Day 3 opened with explosive matches, as Mexico scored twice in the final 20 minutes to defeat Iran 3-1 in their opening Germany 2006 match in Nuremberg on Sunday, 11 June 2006.
With the teams tied at 1-1, Omar Bravo capitalised on a mix-up in the Iran defence to slot home his and Mexico’s second goal in the 76th minute. Three minutes later Zinha headed the third to seal victory for Ricardo La Volpe’s side.
Bravo had earlier given Mexico the lead after 28 minutes before Iran drew level on 36 minutes through defender Yahya Golmohammadi
Pauleta’s fourth-minute goal proved enough for Portugal to overcome the challenge of Angola in the Africans’ first ever FIFA World Cup™ match in Cologne on Sunday, 11 June 2006.
Portugal’s record goalscorer struck early to secure the three points for Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side, who now sit second in Group D after the first round of matches, behind Mexico on goal difference
A first-half goal from Arjen Robben was enough to earn the Netherlands a 1-0 win over Serbia and Montenegro in their opening match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ in Leipzig on Sunday, 11 June 2006.
Robben struck the only goal of an absorbing contest in the 18th minute, finishing confidently after his speed carried him clear of the Serbia and Montenegro back line. The victory puts Marco van Basten’s Dutch team level on three points with Argentina at the top of Group C
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