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Sunday, 27 June 2010 07:02 |
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Day 19 - Argentina vs Greece the match
Well this really was David vs Goliath with Greece really punching well above their weight. The game went pretty much as I expected Argentina having close to all the possession and territory with it only being a matter of when rather than if the goal would come.
Greece to their credit battled hard and did all they could to make things difficult for Argentina, but this was never going to be a fairytale ending with Argentina finally breaking down the Greeks wall with a scambled shot from close range after a corner. Argentina's heads were up and they wanted more bagging a second towards the end of 90 minutes when Palmero pounced on a parried shot from Messi.
The greeks seemed to take this as a wake up call firing their only shots on the Argentinian goal in the last 5 minutes. 
Day 20 - Pretoria USA vs Algeria
Lets say this is a bitter sweet game for me, I am happy to be in Pretoria for this game as Port Elizabeth is a place I don't intend to visit again but watching England vs Slovenia game would have been a real highlight. Still both games have the potential to be absolute corkers and a report will follow later. This was closely followed by...... USA vs Algeria
Well what to say here huh, a very open and even game with neither side afraid to attack or take a strike at goal in the end the USA managed to sneak one in the dying moments and book themselves a place in the knockout stages with England.
Congratulations USA you have so far shown a never say die attitude that would be something England can learn from.
Day 21 Japan vs Denmark
Although not the names on everyones lips this game has the potential to be a real gem,both side could progress although for the Danes to they have to win a draw would not help them at all.
We are off and what a start from Japan(I was backing japan here they have looked resolute in every other game and Denmark will find them hard to beat) we are 30 or so minutes in and the Danes are 2 goals down both from dead ball situations and both very good strikes leaving the goalie in no mans land.
Glad I saw this one and come on Japan. |
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 06:41 |
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Onwards he goes click the read more to read more 
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Saturday, 19 June 2010 06:41 |
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 The adventure continues...
Day 13 - Day off June 16th
Well back in sunny Jo'burg for the day off, its a tad nippy considering its south africa its doing a great impression of an English Winter. I spent the day with the in laws again and had a lovely Braii (BBQ to us Brits). Had to catch up on some office work and expenses though and is that a bind.
Day 14 - June 17th Greece vs Nigeria
Two reasonable teams for this one and I was hoping for a good match. Bloemfontein was very cold around 2 Oc. the game looked good for Nigeria they were controlling it well and scored a well deserved goal, if some what lucky.
The fate and a seriously large amount of Greek playacting stepped in to rob Nigeria of a player and control of the game. Yes his foot was up but the Greek player had just elbowed him in the stomach something I suspect the cameras and quite clearly the referee didn't either.
A good game was turned on its head by the diving contest between the Greek players as they started falling over like sacks of spuds at any sign of physical contact. |
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Monday, 21 June 2010 19:23 |
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Day 15 - 18th June
Day off interspersed with travel to Durban, supposedly the 2nd most dangerous city after Jo'burg itself. With the day off we relaxed before heading out for a meal to fill us up before sitting in the bar and watching yet another painful England performance.
Day 16 - 19th June
Netherlands vs Japan. I had hoped that we would finally witness a goal fest but our goal luck on this trip has been somewhat below par. I have to say though Japan gave as good as they got and the Netherlands certainly aren't world beaters on that performance.
The night was spent playing the FIFA card to get a table at the Cargo Hold, a restaurant where you eat with sharks swimming past your table...I am sure one thought I was the Supersized happy meal.
Day 17 - June 20th
Brazil vs Cote D'Ivorie
I am now back in Jo'burg watching the Brazilians take on the Ivorians and its currently 1-0 a thunderbolt close range effort from Fabiono. More on this game later.... |
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Thursday, 17 June 2010 16:48 |
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Our very own Michael Palin has been out in South Africa racking up World Cup Experience and has decided to share his thoughts. Click on "Read More" for the full skinny from the Southern Hemisphere... 
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