2006 FIFA World Cup Group E

Group E of the 2006 FIFA World Cup began on 12 June and completed on 22 June 2006. Eventual champions Italy won the group and advanced to the round of 16 along with second-placed Ghana. The Czech Republic and the United States failed to advance. Due to the calibre of the teams involved, this was one of two groups at the 2006 World Cup considered to be a group of death (along with Group C).[1]

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Italy 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 7 Advance to knockout stage
2  Ghana 3 2 0 1 4 3 +1 6
3  Czech Republic 3 1 0 2 3 4 −1 3
4  United States 3 0 1 2 2 6 −4 1
Source: FIFA
Rules for classification: Tie-breaking criteria

Matches

All times local (CEST/UTC+2)

United States vs Czech Republic
United States 0–3 Czech Republic
Report
  • Koller 5'
  • Rosický 36', 76'
Attendance: 52,000
United States
Czech Republic
GK18Kasey Keller
RB6Steve Cherundolodownward-facing red arrow 46'
CB23Eddie Pope
CB22Oguchi OnyewuYellow card 5'
LB7Eddie Lewis
RM17DaMarcus Beasley
CM10Claudio Reyna (c)Yellow card 60'
CM4Pablo Mastroenidownward-facing red arrow 46'
LM15Bobby Convey
AM21Landon Donovan
CF20Brian McBridedownward-facing red arrow 77'
Substitutions:
FW9Eddie Johnsonupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF5John O'Brienupward-facing green arrow 46'
FW16Josh Wolffupward-facing green arrow 77'
Manager:
Bruce Arena
GK1Petr Čech
RB2Zdeněk GrygeraYellow card 88'
CB22David RozehnalYellow card 16'
CB21Tomáš Ujfaluši
LB6Marek Jankulovski
DM4Tomáš Galásek (c)
RM8Karel Poborskýdownward-facing red arrow 82'
CM10Tomáš RosickýYellow card 81'downward-facing red arrow 86'
CM11Pavel Nedvěd
LM20Jaroslav Plašil
CF9Jan Kollerdownward-facing red arrow 45'
Substitutions:
FW12Vratislav LokvencYellow card 59'upward-facing green arrow 45'
MF19Jan Polákupward-facing green arrow 82'
MF17Jiří Štajnerupward-facing green arrow 86'
Manager:
Karel Brückner
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Man of the Match:
Tomáš Rosický (Czech Republic)

Assistant referees:
Amelio Andino (Paraguay)
Bernal Manuel (Paraguay)
Fourth official:
Carlos Chandía (Chile)
Fifth official:
Rodrigo González (Chile)

Italy vs Ghana
Italy 2–0 Ghana
 Report
Attendance: 43,000
Referee: Carlos Simon (Brazil)
Italy
Ghana
GK1Gianluigi Buffon
RB2Cristian Zaccardo
CB13Alessandro Nesta
CB5Fabio Cannavaro (c)
LB3Fabio Grosso
RM20Simone Perrotta
CM21Andrea Pirlo
LM4Daniele De RossiYellow card 10'
AM10Francesco Tottidownward-facing red arrow 56'
CF11Alberto Gilardinodownward-facing red arrow 64'
CF9Luca Tonidownward-facing red arrow 82'
Substitutions:
MF16Mauro CamoranesiYellow card 62'upward-facing green arrow 56'
FW15Vincenzo IaquintaYellow card 88'upward-facing green arrow 64'
FW7Alessandro Del Pieroupward-facing green arrow 82'
Manager:
Marcello Lippi
GK22Richard Kingson
RB15John Paintsil
CB5John Mensah
CB4Samuel Kuffour
LB6Emmanuel Pappoedownward-facing red arrow 46'
RM10Stephen Appiah (c)
CM18Eric Addo
CM8Michael Essien
LM11Sulley MuntariYellow card 41'
CF3Asamoah GyanYellow card 65'downward-facing red arrow 89'
CF14Matthew Amoahdownward-facing red arrow 68'
Substitutions:
DF7Illiasu Shillaupward-facing green arrow 46'
FW19Razak Pimpongupward-facing green arrow 68'
FW12Alex Tachie-Mensahupward-facing green arrow 89'
Manager:
Serbia Ratomir Dujković
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Man of the Match:
Andrea Pirlo (Italy)

