FIFA World Cup 2010 – Group H Preview

Spain has been the dominant team in Group H. The top rankings of the Euro 2008 champions are the favorites to win the World Cup. The closest they came to win the award was difficult semifinal end of 2002, when the event was organized jointly by Japan and Korea. I can not think of Chile, Honduras and Switzerland to mount any challenge to the hegemony of Spain in the group.

That said, the pressure of expectation is heavy in Spain. They are the team in shape, come from within€ successful campaign.

Spain hopes to obtain from the group matches without much fuss, in their pursuit of their championship. In David Villa and Torres have a more powerful combination attacks that most of the defense can be deceiving.

David Villa Xavi and Xabi Alonso is trying to support midfielder Sergio Busquets. Pedro, they just show support for the two in front, in case one of them were on the bench for some reason. Torres could be particularly important in SpainEquation of things, as indeed demonstrated in the final of Euro 2008, where he scored the winning goal.

In Carlos Puyol can have an all-rounder Spain lead the rest of the line of defense if any opposition front on a rampage. He is also capable of hunting with dogs, if necessary – really a dream for every coach.

Spain and Switzerland met last in 1989. Neither team is the one that was then. Switzerland has always been something of a worker, and only scrapedthrough qualification. Spain has played Chile, 2-0, 1950 in the cabinet, its recent meeting in a friendly in 1950, finished 3-0 for the promotion in Spain. Honduras has a better performance against Spain, a 1-1 draw in World Cup 1982.

South American teams, Chile and Honduras, have never met in any World Cup before. They won two of the four test matches played in the last ten years.

Switzerland has met and lost 1-3 to Chile in the toilet in 1962. Honduras has never played against the Swiss,expect that the best preservation of them, because the relative strengths of both teams.

Then, the second in this group might be a choice of seats between Chile and Honduras. The winner is expected to Brazil, taken within the last 16 years. It 's like falling out of the pan fan the fire. It is a cruel world!

FIFA World Cup 2010 – England vs Slovenia Preview

Towards the end of the first round with about two-thirds of the games played and dusted, the group C is still open.

England and Slovenia meet on Wednesday in Port Elizabeth, in a game that could turn the group standings upside down.

For example, in England at the head of the Zoom Group, when they lost to Slovenia. If the game is drawn, England will conclude with three points and await the outcome of the US-Algeria match. Your best hope would be for the game to end without result, in whichHomes they would have with the way the U.S. for second place on the basis of goals scored. In this case the game would need to Slovenia to take a high score two goals as the U.S. is already ahead.

On current form England would be happy to score a solo may have had their turn, a generous referee and a penalty kick to be useful. If they can win, they would consider Pink Floyd subscribe "Hang on in quiet desperation is the English way."

One ofpre-tournament favorites of their services are based qualifying match, England have not exactly on fire with fireworks set to the World Cup.

One reason could be that they are not the best team in the field. Capello has a soft corner for Heskey at the expense of Joe Cole. Shawn Wright-Phillips, who can not find a place in the starting lineup of Manchester City will favors Capello. Gerrard, always an important player, especially as skipper, is out of tuneon the left side. Rooney, which is a marker as a lone striker for Manchester United is not given the freedom he desires that you share the space with an ineffective Heskey.

Capello clearly has rigid ideas and it is unclear if there would be no change to play in eleven. The coach could be on a more offensive game open, at best.

In a game that the U.S. was expected to win, Valter Birsa scored in the 13th minute after Slovenia require. At the end of the first half of Slovenia were 2-0Zlatan Ljubijankic, the top scorer on this occasion. slotted the ball into the net. Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley scored in the second half of their team by the embarrassment of rescue, in fact, got a 3rd Maurice Edu goal after a free kick towards the end, that was not allowed for any reason not it was clear he had not flagged offside Edu.

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek has to replace the same game-plan against Algeria, Zlatko Dedic Ljubijankic. Andraz Kirm has done muchthe race for his team and Brecko was very effective in the wings. Koren in midfield did a great job of distribution. CEC may, in a more defensive in that last game like Slovenia only need a draw to qualify.

