World Cup: Ghana and Australia draw

The second match of the second round of the World Cup Group D, played between Australia and Ghana, ended in a 1-1 draw. Australians were one goal ahead in the 11th minute, with Brett Holman scoring, but Ghana equalized 14 minutes later. World Cup: Ghana and Australia draw Australia's Harry Kewell was sent off for handball in the box, and Ghana's Asamoah Gyan equalized from the spot. The group now has Ghana as the leader, with Serbia and Germany both with three points, while Australia has one. The last round will see Serbia play against Australia, while Germany will clash with Ghana. Elsewhere today, Holland defeated Japan 1-0 in Group E, and now hold the top spot with six points. Yesterday, England managed only a goalless draw with Algeria, while the United States and Slovenia also drew, but the match saw more excitement with four goals. Slovenia now lead that group with 4 points, while England and the United States trail behind with two points each. Off the pitch, France striker Nicolas Anelka stole the headlines after being sent home from the tournament. The punishment came after he refused to apologize to France coach Raymond Domenech, said reports. The incident happened at half-time on Thursday, as France played and lost against Mexico. Anelka was criticized by Domenech, which, reports said, “prompted an expletive-laden response”. (FoNet)

World Cup: Ghana and Australia draw

Australia's Harry Kewell was sent off for handball in the box, and Ghana's Asamoah Gyan equalized from the spot.

The group now has Ghana as the leader, with Serbia and Germany both with three points, while Australia has one.

The last round will see Serbia play against Australia, while Germany will clash with Ghana.

Elsewhere today, Holland defeated Japan 1-0 in Group E, and now hold the top spot with six points.

Yesterday, England managed only a goalless draw with Algeria, while the United States and Slovenia also drew, but the match saw more excitement with four goals.

Slovenia now lead that group with 4 points, while England and the United States trail behind with two points each.

Off the pitch, France striker Nicolas Anelka stole the headlines after being sent home from the tournament.

The punishment came after he refused to apologize to France coach Raymond Domenech, said reports.

The incident happened at half-time on Thursday, as France played and lost against Mexico.

Anelka was criticized by Domenech, which, reports said, “prompted an expletive-laden response”.