Match of the Day (1964)
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Jonathan Pearce as Commentator
Episodes 38
9th October 2004: World Cup Qualifier: France v Republic of Ireland
Brian Kerr's men travel to Paris for this Group Four World Cup qualifier with legitimate hopes of causing an upset against the formerly formidable French.
Read More4th December 2005: FA Cup Second Round
Worcester City v Huddersfield. The Conference North minnows take on the League One high-flyers in this tantalising FA Cup second-round tie. Following their 4-1 first-round win, the Terriers - who won the Cup once, way back in 1928 - should beat a side that last reached this stage in 1984. But their defeat by Accrington Stanley two years ago should give the underdogs hope.
Read More7th January 2006: FA Cup Third Round: Hull City v Aston Villa
Championship side Hull will be looking to cause an upset against the seven-times winners of the competition, who have struggled to emulate their past glories of late, both in cup competitions and the Premiership.
Read More28th January 2006: FA Cup Fourth Round: Bolton Wanderers v Arsenal
Arsenal travel to the Reebok Stadium for what is likely to be a hard-fought FA Cup fourth-round fixture. A single goal was enough to give the Gunners a win here in last season's sixth-round tie, but the current holders know they won't be in for an easy ride after losing 2-0 to the Trotters in the Premiership earlier this year.
Read More23rd March 2006: FA Cup 6th Round
Charlton v Middlesbrough. Coverage of the last of this week's all-Premiership FA Cup quarter-finals as Charlton welcome Middlesbrough to the Valley.
Read More12th April 2006: FA Cup Sixth Round Replay
Middlesbrough v Charlton Athletic. The two teams reconvene for this FA Cup quarter-final replay at the Riverside Stadium after a goalless draw at the Valley last month.
Read More9th June 2006: World Cup 2006: Germany v Costa Rica
Hosts Germany take on Costa Rica in the opening game of the tournament.
Read More11th June 2006: World Cup 2006: Mexico v Iran
The highly rated Central Americans do battle with the Middle East minnows, live from Nuremberg. Iran are unlikely to keep their fans happy as they take on Mexico, currently ranked in the world's top ten, and favourites to win Group D.
Read More19th June 2006: World Cup 2006: Spain v Tunisia
Spain's perennial underachievers continue their 42-year quest for a major tournament win as they take on the African underdogs in Stuttgart.
Read More23rd June 2006: World Cup 2006: Togo v France
The West African minnows invidiously tagged as the tournament's lowest-ranked side stake their claim for an infamous giantkilling act as Group G climaxes with a David and Goliath battle in Cologne.
Read More26th June 2006: World Cup 2006: Switzerland v Ukraine
Round of 16: Winner Group G v Runner-up Group H. A showdown from Cologne that may well involve France, South Korea, Spain or Ukraine.
Read More30th June 2006: World Cup 2006: Italy v Ukraine
Hamburg is the setting as Gary Lineker introduces the second quarter-final.
Read More4th July 2006: World Cup 2006: Germany v Italy
The nerve-racking first semi-final, in Dortmund.
Read More8th July 2006: World Cup 2006: Germany v Portugal
The curtain is set to fall this weekend on what has been a month of top-drawer footballing drama, with a cast of incredible characters performing on a world stage. Tonight, Stuttgart is the venue for the play-off for third and fourth places. After the bitter disappointment of semi-final defeat in midweek, which team will be able to regroup to show the world its resilience has not been shattered?
Read More16th August 2006: International Friendly
England v Greece. Old Trafford is the venue for new England manager Steve McClaren's first game in charge - a friendly against the European champions.
Read More3rd September 2006: International Friendly
Brazil v Argentina. Arsenal's pristine new Emirates Stadium hosts a friendly between two football giants.
Read More6th September 2006: Euro 2008 Qualifier
England v FYR Macedonia. England's bid to qualify for Euro 2008 continues with a tricky trip to eastern Europe, where they face their old sparring partners FYR Macedonia - a team who proved tough opponents during qualifying for Euro 2004.
