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World Cup 2010 Photo Gallery
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May 19, 2010
Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez proves his head is in the game with an improvised piece of defending
Efrain Huarez baffles the South Africa defence by defying the laws of gravity
Rafael Marquez scores the equalising goal, much to the disapproval of the home crowd
Katlego Mphela roars in frustration after his last minute effort to snatch glory South Africa cannons off the post
French XI: Raymond Domenech's starting line up pose for a team photograph
Uruguay XI: The South American team enjoy the calm before the storm that is their World Cup opener
Abou diaby utilises his impressive frame to full potential among a crowd of Uruguay players
Diego Godin of Uruguay flies into a challenge ahead of Nicolas Anelka
Uruguay goalkeeper Fernand Muslera at full stretch to prevent a speculative effort from Gourcuff
High and wide: with William Gallas paying close attention Diego Forlan can only skew his effort off target
Jeremy Toulalan and Diego Lugano find themselves in disagreement as the game drew to its conclusion
Seeing red: Urugay's Nicolas Lodeiro is shown the first red card of the 2010 World Cup
Seeing red: Nicolas Lodeiro cuts a lonely figure after he is given his marching orders for two bookable offences
Patriotism: South Korea players listen to their national anthem
Lee Jung-soo, second from right, scores the first goal.
Captain fantastic: Park Ji-Sung scores South korea's second goal
Frustration: Greece's Angelos Charisteas bangs the pitch after a save by South Korea goalkeeper Jung Sung Ryong.
Despair: defender Vasilis Torosidis cannot believe Greece wasted a great goalscoring opportunity.
The hand of God: the infamous hand in full show as Maradona blows a kiss to the crowd.
Anticipation peak: a heaving Ellis Park crowd welcomes the teams in Johannesburg
Nigeria lineup: The African team go through the pre match formalities
Argentina lineup: as do their Group B opponents
Perfect start: Gabriel Heinze athletically diverts Juan Sebastian Veron's corner into the top corner to give Argentina an early advantage
Latin grit: Gabriel Heinze revels in the celebrations of his opening goal
Messi stop: Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is equal to the early threat of Lionel Messi
Sky high: Jonas Gutierrez takes a leap of faith over Nigeria's Chinedu Obasi
Caged animal: Lionel Messi demands the attention of three Nigerian defenders who still struggle to contain the Argentinian maestro
Reluctant passenger: Not content with outwitting Nigeria's Peter Odemwinge, Lionel Messi decides to carry his opponent in tow
Flat out: a struggling Taye Taiwo is nursed by a sympathetic team mate
Showing the strain: Taye Taiwo is a picture of discomfort as he is assisted off the field
Stay down: Argentina captain Javier Mascherano deploys a a useful trick to restrain Nigeria's Obafemi Martins during their Group B clash
The Royal Bafokeng Stadium in all its glory prepares to host England v USA England and the USA emerge from the tunnel to a rapturous reception England XI: Fabio Capello's starting line up pose for a pre-match photograph USA XI: England's Group C opponents together ahead of kick off England coach Fabio Capello gives his approval after watching his side make a perfect start to their World Cup campaign
James Milner's booking for this challenge on Steve Cherundolo resulted in the Aston Villa midfielder being replaced by Shaun Wright Phillips John Terry willingly puts his head in a precarious position under a high challenge from Jozy Altidore Emile Heskey's desperate attempt to win the ball leaves USA goalkeeper Tim Howard writhing in pain Wayne Rooney singlehandedly holds off the the challenges of two USA players
Emile Heskey is sandwiched between Michael Bradley and Jay DeMerit
Glen Johnson pleads to return to the action with a hastily improvised solution to a bleeding lip
Making atonement: Robert Green's splendid save to deny Jozy Altidore goes some way to making up for a critical earlier howler
Desperatev dive: Wayne Rooney fails to connect with a cross that drifts harmlessly wide of Tim Howard's goal
England captain Steven Gerrard gets his side off to an emphatic start with this fourth minute strike
Captain marvel: Steven Gerrard wheels away in delight at scoring the opening goal of Group C for England
Steven Gerrard is mobbed by his team mates after putting England into the lead
Wayne Rooney drops to his knees to join his England team mates in celebration
Safe hands? Robert Green appears to have the situation under control as the ball trickles in his direction
Desperate lunge: Robert Green is helpless to retrieve the ball before it crosses the line
Robert Green despairs after his howling error allowed Clint Dempsey's tame effort to level the scores
Rob of the Green: Clint Dempsey leaps into the arms of his welcoming team mates after his calamitous equaliser
Swap shop: both goalscorers Clint Dempsey and Steven Gerrard exchange shirts at the conclusion of a hard fought 1-1 draw
an equaliser gifted by Robert Green.