Steven Gerrard takes the weight of the team on his shoulders. Rooney is only effective if it is allowed to play on his own terms. Gerrard has the creative spark for his team rise to the 'opportunity to help.

Slovenian Andraz Kirm is a tireless fighter andhis coach asked him to take the defense of England on their feet, but also controls the center of the field.

The only likely change in the line-up Upson England defender Carragher is suspended.

CEC is unlikely that any change in the Slovenian team that duty to the United States, Suler and Cesar has the defense to make Koren in the middle of a protection for the defenders, and with playmaker Kirm Ljubijanic Novakovic and in the foreground.

The result ofCapello's game is free from his players. From left to play their natural game are higher in England than in Slovenia, but they must be very creative to be able to eke out a victory to win in this game.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – Germany vs. Australia preview

Germany begin their search for a fourth world title in a Group D match against Australia in order to pass the group stage for the second consecutive year. The game is on Sunday at the stadium in Durban remind Australian fans wish for another thriller at the last meeting between the teams in 2005, which Germany won barely odd goal in seven.

This group is a competitive advantage with Serbia and Ghana, the other teams competing with Australia for a round of 16 on-siteIn addition to Germany.

Captain Ballack was supported shock resignation due to an ankle injury while playing for Chelsea against Portsmouth in the FA Cup final is not the ideal start for the Germans.

Traeschin Christian who was replaced mid-range managers also injured Ballack and Loew is left with just a couple of central midfielders. Loew has to do with the defender all-rounder played as a midfielder.

New captain, Philipp Lahm and Bastian Schweinsteigerhave to bear the brunt, the two players are a great season in the Bundesliga with Bayern Monaco and in any case. The 2006 Golden Boot indifferent form Miroslav Klose is a killjoy.

Germany Löw manager is trying to decide Cacau to replace the form Klose. Goalkeeper Neur is perceived weak link of the team. Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 25, is lucky if he was shot, went unbeaten Germany. He is creative and aggressive, andKeeping physically threatening as Australians are.

Australia has accounted for many players in Germany in 2006 and less than inspiring performance against the United States and, recently, New Zealand has relied on a team of aging.

Their star player Tim Cahill of Everton, Harry Kewell will seek to support. In defender Lucas will captain the side and have a reliable goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who has been a solitary goal in qualifying.Australia has had a relatively easy time qualifying for the World Cup, thanks to weak opposition in the Asian confederation, which I now belong.

With Ballack is away in Australia Tim Cahill in a clash with midfielder Schweinsteiger, who could intervene to have the ball. Against Germany might choose a more defensive game plan for Australia, though.

A draw would be the equivalent of a victory for Australia. Pim Verbeek Manager may rely on his teamFight hard in what is probably a Germany dominated the game.

FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16 Preview – Spain v Portugal

European neighbors, Spain and Portugal are meeting in Cape Town that are in the final round of last 16 games in this World Cup.

Spain suffered a shock loss in the first match of Group H. After that they were in imperious form, take precedence over Honduras and Chile in the high group.

David Villa has been in Spain with 3 goals in as many games in the race for the Golden Boot in this great World Cup. Andres Iniesta is his stamp on the game with a goal from Chile. That is,Spain have long way to go before it can be considered to obtain the form that won the European Championship 2008 will. Fernando Torres and Xavi are still standing, although this insight has shown in his form of Euro 08. Sergio Ramos and Joan Capdevilla in defense has been disappointing. possession is the key to Spain, the favorite for the title are.

Portugal have been inconsistent. They were brilliant against North Korea, who beat 7-0, but boringin the other two matches against the Ivory Coast and Brazil. In fact, they were happy to get away with a draw against Ivory Coast. Portugal did not grant, guarded by a strong reliable defense with Ricardo Carvalho, Bruno Alves supported. Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has attempted in vain to make head again, while Tiago was lackluster and Deco in midfield.

