South Africa Vs Uruguay South Africa will take on Uruguay in the first game of second round of group stage. In Group A, all 4 teams are on equal points. In the first round of group stage, South Africa is the best performer among group A teams followed by Mexico. South Africa narrowly missed victory against Mexico. Uruguay is impressive in defence against France but is poor in midfield. But, Uruguay has Diego Forlan - South Africa may closely mark most potent weapon. Match timing: June 16, 11:55 PM IST Venue: Loftus Verdfled stadium, Pretoria. Group ASouth AfricaUruguay FIFA Ranking83 16 Rating on paper6/10 7/10 Rating on form8/10 6/10 Coach NameCarlos Perreira Oscar Tabarez Coach Rating8/10 6/10 Best Ranked PlayerS. Pienaar (312) Diego Forlan CaptainAaron MokoenaDiego Lugano Key players: South Africa: Siphiwe Tshabalala, Steven Pienaar, Mokoena, Katlego Mphela and Teko Modise. Uruguay: Diego Forlan, Luis Saurez and Godin. Squad analysis: South Africa: South Africa started nervously against Mexico but they are extremely impressive in second half. Siphiwe Tshabalala scored wonderful game while Mphela narrowly missed goal. They are now a confident side and will not want to earn that dubious record - "first host to exit from group stage." In the last 8 months, they have beaten 13 teams including Denmark, Colombia Uruguay: This team failed to impressed me against weak France side. In stead of attacking out of form France, they tried for draw by using their strength in defence. They have talented players especially in attack but South Africans will dominate midfield and create more chances. Final analysis: South Africa has narrow edge over Uruguay. They are unbeaten in last 13 games since November, 2009. Uruguay … [Read more...]
Live analysis: Argentina Vs Nigeria
World Cup Live game analysis: Live score: Argetina 1 - Nigeria 0 Goal scorers: Gabriel Heinze Venue: Ellis Park stadium, Johannesburg My prediction: Argetina 3 - Nigeria 1 Argentina squad: Sergio Romero, Gabriel Heinze, Walter Samuel, Martin Demichelis, Jonas Gutierrez, Angel Di Maria, Juan Veron, Javier Mascherano (Captain), Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez Nigeria squad: Vincent Enyeama (GK), Danny Shittu, Chidi Odiah, Dickson Etuhu, Joseph Yobo (Captain), Taye Taiwo, Lukman Haruna, Sani Kaita, Odiah, Victor Obinna and Yakubu Ayegbeni Click here to read my preview on Argentina Vs Nigeria game. Live World Cup analysis: (From 12:00 AM IST onwards) 10:30 AM IST: You can expect most entertaining game of tournament from Argentina and Nigeria. Both love attacking and have good strikers. 10: 52 AM IST: Diego Maradona may field Messi-Higuain-Tevez while Nigeria may field Yakubu-Martins. Inter Milan's Diego Milito may come on as a substitute. Can Nigeria defend this attacking force? 06:20 PM IST: South Korea is leading by 2 goals and missed a couple of chance. Greece is pathetic and their aged players are at sea against lively South Koreans. South Korea has potential to reach second round from group B. 06:30 PM IST: Argentina and Nigeria will expose South korean weakness - they do not have stamina to last for 90 minutes. 06:33 PM IST: Park Ji Sung's goal is a superb strike. That is the best moment of the game. 10 minutes left. South Korea 2 - Greece 0. 06:40 PM IST: My prediction was South Korea 2 - greece 1. So far, I got 2 right and one wrong. 06:41 PM IST: Welcome to Argentina Vs Nigeria game. Final squad announced just a while back. 06:50 PM IST: South Korea is the first team to register win in 2010 world cup. This is their second win on foreign soil in FIFA World cup. 06: 52 PM IST: No surprises in squad names. Lionel Messi may enjoy 4-3-3 formation. Diego Milito and Sergio Aguero are on bench! Frightening attack. 07:05 PM IST: Just like many … [Read more...]
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