Corner Kicks.

Publication: Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX)

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Byline: Nico Van Thyn

Jun. 18--In his face In a game of hard knocks that included three red cards being issued, American forward Brian McBride took the hardest knock -- an elbow to the face from Italy's Daniele De Rossi in the first half. The bleeding McBride had to leave the field for repairs -- three stitches were required after the game -- but he soon returned. U.S. goalkeeper Kasey Keller had an explanation: "Brian has, I think, a few titanium plates in his face already, so you know he's going to stick his head in places where most people would really prefer not to." The biggest upset Ghana 2, Czech Republic 0: It was the biggest upset of this World Cup to date, and the first victory for an African team. Not only did Ghana stun the world's No. 2-ranked team in Cologne, it could have been worse. The...

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