Divided Loyalty

So in my earlier predictions I thought Paraguay would be the surprise team of the tournament. I thought they would get out of the group and maybe go out in the next round. So why are people not raving about them?

The football they are playing is not winning them too many fans. They are to the World Cup what Greece was to Euro 2004. They are playing really solid football and I think we are going to see the shock of the tournament against Spain.

Spain have found it hard to get going against very compact teams like Switzerland and Portugal and I think Paraguay are very good defensively. Spain have quality all over the pitch but where they suffer is with their width. Players like Navas and Pedro need to have very good games out wide and hope the likes of Villa and Torres can get the service they need.

I know I have Spain as the runners up to Brazil but I love the football they play and the type of players they have. So my predictions for tonight is as follows:

Brazil to beat the Netherlands comfortably. Brazil will close down the likes of Sneijder and Lucio will have Van Persie in his pocket. I hope Holland start with Robben and two up front to help out Van Persie.

Uruguay will beat Ghana with Forlan to have a bit too much for the Ghana defence.

Argentina v Germany! I'll be honest I don't have a flucking clue who is going to win this game! I have a feeling Messi is due a big game and this could be the one. If Argentina do win I think I will have to start taking Maradonna seriously and that is a scary thought...

Enjoy the games!

Charlie