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World Cup post-game: Netherlands 2, Slovakia 1

Arjen Robben was the hero for the Netherlands, leading the Dutch to a 2-1 win over Slovakia in a Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup Monday in South Africa.

Netherlands returns to World Cup quarters

The Netherlands scored in each half, reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 12 years with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia.

World Cup post-game: Slovakia 3, Italy 2

Reigning champion Italy was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup Thursday following a 3-2 loss to Slovakia in Group F play from Johannesburg.

Slovakia ousts Italy from World Cup

Robert Vittek scored twice as Slovakia devastated Italy 3-2 on Thursday in South Africa, eliminating the defending FIFA World Cup champion.

Slovakia coach criticized for expletive-ridden outburst

Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss lost his cool after his tactics were questioned for Slovakia's 2-0 loss to Paraguay at the World Cup, hurling expletives at his country's media and threatening to beat up one reporter.

World Cup post-game: Paraguay 2, Slovakia 0

Paraguay took a big step toward second-round qualification with a 2-0 win over Slovakia on Sunday at the FIFA World Cup in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Vera gives Paraguay all it needs to beat Slovakia

Enrigue Vera scored a pretty goal on 27 minutes and Christian Riveros added one late to lead Paraguay to a 2-0 victory over sluggish Slovakia at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa on Sunday afternoon.

World Cup post-game: Slovakia 1, New Zealand 1

Winston Reid scored in injury time to help New Zealand earn a 1-1 draw against Slovakia on Tuesday in Rustenburg, South Africa, in Group F action from the World Cup.

Kiwis score late to tie Slovakia

Winston Reid scored in the final seconds of extra time on Day 5 of the World Cup to lead New Zealand to a 1-1 tie with Slovakia.

Martin Skrtel: The professional

Martin Skrtel made his debut for Slovakia in 2004 and has become a major cog in the national side.