Ghana Put 2 Past Cech As Czechs lose
I’ve been away for the last two days – hindered first by a mild concussion (falling on my head while playing football in the rain, no less) and then travelling between cities. Imagine my surprise then when I turn on the TV at 11 pm and find out that Ghana had hit the Czech Republic…
Ecuador Top Group A
A classy, professional display by Ecuador saw Costa Rica bundled out of the World Cup with a match to spare – and sets up a Germany vs Ecuador clash on the 20th that will determine who tops Group A (and potentially, who England will play in the second round). The most interesting aspect for me…
10 Things I Hate About the World Cup
10. Poor football from rubbish teams. Put in another qualification round and leave 16 teams in the end, please. 9. Poor decision-making from inexperienced rubbish referees. 8. Droning commentators (Why is it that Octagon buys the same commentary feed as the Carling Cup? Maybe because the quality of football is on the same level). 7….
England Verdict – Time To Play Like Champions
For the last four days England have had the media on their back – everyone and their mother has talked about Eriksson’s squad selection, his tactics and his substitutions has being the main reasons for England not playing to their potential against Paraguay. The media has made fun of England’s problems with the heat, as…
Day 6 – Pure Entertainment
When I previewed yesterday’s matches, I talked about the Group H matches being unimportant, as Spain was the only team capable of going to the quarter finals. That prediction was confirmed, but what I hadn’t counted on was Tunisia and Saudi Arabia turning it up a few notches in the second half – the match…
England Square Up Against Cocky T & T
It’s starting to look like a civilised version of WWE. One seemingly undeserving side with amazing potential gets hyped beyond belief, and every next opponent starts talking trash with the objective to raise their own spirits. And like all pretenders, they end up falling to the side after being beaten. Nothing changes except for the…
World Cup Day 6: Taking a breather
Some lighter matches today, as Group H plays out it’s first round and Germany square up against Poland.
Brazil in Cruise Control
Tonight and tomorrow morning, you will hear a lot of rubbish in the media about Brazil vs Croatia – how Parreira isn’t a strong coach, how Ronaldo does not deserve a starting spot and how other teams will be less afraid of Brazil after today’s match. The fact is that these same people who build…
World Cup Day 5 Review – France Disappoint
To a great extent, Day 5 went as predicted. South Korea beat Togo, Brazil disposed of Croatia without stepping out of second gear and France vs Switzerland was a repeat of their qualifier clashes, ending a drab draw. What you wouldn’t have counted on, though, was Togo taking the lead, Brazil scoring only once and…
World Cup Day 5 Preview: Champions Step Up
Brazil take on Croatia today in what will be probably the “most watched” match in this first round of matches (the “most hyped” award going to England vs Paraguay – a match that also won plaudits for being the biggest “damp squid” from the media). Everyone has been waiting to finally see the champions in…
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