Manager Carlos Queiroz is the collection of Cristiano Ronaldo was named the team against Spain. The best thing is aDefensive plan should look at the score against an opponent against Spain.

Spain's David Villa was the most iompressive all players in this World Cup. Portugal must be monitored to be able to survive the attack in Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a design goal for Portugal always his first strike in 18 months in the high-scoring game against North Korea. He looks forward to his critics, his ability to play the confused and in doubtMatches as the club level.

E 'unlikely that Spain has decided to change their initial training and who are likely to remain Torres, despite his indifferent form. The Usual Suspects, in the Villa and Xavi Alonso Busquets and support from her back. Iniesta is the wildcard that should remain anonymous and will be particularly dangrous its last third, with his penchant for making a run for the rival goal.

Portugal couldchoose to Tiago in place of midfielder Deco for the spruce relatively mild. Meireles is support, while Tiago Pepe protect the back four and was recruited to shadow Xavi. Carvalho heads the defense of fullbacks, and Costa Coentrao supported. Front Hugo Almeida is probably the lone spearhead of the attack, and Ronaldo and Simao Manning sides.

The game will run on tackles and Spain midfielder with their ball-trade is likely to prevail over their IberianThe neighbors, who are largely in creativity and vision to light.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – Slovenia vs USA Preview

Slovenia will meet the United States on Friday in Group C. Both teams have plenty at stake. An unlikely victory over Algeria in the first game will Slovenia hopes of qualifying for the round of 16 worn

Coincidentally, both teams were lucky in their first group match, and have benefited from a failure of rival goalkeeper. Slovenia has won his match against Algeria, the United States of America withdrew its against England.

If Slovenia were to win against the Americans, all the calculations of group Cwould be crazy. But for this to happen, Slovenia should prove far superior to what they have found against Algeria.

That is, a victory in Friday's game would give the five in a row. Before the game, Algeria, beat Qatar, Russia and New Zealand in consecutive games in qualifying.

Until his luck equalizer, the United States was not a game for England, but it seemed to wake up and have taken almost the lead and was the goalkeeper Green Left compensate for his previousError income Altidore, just minutes before the end. Coach Bob Bradley was leaving his team to avoid the start of the group and Germany will play in the turn of the 16th

Their goalkeeper Tim Howard for wounds suffered in an accident, won AA with Heskey in the England game. could play Findley, Donovan and Dempsey below potential in the first game of the combination 4-4-2 U.S. has preferred to think of England. Landon Donovan took over the EnglishDefenders and the United States will rely on his skill with the ball against a predominantly defensive Slovenia.

Free United States breached a side unchanged from their opening step. Michael Bradley and Ricardo Clark did a stellar job in midfield, but coach Bradley wants a less defensive attitude against Slovenia.

Robert Koren spearheads the attack on Slovenia, is creative and opportunistic in front of the door rival. Slovenia Manager Kek prefer to go with an unchangedwants winning combination, but could come in place of striker Ljubijankic Dedic. The question is, are insignificant on their midfield against the U.S.?

On current form, Slovenia would be happy to escape with a draw against the Americans.

2010 FIFA World Cup: Mexico vs South Africa preview

The whole world is fixed with anticipation as the World Cup kick-off on Friday at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg in turmoil.

This is a historic occasion not only for South Africa, but for the entire African continent as a guest of what is arguably the biggest sporting event in relation to the most popular game in the world to obtain.

Mexico hosts South Africa to play in the opening. South Africa play in this tournament, in its capacity as host, and there is no pressure fromExpectations on them. Mexico, fresh from a victory in a warm-up match against Italy, the defending champion.

This is one of the most competitive, with France and Uruguay, both champions of the past, the other two teams. Mexico is much stronger than the hosts, the number of the first teams of hosting are not trying to get past the group stage. This means that South Africa can expect public support, and will be the biggest challenge in Mexico.

