2010 FIFA World Cup, Group G: Brazil And Portugal Battle To Scoreless Draw And Advance

Friday marked the final day of group stage play in World Cup played in South Africa, including two games in Group G.

At Nelspruit:

Yaya Toure (14'), Romaric (20'), and Salomon Kalou (82') each tallied once as Ivory Coast smothered North Korea 3-0.  Even with the win, the Elephants were unable to advance from the group stage.  Pictured here is Seydou Doumbia scoring a goal for the Elephants that was later disallowed.

Photo from Hassan Ammar/Associated Press

At Durban:

Brazil and Portugal battled to a 0-0 stalemate.  Both teams will play in the Round of 16, with Brazil, the group winner and Portugal, and runners-up.  Here's Brazil's Lucio, battling Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo for the ball.

Photo from Jamie McDonald/Getty Images

FINAL GROUP G STANDINGS:

1. Brazil (GP: 3; GD: +3; PTS: 7)
2. Portugal (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 5)
3. Ivory Coast (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
4. North Kores (GP: 3; GD: -11; PTS: 0)


Brazil and Portugal advanced to the knockout stage.