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Pre-game: Brazil vs Côte d’Ivoire (20 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Brazil vs Côte d'Ivoire (20 Jun 2010)Match Details
Brazil-Ivory Coast, Group G, Johannesburg – JSC, Sunday 20 June, 20.30 (local time)

Why Ivory Coast would win?

Ivory Coast held their own against Portugal that ended up with a draw. Didier Drogba is leading the charge for Ivory Coast and his health is far better today than when they fought Portugal. This team is desperate for a win to give them 4 points in their group stage.

Why Brazil would win?

Brazil is Brazil and they have never lost against a team outside South America or Europe and no South African country has ever beaten them. Brazil is powered by Robinho, Kaka, Fabiano who are more than capable to give them three points even before kick-off.

Key Takeaway

This is an important game for Ivory Coast as a win should give them a fighting chance hoping that Portugal gets at the most a draw on their next game. Portugal has more chops of beating Brazil than Ivory Coast which makes Ivory Coast more determined to win this or they see the door quickly.

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Pre-game: Italy vs New Zealand (20 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Italy vs New Zealand (20 Jun 2010)Match Details
Italy-New Zealand, Group F, Nelspruit, Sunday 20 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why New Zealand would win?

New Zealand was able to come from behind and score a goal against Slovakia to tie the match. They can defend well, and patient enough for counter attacks. If Italy doesn’t improve their defense on aging Cannavaro, New Zealand could stick one against the Italians.

Why Italy would win?

Italy’s power relies heavily on their defense anchored on Buffon and Cannavaro. Buffon is out and Cannavaro has aged since the last world cup that he has lost a step or two behind. If he improves on this game and gets to rub it off his younger teammates, then Italy could be back in winning form.

Key Takeaway

Both of these teams are desparate for a win especially because Paraguay was able to win earlier which puts them on top of their group standings. Whoever wins this game has their eyes on the next round matches.

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Pre-game: Slovakia vs Paraguay (20 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Slovakia vs Paraguay (20 Jun 2010)Match Details
Slovakia-Paraguay, Group F, Mangaung / Bloemfontein, Sunday 20 June, 13.30 (local time)

[to be updated prior to game time]

Why Paraguay would win?

Paraguay played a draw with a stronger team in Italy, not to mention against the defending FIFA World Cup Champions. This team is confident and they believe they can take a lesser team Slovakia out.

Why Slovakia would win?

Slovakia drew against a lower ranked team in New Zealand but this team needs to win badly or they can kiss their hopes good bye.

Key Takeaway

Both of these teams need to win to ensure they got a shot to the next 16. Expect these teams playing to win like its the last thing on their mind.

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Pre-game: Cameroon vs Denmark (19 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Cameroon vs Denmark (19 Jun 2010)Match Details
Cameroon-Denmark, Group E, Tshwane/Pretoria, Saturday 19 June, 20.30 (local time)

Why Denmark would win?

Big hopes. Denmark hasn’t scored on their last three defeat games and injuries by star players Niklas Bendtner and Jon Dahl Tomasson does not help their cause. This is going to be a tough game for Denmark and what they need is to be at the right place and at the right time, look at the Spain vs Switzerland game.

Why Cameroon would win?

Samuel Eto’o is still one of the best African players in the world and he showed brilliance against Japan but wasn’t able to score the needed goal to give them three points.

Key Takeaway

Things are looking bleak for these two teams but the best they can do for now is win all their remaining games including this one.

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Pre-game: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Ghana vs Australia (19 Jun 2010)Match Details
Ghana-Australia, Group D, Rustenburg, Saturday 19 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why Australia would win?

Australia got destroyed by Germany who eventually lost to Serbia where Serbia lost to Ghana.

Things are not looking good for Australia and with Tim Cahill out because of suspension and Harry Kewell out with an injury, it should be a sure exit for Australia.

Why Ghana would win?

Ghana won against Serbia and Serbia made history by defeating Germany. Asamoah Gyan who is the first player from Ghana to score a goal in FIFA World Cup back in 2006 is expected to put another one tonight which could be more than enough to run away with a win.

Key Takeaway

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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Netherlands vs Japan (19 Jun 2010)Match Details
Netherlands-Japan, Group E, Durban, Saturday 19 June, 13.30 (local time)

Why Japan would win?

If there is anything we have learned in the previous matches in FIFA World Cup 2010 is that lower ranked teams can win games against high profile opponents. Take Switzerland vs Spain. Serbia vs Germany. A draw by Algeria vs England.

