In a disappointing match with few opportunities,both teams cancelled each other out. The only real highlights were an amazing stike by Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, which hit the post from long distance and the welcome introduction in the second half of Didier Drogba after his recovery from injury.

Ivory Coast 0 v 0 Portugal

In one of the most fascinating matches in the world cup so far North Korea provided a superb display against Brazil. Many had expected this to be a mis-match with the Koreans, ranked 105 in the world facing the number 1 ranked team. However with North Korea setting a 5-3-2 formation and playing neat,composed football the Brazil team found it almost impossible to break through and the Korean's were able to create some good chances themselves on the break.

However Brazil took the lead early in the second half when Maicon's apparent cross flew straight into the net beating the Korean goalkeeper at the near post. The Brazil team then visibly relaxed and added a second goal in the 72nd minute. However the Korean side were not finished and gained a superb goal in the 89th minute with Y Ji finishing.

Brazil 2 v 1 N.Korea

Brazil maintained their 100% record cruising to a fine 3-1 win against the Ivory Coast. A goal in each half from Fabiano and one from Elano sent Brazil three goals up before Didier Drogba scored a consolation for the Ivory Coast.

Ivory Coast 1 v 3 Brazil

Portugal provided a sensational second half display to beat North Korea 7-0 in a superb display of clinical finishing.

Despite the score the game was close in the first half with the Portugese only leading by one goal but six second half goals demolished the spirit of the Koreans and sent Portugal into their final match against Brazil in high confidence