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The Netherlands came from a goal down to beat 10-man Brazil 2-1 in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

An early goal from Robinho had put Brazil in command, but in the second half the Dutch drew level when Wesley Sneijder’s cross was deflected into his own net by Felipe Melo.

Inter Milan’s Sneijder then headed his team ahead in the 68th minute after Arjen Robben’s corner had been cleverly flicked on by Dirk Kuyt.  A miserable afternoon for Melo was completed when he was sent off for stamping on Robben.  The Dutch will play either Uruguay or Ghana in the semifinals, but for Brazil and coach Dunga it is a bitter defeat.

“We are all responsible for this situation but I have the greatest responsibility,” he told AFP.  The inspirational Sneijder was surprised to score the winner with a rare headed goal.

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Apple has released official advice for iPhone 4 owners to overcome the problem of the device losing signal when held by the lower left corner.

Steve Jobs responded to a query about the problem from one owner by saying: “Just avoid holding it in that way.”

The official advice is to “avoid gripping it in the lower left corner in a way that covers both sides of the black strip in the metal band”.

Alternatively, said Apple, customers could buy a case to shield the antenna.

The iPhone 4 went on sale on 24 June, with hundreds of people queuing outside Apple’s flagship store in central London for the launch.

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Germany successfully continue their dominance over England in World Cup finals after forcing the Three Lions came home early after picking winning 4-1 in the Big 16 round match of World Cup 2010 in the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein.

In this game, both German and English are not too meaningful change. Germany coach Joachim Loew back down Miroslav Klose who previously absent, due to red cards in the allowance for the Group D against the Serbs.

Meanwhile, England coach Fabio Capello’s squad for the reduction in permanent trust when defeating Slovenia.

New games running four minutes, goalkeeper David James had to work hard to get opportunities that confront Mesut Ozil. After beat Ashley Cole, the young German players are releasing volley on goal but the veteran goalkeeper could be intercepted.

German dependence on Klose started to appear when the striker was brought first German winner at minute 21. After winning a duel against John Terry, Klose put the ball into the goalkeeper James.

At minute 32, the German double advantage through Lukas Podolski. Starting from penetration by Thomas Muller, midfielders Podolksi This gives the bait to free-standing, so easily fired a shot into the goalkeeper James.
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