The South Africans foundinconsistent form in the past year. The recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers saw them lose 3 and won 2, a game ends in a draw. But the Confederations Cup was a revelation in 2009 when South Africa entered the semi-final and lost narrowly to giant Brazil.

Star midfielder Steven Pienaar, who plays for Everton in EPL, which would be responsible only for South Africa. Forwards Katlego Mashego and Bernard Parker is available to give meaningful support to him, as the noisetheir South American rivals on Friday.

Mexico will score as many goals as possible before they are real battles with France and Uruguay for research. Qualification for the round of 16 on goal difference could come.

Mexico have a balanced team with a mix of players young and old and are considered by some as dark horses of the World Cup. But in a competitive group, France and Uruguay, the Americans have cut their work. And when they start their campaignwith a win against the hosts, could be the pressure on France and Uruguay round.

Their attack is launched from 21-years Javier "Chichari" Hernandez, who managed 8 goals in 5 games for the club team, Guadalajara in the Mexican Primera Division season marked. Carlos Vela, who was playing brilliantly played last week against Italy, the leading role.

If Mexico does not want to win at least two goals, they have only themselves.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – Italy vs Argentina Preview

Both Greece and Argentina had won instilling in their previous group matches, Nigeria and South Korea, respectively.

The two teams are now scheduled to be in a Group B match Tuesday at Polokwane justice.

Greece would hope for Nigeria to win their match against South Korea, because then a draw against Greece or for the final qualifying 16th

Argentina have qualified and have virtually nothing to lose. But they would fight for a clean sweep to win, and alsoget a chance to play some of their bench players.

But for the transmission of Sani Kaito by the referee in the game Nigeria, and the consequent reduction of the 10 African men in Greece, the final time had no hope of staying in the World Cup when they lost their former Korea South game.

Greek coach Otto Rehhagel took the opportunity to see Nigeria, 10 men and amended in order to plan an offensive game. Goals from Dimitrios SalpingidisVasilis Torosidis and helped Greece to a 2-1 victory.

Against Argentina, Greece is expected to return to their usual system of defensive play, and I hope that the wear out of Argentina, and received with happiness by a stationary target.

Argentina, the silver lining in the World Cup in which teams we were the biggest fans down. Higuain hat-trick was the icing on the cake, as it downed South Korea 4-1. Messi scored instrumental in most of the five goals in two matches, but theStar midfielder is out of luck in not always a goal, he was.

Block an unlikely situation in which Greece and South Korea to win their last group matches by a wide margin, will Argentina's turn 16, but would definitely try to win against Greece, the setting at rest doubts.

Theofanis Gekas for Greece is the main player in midfield and forwards will rely on him to neutralize the Argentine back line, and provide them with passports. His battle for control of the midfieldwith Javier Mascherano is likely to determine which way to go is the game.

Lionel Messi is probably the best player in the world, is not to return to his prolific goal scoring opportunity of the game, sooner or later.

Greece is likely to start looking defense and pressure, before switching to a more aggressive course, as the game progresses.

Maradona is probably with his two strikers Tevez and Higuain, hold the front, rear, assisted by Messi.

After their lossSouth Korea, were Greek, and if it were a goal behind Nigeria, they were almost out. His second life came from a stroke of luck that the opposition reduced to ten men. A full-strength Argentina are worth a lot harder than the 10-man Nigeria. So it is of advantage to Argentina.

World Cup Quarter Final Preview – Spain vs. Paraguay

Spain and Paraguay in the last of the four quarter-finals of the World Cup in Johannesburg on Saturday to meet.

Spain, in collaboration with Brazil favorite for the title started disastrously, losing their first game in Group H, Switzerland. loss acted as a wake-up call and went to Spain in the tournament with a vengeance, winning three games on the go. Spain have won went from strength to strength and look around to get to the championship form they appear in €2008th

Paraguay shape curve was going down, with each successive game, the last against Japan was a goalless draw. Paraguay qualified for the quarter-final by prevailing 5-3 on penalties.

