Browsing All posts tagged under »World Cup 2010«

Rooney, Gerrard and Lampard posed no threat

June 27, 2010

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Well, that’s one way to avoid penalties against Germany. Truly, England have been horrendous all tournament. Save for a 20-minute passage in which they scored one legitimate goal, should have scored another and hit the bar once, England’s treatment by Germany bordered on contemptuous. A tournament that began so well, with a goal in less… [Read more…]

Argentina move through the gears but is it enough?

June 23, 2010

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Argentina can boast a 100% record thus far, and Diego Maradona's ambassadorial role is having the desired affect on the players - but despite their obvious quality, are Argentina ready to be champions?

A case of what could have been for Nigeria

June 22, 2010

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´If only the World Cup group stages lasted six matches´ – this is what Lars Lagerback must be thinking after his Nigeria side narrowly missed out on qualification despite ending up with only one point from their three matches. Their first encounter, with the mighty Argentina, would prove to be a reliable gauge of their… [Read more…]

Reflections from South Africa

June 22, 2010

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Having spent 10 days at the hosts of the biggest sporting tournament, what were the things that stuck out?