulan B, semalam.