Spain beat Paraguay 3-1 in World Cup 2002. The other two games between the teams met in the final ended in a draw.

In his round of 16 match against Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Spain showed why they are valued higher. Winning aThe goal is only a small reflection of their master class in the game, the small margin only an indication of the excellent work of goalkeeper Eduardo Portugal for the day.

David Villa is undoubtedly the best player of the tournament was to the quarter-finals. E 'common place as the top scorer of the tournament. Fernando Torres is also on the way to his best form, with an improved display against Portugal after a rather indifferent performance in the group stage. It wasSpearhead of the attack and the Portuguese defender was trying to keep fully occupied Torres to silenced, the prospects for Andres Iniesta and Villa.

Fernando Llorente Torres came late to the game and almost scored. Coach Bosque is probably still go with Torres on Saturday in the quarterfinals. Iniesta and Hernandes, were very effective in midfield against Portugal. Xabi has acted as a quiet aggression director Sergio Busquet. Spain does not rely on Cesc Fabregasand David Silva in the event. Sergio Ramos and Joan Capdevilla Pacy were behind the scenes, while Gerard Pique and Carlos Puyol a solid foundation for the bottom line, the lone weak link as captain Iker Casillas, who had the blues Jambulani the day.

While Spain for all the steps in the attack are likely to try to Paraguay and to enjoy the pressure on the defense, as it is against Italy in their opening game of the group.

Spain must be careful not to lose focus and suffer a setback as theSwitzerland game.

Paraguay began with a solid defensive game against Italy. They followed this with a walk in the park against Slovakia. drew their final group match against New Zealand have experienced a decrease in performance. Their inability to score in open play was in the match Japan in the 16th round of stress

Roque Santa Cruz has struggled to create their poor equipment, and Enrique Vera was in vain. Antonio Alcaraz and Paulo Da Silva have been solid defensively, but they arethat can be tested against the Spanish Armada. Lucas Barrios Paraguay attacking spearhead of the few actors were awesome. only hope lies in Paraguay hard tackles Xavi and Iniesta and coherent control. They hope to break the Spainiards, and the score on the counter.

David Villa clever first touch and ready to shoot ability, Spain exemplary success story so far. in devastating form.

For Paraguay, Lucas Barrios was the man in form, both inDribble or creative thinking.

Del Bosque is unlikely to tinker with the starting lineup for Spain, despite the temptation to replace Torres with Llorente.

Paraguay to join the Santa Cruz Barrios as proven strikers demand Vera Riveros and strokes in midfield, and offers porotection Ortigoza back four, Alcaraz, Da Silva, Morel and Bonet.

This game can only go one way, provided, of Spain to maintain their composure.

FIFA World Cup 2010 – Paraguay vs New Zealand preview

Both Paraguay and New Zealand are one of the surprise packages in this World Cup was the performance beyond expectations.

Paraguay are planned at the beginning of the group with 4 points, a draw in the match against New Zealand on Thursday to be visible in the next round. However, they would try to hold the top position, in order to avoid meeting the Netherlands in the sixteenth round Now you can anticipate that come with Guns Blazing in this game to try to win it. New Zealandonly hope of qualification is to win against Paraguay.

Paraguay combined effectively dominate possession, passing and quick movement of the group F. In the game, Slovakia, gave guidance on 27 Minute Vera, and Riveros it 2-0 with just under four minutes.

Manager Gerardo Martino had a game plan of attack for the Paraguay game in Slovakia, other than against Italy. Three striker Santa Cruz, Barrios and Valdez went hammer and tongs for the Defence of Slovakia. Vera has dominatedMidfield and the pace. Can we expect a similar game plan against New Zealand.

New Zealand has an equalizer with time expired in the Slovakia game and carried the momentum into the game to Italy, where Smeltz gave them the lead in the 7th minute. Italy leveled the score from a penalty in 29 minutes, but then gave anything away New Zealand, and took a valuable point from the game. Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen led the team efforts of New Zealand onthe day. Tony Lochhead and Simon Elliot have strong, competent in the face against Italy. Smeltz had his moments in the game and New Zealand a great team performance.

