FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil Awards

The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament

• Golden Ball

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2. Thomas Müller (Germany)
3. Arjen Robben (Netherlands)

• Golden Boot

1. James Rodriguez (Colombia) (6 goals, 2 assists)
2. Thomas Müller (Germany)(5 goals, 3 assists)
3. Neymar (Brazil)(4 goals, 1 assist)

• Golden Glove
• Manuel Neuer (Germany)

• Best Young Player
• Paul Pogba (France)

• FIFA Fair Play Trophy
• Colombia

Persipura Jayapura Indonesian Super League 2012/2013 Champion

Persipura Jayapura takes the Indonesian Super League 2012/2013 champion title after winning the Papua Derby against Persiwa Wamena in Persiwa home with a final score of 2-0. Three additional points makes Persipura pocketed 73 points from 30 games played, 17 points difference of nearest rivals Persib Bandung and Arema Indonesia which are both collected 56 points, 29 game results. With this situation, Arema and Persib who still has five games remaining, may no longer be able to pursue the acquisition points of Persipura.

The match held at the Pendidikan Stadium, Wednesday (31/07/2013), Persiwa able to keep Persipura in the first half. Boaz Solossa broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute before Patrich Wanggai sealed the win with his goal in the 72nd minute.

At the beginning of the game, sometimes Persiwa make trouble for Persipura defense. Robert Elopere threatened by long-range shot in the 11th minute but have not tested the Persipura goalkeeper Yoo Jae-hoon. Furthermore, Persipura turned pressing. A golden opportunity created by Boaz but his strike in the 31st minute just bounced narrowly over the Persiwa crossbar. After halftime, Persipura kicked. Boaz opened the scoring for the visitors after the shot was not dammed by goalkeeper Mario Reyaan. Persipura 1-0 lead over Persiwa. Persipura only takes 10 minutes to double his lead. Mario Reyaan forced to pick the ball from his own net after a goal by Wanggai with close-range shot. Periswa 0, Persipura 2. Persiwa tried to create a goal back. However, until the long whistle sounded ending the match referee marked no other goals were created. Persipura's 2-0 win at the same time entitled to the title.

2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Results

Italy defeated Uruguay on penalties in the third place play-off. Brazil played Spain in the final, winning 3–0 and capturing their fourth title and third consecutive.

Group Stage

The results of 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in group stage are described below

Group A

2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Group A

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Brazil	3	3	0	0	9	2	+7	9
Italy	3	2	0	1	8	8	0	6
Mexico	3	1	0	2	3	5	−2	3
Japan	3	0	0	3	4	9	−5	0

15 June 2013
Brazil    3-0    Japan

16 June 2013
Mexico     1-2     Italy

19 June 2013
Brazil     2-0     Mexico
Italy     4-3     Japan

22 June 2013
Italy     2-4     Brazil
Japan     1-2    Mexico


Group B

2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Group B

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Spain	3	3	0	0	15	1	+14	9
Uruguay	3	2	0	1	11	3	+8	6
Nigeria	3	1	0	2	7	6	+1	3
Tahiti	3	0	0	3	1	24	−23	0

16 June 2013
Spain     2-1    Uruguay

17 June 2013
Tahiti     1-6    Nigeria

20 June 2013
Spain     10-0    Tahiti
Nigeria     1-2    Uruguay

23 June 2013
Nigeria     0-3    Spain
Uruguay     8-0    Tahiti

Knockout Stage

Semi-finals

26 June 2013
16:00   
Brazil     2-1   Uruguay

27 June 2013
16:00
Spain    0-0 (7-6)    Italy
   

Third Place

30 June 2013
13:00
Uruguay    2-2 (2-3)     Italy

Final

30 June 2013
19:00
Brazil     3-0   Spain

Awards

FIFA Fair Play Trophy :      Spain

Ball Winner

            Golden Ball Winner :            Neymar

            Silver Ball Winner :              Iniesta

            Bronze Ball Winner :            Paulinho

Boot Winners

            Golden Boot Winner :          Fernando Torres (5 goals)

            Silver Boot Winner :             Fred (5 goals)

            Bronze Boot Winner :          Neymar (4 goals)

Golden Glove Winner :         Julio Cesar