June 25, 2006
And so it begins. The group games have separated the rough from the smooth, the calm from the angry, the pathetic from the capable…It is the do or die aspect of the knockout phases of the world cup finals that makes the competition so special. This is when one mistake becomes potentially a ticket home […]
June 24, 2006
Tunisia v Ukraine.. The Ukrainians went mad in their last game, totally demolishing the sub-standard Saudis with a delightful display of attacking football…Shevchenko was showing signs of match sharpness returning to his lethal boots. Tunisia have been largely disappointing..Prediction: Shevchenko double 2-0.Ukraine need only a draw, and even then the sorrowful Saudis will need to […]
June 24, 2006
Day fourteen Italy v Czech Lippi has gone crazy and selected a 4-4-1-1 formation for a game which Italy may well need to win if they are to progress to the second round. This group is wide open with every team still capable of qualifying. The prolific (30 goals in serie A last season) Luca […]
June 22, 2006
DAY 13 Portugal v Mexico What is the history of the unique mexican anthem salute?? The hand held horizontal across the chest…… Portugal are resting every player with a yellow card!5 of the dirty hacks. Slovakian ref Rodruiguez….and Fonseca are in Mexico starting xi…Salcido and Pineda on yellows. Prediction: I am firmly hoping for the […]
June 21, 2006
Germany V Ecuador The Ecuadorians have been one of the most surprisingly impressive teams in the first two rounds of matches, scoring some lovely goals and managing to avoid conceding … ECA-DelGado and Tenorio are injured…Kaviedes is in… These teams have never played each other. Warm embrace for Ecaudorians…close huddle… Espinoza and Hurtado have been […]
June 20, 2006
Togo v Swiss TOGO:The Togan team almost didn’t make it to this game after problems over payments erupted into the threat of a player-strike…FIFA stepped in, and have ‘persuaded’ the African squad to maintain their group match commitments.SAUDI: Kader was lively in the first game…he knows where the goal is. 1T 2- Togans going […]
June 19, 2006
Jap V Croats Nakata calls for solidarity from both team and supporters.. japan Manager,Zico looks worried, haggard and drawn as he entered the stadium..Kovac brothers are both cleared to play after injury scares…Croatia go from underdogs, which they were against Brazil, to favourites for this one.. Croat defence of Kovac and Tudor was very sturdy against the […]
June 18, 2006
Day nine Iran v Portugal this one is like a cup final ….If Iran lose they are OUT, if Portugal win they are THROUGH….Play maker Deco is back for Portugal.. Iran did well at 1-1 with the Mexicans but then a terrible defensive mistake gave away a goal and the Mexicans took control…. Ali Daye […]
June 17, 2006
Day eight Argies v Serbia Milosevic is a useless donkey. Can Kezman show his worth? Argies were one of most impressive teams in first round..Serbia were defensively solid against the Dutch… -Argies exactly same team as lined up v IC. Prediction: Argies 2-0 1T 5- GOAL….Argies cut their way through Serb lines, Saviola sets up […]
June 17, 2006
Ecuador v Costa Rica Espinoza and Hurtado, together in the centre of defence are ruthlessly secure….Tenorio can be lively…good width..Delgado very tidy. Rwandan ref Costa Rica 3-5-2 Wanchope….want to come back to Europe.. Prediction 3-1 Ecuador. they are bigger, stronger and more determined.. 4–4-2 for Ecuador against 3-5-2 of CR 1t poles watching anxiously.. 2-first sign of […]
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