Play in Group E of the 2006 FIFA World Cup completed on 22 June 2006. Italy won the group, and advanced to the second round, along with Ghana. The Czech Republic and the United States failed to advance.
Standings
All times local (CEST/UTC+2)
United States vs Czech Republic
Italy vs Ghana
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.[1]
Italy vs United States
Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi was sent off in the 28th minute after elbowing US 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).[2]
Czech Republic vs Italy
Ghana vs United States
References
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Stages |
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General information |
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Champions |
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Runners-up |
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Third place |
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Fourth place |
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Eliminated in the quarter-finals |
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Eliminated in the round of 16 |
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Eliminated in the group stage |
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