Paraguay p0:0 Japan
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Paraguay vs Japan
World Cup, 16h00
Paraguay is a well balanced team. The South Americans have a good midfield and attack and also a great defence. They will be solid today, as they were for the whole tournament.
Japan produced a good display to dispatch Denmark home, but I think South American teams are better than Asian ones.
I tip Paraguay to qualify, at 7/10.
World Cup, 16h00
Paraguay is a well balanced team. The South Americans have a good midfield and attack and also a great defence. They will be solid today, as they were for the whole tournament.
Japan produced a good display to dispatch Denmark home, but I think South American teams are better than Asian ones.
I tip Paraguay to qualify, at 7/10.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Brazil vs Chile
World Cup, 20h30
It is the first showdown between South American countries at this summer's competition. Uruguay was the first side from South America other than Argentina and Brazil to reach the knock-out stages of the competition after Peru did it back in 1978. This year all five of that continent's teams went through from the group stages. That is a huge feat.
Chile finished second, just behind Brazil in the qualifiers. They also had 2 good games at this WC. In the third, their were beaten 2-1 by Spain, easier than the scoreline says. Watch out for Alexis Sanchez.
Brazil are one of the favourites of the competition. They beat North Korea and Ivory Coast and drew 0-0 with Portugal. Kaka will be back in the line-up after service a one-match suspension.
I tip Brazil to beat Chile, at 1/2.
World Cup, 20h30
It is the first showdown between South American countries at this summer's competition. Uruguay was the first side from South America other than Argentina and Brazil to reach the knock-out stages of the competition after Peru did it back in 1978. This year all five of that continent's teams went through from the group stages. That is a huge feat.
Chile finished second, just behind Brazil in the qualifiers. They also had 2 good games at this WC. In the third, their were beaten 2-1 by Spain, easier than the scoreline says. Watch out for Alexis Sanchez.
Brazil are one of the favourites of the competition. They beat North Korea and Ivory Coast and drew 0-0 with Portugal. Kaka will be back in the line-up after service a one-match suspension.
I tip Brazil to beat Chile, at 1/2.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Uruguay vs South Korea
World Cup, 16h00
Uruguay has qualified with great difficulty at this competition, winning a play-off. But in the group stage they proved great, since they did not concede a goal. They do have a great duo up front, composed by two of Europe's top-goalscorers Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez.
South Korea was good in their group, but I think they will go down today. They beat Greece and drew with Nigeria, but lost 4-1 to Argentina.
I tip Uruguay to go through, at 3/5.
World Cup, 16h00
Uruguay has qualified with great difficulty at this competition, winning a play-off. But in the group stage they proved great, since they did not concede a goal. They do have a great duo up front, composed by two of Europe's top-goalscorers Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez.
South Korea was good in their group, but I think they will go down today. They beat Greece and drew with Nigeria, but lost 4-1 to Argentina.
I tip Uruguay to go through, at 3/5.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Ghana vs Germany
World Cup, 20h30
Germany find themselves in a very delicate position. They need to win in order to qualify. They have never failed to progress from the group stages of the World Cup. Also, after the first game, 4-0 against Australia, they were tipped as potential winners of the competition. The match against Serbia showed us another German team which saw Podolski play for himself, also missing from the penalty spot and Klose being on the receiving end of a red card which rules him out of this decisive game.
Ghana were superb against Serbia, but faltered against Australia. They are called the Black Stars as well as Africa's Brazilians. Even though they have lots of chances, they scored both goals from the penalty spot. They only need a draw tonight and if they were to qualify they should be the only African team left in the competition.
I tip Ghana not to lose, at 11/10.
World Cup, 20h30
Germany find themselves in a very delicate position. They need to win in order to qualify. They have never failed to progress from the group stages of the World Cup. Also, after the first game, 4-0 against Australia, they were tipped as potential winners of the competition. The match against Serbia showed us another German team which saw Podolski play for himself, also missing from the penalty spot and Klose being on the receiving end of a red card which rules him out of this decisive game.
Ghana were superb against Serbia, but faltered against Australia. They are called the Black Stars as well as Africa's Brazilians. Even though they have lots of chances, they scored both goals from the penalty spot. They only need a draw tonight and if they were to qualify they should be the only African team left in the competition.
I tip Ghana not to lose, at 11/10.
Serbia vs Australia
World Cup, 20h30
I saw the Serbians against Germany. They were very solid and eventually won by 1-0. They need a win in order to progress, even though a draw could also get them through.
Also, Australia produced a good display against Ghana after they were mauled 4-0 by the Germans. I cannot predict which side will show up today.
I tip Serbia will win, at 9/11.
World Cup, 20h30
I saw the Serbians against Germany. They were very solid and eventually won by 1-0. They need a win in order to progress, even though a draw could also get them through.
Also, Australia produced a good display against Ghana after they were mauled 4-0 by the Germans. I cannot predict which side will show up today.
I tip Serbia will win, at 9/11.
