June 20, 2010 9:08 AM

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FIFA World Cup: Holland become first country to reach knock out

In the on-going Football World Cup, Cameroon have become the first team to be knocked out the tournament. In a Group E match in Pretoria yesterday, Cameroon were beaten by Denmark 2-1. With two defeats out of two matches, Cameroon got eliminated from the competion. At the same time, the result also ensured Group E leaders Holland become the first country to reach the Round of Sixteen, also known as the knock out round. Earlier in the day, Holland beat Japan 1-0 which was their second win, after beating Denmark. With two wins out of two games, Holland top the group with Six points. With three points, Denmark kept alive their chances of entering the knock-out round. In the Group D match in Rustenberg, Ghana and Australia played a exciting one-one draw. Ghana now top the Goup with four points. Serbia and Germany have three points each. Australia are placed fourth with one point.

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