Uruguay and Mexico reached second round from group A while France and South Africa exited from world cup. Uruguay topped group A and may avoid Argentina in last 16 while Mexico may need to face Argentina on June 27 at Soccer city stadium. Uruguay has potential to reach quarterfinals. Like all South American teams, Uruguay exceeded expectations and topped group A.
South Africa captured the dubious record by becoming the first host to exit from the group stage of 2010 world cup.
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Best performer in group A: Uruguay
Worst performer in the tournament: France
Analysis of group A teams:
1. Uruguay: It stood fifth in South American qualifiers and qualified to world cup by winning play-off with Costa Rica. But, it won in 2 games and drew with France. It is the only unbeaten team in the Group A.
Uruguay is looking very strong in both attack and defence. No one expected this kind of performance after their disappointing performance against France in the first game.
Best performers: Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez.
Progress prediction: Quarterfinals/Semi-finals.
Performance rating: 9/10
2. Mexico: They stood second in group A behind Uruguay. Their failure to convert chances has spoiled their chance to top the group. If not Javier Hernandez, Mexico might have been out of world cup. It edged South Africa basing on goal difference.
Best performers: Rafael Marquez and Giovani Dos Santos.
Progress prediction: Mexico will lose to Argentina in the second round.
Performance rating: 7/10
3. South Africa: They performed well except those 15 mad minutes against Uruguay. Like all African teams, South Africa destroyed its chances by itself. These Africans are famous in earning red cards and thereby spoiling team chances. Steven Pienaar is the worst performer. Team had lot of hopes on him but he miserably failed to deliver.
Best performers: Mphela
Dubious record: First host to exit from group stage of 2010 world cup
Performance rating: 6/10
4. France: What can I say about the worst team in 2010 world cup?! They have no team spirit, no cohesion, no zeal to win, and no interest to train but has too many ego stars. It is waste to discuss about Coach. Ireland should be there but handball-goal helped them to be in tournament. Justice done.
Best performer: Florent Malouda
Performance rating: 2/10
Final verdict: Uruguay should use this easy draw to retain last glory. We may see 3-4 South American teams in the quarterfinals. Unless African players control their emotions on the ground, they will never make history.
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