Read More12th November 2006: FA Cup First Round
Weymouth Town v Bury. Coverage from the Wessex Stadium of the FA Cup first-round match between Conference side Weymouth Town, who are unbeaten at home this season, and League Two strugglers Bury.
Read More10th March 2007: FA Cup Sixth Round: Middlesbrough v Manchester United
Coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final clash from the Riverside.
Read More6th January 2008: FA Cup Third Round: Stoke City v Newcastle United
The Potters, three-time FA Cup semi-finalists, will be eager to make home advantage count as they seek a high-flying scalp at the expense of the perennially under-achieving Magpies.
Read More27th January 2008: FA Cup Fourth Round: Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
An intriguing clash beckons for this FA Cup fourth round which on paper should be a win for the home team.
Read More20th June 2010: World Cup 2010: Netherlands v Japan
Full coverage of the World Cup Group E clash between the Netherlands and Japan in Durban. The group looks like a tricky one for Japan to qualify from.
Read More7th November 2010: Championship
Gabby Logan hosts coverage of the south Wales derby, with both Cardiff and Swansea aiming for promotion.
Read More2nd December 2011: Euro 2012 Draw
Gary Lineker presents coverage as the draw for Euro 2012 is made in Kiev. Sixteen nations will gather in Poland and the Ukraine next summer for a feast of European football.
Read More24th January 2012: League Cup Semi-Final: Cardiff City v Crystal Palace
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the League Cup semi-final second leg between Championship teams Cardiff City and Crystal Palace.
Read More20th July 2012: International Friendly
Great Britain v Brazil. Gabby Logan presents live action from Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium as Great Britain's men play their one and only warm-up game ahead of a historic return to Olympic action.
Read More16th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Spain v Uruguay
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Group B gets underway with World and European champions Spain up against Copa America winners Uruguay.
Read More19th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Italy v Japan
Gary Lineker presents coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Italy take on Japan in Group A. Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf is pitch-side in Recife.
Read More20th June 2013: Confederations Cup: Nigeria v Uruguay
Coverage of the fourth Group B match of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup, as African champions Nigeria face South American champions Uruguay in Salvador.
Read More22nd June 2013: Confederations Cup: Italy v Brazil
Mark Chapman introduces coverage from Group A of the Fifa Confederations Cup, as hosts Brazil meet Italy in Salvador.
Read More23rd June 2013: Confederations Cup: Uruguay v Tahiti
Coverage of the Confederations Cup match between Uruguay and Tahiti.
Read More17th June 2014: World Cup 2014: Brazil v Mexico
Coverage of the Group A fixture between host nation Brazil and Mexico in Fortaleza, introduced by Gary Lineker. The commentators are Jonathan Pearce and Mark Lawrenson.
Read More19th June 2014: World Cup 2014: Japan v Greece
Coverage from Natal as the Samurai Blue of Japan face Greece, who defied the odds to win Euro 2004. With Gary Lineker and commentary by Jonathan Pearce and Martin Keown.
Read More22nd June 2014: World Cup 2014: Belgium v Russia
Gary Lineker introduces coverage as a Belgian side full of Premier League stars take on Russia at the Maracana. Commentary comes from Jonathan Pearce and Martin Keown.
Read More24th June 2014: World Cup 2014: Japan v Colombia
Manish Bhasin presents coverage of the climax of Group C as reigning Asian champions Japan face Colombia in Cuiaba. Commentary comes from Jonathan Pearce and Mark Lawrenson.
Read More1st July 2014: World Cup 2014: Argentina v Switzerland
Lionel Messi and Argentina face Switzerland at Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo. With Gary Lineker and commentators Jonathan Pearce and Mark Lawrenson.
Read More4th July 2014: World Cup 2014: France v Germany
Gary Lineker introduces coverage of the all-European quarter-final between France and Germany at the Maracana in Rio. With commentary from Jonathan Pearce and Mark Lawrenson.
Read More23rd August 2014
Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day's six Premier League games. Everton take on Arsenal, Chelsea host Leicester City and Aston Villa meet Newcastle.
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