Slovenia's Robert Koren celebrates with team-mates after scoring winner against Algeria Photo: REUTERS
Ghana side line up for their national anthem in front of African expectancy
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Complaints from Kevin Prince Boateng towards Argentine referee Hector Baldassi about a foul fall on deaf ears.
Serbia striker Nikola Zigic is shown a yellow card in the first half.
Future Liverpool winger Milan Jovanovic is brought down in a uncompromising manner by Kevin Prince Boateng.
Asamoah Gyan (r), under pressure from Aleksandar Lukovic, struggles to make contact with the ball in the six-yard box.
The Ghanaian wall does its job, getting in the way of a Serbian set-piece.
Disbelief: Nemanja Vidic and Aleksandar Lukovic are sandwiched in-between the crestfallen Asamoah Gyan (l) and Andre Ayew.
The red card is shown to Aleksandar Lukovic and Serbia are down to ten men.
Can't believe his eyes: Zdravko Kuzmanovic is shown a yellow card - although he doesn't want to see it
Asamoah Gyan hits the penalty...
Wrong way: ... and sends Vladimir Stojkovic the wrong way as Africa erupts.
Leading the merry dance: ... and it's Gyan who leads the charge as Ghana celebrate.
Unbridled joy: an Asamoah Gyan penalty gives Ghana a 1-0 lead against Serbia
Unbelievable: Nemanja Vidic cannot quite believe Serbia have gone a goal down.
Ghana players are mobbed by mystery attackers in orange bibs.
Defeat is a bitter pill to swallow for Serbia captain Dejan Stankovic.
Coach Radomir Antic tells Aleksandar Kolorov it's time to go home, but the Serbia defender is having none of it after a defeat which leaves his side a mountain to climb to progress from Group D.
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Miroslav Klose gives a modest assessment of his first goal at World Cup 2010
Cowering Aussie: a sheepish Lucas Neill was resolutely humbled by Germany's dynamic first half display
Great escape: Australia captain Lucas Neill comes to the rescue of his goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to deny Mesut Ozil a World Cup debut goal
Germany's Arne Friedrich takes a free ride on the back of Tim Cahill much to the displeasure of the Australian
Richard Garcia avoids the challenge of Philipp Lahm in flamboyant fashion
Germany coach Joachim Loew (right) gives an acknowledgment of his approval with goalkeeping coach Andreas Kopke
Standing tall: the officials led by referee Marco Rodriguez (centre) are forced to listen to the desperate appeals of Australia captain Lucas Neill
Bastian Schweinsteiger buckles under a clumsy challenge from Tim Cahill who suffered the consequences
Mutual perplexion: the Australia players showcase their shock at the referee's decision to dismiss Tim Cahill
Germany striker Thomas Muller finds the corner of the goal to put Germany into a three goal lead
Germany's advantage is extended further by substitute Cacau
Brazil born striker Cacau is in party mode within minutes of entering the field as a substitute
Australia's defeated players struggle to comprehend what hit them against a backdrop heaving with jubilation
Holland fans bring their customary tidal wave of orange to Soccer City, Johannesburg
On your marks: a communal stretch precedes the game for the match officials
Team Denmark unite for the national anthem
Denmark starting XI to face Holland
Holland starting XI to face Denmark
Inter Milan's treble winning playmaker Wesley Sneijder escapes the attentions of two Denmark players
Wesley Sneijder is forced to take drastic action avoid Martin Jorgenson's sliding challenge
Rafael van der Vaart is sent flying in his pursuit of the ball
Copy cat: Denmark's Simon Poulsen and Dirk Kuyt of Holland take uniform action
