England produced one of the shocks of the tournament against Japan and USA finally hit top gear to see off Korea Republic on a day of drama.

USA set up a heavyweight semi-final duel with Germany with a thoroughly deserved 4-2 quarter-final victory over Korea Republic in Hamilton.

USA set up a heavyweight semi-final duel with Germany with a thoroughly deserved 4-2 quarter-final victory over Korea Republic in Hamilton.

England's U-17 women are through to the last four at Japan's expense after triumphing 5-4 in a quarter-final penalty shoot-out in Wellington.

Samuel Eto'o and Gonzalo Higuain both scored four goals on Saturday as Barcelona thrashed Valladolid 6-0 and Real Madrid beat Malaga 4-3.

Arsenal roared back into the English title race with a win over Manchester United, while Liverpool went top with a result against West Brom.

A goal from Brazilian Fred preserved Lyon's four-point lead at the top of the French league table Saturday with a 1-0 win at struggling Monaco.

Liverpool striker Robbie Keane scored twice in a 3-0 win over West Brom as the Reds moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain scored an incredible four goals as ten-man Real Madrid came from behind three times to defeat Malaga 4-3.

Arsenal rebounded from their recent woes with a stunning sin against Manchester United on Saturday while Pompey also picked up a win.