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So the 2010 World Cup is in full swing, and with an average of 1.56 goals in a game began after the first round of group games, compared to 2.43 at this stage in 2006, I think it's fair to say that this Yet all is not what the global audience hoped or expected. On closer inspection, however, suggests that perhaps this lack of goals is not as surprising as the defensive-minded 4-2-3-1 du jour has certainly made known to the competition. We hopesome other objects a second time!
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So it fits a lap and a summary of what we can expect from the rest of the group:
Group A
Ok, well South Africa was 3-0 for much more complete attack mentality Uruguay, as we saw against France again in the second game of the tournament, understandably lost. While the score is somewhat flattering to the South Americans, certainly deserved to win, and the discipline of South Africa was poor. SouthAfrica has not had the energy and creativity they did against Mexico, and midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala Talisman was a waste. Diego Forlan has proved its value for Uruguay, scoring the first two goals and played a role in the third and now look well placed to go through the group.
Coming tonight is France, Mexico, must win game for both teams. France is certainly subject to terrible Govou for Florent Malouda in the form of his life and, perhaps, Franck Ribery pass the ball to aThe players? It is anyone's guess! It would be nice to see "Hand Ball-Henry for more than 20 minutes, but it seems unlikely, given Raymond Domenech, the tendency to be a stubborn fool. Mexico is a fast guy Giovanni dos Santos look back atmosphere for the team, and basis for all the good that you want to create - another example of a player who has not seen much game time club in recent years taken a chance in the World Cup. And maybe Manchester United new boy JavierHernandez gets a decent run?
Prediction: 2-2 to Mexico in France
Group B
Argentina escaped the wall of Nigeria with less than convincing 1-0 victory, but we were still lucky enough to attend some of the gold that Lionel Messi is the world's best players. Some strange decisions by mad-man Maradona, but that's not really a surprise to everyone, right? He came out and said that the only three players guaranteed starting positions, Messi, Mascherano, and Gutierrez have been - arather surprising statement, given the wealth of talent on the team. Then we have to play the second re-experienced the same very different from its berth next to Newcastle - another example of players too good to be left out, perhaps. A heavy night game against South Korea today, is probably the biggest challenge in Nigeria. The Super Eagles looked back with force, but were made by rocket Heinze header at the top soon reversed. They did not look good ball, but withattacking players like Obafemi Martins, John Utaka and Kanu support of Yak, are always a threat, especially in the air. Vincent Enyeama put on a great display in goal, to keep them in play, and they will fancy their chances of collecting three points this evening against Greece.
South Korea have shown that they take things with a solid 2-0 win ugly and negative Greece open. South Korea meet tonight in Argentina, which will hopefully prove to be moreexciting game of the group and could also decide the first place. Park Ji-Sung looked good, and play their stylish stand in stark contrast to most teams in the tournament so far. You have to keep a little 'men Messi, but put a good fight. Dark Horse for the quarter?
Greece have a reputation for a strong defense and organized, but here are some smooth passing were reversed, many more will come, when they face Argentina. They hopedlack of ideas. The points for the rest of their group to get. They have the opportunity tonight to sneak draw against Nigeria, but I believe that as stated in the Group B whipping boys to stop.
Forecast: Argentina 2-1 South Korea
Greece Nigeria 0-1
Maradona quotes this week:
"I'm not afraid of anything or anyone - unless you wear a mask ..."
On Pele: "He should return to the museum and stay there."
On Michel Platini: "He is French and weWe all know how the French are. If they say "hello" and "goodbye", which is something. "
More informative than I could ever hope to. wonderful stuff, we hope they come again!
Group C
England opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the United States - a decent result for them, despite what most people seem to think. Stevie's early goal St. - a true master of the door - it was off line by Rob Green decision to leave, Clint Dempsey's move to thread through. What?Certainly this was not an accident? Whatever. England should still win the group, and hope that they would see that they do, otherwise you can expect a rampant Germany in the second round, which they tear the world premiere will be faced with a new collective asshole. Despite what most critics believe, I still expect Heskey was rubbish and should be done to Crouch or, alternatively, Gerrard and Barry to take the opposite seems to be in the middle. Cole is to replace the lackluster Milner on the left.
The United States, inOn the other hand, looked lively and a lot of hunger in England, but England defender still do not worry too much. Altidore was probably the best in the federal government, strolling bones creaking of Jamie Carragher. Some increase in invention of his companions in their next match against Slovenia a goal you could see some fair, and if you're lucky to have the edge of England at the head of the group.
The v Slovenia Algeria match was one of the poorest games yet. No one onField was a diabolical tackle Jabulani ball is coming with almost floated out of the stadium. The highlight (exposure low light conditions?) Of the game came when the Algerian goalkeeper Faouzi Chouachi West Brom Robert Koren Alumni tame strike threw it into the side of the net. Both teams tried to defense, with the possibility of coming to the door with a bonus. Algeria Nadir Belhadj was looking lively, always ahead of his regular left-back role, but to inspire a goal. Interestingly Abdelkader StatisticsGhezzal held up two yellows in 14 minutes and 19 seconds, making him the fastest way to get spare two yellow cards in the history of the World Cup. There really is not much more to say about this game. Both teams will battle again on Friday evening and we would expect that the United Kingdom and the United States pressure on the group C.