England vs Slovenia
World Cup, 16h00
This is make or break time for England. This is a team I expect to win the tournament. But they were poor in the first 2 games, drawing against USA and Algeria. Slovenia is a decent team, they look well organised. But in the match against the USA they showed us both their facets: a pragmatic first half which saw them 2-0 up and a very poor second half in which they were left happy to escape from losing the game.
England must turn on the big engines and run through Slovenia. This is simply what should happen. Expect for the likes of Lampard, Gerrard and Rooney to provide the determination and passion they are renowned for.
I tip England to win, at 5/11.
World Cup, 16h00
This is make or break time for England. This is a team I expect to win the tournament. But they were poor in the first 2 games, drawing against USA and Algeria. Slovenia is a decent team, they look well organised. But in the match against the USA they showed us both their facets: a pragmatic first half which saw them 2-0 up and a very poor second half in which they were left happy to escape from losing the game.
England must turn on the big engines and run through Slovenia. This is simply what should happen. Expect for the likes of Lampard, Gerrard and Rooney to provide the determination and passion they are renowned for.
I tip England to win, at 5/11.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Mexico vs Uruguay
These two teams have played well in the first two games, both winning a game and drawing the other. Uruguay have one goal advantage on the Mexicans, still I do believe these two will qualify together, after drawing this one. It is common sense that the players will go for safety today. A draw will all but guarantee that both nations will progress to the knock-out stages of the competition.
Mexico have been great against France beating them 2-0, while Uruguay thumped hosts South Africa 3-0 in the second round of games of this group. The second-placed team will most probably play Argentina in the next round.
I predict a draw in this game, with values as high as 4/5.
These two teams have played well in the first two games, both winning a game and drawing the other. Uruguay have one goal advantage on the Mexicans, still I do believe these two will qualify together, after drawing this one. It is common sense that the players will go for safety today. A draw will all but guarantee that both nations will progress to the knock-out stages of the competition.
Mexico have been great against France beating them 2-0, while Uruguay thumped hosts South Africa 3-0 in the second round of games of this group. The second-placed team will most probably play Argentina in the next round.
I predict a draw in this game, with values as high as 4/5.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Brazil vs Ivory Coast
World Cup, 20h30
Didier Drogba was the hottest subject prior to the game. The Ivorian captain has a broken arm and the Brazilian wanted Fifa not to allow him play. But football's governing body had a different opinion, which I think is only fair.
I saw Brazil beat North Korea 2-1. They were pretty average to me. Ivory Coast themselves did not catch the eye of the football passionate, but had a decent game in the 0-0 draw against Portugal, having control for most of the time and being the side that wanted the win more.This is probably the toughest group in this competition, so do expect a grinding performance by both sides tonight.
I tip Ivory Coast not to lose tonight, at evens.
World Cup, 20h30
Didier Drogba was the hottest subject prior to the game. The Ivorian captain has a broken arm and the Brazilian wanted Fifa not to allow him play. But football's governing body had a different opinion, which I think is only fair.
I saw Brazil beat North Korea 2-1. They were pretty average to me. Ivory Coast themselves did not catch the eye of the football passionate, but had a decent game in the 0-0 draw against Portugal, having control for most of the time and being the side that wanted the win more.This is probably the toughest group in this competition, so do expect a grinding performance by both sides tonight.
I tip Ivory Coast not to lose tonight, at evens.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Ghana vs Australia
World Cup, 16h00
This is a wide open group, the one that includes these two nations. Serbia, Germany and Ghana have all won a game. But the Africans have done that in a game, while the other two have already suffered a defeat.
Australia have no points; they were thumped by the Germans 4-0 in the opening game of the group. They were so poor. You also have to consider Tim Cahill, arguably their best player, is suspended for this match.
I've seen Ghana against Serbia. They had glimpses of brilliance and were always attacked minded. They managed to win that game 1-0, but fully deserved the result.
I tip Ghana to win today, at 11/10.
World Cup, 16h00
This is a wide open group, the one that includes these two nations. Serbia, Germany and Ghana have all won a game. But the Africans have done that in a game, while the other two have already suffered a defeat.
Australia have no points; they were thumped by the Germans 4-0 in the opening game of the group. They were so poor. You also have to consider Tim Cahill, arguably their best player, is suspended for this match.
I've seen Ghana against Serbia. They had glimpses of brilliance and were always attacked minded. They managed to win that game 1-0, but fully deserved the result.
I tip Ghana to win today, at 11/10.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Honduras vs Chile
World Cup, 13h30
These two play in the same group as Spain, and they will seek to win second place in order to qualify. But first, they both need a win today.
I've seen play Honduras play Romania and lose 3-0. They were simply not good enough. Meanwhile Chile have come through the tough South American qualifying section which is so tough. They also have good pedigree at World Cups and a good Argentine coach.
I tip Chile to win, at 2/3.
World Cup, 13h30
These two play in the same group as Spain, and they will seek to win second place in order to qualify. But first, they both need a win today.
I've seen play Honduras play Romania and lose 3-0. They were simply not good enough. Meanwhile Chile have come through the tough South American qualifying section which is so tough. They also have good pedigree at World Cups and a good Argentine coach.
I tip Chile to win, at 2/3.
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