Japan is riding high on their win against Cameroon and coach Takeshi Okada is putting Honda again on the attacking side hoping to score another goal and win on their side.

Why Netherlands would win?

The last time these two teams competed with each other the Dutchmen scored three goals against none for Japan. Netherlands is not just a high profile team but they have already proven they can demolish this team. Netherlands are not taking any chances and they would be coming off blazing.

Key Takeaway

This is a crucial win for both these teams that would assure them of a place in the next round. We should see an exciting match. On the contrary, if Netherlands gets in the groove, Japan might get demoralized and this match could turn into a shooting range for the Dutchmen.

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Pre-game: England vs Algeria (18 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: England vs Algeria (18 Jun 2010)Match Details
England-Algeria, Group C, Cape Town, Friday 18 June, 20.30 (local time)

Why Algeria would win?

Algeria lost to Slovenia in their first game and they are desperate to win this game to stay alive. Expect this team to work hard and determined in the game. Algeria have a chance to push forward as Ledley King is out with the injury and England would have a hole in their defense. Algeria can slip one goal for them.

Why England would win?

Algeria is without star forward Abdelkader Ghezzal and England would be able to use Steven Gerrard more for attacks as Gareth Barry would be able to help in midfield.

England is also desperate to win as they only have one point and this team is superior against Algeria in all positions.

Key Takeaway

This is going to be a very important game for both Algeria and England if they are to advance to the next round.

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Pre-game: Slovenia vs USA (18 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Slovenia vs USA (18 Jun 2010)Match Details
Slovenia-USA, Group C, Johannesburg – JEP, Friday 18 June, 16.00 (local time)

Why USA would win?

USA is powered by Donovan and this is his peak FIFA World Cup. Donovan is more than capable of scoring a goal, the team has defended well against England and showed they have grown stronger throughout the years.

Why Slovenia would win?

Slovenia has won convincingly well against Algeria and the power of Birsa is more than enough to assure these guys of a goal from him and he can setup players to score another goal.

Key Takeaway

If Slovenia wins this game then they are assured of going to the next round. USA on the other hand needs to win this game if they are to move to the next round. Both of these teams are equal in strength and they should provide us with a good game.

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Pre-game: Germany vs Serbia (18 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Germany vs Serbia (18 Jun 2010)Match Details
Germany-Serbia, Group D, Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth, Friday 18 June, 13.30 (local time)

Why Serbia would win?

Serbia knows how German football is played since four of their players play in Germany — Antonio Rukavina (1860 Munich), Neven Subotic (Borussia Dortmund), Gojko Kacar (Hertha Berlin) and Zdravko Kuzmanovic (Stuttgart).

Serbia plays rough and they have the most number of yellow cards so far in FIFA World Cup 2010. If they keep their cool, play rough and allow Germany to blow steam then they could make that their advantage.

Why Germany would win?

Germany has 2006 golden boot awardee in Miroslav Klose. While is no longer the same young player he once was, he can still score as evident in their game against Australia. This is a bigger test for Germany as Serbia plays stronger than Australia and we will see whether the great plays of Lukas Podolski, Philip Lahm and Miroslav Klose would amount to something.

These guys are expected to win and they should have no problems scoring goals as long as they keep their cool against rough playing Serbians.

Key Takeaway

Serbia needs to win this badly all they would be exiting the world cup since they lost against Ghana and Ghana is most likely to win against Australia. Expect Serbia to play as rough as they can and Germany should keep their heads in check.

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Pre-game: Argentina vs Korea Republic (17 Jun 2010)

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Pre-game: Argentina vs Korea Republic (17 Jun 2010)Match Details
Argentina-Korea Republic, Group B, Johannesburg – JSC, Friday 17 June, 13.30 (local time)

Why Korea Republic would win?

Korea took out a lesser team in Greece who isn’t at the top nor at the middle of the standing. Korea Republic however have proven they can win big games as they finished fourth eight years and powered by Park Ji-Sung who has the heart, and resilience to inspire his team to play excellent teamwork. Korea Republic cannot be counted out on this game and they can surprise and get up there with Argentina.

Why Argentina would win?

Lionel Messi. They have a list of top players in the world led by today’s greatest footballer in Lionel Messi. They have played an excellent game against Nigeria and even if they didn’t pile up the scoreboard they had a number of opportunities and shots on target the goal. This team is expected to win and Lionel’s latest interview says he wants to be alongside the greatest footballers in World Cup history together with Pele and Diego Maradona.
Key Takeaway

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