Forecast: England 2-0 Algeria
USA 1-0, Slovenia
Group D
Aussie Aussie Aussie! No!
No applause Australians after a 4-0 demolition at the handsdressed in a German clinic, could have scored more goals. Lucas Podolski has played an important role, as expected, the webmaster, and polished finish in 8 minutes, they began to flee. Mesut Özil had a show of strength, playing the role of roaming behind Klose. the absence of Ballack, was not easily noticed by Bastian Schweinsteiger slotting in a deeper role. That is, Pim Verbeek's tactics have been extremely negative, the choice is not a recognized striker in a compact area, butundisciplined and ill-prepared 4-2-1-2-1 formation. Lucas Neill and Craig Moore looked out of their depth and too slowly on the back. Tim Cahill distinctly remember so warmly welcomed weetbix eat. The only positive comments from the performance of Brett Emerton, Wilkshire, to a lesser extent, and Brett Holman, who injected some 'much needed energy to come part time. Verbeek is questionable tactics are subjected to much criticism, and the Australians have to get back on their feet with enthusiasmagainst Ghana on Saturday evening, when they passed through a possibility.
Ghana and Serbia has produced the first African nation to win a tournament, and it was quite fun to start a game. Serbia seemed surprisingly weak on the back, and man giant Nikola Zigic was a waste again. They could not produce a constant pressure on the goal of Ghana and suffered for it. Ghana was a bit 'better pressure on the defense of Serbia, if they were in possession.Asamoah Gyan netted a penalty kick to go ahead, after Serbia had gone up to 10 men, and this win gives them a good chance to enter the next round. Serbia is the speed and efficiency of the fight against German attacks, and a loss probably takes them out of the race for the second qualifying round. Ghana face Australia are desperate for a win, and perhaps in this case, desperation leads to assert superiority.
Forecast: Australia 1-0 Ghana
Germany3-1 against Serbia
Acknowledgements: Thanks to editor and minor contributors Fish Face Shakur.
Following yesterday's round of the first four sets, here are the groups EH.
Group E
The Dutch are known, necklaces with the largest amount, but this correspondent believes that they have the strength in depth this time to Favourites Brazil and Spain for the challenge small golden statue. come up with key players like Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder from the back of excellentSeasons for their club and teammates as Robin van Persie, Nigel de Jong and Dirk Kuyt support, they are my humble suggestions to make the semifinals of the car. That is, their first performance against a team resilient Denmark was uninteresting and over-estimated, and we were not the fireworks can produce a team of this caliber to be treated. Robben was not due to injury, but is supposed to be in shape for the next match against Japan. The team certainly justified the win, and were rarelydisturbed by the Danes. Nigel de Jong was his solid self as always busy in the middle of the park, and the young wing Hamburg Eljero Elia has produced a fantastic 25 minutes brief appearance, which will go a long way to raise its profile in football. Unfortunately for the big clubs in search of a new wing player, he is only a year into his five-year contract and exit cost a small fortune. Denmark looked weak in attack particularly wasteful in front of goal with Nicklas Bendtner. It mustreally step against Cameroon when the progress of the group, and it is difficult for Japan already have 3 points on their task.
Cameroon contained some hope of life agree with them as another team with the hopes of Africa behind them, but not convincing performance from both teams led to another kind boring. Cameroon's French coach Paul Le Guen has played an important role in the loss, choosing to omit played Arsenal midfielder Alex Song and striker Samuel Eto'o on the right offPosition - the same as last season with Inter, but have not received support in the side. It 'been largely anonymous, and when he was in good position with the ball, failed to make an impression and seemed a bit' disinterested. Left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto also failed, his good form for club play in this match, with the bulk of the attacks for his efforts in running the wing centered. Its passage, however much to be desired. Japan were very defensive, often beginningtheir entire team behind the ball, and were very happy to score test, had only 2 or 3 times the entire game. Expect to be in a similar way against the Orange look first gear tomorrow night to perform reach.
Forecast: Holland 2-0 Japan
Denmark 1-1 Cameroon
Group F
aging progress in Italy by this group should be easy to draw, but Paraguay put up strong resistance and strength to another sad 1-1. The first half saw the balls of fatPassing show nice and fluid, but without much for this and allowed a free kick. Diving Bastard Daniele De Rossi equalized in the second half after a fun bad attitude from one corner of Italy. New Zealand are next up for Italy and we can expect that they deny the right to die, as was the opening game. Antonio Di Natale could find a steady job, and maybe Bulldog Gattuso is getting a little 'nip heels. Fabio Cannavaro was at his age with aless than satisfactory performance on the back, but the constant Zambrotta has shown its value for the Italian cause. Men star left Paraguay Roque Santa Cruz and Oscar Cardozo on the bench, and although both appearances, they could have an impact. Hopefully, one or both will play from the start against Slovakia. Paraguay will be delighted with a point against the world champions, but they were not the fault of the goalkeeper Villar taking all 3.
