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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)

14 years ago in Uncategorized

Pre-game: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)Match Details
Netherlands-Brazil, Quarter Finals, Nelson Mandela Bay, Wednesday 02 July, 16.00 (local time)

Why Brazil would win?

Kaka, Fabiano, Robinho are deadly attackers who can setup plays, control possession, put the ball on their half, wait for an opening and score a goal. These guys are going to do this over and over again until they bury their opponents.

Brazil is very aggressive but patient and they can control and bring the game to their opponent.

Brazil are favorites to win this tournament and expect this team to go all the way.

Why Netherlands would win?

Netherlands was never challenged in the group stage and with attackers Arjen Robben, and Robin van Persie leading the charge, the dutchmen can outplay and score a goal or two. They have the ability to hold off their opponents and these guys are here to win.

Key Takeaway

This is a highly anticipated game and expect these two teams who would have had the power to win this finals are meeting in the quarter finals. Expect high octane game from these two teams.
Liveblogging for this game is found here — Liveblogging: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)

    

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Pre-game: Paraguay vs Japan (29 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Paraguay vs Japan (29 Jun 2010)Match Details
Paraguay-Japan, Semi-Finals, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Wednesday 29 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why Japan would win?

Japan is strong defender who takes their time setting up stone wall defenses while their opponents setup up play. When the right opportunity comes, Japan counterattacks quickly where their star player Honda weaves his magic to score a goal.

Japan can be patient all throughout the game and wait for the right breakaway run.

Why Paraguay would win?

Like Japan, Paraguay is a very strong defensive team anchored on their 4-3-3 formation. This team also has the experience led by Justo Villar, Denis Caniza, Roque Santa Cruz and Julio Cesar Caceres where each one of them has 5 or more appearances in FIFA World Cup Finals.

Key Takeaway

Whoever wins the game will make history as their first appearance in the quarter finals. However, this game isn’t as exciting as other matchups and whoever wins would lose in the next round.

    

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Match & Result: Brazil vs Chile (28 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Brazil vs Chile (28 Jun 2010)Winner: Brazil
Score: Brazil(3) vs Chile(0)
59′ Robinho (Brazil)
38′ Fabiano (Brazil)
35′ Juan (Brazil)

Recap

Brazil was in control throughout the game executing their usual plays, running counterattacks, stopping their opponents, destroying the other side’s rhythm while maintaining their own rhythm.

Brazil scored three goals and didn’t allow Chile a single score. Brazil has improved game after game as they seemed to lack efficiency after allowing opponents to score in the group stage, but today Brazil has upped their standards.

Key Takeaway

Brazil is still the favorite team to win the World Cup and they have proven they can raise the bar after every game. What’s fascinating about Brazil is they seem to do it effortlessly.

This is going to be a great showdown against Netherlands.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: Brazil vs Chile (21 Jun 2010)

The latest group standing is found here — Latest FIFA World Cup Standing as of 21 Jun 2010

    

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Match & Result: Netherlands vs Slovakia (28 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Netherlands vs Slovakia (28 Jun 2010)Winner: [to be updated after game]
Score: Netherlands(2) vs Slovakia(1)
18′ Robben (Netherlands)
84′ Sneijder (Netherlands)

Recap

As I have said in the pre-game for Netherlands vs Slovakia, Netherlands cruised through the group stage unchallenged and the return of star dutch man Arjen Robben only makes Netherlands win in the bag. Arjen didn’t wait long enough as he quickly scored a goal on the 18th minute.

Netherlands held the lead until the 84th minute when Sneijder sealed the victory.

Vittek from Slovakia came in with a goal on the 90′ + 4; it was a heroic effort but not enough.

Key Takeaway

Netherlands is expected to move deeper into the tournament and they did just that. Netherlands have enough firepower to score goals and with Arjen back in full gear, things are looking good for Netherlands.

    

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Pre-game: Brazil vs Chile (28 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Brazil vs Chile (28 Jun 2010)Match Details
Brazil-Chile, Semi-Finals, Johannesburg – JSC, Wednesday 28 June, 20.30 (local time)

Why Chile would win?

Chile is enjoying success in the group stage as they have shown how strong their defense and ability to score goals. They are playing well and Marcelo Bielsa who is the coach of Chile has raised the bar for these guys.

Why Brazil would win?

Brazil is Brazil and when Kaka is back after serving a suspension, Brazil is formidable together with Robinho and Fabiano.