Assistant referees:
Aristeu Tavares (Brazil)
Ednílson Corona (Brazil)
Fourth official:
Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia)
Fifth official:
Hamdi Al Kadri (Syria)

Czech Republic vs Ghana

Tomáš Ujfaluši was sent off in the 65th minute after tripping Matthew Amoah in the penalty box from behind. Asamoah Gyan took the penalty kick but struck the post and then received a yellow card for taking the shot without the referee's permission.[2]

Czech Republic 0–2 Ghana
Report
Attendance: 45,000
Czech Republic
Ghana
GK1Petr Čech
RB2Zdeněk Grygera
CB22David Rozehnal
CB21Tomáš UjfalušiRed card 65'
LB6Marek Jankulovski
DM4Tomáš Galásek (c)downward-facing red arrow 46'
RM8Karel Poborskýdownward-facing red arrow 56'
CM10Tomáš Rosický
CM11Pavel Nedvěd
LM20Jaroslav Plašildownward-facing red arrow 68'
CF12Vratislav LokvencYellow card 49'
Substitutions:
MF19Jan Polákupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF17Jiří Štajnerupward-facing green arrow 56'
FW7Libor Sionkoupward-facing green arrow 68'
Manager:
Karel Brückner
GK22Richard Kingson
RB15John Paintsil
CB5John Mensah
CB7Illiasu Shilla
LB13Habib MohamedYellow card 90+3'
RM20Otto AddoYellow card 18'downward-facing red arrow 46'
CM8Michael EssienYellow card 37'
CM10Stephen Appiah (c)
LM11Sulley MuntariYellow card 84'
CF14Matthew Amoahdownward-facing red arrow 80'
CF3Asamoah GyanYellow card 66'downward-facing red arrow 85'
Substitutions:
MF9Derek BoatengYellow card 75'upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF18Eric Addoupward-facing green arrow 80'
FW19Razak Pimpongupward-facing green arrow 85'
Manager:
Serbia Ratomir Dujković
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Man of the Match:
Michael Essien (Ghana)

Assistant referees:
Darío García (Argentina)
Rodolfo Otero (Argentina)
Fourth official:
Jerome Damon (South Africa)
Fifth official:
Enock Molefe (South Africa)

Italy vs United States

Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi was sent off in the 28th minute after elbowing U.S. striker Brian McBride in a rash challenge that left the American with blood all over his face and requiring three stitches under his left eye. FIFA banned De Rossi for four matches (allowing him to return in the final) and fined him 10,000 CHF (£4,500).[3]

Italy 1–1 United States
 Report
Attendance: 46,000
Italy
United States
GK1Gianluigi Buffon
RB2Cristian Zaccardodownward-facing red arrow 54'
CB13Alessandro Nesta
CB5Fabio Cannavaro (c)
LB19Gianluca ZambrottaYellow card 70'
RM20Simone Perrotta
CM21Andrea Pirlo
LM4Daniele De RossiRed card 28'
AM10Francesco TottiYellow card 5'downward-facing red arrow 35'
CF9Luca Tonidownward-facing red arrow 61'
CF11Alberto Gilardino
Substitutions:
MF8Gennaro Gattusoupward-facing green arrow 35'
FW7Alessandro Del Pieroupward-facing green arrow 54'
FW15Vincenzo Iaquintaupward-facing green arrow 61'
Manager:
Marcello Lippi
GK18Kasey Keller
RB6Steve Cherundolo
CB23Eddie PopeYellow card 21' Yellow-red card 47'
CB22Oguchi Onyewu
LB3Carlos Bocanegra
RM8Clint Dempseydownward-facing red arrow 62'
CM10Claudio Reyna (c)
CM4Pablo MastroeniRed card 45'
LM15Bobby Conveydownward-facing red arrow 52'
CF21Landon Donovan
CF20Brian McBride
Substitutions:
DF13Jimmy Conradupward-facing green arrow 52'
MF17DaMarcus Beasleyupward-facing green arrow 62'
Manager:
Bruce Arena
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Man of the Match:
Kasey Keller (United States)