Slovakia hastheir tournament to start a winning combination that would put them in a strong position to progress, but the World Cup Super-underdog New Zealand this idea to bed with a final overwhelming. Leading 1-0 from the first in the second half of Slovakia may have failed, the result can be no doubt. Then time has elapsed, the central defender Winston Reid appeared on the All Whites first final point to win. Slovakia creativity important came from Vladimir Weiss (son of coach Vladimir Weiss, and nephew of the formerVladimir Weiss Czechoslovak footballers) and Team Freak Marek Hamsek, while Martin Skrtel in the heart of the defense was rarely troubled. They created numerous chances, the additional benefit, but could not put simply, worrying signs for the next match, a decision maker likely qualifiers against Paraguay. New Zealand dividends 3-4-3 formation, as well defended in numbers and got forward well, although they have failed, much of the threat ahead despite boasting of top grade A-LeagueShane Smeltz and Chris Killen Middlesbrough. FFTD passthesugar author was happy to see West Brom's Chris Wood to take the field in the final stages. New Zealand will fancy their chances of pulling off a shock against the boy Sunday night pizza, especially with first-class goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is not playing because of an injury.
Weather: New Zealand 2-0 Italy
Paraguay 1-1 Slovakia
Group G
The Group of Death! Finally! The possibilityWitness some real hard-fought football, with four teams all because their efforts to just somehow against some seriously tough opposition. For example, Portugal v Ivory Coast was forced to cry neck turned out to be a game. Oh, wait a minute ... In fact it was the worst single game of the tournament so far. I can not believe I tried so hard not to see the guests who come to this game as I did all day studying at university, at home and watch this garbage. With onlyMoment of note is an excellent effort that Ronaldo smashed the upright from 35 yards. The two sides looked really content remains goalless. Ronaldo looked uninterested and did not have to Portugal in 16 months or something. Deco has not played well. Danny - the new Portugal, no. 10 was also anonymous. The Ivorians seemed more interested, but could not get used to the infamous "Jabulani". Didier Drogba made a quiet but well-publicized cameo in the end, and ToureBrothers, each setting up reliable shifts, but it was nothing to write home about. Both sides need to improve drastically to get something from their next match against North Korea outsider of the group.
Speaking of North Korea, I'm sorry, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea make it a damn good fight against the highly favored Brazilians, but ultimately disappointing! NK Rooney showed how proud he represented his country with its water system while viewingAnthem, and put in a solid layer on the field for their Fearless Leader. He showed a great organization and discipline in a projection that the defense raised their stature in the public eye. However, bare in mind that Brazil is not what it once was. Today they play the same way as their coach and former captain used to play - strong defense, and unflashy - unlike what we are used by players once elegant South America asRonaldinho, Ronaldo, Denilson, et al. With Kaka still struggling to find groove shape the years made him the best player in the world in front of a few, and the rest of the team just can not find it. Robinho was surprised with a decent performance, and his through ball to set up Elano was delicious. I decided to goals from Maicon was definitely not intentional, so try not only to fight them. We hope that Brazil will bring back the style for the next game against Ivory Coast on SundayNight.
Forecast: Portugal 2-1 North Korea
Brazil, Cote d'Ivoire 2-0
Group H
So here is a fairly easy group, is not it? Spain are unbeaten in the last year or so and come against a team missing their top scorer in both Switzerland and a wing more and more important. Wait, what? Spain lost? Are you sure? Damn! The supposed best team in the world with a stellar defensive performance were outclassed, clearly the best of recent years do not lead by JoseMourinho. New Boat boy David Villa has been guilty of complacency, when to go to the gate of fun, instead of the simple, golden boy Torres seemed normal, he decided when he arrived at the end of the game, Casillas could certainly played better, and Xabi Alonso 30 yard pile driver that took out of the wood has shown that it was in Spain Day To give an example of how defensive Switzerland were spent Gerard Pique to play most of the game as a striker insteadThe central defender. For the Swiss, Stephan Lichtsteiner put in a solid display in defense after the loss of Philippe Senderos to injury and Gelson Fernandes put a bold goal, put them in the head, which is undoubtedly the fault of the tournament so far. Spain needs to regroup and show their class, what they expect will be an easy win against Honduras, his face, while Switzerland, the difficult task of playing a dangerous Chile.
Chile played some of the best attacking footballso far against a brilliant Honduras. 21 years, Alexis Sanchez shone the brightest, with a great display down the right wing, and actually could have won more. Chile crossing was fantastic during the game, Mauricio Isla also plays an important role in coming forward now. Honduras were outclassed on the field and massive center-midfielder Wilson Palacios has been less influential than that usually for Tottenham. He also sent in the second half.The Central clearly lost their highly-rated striker David Suazo, and I hope they realize that back in full form soon. Unfortunately, we were able to witness more Palacios' in the field, even if Wilson had two brothers, warming the bench. We hope that all play together before the tournament. Maynor Figueroa Wigan man has been disappointing on the back. Chile must find their scoring boots when they are successful against the Swiss giant, while the Honduranis likely to play for pride against the Spanish.
Forecast: Spain 3-0 Honduras
Chile 0-0 Switzerland
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