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WOW, before I could get set up good here at the bar, England gets a net off the own goal. Most probable courtesy of Beckhams free kick into the box. 3 MINUTES IN!!!! Anyway England is looking good so far, 10 minutes in.

Yellow card given to Gerard in the 19th minute. Definately card worthy, boots up.

Some stats for these teams....This is englands 12th appearance with a record of 22-16-12. Englands best performance was their own win in 1966 as the host. They beat Germnay 4-2 to take the cup.

For Paraguay, this is their 6th appearence sporting a 5-7-7 record.

Another card issued to Paraguays Valdez in the 22nd minute.

37 minutes in time of possesion 59% for England, 41 for Paraguay.

WOW, great oppurtunity by Valdez hitting a side volley just wide of the net. Now in extra time.......and that will be the half with the englishmen up 1-0 over Paraguay

Half time stats, shots England 9-6 Paraguay...fouls 6-8 England....corners 4-0 England....offsides 4-1 England.....possesion 53%-47% England....

Anybody watching this half time special about Germany...I can't beleive that Beckenbaur's parents named him after a pair of shoes.

So far the game's been ok. Paraguay is playing bad, almost like thy're intimidated. England is playing calmly being ahead. Ler's see what the second half brings

1st sub of the game for England as Downing comes in for Owen.

Paraguay is starting to take control of this match. England seems to be sitting on their 1 goal lead and playing a lot of defense. That will most likely not win them a game, better begin to put some pressure on to score.