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Angola goalie Joao named Man of Match
17/6/2006 10:16

Angola goalkeeper Ricardo Joao was named Man of the Match in the World Cup Group D goalless tie with soccer giants Mexico in Hanover on Friday.

Joao's countless incredible saves kept the Angolan sheet clean this evening and he was named by FIFA Technical Studay Group as the Man of the Match.

With the tie, Angola stood third in group D with one point, following first placer Mexico with four points, second placer Portugal with three points, and leading over Iran.

Angola, the World Cup debutants, had already showed their strength in their 1-0 loss to European giants Portugal in their debut.

No one can look down upon them after today's match.



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