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Football Soccer Formula 1 Rugby Racing Golf Blogs TennisPublished: June 12, 2010
Team USA came away with a highly credible 1-1 draw, despite Robert Green’s huge howler after he allowed Clint Dempsey’s tame shot to creep into the goal. The U.S. forced much of the game against an abysmally inept England who played about as bad as they possibly could. Clint Dempsey’s equalizer cancelled out Steven Gerrard’s early strike as Team USA were every bit England’s...
Published: June 11, 2010
For many, the World Cup will really start when England and the USA take to the pitch in the Royal Bafokeng Stadium for the opening game in Group C. Fabio Capello’s men will fancy their chances of making it to the final, and Team USA will provide the first stumbling block. England is the overwhelming favourite to win this match. However, Bob Bradley’s boys won’t allow the Three...
Published: June 10, 2010
As Chelsea romped to their fourth title with an 8-0 win over Wigan, little did Joe Cole know that his final action in a blue shirt would be to provide an assist for the Pensioners last goal. With the news that Chelsea has decided to dispense themselves with the services of Michael Ballack, Juliano Belletti, and Cole, it would seem that the English maestro has a whole host of suitors to choose from,...
Published: June 8, 2010
European Champions and World Cup favourites Spain entertain Chile, Honduras, and Switzerland in a group that many are tipping to be the most entertaining during the tournament. Group H : Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile Group H is another tough group to call. Spain should sail through so the real battle is for second, between three evenly matched teams. And it is in effect another Group...
Published: June 7, 2010
If there is one group that the entire world is waiting for, it is Group G. Brazil, Portugal, Ivory Coast, and North Korea will all go to war in a group that could provide as many classic matches are the rest of the other groups put together. Group G: Brazil, Korea DPR, Côte d’Ivoire, Portugal The other “Group of Death” and the most intriguing of the early stages. Brazil are...
Published: June 7, 2010
This is a group where no team will want to finish second, as the Netherlands will be most likely lying in wait. Italy is the sure favourite, however neither Slovakia or Paraguay will be pushovers, and New Zealand’s unorthodox approach could cause problems for unsuspecting teams. Group F: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia This group will suit Italy and their playing style down to the ground....
Published: June 7, 2010
Holland are easy favorites to win Group E, while Denmark, Cameroon, and Japan will all be very optimistic of reaching the Quarter Finals after a favorable drawing against Group F in the Last-16. Group E: Netherlands, Denmark, Japan, Cameroon Holland (World Ranking 3), as ever, will go into this tournament as one of the favorites. They have always produced teams of technical brilliance and this...
Published: June 6, 2010
The term “Group of Death” is a well worn one, but it is very hard to think of any other term when looking at the physically imposing Group D where Germany, Serbia, Ghana, and Australia will battle it out for supremacy. Group D: Germany, Australia, Ghana, Serbia The first of the two groups of death sees the three time winners face an uphill battle to progress. Germany will find...
Published: June 5, 2010
England bears the weight of expectation on their shoulders once again. They have drawn, on paper, the easiest of all World Cup groups. Team USA, Algeria, and Slovenia await the former champion. Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia Make no bones about it: England (World Ranking No. 8) is the overwhelming favourite to progress from Group C, and it is no exaggeration to say that only one player, Tim...
Published: June 4, 2010
On paper, Group B is one of the most wide open. Argentina struggled to qualify, South Korea reached the semifinals in 2002, Greece won Euro 2004, and Nigeria is possibly the strongest African nation in the finals. This was the group that all the top seeds wanted to get. With the least amount of travelling and one fixed hotel throughout the first stage, it’s a much-coveted placing. Diego Maradona...