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Robinho - Brazil
Maicon - Brazil
Broke the deadlock in fortuitous style with a cross that beat the opposing goalkeeper at his near post – or was it a great shot? Got forward effectively for much of the night and had several good efforts on goal.
Winston Reid - New Zealand
The promising defender had a match he will never forget. Though he lost Vittek for the opening goal, he more than atoned for his error with a superb last-ditch challenge to deny Vittek his second goal and then he popped up in injury-time with an incredible headed equaliser. New Zealand has a new national hero and he isn't an All Black.
Gervinho - Ivory Coast
Potentially one of the stars of the tournament, the winger was lively with trickery and willingness to take on either full-back. Drifted out of the game in the second half, though he did more than anyone on his side to force an opening.
Winston Reid - New Zealand
The promising defender had a match he will never forget. Though he lost Vittek for the opening goal, he more than atoned for his error with a superb last-ditch challenge to deny Vittek his second goal and then he popped up in injury-time with an incredible headed equaliser. New Zealand has a new national hero and he isn't an All Black.
Gervinho - Ivory Coast
Potentially one of the stars of the tournament, the winger was lively with trickery and willingness to take on either full-back. Drifted out of the game in the second half, though he did more than anyone on his side to force an opening.
