FIFA World Cup 2010: Who Makes The "Elite Eight"? Knockout Kicks
Sunday June 27, 2010
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1D Germany vs 2C England
Germany vs England
(51) - 27/06/2010 - 10:00am EDT > Free State Stadium Bloemfontein
1B Argentina vs Mexico 2A
Argentina VS Mexico
(52) - 27/06/10 - 2:30pm EDT > Soccer City Johannesburg
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1D Germany vs 2C England
Germany vs England
(51) - 27/06/2010 - 10:00am EDT > Free State Stadium Bloemfontein
1B Argentina vs Mexico 2A
Argentina VS Mexico
(52) - 27/06/10 - 2:30pm EDT > Soccer City Johannesburg
Arguably, no team has played better in South Africa than the squad from Argentina. While scoring no goals, Lionel Messi has had a sublime string of performances, setting up virtually every goal for his side in each game. They tore through their group, getting all nine points and dispatching teams with seven goals while only allowing one on a defensive lapse.
Mexico came into this tournament as a cusp team with great offensive talent, but in a group where Uruguay and France looked better on paper. No more is Jared "The Desert Fox" Borgetti in front to head away crosses so Mexico would have to turn to its young trio of Dos Santos, Hernandez, and Carlos Vela. What this trio has lacked in experience is made up for in talent, as the Mexican counterattack has shown to be one of the best in the tournament, and more than two goals should have been scored from this Mexican side.
This matchup is extremely entertaining on paper, as both countries have reputations for being "glass cannons" (strong on attack, but very weak defensively). Every year there is one team that becomes everyone's favorite because of how they begin the tournament and then they fizzle out like a whimper in the knockout stages because they run into a team better tested. Against what may be conventional wisdom, I think Mexico have what it takes to defend against the Argentinian attack, whereas Argentina have not yet played a difficult side. Also, don't forget that it took one of the best goals in World Cup History to defeat the Mexicans in 2006 (pictured). I believe that a major revenge factor is put in play here as Mexico will work for retribution of that moment in Germany. Maradona will be wishing he brought along defenders Cambiasso and Zanetti because he will find difficulty controlling the forwards of "El Tri."
Mexico came into this tournament as a cusp team with great offensive talent, but in a group where Uruguay and France looked better on paper. No more is Jared "The Desert Fox" Borgetti in front to head away crosses so Mexico would have to turn to its young trio of Dos Santos, Hernandez, and Carlos Vela. What this trio has lacked in experience is made up for in talent, as the Mexican counterattack has shown to be one of the best in the tournament, and more than two goals should have been scored from this Mexican side.
This matchup is extremely entertaining on paper, as both countries have reputations for being "glass cannons" (strong on attack, but very weak defensively). Every year there is one team that becomes everyone's favorite because of how they begin the tournament and then they fizzle out like a whimper in the knockout stages because they run into a team better tested. Against what may be conventional wisdom, I think Mexico have what it takes to defend against the Argentinian attack, whereas Argentina have not yet played a difficult side. Also, don't forget that it took one of the best goals in World Cup History to defeat the Mexicans in 2006 (pictured). I believe that a major revenge factor is put in play here as Mexico will work for retribution of that moment in Germany. Maradona will be wishing he brought along defenders Cambiasso and Zanetti because he will find difficulty controlling the forwards of "El Tri."
Final Result: Argentina 3 :: 1 Mexico
Germany come into this match up after showing mixed results. After a four-nil demolition of an old Australian side, Germany were outmanned by a strong Serbian defense and a referee who I'm sure won't be welcome in Berlin or Munich anytime soon. Still, thanks to a wonderful strike by rising star Mesut Ozil against Ghana, the Germans won their difficult group and now find themselves with their striker Miroslav Klose back in a matchup against their European rivals.
Unlike Germany, who have seen more successes than failures, England has certainly not had the best experience in South Africa. The parts are certainly bigger than the whole, with Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, and especially Frank Lampard showing shells of their talent. Still, in the end they progressed as imagined and would have won the group had it not been for the heroics of Landon Donovan. Furthermore, England have only conceded one goal and that was no thanks to goalkeeper Robert Green.
Germany came into this World Cup with flaws, and England did not. However, the two have virtually switched fortunes and this seems to be a German win. However, England simply has more talent, and their defense has still been stout even without Rio Ferdinand in the back line. The goalkeeper howler came early, and I think the Germans are more worried about this matchup than England is. England have the better midfield and can control this game, making this is a disappointing exit for the young German side.
Unlike Germany, who have seen more successes than failures, England has certainly not had the best experience in South Africa. The parts are certainly bigger than the whole, with Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, and especially Frank Lampard showing shells of their talent. Still, in the end they progressed as imagined and would have won the group had it not been for the heroics of Landon Donovan. Furthermore, England have only conceded one goal and that was no thanks to goalkeeper Robert Green.
Germany came into this World Cup with flaws, and England did not. However, the two have virtually switched fortunes and this seems to be a German win. However, England simply has more talent, and their defense has still been stout even without Rio Ferdinand in the back line. The goalkeeper howler came early, and I think the Germans are more worried about this matchup than England is. England have the better midfield and can control this game, making this is a disappointing exit for the young German side.
Final Result: England 2 Germany 1
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