France 3 Spain 1 big surprise. Brazil 3 Ghana 0 not so big surprise.

I woke up at 4.30am to catch the last half of the game. France did well, keeping cool under pressure, and diving by Spain. Barthez did some heroic saves. Henry didn't score, but the last goal by Zidane was pure French flair. The French coach Domenech looks like a mathematics professor, but he must have some talents, to make this bunch of ageing, arrogant French work hard for their country.

Apparently theUkraine coach Blohkin hid in the dressing room during the penalty shoot out, couldn't bear to watch.

Spencer is getting used to my routine now, not making a noise while the TV flickers.

I fed her at 5am, but she started to scream again at 7.30am, biting and chewing me. There was still food in her bowl. Hat came in for a quick breakfast, and was chased out by Spencer.