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Two of them - left-back Marco Caneira and striker Helder Postiga - were playing in their first World Cup.Mexico's Omar Bravo, alone at the back post, then went close with a close-range shot that ricocheted off the goalkeeper and onto the crossbar.Just before the interval, Mexico's Pavel Pardo forced a spectacular save from Ricardo Pereira with a shot from outside the area.Mexico introduced Zinha, who scored a goal and set up another in Mexico's opening 3-1 win over Iran, at halftime in an attempt to increase the pressure and the No. 7 made an immediate difference with his dribbling and neat passing. (AP).
Sao Paulo: ?Corinthians says veteran left back Roberto Carlos has signed for Russian club Anzhi.The Brazilian club says he will be paid $9 million a year.Corinthians did not release further details of the transfer, but local media reported that the player agreed to a two-year contract with the Russian club,england shirt world cup 2014, with an option for another year. (Also Read: Carlos leaves Corinthians after threat)The 27-year-old Carlos said he left Corinthians because he and his family received threats from fans after the team's elimination from the Copa Libertadores on Feb. 2. His contract was to expire at the end of the year.The former Brazil and Real Madrid left back played 64 matches for Corinthians,germany shirt world cup 2014, scoring five goals.
  After Sweden's goal,france jersey world cup 2014, Nigeria almost regained its lead. Jay Jay Okacha danced around the Sweden defense and sent in a shot. Teddy Lucic went to clear the danger but the ball only hit Johan Mjallby and his clearance bounced onto the post.   The second half was equally entertaining with the two sides passing the ball around superbly and players from both teams producing some outstanding moments of skill.