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Pre-game: Argentina vs Germany (03 Jul 2010)

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Pre-game: Argentina vs Germany (03 Jul 2010)Match Details
Argentina-Germany, Quarter-Finals, Cape Town, Wednesday 03 July, 16.00 (local time)

Why Germany would win?

Germany has played so well bringing the game to their opponents. Philip Lahm, Podolksi has been very efficient setting up plays and Miroslav Klose moves and positions himself so well to open scoring opportunities for their country.

This side is capable of scoring and even if they are down on goals, this team find ways to comeback and win.

Why Argentina would win?

Argentina has created the best plays in this tournament and Lionel Messi has been phenomenal running the field, setting plays, attacking and making sure their players like Higuain can have a field day scoring goals.

Key Takeaway

This is going to be a game to watch where two high octane, high attacking teams with deadly strikers are going to score goals to the delight of the crowd.

Liveblogging for this game is found here — Liveblogging: Argentina vs Germany (03 Jul 2010)

    

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Matcho & Result: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)

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Match & Result: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)Winner: [to be updated after game]
Score: Netherlands(2) vs Brazil(1)

68′ Sneijder (Netherlands)
53′ Melo (Netherlands)
10′ Robinho (Brazil)

Recap

This is a hurt breaker as Brazil got eliminated by Netherlands. Brazil is ranked number 1 in FIFA and they were expected to win this year and not get eliminated in the quarter-finals.

Brazil scored a goal quickly on the 10th minute via a breakaway by Robinho. That goal proved to be the final score by Brazil.

Netherlands would not go away and they got their equalizer on the 53rd minute on a huge error by Julio Ceasar, goalkeeper of Brazil. The goalkeeper went ahead and charged to the ball where he hit on a collision with fellow Brazilian.

Sneijder got a goal via a header pass from fellow dutchman who got the ball via a free kick from Arjen Robben. That was a beautiful goal which freezed Julio Ceasar on his tracks.

Netherlands played aggressively even when they got the lead were Brazilian Melo lost his temper and was sent off with a red card.

I think that was a stupid move, the Finals is in the line and this guy losing it at the biggest stage in the world was unacceptable.

Key Takeaway

This was a historic upset and Brazil bowing out after leading most of the way via the goal of Robinho. The Brazilian squad never showed urgency until Netherlands scored the second goal from which Brazil attacked aggressively but Netherlands just wouldn’t move an inch. These guys stayed with the five time champions every step of the way.

    

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Liveblogging: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)

14 years ago in Group, Team & Standings

Liveblogging: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)Netherlands (2) vs Brazil (1)

Winner:Netherlands

Thanks for joining me. Hope to see you again in the next game, Liveblogging — Milo.

I am updating this page with a summary of highlights on the first half, and second half. Also, I would post goals scored if any right away including the video here.

For details of happenings, you can get it at FIFA.

Below are the highlights:

Damn, that was painful as Brazil going into the World Cup as FIFA number 1 in rankings gets eliminated by Netherlands.

68′ NETHERLANDS SCORES via Sneijder

53′ NETHERLANDS SCORES via Melo

10′ BRAZIL SCORES via Robinho

00′ MATCH KICKS-OFF

You can view the match report and results here — Match & Result: Netherlands vs Brazil (02 Jul 2010)

    

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

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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: Spain vs Portugal (29 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Spain vs Portugal (29 Jun 2010)Match Details
Spain-Portugal, Semi-Finals, Green Point Stadium, Wednesday 29 June, 20.30 (local time)

Why Portugal would win?

Portugal can be good or great depending on the mood of Cristiano Ronaldo and their entire team. When they are good then usually end in draw, but when they are all fired up they usually win big.

Portugal is still very much under Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance and if this guy performs, there is no stopping Portugal.

Why Spain would win?

Spain plays as a team and they power each other as a team. The European champions plays strong defense that could disable Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain as a team is very difficult to stop.

Key Takeaway

Either team can win FIFA World Cup 2010 but I have my hopes on Spain alongside Argentina and Brazil in the top three teams.

    

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Matcho & 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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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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Matcho & Result: Uruguay vs Korea Republic (26 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Uruguay vs Korea Republic (26 Jun 2010)Winner: Uruguay
Score: Uruguay(2) vs Korea Republic(1)

80′ Suarez (Uruguay)
68′ Chun Yong (Korea Republic)
8′ Suarez (Uruguay)

Recap

Uruguay just upped their standards by moving to the last 8 of the tournament powered by Suarez who had two goals. As the team have said time and again, this is their best Uruguay national theme ever and they are proving they can go to the next level.

Suarez opened the game with a goal just 8 minutes after match kicked-off.

Korea Republic refused to lose and Chun Yong got another goal in the 68th minute.

Uruguay and Korea Republic worked hard on offense and defense but Suarez was relentless getting another goal on the 80th minute which but all sealed the fate of Korea Republic.

Key Takeaway

This was a beautifully played match from both side and either one of them deserved to win but Uruguay had their best team in decades and they wouldn’t refuse not to go deeper into the tournament.

We are expecting more to come from this team.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: Uruguay vs Korea Republic (26 Jun 2010)

    

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Matcho & Result: Korea DPR vs Côte d’Ivoire (25 Jun 2010)

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Match & Result: Korea DPR vs Côte d& (25 Jun 2010)Winner: Ivory Coast
Score: Korea DPR(0) vs Ivory Coast(3)
82′ Kalou (Ivory Coast)
20′ Romaric (Ivory Coast)
14′ Toure Yaya (Ivory Coast)

Recap

This game did not disappoint as we have seen how Ivory Coast pushed so hard to win this game and score big. They were hoping that Portugal loses to Brazil and Ivory Coast can catch up with the goal difference.

Didier Drogba was awesome directing plays, making stops and doing everything he can to get his team to score, score and score.

Key Takeaway

Ivory Coast still didn’t have enough to move to the next round but their performance is nothing short of excellent.

You can view all game videos here — Videos: Korea DPR vs Côte d’Ivoire (25 Jun 2010)

The latest group standing is found here — Latest FIFA World Cup Standing as of 25 Jun 2010

    

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