Brazil is expected to make it all the way to the title.

Key Takeaway

Brazil is looking to move deeper into the tournament as they have the title set in their sights. Chile who were destroyed by Brazil in the pre-finals is going to have a tough time on this.

Liveblogging for this game is found here — Liveblogging: Brazil vs Chile (21 Jun 2010)

    

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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Slovakia (28 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Slovakia (28 Jun 2010)Match Details
Netherlands-Slovakia, Semi-finals, Johannesburg – JSC, Wednesday 28 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why Slovakia would win?

Slovakia disposed defending champion Italy and if they play the way they played in their last game then this team has a chance of winning against Netherlands. Slovakia is a young team who can run their opponents well.

Why Netherlands would win?

This team has enough firepower to make it deep into the finals. They haven’t encountered resistance or problems in the group stage and with the return of star dutch man Arjen Robben, things are looking well good for this team.

Key Takeaway

This is a very important game for everyone and whoever loses bows down from the tournament. Netherlands didn’t have any problems since the games began and they are confident they can win this game.

Liveblogging for this game is found here — Liveblogging: Netherlands vs Slovakia (21 Jun 2010)

    

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Match & Result: Argentina vs Mexico (27 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Argentina vs Mexico (27 Jun 2010)Winner: Argentina
Score: Argentina(3) vs Mexico(1)
71′ Hernandez
26′, 52′ Tevez
33′ Higuain

Recap

Argentina was fluid in their offense and plays anchored on Lionel Messi. They are showing how fluid they can get on the field and Mexico was young enough to run with Argentina but they didn’t have the experience to keep up.

Argentina scored three goals to one via Tevez with two goals and Higuain who had a hat trick in the group stage.

Key Takeaway

Argentina is coming along just well and their consistency will shine and get them deeper in the tournament. They would be playing against Germany in the quarterfinals and they are expecting to eliminate Germany again.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: Argentina vs Mexico (21 Jun 2010)

The latest group standing is found here — Latest FIFA World Cup Standing as of 21 Jun 2010

    

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Match & Result: Germany vs England (27 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Germany vs England (27 Jun 2010)Winner: [to be updated after game]
Score: Germany(3) vs England(1)
20′ Klose (Germany)
32′ Podolski (Germany)
37′ Upson (England)
67′ Mueller (Germany)
70′ Mueller (Germany)

Recap

Germany had the legs to push the ball, setup plays, run the entire field throughout the game and defend every attack and counterattack by England.

England looked tired, a step behind and out of synch on the offensive attack by Germany.

As a result, Germany destroyed England with 4 goals to 1.

Key Takeaway

Germany still had the last hooray for Klose, the veteran player of Germany who won the Adidas Golden Boot back in 2006. Their younger guns in Podolski and Mueller have shined in this year’s tournament.

England on the other hand have aging players and for most of them this is the last FIFA World Cup we are going to see them at their best.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: Germany vs England (21 Jun 2010)

    

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Match & Result: USA vs Ghana (26 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: USA vs Ghana (26 Jun 2010)Winner: Ghana
Score: USA(1) vs Ghana(2)
5′ Boateng (Ghana)
62′ Donovan (USA)
93′ Gyan (Ghana)

Recap

USA just run out of gas on their run in FIFA World Cup 2010 bowing out to the last South African team standing.

Ghana quickly scored on the 5th minute on a defense breakdown by USA on the midfield. It took USA another 57 minutes before they were able to tie the game via Donovan.

The game looked to finish with 1 goals a piece when Gyan, the best South African player left in the final scored on the 93rd minute to put USA away.

Key Takeaway

USA has gotten stronger throughout each FIFA World Cup but today they learned they still have a lot to learn as you go deeper in the tournament. A defensive breakdown anywhere during the 90 minute game is going to cost you.

Ghana still kept the hopes of South Africa alive and with the nation backing them up, this team could go deeper into the finals.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: USA vs Ghana (21 Jun 2010)

    

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Videos: USA vs Ghana (26 Jun 2010)

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Videos: USA vs Ghana (26 Jun 2010)USA (1) vs Ghana (2)

USA had a great run to the finals and in their group stage they came back after every deficit.

Not today. USA has finally bowed out and Ghana advances to the final eight to the delight of South Africa as Ghana is the only South African nation left in the finals.

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You can view all goals scored in FIFA World Cup 2010 here — FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa Goals

    

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