Spain Comes to the Party
Spain vs Ukraine 4-0
Shevchenko played. Still, perennial under performers Spain proved too good for Ukraine. Ukraine did have possession but lacked in imagination and creating chances - inventive football. Spain on the other hand, made the best out of opportunities they got. Ukraine is still easily placed with S.Arabia and Tunisia drawing their game. They will need to score some goals though!
A very exciting match with a thriller of a finish. Both teams were closely matched up - which again reiterates the growing resonance - the gap between teams keeps getting smaller. The match saw adrenaline enthused performances from both sides - charecterised by the two late goals. Saudi Arabians would be disappointed with the result, not only because Tunisia managed to equalise. Can one of these teams up the level against the bigger teams in the group, Spain and Ukraine? We will see.
Germany has been unimpressive in the group stages so far. So many opportunities came but none were availed. You don’t win matches if you don’t score goals. Luckily for Germany, they scored a goal in the end to win the game. But could they afford to miss so many chances versus the bigger teams in round 2? Not really.
Today’s Predictions
Two out of three right as far as results are concerned from yesterday. I will take that any day!
Ecuador 2 Costa Rica 0
After their committed performance versus Poland, Ecuador should win this one against a weak Costa Rica.
England 2 T and T 0
The English side will show improvement from the last game and this should be a satisfactory match even for their critical supporters.
Sweden 0 Paraguay 0
Another draw for Sweden will make things really interesting in Group B!
Tags: FIFA World Cup 2006.
