World Cup 2002 Day 22
Germany beat USA 1-0 as expected. Brazil won too; England are out. The semi-finalists: Brazil and Germany, after England 1 Brazil 2 and Germany 1 USA 0. Tomorrow's the last quarter-final day, with Spain versus Korea.
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World Cup 2002 Day 21
No World Cup matches today. Pre-ordered my Warcraft III at PK Computer in Heeren for $69.90, plus two Warcraft III figurines, the last two there; I need the third soon. They'll join my Starcraft figurine collection.
World Cup 2002 Day 20
No matches today or tomorrow, but the quarter-finals run through week. Finished the undead campaign in Warcraft III, Orcs next. Friday: England versus Brazil at 2.30pm, Germany versus USA at 7.30pm; Saturday brings Spain versus Korea.
World Cup 2002 Day 19
Can't believe Korea beat Italy; Italy are out, so sad. I hope Spain trash Korea next. Japan gave their all, but a lucky Turkey edged them 1-0 to reach the quarter-final against Senegal. Brazil, England through.
World Cup 2002 Day 18
Brazil did it, beating Belgium 2-1 to face England in the quarter-final. As the commentator noted, England have never beaten Brazil; will history repeat? We'll find out Friday, 21 June at 2.30pm. Sorry for late update.
World Cup 2002 Day 17
Spain edged Ireland 3-2 on penalties to reach the quarter-final. Senegal beat Sweden 2-1 in extra time, odd, with golden goal straight to penalties, no normal extra time. Posted Warcraft III screenshots, captured in semi-transparent TGA.
World Cup 2002 Day 16
Germany scored a winner at 88 minutes to reach the quarter-final. England thrashed Denmark 3-0, through, likely to meet Brazil. The quarter-finalists are Germany and England, after Germany 1 Paraguay 0 and Denmark 0 England 3.
World Cup 2002 Day 15
Damn, I can't believe Korea beat Portugal. Portugal just lacked luck; hopefully they do better at the next World Cup in Germany. I hope Korea draws Brazil and gets thrashed. From Group D, Korea and USA advance.
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Gone Gold
The game I've awaited for two years, Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, has gone gold, shipping to retailers worldwide on 3 July. Start saving: the collector's edition runs S$110, the standard $60, though prices aren't confirmed.
World Cup 2002 Day 14
The site went down but it's back, so I'll resume updates. Ecuador beat Croatia 1-0, Mexico drew 1-1 with Italy; Italy scored some, but the offside flag went first. From Group G, Mexico and Italy advance.
World Cup 2002 Day 13
Updated the stats: for Group B, Spain and Paraguay advance to the second round. In non-World-Cup news, CS 1.5 and HL 1.1.1.0 are out; grab them from CS Nation or paGn. Argentina out after drawing Sweden.
World Cup 2002 Day 12
Sad but true: France are out of World Cup 2002. From Group A, Denmark and Senegal advance to the second round; from Group E, Germany and the Republic of Ireland go through. Denmark beat France 2-0.
World Cup 2002 Day 11
Skipped today's matches to watch ET at Cineleisure Orchard, bought two Fourskin t-shirts at Heeren, home by 8.45pm. Portugal are back in form, thrashing Poland 4-0 with Pauleta's hat-trick. Tomorrow brings four matches, none at 5pm.
World Cup 2002 Day 10
Prayed in the morning, Swensen's at Liang Court for lunch, bought Levi's, and home to sleep most of the day. Warcraft III news: yesterday's papers carried an ad for the launch at Funan on 1 July.
World Cup 2002 Day 9
Brazil led 3-0 at half-time, but the second half dragged with only Ronaldo's goal; clean game, 20 fouls and three free kicks. I'd hoped for a trademark Roberto Carlos free kick. China did a good job.
World Cup 2002 Day 8
Missed the first two matches: dim sum at the World Trade Centre, then browsing Jurong Point. Rushed back for the last, best match yet, a clash of titans, though wasteful: David Beckham scored the only goal.
World Cup 2002 Day 7
The first match was exciting; Senegal's defence held strong while Denmark's faltered. Skipped the second, not fussed. France versus Uruguay was thrilling too, plenty of chances, but both sides unlucky as the ball wouldn't go in.
World Cup 2002 Day 6
Out shopping, so missed the matches, a disappointing set too. Portugal lost 3-2 to USA, Germany drew 1-1 with Ireland; both strong sides should've won, but the ball is round. Another France-Senegal upset in the making.
World Cup 2002 Day 5
Watched the day's first match, quite boring, so I only caught the first half. China showed some improvement, just short on experience. Eager for the Brazil-China clash this Saturday, 8 June, at 7.30pm. The second half.
World Cup 2002 Day 4
Missed first two matches. Went to school to teach a friend maths and databases, then basketball from 3 to 6pm. Rushed home for the last; Ecuador's passing was superb. Croatia 0 Mexico 1, Brazil won 2-1.
World Cup 2002 Day 3
Stayed home all day with a few friends over, watching all four World Cup matches. Disappointed by England-Sweden. Results: Argentina 1 Nigeria 0, Paraguay 2 South Africa 2, England 1 Sweden 1, and Spain won 3-1.
World Cup 2002 Day 2
Out most of the day, so missed every match, gutted, especially Germany thrashing Saudi Arabia 8-0. Day 2 in summary: Ireland 1 Cameroon 1, Uruguay 1 Denmark 2, and Germany 8 Saudi Arabia 0. More tomorrow.