All Entries Tagged With: "South Africa"
Group B Thoughts And Perspective
Match Day 1 has come and gone in Group B with an excellent match between Argentina and Nigeria, and an absolute trouncing of the Greeks. Here are my quick thoughts on the two matches. South Korea vs. Greece This game was a beating. Did the Greeks even know they were playing in a World Cup? [...]
Group A: The Saga Continues
One point all around for the teams in Group A, and Wednesday kicks off a second set of compelling matches for the host country and guests. This group is still wide open obviously, and something tells me we’re going to see more than two total goals scored in this set of fixtures. So before we [...]
Thoughts On Group E
Group E, for lack of a better term, is wide open. All four teams have a shot at making Round of 16. First, my previews, then my match-by-match predictions and predicted final table. Netherlands: Leading the way is the Dutch, who are the overwhelming favorites to both win the group and should definitely advance to [...]
Player To Watch #2: Cristiano Ronaldo
Number 2: Cristiano Ronaldo Country: Portugal Position: Midfielder/Wing Forward Club Team: Real Madrid American-Based Professional Sport “Soulmate”: Alex Rodriguez, 3B, New York Yankees He may only be our number two player to watch at the World Cup, but Portugal’s most important man is without a doubt the most widely hated footballer on earth. How hated [...]
Group Of Death (Group G) Preview
Traditionally, one of the greatest spectacles in every World Cup takes place not on the field, but on a stage about half a year before the event kicks off. I am speaking of course, about the World Cup Draw. As any fan of the red, white and blue will tell you–this is often a day-filled [...]
A Brit’s Take On Group H
Every World Cup throws up an eponymous ‘Group of Death’ and while Group H is certainly not that group, it is not without its share of intrigue. Spain are the obvious attraction of the group – the reigning European Champions who swept into the competition on the back of eight consecutive group wins, finishing eight [...]
Taking A Look At Group B
Group Members: Argentina, Greece, Nigeria, South Korea When I was first assigned this group for the World Cup by my illustrious editing team, my first thought was, “Fuck, do I really have to watch South Korea play three fucking times?” After the premature thoughts of despair, I finally realized that I was also given the [...]
Group A Preview and Predictions
The South Africa, Mexico, France, Uruguay group may not be the group of death, but it’s not far off, and it’s just about as wide open as any World Cup group could ever be. The unpredictable South Africans, riding a wave of national and continental pride while trying to avoid being the first ever host [...]
Predictable Predictions: Group Stage
It is time to pump up the K’naan on your ghetto blaster and pull out an icy cool beverage of choice…as long as its not some bullshit English brew. By way of explanation, the number in parentheses behind the country name is the moneyline odds to advance past the group stage. I’m excited, you’re excited, [...]
Five Reasons Why The World Cup Will Be Unforgettable
The World Cup is close. So close, it’s not even just around the corner anymore. It’s turned the corner, accelerated recklessly, and about to smash you in the face with a Mack truck’s worth of soccer-worshiping awesome. So for my last contribution before the World Cup starts, I’m letting the optimism flow, and giving you [...]
