-first 2 games review-

Hey guys..a new guy here..thanks to mr flava coz giving me this opportunity of being a co-blogger to this blog..appreciate! although this invi had been accepted like a “long” time ago, but ..naaaaaah, now im writing..hehe..anyway, lets call me ‘mr. C’..hoyeah..

Well, actually I like to post my preview on WC2010, as a whole review of the tournament, but but but..macam da lambat jea, its come to the knockout stage already pun..so, to be up-to-date, here’s my review-prediction for the remaining team left in the tournament…;p

Uruguay vs Ghana (Quarter)

Alright, some talks saying that the uruguay did not deserved to past the korean, well so do i..just look at the performance of the team yesterday, how unlucky was the asian side to not qualified. However, on the other side, for me, this is the best chances for the Uruguaian(cam salah jea..hikhik) to re-write their history because they are more than capable of beating their next opponents. They have their best side after a very long time and this is their first time of reaching a quarter after 1970’s. With Forlan at upfront and Lugano – the skipper at the back, the only department to be worry is at their midfield which I think have lack of creativity. However, they have “luck” in their side.

Ghana? The only African nation team that left in the competition, bringing the hope of the continent in their shoulder and don’t forget, they are the youngest side in the tournament. For me, with or without Essien, they’re still a strong side. Look how they dominate the game with USA and almost every player in their team are playing in EPL. So, my prediction for this game is another 2-1 victory for the south American team.

England vs Germany (last 16)

This is like a classic encounter between the two countries. They have been rivals for so many years and before the game, the Germany’s legend – Franz Beckenbeur had labeled Englands as a wasteful side for not being a group champion to avoid the clash.

In this tournament, many fans saw Germany as a fav side to beat the three lions and also to win this tournament when they start with a big-big win against the Aussie. But with the unconsistency, lack of experienced and also the injury crisis, Germany is not that strong anymore. The strength of this side should be in their midfield with the rise of high-rated player names Meshud Ozil. With the injury of Ballack, Ozil played superbly and show how important he is to the team. All the Germany need tonight is just their consistency at the back because they’re facing some familiar faces in EPL.

The last time when England won the WC is back at 1966 at their home ground. There are too many expectation to this side, many said this is the best side of this decade, complete at every department and have a superb striker that in a fire form. Well, sometimes expectation “killed” you even before the tournament. The injury of their skipper, the scandal of the star and many more, should be their biggest weaknesses more than how they played. With Mr. Capello that had a great record in the qualifying campaign, I still don’t understand why he still wanna stick with the 4-4-2 formation while the 4-5-1 formation is looking more suit to the team. With the present of Gerrard, Lampard and Barry at the centre , Lennon, Milner or might be J.Cole at the wing, Rooney will be more productive when he being alone upfront- he showed a “million” times at his club. However, to beat Germany tonight, they have to be very-very strong at the defend. I’m not afraid at their centre back or fullback, either Ledley King or Carragher, I believe Terry will have no problem with that, but the main issues is yet- their goalkeeper. Green- nowhere near at the good level, James- was a good keeper, but sometimes produced a silly mistakes and Hart- not even capped yet in a tournament, but an excellent shot-stopper. Last but not least, although I think the Germany will get an ease to past England, but there is an instinct for me to call for a win for the three-lions.
Lot more to come- now let’s enjoy the game and cheer the games, people. Because WC is not just a football, it’s something that brings you tears of joy and sadness, and it’s unite us.

-Mr. C-
-To be continued-