Weiss to stay as Slovakia coach
Vladimir Weiss has agreed to extend his contract as Slovakia coach by four more years following the team's surprise performance at their first World Cup.
Slovaks head home as heroes
Slovakia had already hit the jackpot by qualifying for their first World Cup and now go home with the bonuses of knocking out the holders, reaching the last 16 and building up...
Slovakia rue nervousness, missed chances
Three major missed opportunities cost Slovakia the chance to continue their dream World Cup run, coach Vladimir Weiss said after their 2-1 defeat by Netherlands on Monday.
'Genius' Robben takes Dutch to last eight
An impressive performance from the returning Arjen Robben helped Netherlands to a comfortable 2-1 win over Slovakia in Durban on Monday and put them into the World Cup...
Robben makes first start for Dutch
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben will make his first start of the World Cup, replacing the injured Rafael van der Vaart, when his side take on Slovakia in the second round at the...
Dutch critics ready for Slovakian heroes
Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt believes any complacency towards their surprise World Cup second round opponents Slovakia will be kept in check by their fiercest critics --...
Netherlands wary of Slovakian spirit
The Netherlands play surprise package Slovakia in a round of 16 match in Durban on Monday, wary of a team spirit that saw the unheralded side beat defending World Cup champions...
Slovakia sets sights on next victim
World Cup debutants Slovakia, fresh from their stunning 3-2 win over holders Italy, are revelling in their new-found status as giant killers and are on the hunt for the next big...
Silent Slovaks aim for more surprises
Slovakia have already exceeded expectations by reaching the last 16 in their first World Cup and hope to repeat the lively performance that beat holders Italy when they face...
Weiss hails second best day of his life
Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss celebrated "the second best day of his life" after his World Cup debutants stunned holders Italy 3-2 on Thursday and stole their place in the last 16.