Sorry, Spot the Ball does not support Internet Explorer 8. Please
upgrade your browser or go to
//bit.ly/nytspottheball on your phone.
Round 1
June 17, 2014
View More Quizzes ↓
-
The First Goal of the Tournament
Brazil took on Croatia in the first game of the tournament. In a shock to the home fans, the first goal was an own goal by defender Marcelo (pictured). Despite suffering its first World Cup own goal, Brazil won, 3-1.
Odd Andersen/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
-
The Netherlands Exacts Its Revenge
In a repeat of the 2010 World Cup final, the Netherlands took on Spain on Friday. But unlike four years ago, the Netherlands thoroughly outplayed Spain, winning, 5-1. In this photo, Netherlands forward Robin van Persie, left, took on Spanish defender Gerard Piqué.
Emmanuel Dunand/Agence France-Presse
-
Beausejour Takes a Shot From Distance
Chile was leading Australia by a goal at the end of regular match time, but that didn't stop Chilean striker Jean Beausejour from adding insult to injury by scoring one last goal in injury time. The match ended with a 3-1 victory to Chile.
Juan Barreto/Agence France-Presse
-
Balotelli Heads Italy in Front
Just four minutes into the second half against England, Italian midfielder Antonio Candreva crossed the ball in front of striker Mario Balotelli, who wasted no time heading the ball into the goal. That gave Italy a 2-1 lead, which it never lost.
Christopher Lee/Getty Images
-
Messi Scores a Vital Goal
Ahead by a goal, the Argentines took charge against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 66th minute, with striker Lionel Messi scoring either a perfectly aimed or very lucky goal that ricocheted off the post. Bosnia did not give up, but its late goal was not enough to avoid a loss.
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
How do you rate? Complete the challenges above, then challenge your friends
to see who is the most accurate.
You beat % of other players in today's Spot the Ball quiz. Now share your results and
move on to round 2 »
And you were more accurate than
% of readers. Now let your friends challenge you.