HOUSTON, June 14 : The Curacao players have no reason to be downcast following a 7-1 mauling by Germany in the tiny nation's World Cup debut on Sunday and still have an opportunity to enjoy a successful tournament, coach Dick Advocaat said. The 78-year-old Dutchman said his players were not expecting such a

A baptism of fire awaits for Curaçao in its debut World Cup match.

Curacao's 78-year-old coach leads the smallest World Cup debutant against Germany, a four-time champion, in a thrilling matchup.