Uruguay defeated South Korea 2-1 in the first play-off game. The South Koreans surprised with the offensive capabilities and their defensive weaknesses. The first goal by each time was preceded by goalkeeper howlers, one of the themes of this World Cup. The second Uruguayan goal by Suarez was a beauty. Reminded me of a mirror image of Italy's first goal against Germany in the semifinal of World Cup 2006.
In the second of yesterday's games team USA's luck ran out in extra-time (USA 1, Ghana 2). When it seemed that the Americans had the game under way they conceded an early goal in extra-time and this time there was no miracle, even with their goalkeeper Howard in the Ghanan area at the end. Bill Clinton spent the game explaining to Mick Jagger the mysteries of "soccer".
The Simulator has estimated these probabilities for today's games:
A classic World Cup match up. I would not be able to describe with words how badly the English want to beat Germany. Don't miss this, drama is assured.
Argentina should be able to beat Mexico, but I would not underestimate the ability of the Mexicans to put up a fight.
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Even though England has the odds against them, I'm still hoping they'll crush the Germans.
ReplyDeleteWill you be in the stadium?
cheers,
Glenn
From Javier...
ReplyDeleteThanks Glenn. My colleague Sukhdev is in South Africa and had bought tickets based on England finishing first in group. So he saw USA - Ghana live yesterday. He will be watching today's England game on TV and then will go to see live the Argentina - Mexico. Not bad, but of course he misses out on a classic England - Germany.
Cheers Javier