Well we are well in to the second round of World cup games,and personally I think it has got going now.The pressure is off in a way,in these second round games,most of the teams have to go for it now!!!!The first games were cautious,hit teams on the break and defend like lions!!!
England have been very dissapointing so far.Tom made the point that they don't play with a smile on their faces.Thats exactely right.They all look like they are carrying the pressure of their public!!A smile or two would'nt go astray.The teams that are doing well are the confident ones and the ones that (cliche) go out and enjoy the game.Argentina,Holland,South Korea(although they suffered a heavy defeat).Englands fans were a disgrace,Rooney was correct in what he said(apologised after it mind).Look at the sheer frustration in his eyes!!!!!If only they had Scholsey in there!!!
Argentina look very impressive so far.Great options up front.Although no free kick has been scored so far,I am impressed by their set pieces and they will score more from dead ball situations.They have players(mainly defenders) who will go in where it hurts,thats vital to have.
Serbia have impressed me aswell.I feel that they should have beaten Ghana.They were well in control in that game,but the penalty killed them.Technically they are excellant and physically they are very strong.Serbia is a very up and coming market now(there is a lot of attention there at the moment).They are producing quality players.They should try to avoid stupid mistakes that have led to penalties and they will do well.
The African teams.....well,although I said they were impressive in my other post,I did say before the competition that they would struggle with this expectation that they will do very well in this competition.Of course luck can play its part.Nigeria seem to have capitualted recently,against Greece they had the lions share of posession!!!
I think it has been an exciting World Cup so far and I am not just saying that to go against public opinion.Most fans feel let down.I think that referee's have spoilt the games.Last night,Australia were shot in the foot by the referee.Harry Keweel was looking lively too.Book him and give a penalty referee,not a sending off.Referees are following the book too closley and not counting to 10 before they make a decision.Slow it down guys,I bet they are regretting pulling the cards out at every opportunity.USA and Germany aswell were unlucky with decisions.
Big teams are struggling,Spain had a shock result but should go through.But who knows,lesser teams have no fear and that is great to see.I loved the passion of the North Korean player during their anthemn and the USA fan who was in tears when they got the equaliser.Thats the passion that makes this game the best in the world.
Gary
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