Saturday, June 26, 2010
So the end of the last phase of group games is here, and the start of the round of 16 is today! Haha. Well here is definitely the three nicest moments.
1. Italy knocked out at the group stage. Yeah wonderful win that Slovakia got over the old Italians. It was a thrilling 3-2 win, with a wonder goal each from both sides, and also a controversial Italian goal ruled out for offside that could have made it 2-2 at that time. But full credit to the Slovaks who set out to attack the Italian defence. And now both 2006 finalists are out!
2. USA's last gasp winner against Algeria. Before Landon Donovan struck in the 91st minute, USA was third, with both them and Algeria staring at elimination, Slovenia was top and England second. But after the last gasp winner from Donovan, Slovenia went third, England remained second, and USA went top. How amazing is that. From elimination to group winners in a second.
3. Yakubu's sitter against South Korea. With qualification at stake for both Nigeria and South Korea as they did battle, Yakubu had a great chance to get level, and all he did from almost 3 yards out was to pass the ball the wrong side of the post. It was an open goal with a stranded 'keeper out of sight. Magnificent.. miss.
Well now the last 16, I hope South Korea do Asia proud by beating Uruguay tonight. USA should get the better of Ghana. ENGLAND will beat Germany, via PENALTIES! Haha... What a story that'd be. Argentina should do the job against Mexico. Netherlands and Brazil to meet in the quarters. Spain-Portugal, interesting one, let's see whose the bravest in that tie.. that team, will prevail. And I'm hoping Japan make it double delight for Asia with a win over Paraguay!
Hmm, I wanna watch TS III! Any takers?
my thoughts at 6:59 pm