For Paraguay, Roque Santa Cruz in at least two occasions he came perilously close to scoring. He looks for the good show against New Zealand, that should be feared Ryan Nelsen are pit against him to repeat.

Mark Paston was very safe in goal for New Zealand. However, he will be tested against theParaguay marauding forward.

Paraguay manager Gerardo Martino is unlikely to change its Winning Eleven. Riveros Vera and Caceres help in midfield. Crewed Alcaraz and Da Silva cord defense Morel Bonet and have it forward to support the sides.

New Zealand manager Ricki Herbert is not able to disturb his first eleven. His game plan is probably time to dive the defensive pressure, a strategy that has paid rich dividends game in Italy.Subsequently, Killen, Smeltz Fallon and will strive to make a defense Impresion Paraguay.

Unlike Italy and Slovakia, and Paraguay are mainly opposing team. Ing so to see how the defense of New Zealand stand. The creativity and charm of Paraguay makes them the favorite in this game.

FIFA World Cup Quarter Final Preview – Ghana v Uruguay

Uruguay and Ghana are meeting in Johannesburg on Friday to decide a game, which will be one of four semi-finalists of this year's World Cup. Uruguay qualified for the quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years after Luis Suarez scored twice against South Korea in their 2-1 win to win against the Asians.

Previously, Suarez was the only goal against Mexico, Uruguay Group A meeting with the Americans. Uruguay have a long way in international football after failingqualify for the 2006 World Cup. In addition to Suarez, Diego Forlan, Uruguay has an exciting talent, the strength is their attack in order given, with its strong defense that has only one goal in four games to go.

Playing three strikers, including Edinson Cavani, the 2-time world champion to take the advantage over Ghana, in only their second World Cup appearance, are in South Africa.

Ghana have been developed in addition to an impressive group of Germany, Australia and Serbia hadthemselves. After a 1-0 win against Serbia, Ghana drew 1-1 against Australia before losing by a single gateway for Germany. Given that both goals had led to sanctions and that Australia would have been a man short due to a red card suspension, Ghana had an unlikely participant in around the big boys' of 16.

But doubts about his family tree was to show by their superiors to rest against the United States. Boateng put them before the game, and the United States had to wait untilDonovan an equalizer for the second time that a sanction mechanism. Then came the party and Asamoah Gyan scored his third goal of the tournament in time for its place in Ghana in the quarter-finals of the cement.

Jonathan Mensah and Addy Lee, young players led by coach Rajevac to join hands with the players nuclear Stars Ghana for the Africa Cup of Nations finals has taken. In reality, big stars like Stephen Appiah and Sulley Muntari have not always been in the starting XI.

L 'youngest team this World Cup, Ghana has been too quick on your feet for Americans. In addition to Gyan, Ghana must also thank their goalkeeper Richard Kingston, who had an outstanding tournament. Luis Suarez was played Uruguay-Star with 3 goals in 4 games played so far. In addition to its ability to score games, Suarez has great ball skills, and the Centre should keep Ghana in mid-journey, in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Asamoah Gyan has great ball skills and keep hervolleyball game score in the United States should continue its critics, who have demonstrated an ability to score in open play to silence doubts.

No change foreseen in the Uruguay team that lost to South Korea. 4-3-3 midfield striker Forlan has offers support for the strikers to Suarez. Cavani is provided on the right side to get the ball ino the box width. The back four will be protected for companies Perez, Rios and Pereira.

Gyan is the only striker on the team, GhanaJonathan Mensah and Andre Ayew missed, both for the suspension of the quarter-finals. O Addy Lee Isaac Mensah Vorsah could take place as a defender, with Muntari in to Ayew. Although Ghana have been identified and shown a competitive line is that most teams would envy, is their inability to score, with Uruguay the advantage in what should be a positive meeting quickly.