Saturday June 26, 2010
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Who Makes The "Elite Eight"? FIFA World Cup 2010 - Knockout Kicks
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1A Urugua vs South Korea 2B
1A Urugua vs South Korea 2B
(49) 26/06/10 - 10:00am EDT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Port Elizabeth
Uruguay vs. South Korea
Final Result: Uruguay 3 :: 1 South Korea
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USA VS GHANA
1C USA VS 2D GHANA
(50) 2:30pm EDT - Royal Bafokeng Stadium Rustenburg
USA vs. Ghana
Final Result: USA 2 :: 1 Ghana
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Who Makes The "Elite Eight"? FIFA World Cup 2010 - Knockout Kicks
The 2010 FIFA World Cup has created many surprises in the First round of the tournament. Most notably, both finalists of 2010, Italy and France, have fallen like a house of cards in groups that were very winnable. Still, the Round of 16 is generally the moment where the "better" sides end up progressing and moving towards the point of glory. Who is in prime position to win each match up?
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1A Urugua vs South Korea 2B
1A Urugua vs South Korea 2B
(49) 26/06/10 - 10:00am EDT - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Port Elizabeth
Uruguay vs. South Korea
Uruguay's roundingup towards the Round of 16 is of surprise to no one because of their disciplined defensive style and two superstars up front in Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez. However, few would have bet them actually winning the group including France and Mexico and setting themselves up in this prime position against a seemingly weak South Korea team.
Except that this Asian powerhouse has shown to be a tough nut to crack, defeating a Greek side and holding Nigeria to a draw to send them through to the knockout stages. Furthermore, their attacking style has arguably made them the most entertaining group to watch, as Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung has shown to be the perfect orchestrator in their side.
While the heart of a soccer fan would like South Korea to win, because they do play a very attacking-oriented style, they simply are outclassed against a tough Uruguay defense. And with the striking partnership up front, I feel that this run for South Korea is over in 2010.
Except that this Asian powerhouse has shown to be a tough nut to crack, defeating a Greek side and holding Nigeria to a draw to send them through to the knockout stages. Furthermore, their attacking style has arguably made them the most entertaining group to watch, as Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung has shown to be the perfect orchestrator in their side.
While the heart of a soccer fan would like South Korea to win, because they do play a very attacking-oriented style, they simply are outclassed against a tough Uruguay defense. And with the striking partnership up front, I feel that this run for South Korea is over in 2010.
Final Result: Uruguay 3 :: 1 South Korea
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USA VS GHANA
1C USA VS 2D GHANA
(50) 2:30pm EDT - Royal Bafokeng Stadium Rustenburg
USA vs. Ghana
As a fan of the USA, I like the style the Americans played at. In my precursor to the World Cup I warned fans that the group was weak, because we were in it and not the other way around. Well this weak group is now won thanks in large part to the heroics of now soon-to-be rich Landon Donovan and certainly not the officiating. The talent of the United States is undeniable in the midfield with Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley, supporting Donovan, all contributing the goals for the American team.
Ghana have restored African blushes at the World Cup, being the only African team to advance to the knockout round. Certainly, the crowd will be behind the Ghanaians in hopes of a deep run into the tournament for at least one member of the Confederation. Asamoah Gyan has scored two goals from the spot, meaning this team know how to take advantage of opportunities given to them.
In the end, Ghana's lack of Michael Essien and a weakened Sulley Muntari give the United States a major edge in this game. Ghana have played bright with their attacking style, however both goals have come from penalty kicks. The United States have also played very well in this tournament so far, rebounding from early defensive lapses to put on some entertaining displays even for a neutral fan. And this all without one of their strikers actually scoring a goal. I think this streak ends this game and the United States roll on, much to the chagrin of the African continent.
Ghana have restored African blushes at the World Cup, being the only African team to advance to the knockout round. Certainly, the crowd will be behind the Ghanaians in hopes of a deep run into the tournament for at least one member of the Confederation. Asamoah Gyan has scored two goals from the spot, meaning this team know how to take advantage of opportunities given to them.
In the end, Ghana's lack of Michael Essien and a weakened Sulley Muntari give the United States a major edge in this game. Ghana have played bright with their attacking style, however both goals have come from penalty kicks. The United States have also played very well in this tournament so far, rebounding from early defensive lapses to put on some entertaining displays even for a neutral fan. And this all without one of their strikers actually scoring a goal. I think this streak ends this game and the United States roll on, much to the chagrin of the African continent.
Final Result: USA 2 :: 1 Ghana
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