Assistant referees:
Wálter Rial (Uruguay)
Pablo Fandino (Uruguay)
Fourth official:
Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia)
Fifth official:
Hamdi Al Kadri (Syria)

Czech Republic vs Italy
Czech Republic 0–2 Italy
Report
Attendance: 50,000
Czech Republic
Italy
GK1Petr Čech
RB2Zdeněk Grygera
CB5Radoslav Kováčdownward-facing red arrow 78'
CB22David Rozehnal
LB6Marek Jankulovski
DM19Jan PolákYellow card 35' Yellow-red card 45+2'
RM8Karel Poborskýdownward-facing red arrow 46'
CM10Tomáš Rosický
CM11Pavel Nedvěd (c)
LM20Jaroslav Plašil
CF15Milan Barošdownward-facing red arrow 64'
Substitutions:
MF17Jiří Štajnerupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF14David Jarolímupward-facing green arrow 64'
FW18Marek Heinzupward-facing green arrow 78'
Manager:
Karel Brückner
GK1Gianluigi Buffon
RB19Gianluca Zambrotta
CB13Alessandro Nestadownward-facing red arrow 17'
CB5Fabio Cannavaro (c)
LB3Fabio Grosso
RM8Gennaro GattusoYellow card 31'
CM21Andrea Pirlo
LM20Simone Perrotta
AM16Mauro Camoranesidownward-facing red arrow 74'
AM10Francesco Totti
CF11Alberto Gilardinodownward-facing red arrow 60'
Substitutions:
DF23Marco Materazziupward-facing green arrow 17'
FW18Filippo Inzaghiupward-facing green arrow 60'
MF17Simone Baroneupward-facing green arrow 74'
Manager:
Marcello Lippi
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Man of the Match:
Marco Materazzi (Italy)

Assistant referees:
José Ramírez (Mexico)
Héctor Vergara (Canada)
Fourth official:
Óscar Ruiz (Colombia)
Fifth official:
José Navia (Colombia)

Ghana vs United States
Ghana 2–1 United States
 Report
Attendance: 41,000
Referee: Markus Merk (Germany)
Ghana
United States
GK22Richard Kingson
RB15John Paintsil
CB5John MensahYellow card 81'
CB7Illiasu ShillaYellow card 32'
LB13Habib Mohamed
RM9Derek Boatengdownward-facing red arrow 46'
CM10Stephen Appiah (c)Yellow card 90+1'
CM8Michael EssienYellow card 5'
LM23Haminu Dramandownward-facing red arrow 80'
CF14Matthew Amoahdownward-facing red arrow 59'
CF19Razak Pimpong
Substitutions:
MF20Otto Addoupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF18Eric Addoupward-facing green arrow 59'
FW12Alex Tachie-Mensahupward-facing green arrow 80'
Manager:
Serbia Ratomir Dujković
GK18Kasey Keller
RB6Steve Cherundolodownward-facing red arrow 61'
CB22Oguchi Onyewu
CB13Jimmy Conrad
LB3Carlos Bocanegra
RM8Clint Dempsey
CM21Landon Donovan
CM10Claudio Reyna (c)downward-facing red arrow 40'
CM17DaMarcus Beasley
LM7Eddie LewisYellow card 7'downward-facing red arrow 74'
CF20Brian McBride
Substitutions:
MF14Ben Olsenupward-facing green arrow 40'
FW9Eddie Johnsonupward-facing green arrow 61'
MF15Bobby Conveyupward-facing green arrow 74'
Manager:
Bruce Arena
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Man of the Match:
Stephen Appiah (Ghana)

Assistant referees:
Christian Schräer (Germany)
Jan-Hendrik Salver (Germany)
Fourth official:
Toru Kamikawa (Japan)
Fifth official:
Yoshikazu Hiroshima (Japan)

See also

References
  1. "Groups of Death in World Cup History". SI.com. ABG-SI. 9 June 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  2. "Czech Republic 0-2 Ghana". BBC.co.uk. BBC. 17 June 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  3. "De Rossi slapped with four-match ban". TheGuardian.com. Guardian News and Media Limited. 23 June 2006. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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