The World Cup Draw Is Out!
Yep, once every 4 years, men from all over the globe will make their pilgrimage to the assigned Holy Land. And for 2006, that Holy Land is Germany. After a 4 year wait, the World Cup will be back again. But before the main event, there is of course the tricky World Cup draw to settle. And after last week's event, the draw is finally out.
Being the bored prick that I am, I'm going to make my predictions for each match for the coming World Cup! Haha! Actually its just abit of fun for myself. Once again, I risk losing some of my audience, but this should be fun for me!
OK, today I shall start with Group A, which consists of the host Germany, their neighbours Poland, the Central American nation Costa Rica and the South American side Ecuador.
Being the bored prick that I am, I'm going to make my predictions for each match for the coming World Cup! Haha! Actually its just abit of fun for myself. Once again, I risk losing some of my audience, but this should be fun for me!
OK, today I shall start with Group A, which consists of the host Germany, their neighbours Poland, the Central American nation Costa Rica and the South American side Ecuador.
First up, we have the Germans against the 'mighty' Costa Ricans. This being the opening match of the tournament, there would be lots of early jitters and loads of expectations from the German fans. Having had a decent showing in Asia 4 years ago, the Costa Ricans would be hoping to make it to the 2nd round of the tournament this time round. But hope is seldom enough and the Germans should win this match 2-1 with much tension towards the end of the match.
Next up, we have the Polish against the Ecuadorians. Playing in Germany is as close to playing at home for the Poles. There would certainly be lots of Polish supporters travelling to this match and to use a perenial cliche, add an extra 'man' to the 11 on the pitch. The Ecuadorians, on the other hand, only seems to play well at an altitude of 3000 feet and there is no such advantage in Germany. Thus, the Poles should win this comfortably. 2-0 to the Poles.
The second round of matches in the group sees the host pitted against their close neighbours. Tensions would definitely be high in this 'derby' match and I won't be surprise if the media has a field day during the build up to this match.
Hitler's Nazi army may have matched across the Rhine, into Poland without much resistance 67 years ago, but Klinnsman's team would certainly face more opposition on the pitch. However, Germany just have too much class and defensive steel for the Poles and a single goal would separate the 2 sides. 1-0 to the Germans.
The other Group A match sees Ecuador play against Costa Rica. Although Ecuador, which finished third in the South American qualifiers, may fancy their chances but they only notched a single victory away from home. Costa Rica has an equally abysmal record away from home, however, with the experience of the recent World Cup 2002 below their belt, they should just be able to nick this one in a pulsating 5 goals thriller. I'll guess its 3-2 to the Costa Ricans.
In the final round of matches for Group A, the Germans will host an already demoralised Ecuadorian side. I doubt the Ecuadorians will trouble the Germans much and the Germans should win this match at a canter. 3-0 to the Germans it is.
The final match in Group A should decide who progresses to the second round. The Costa Ricans go into this match knowing that only a win is enough for them to progress, while the Poles know that a draw would be enough for them to progress. This being the case, the Costa Ricans should start the match at a pulsating pace. However, they're efforts would be in vain. The Poles should hang on to a 1-1 draw with some nervy moments at the end.
And so, after the group stages, Group A should see Germany progressing as group leaders and with their neighbours, the Poles, just scrapping by on goal difference.
Boy, if you read until here, you certainly love football too. And you shall be rewarded, my personal assessment of the Group B matches shall be coming soon! This sure is fun!
Next up, we have the Polish against the Ecuadorians. Playing in Germany is as close to playing at home for the Poles. There would certainly be lots of Polish supporters travelling to this match and to use a perenial cliche, add an extra 'man' to the 11 on the pitch. The Ecuadorians, on the other hand, only seems to play well at an altitude of 3000 feet and there is no such advantage in Germany. Thus, the Poles should win this comfortably. 2-0 to the Poles.
The second round of matches in the group sees the host pitted against their close neighbours. Tensions would definitely be high in this 'derby' match and I won't be surprise if the media has a field day during the build up to this match.
Hitler's Nazi army may have matched across the Rhine, into Poland without much resistance 67 years ago, but Klinnsman's team would certainly face more opposition on the pitch. However, Germany just have too much class and defensive steel for the Poles and a single goal would separate the 2 sides. 1-0 to the Germans.
The other Group A match sees Ecuador play against Costa Rica. Although Ecuador, which finished third in the South American qualifiers, may fancy their chances but they only notched a single victory away from home. Costa Rica has an equally abysmal record away from home, however, with the experience of the recent World Cup 2002 below their belt, they should just be able to nick this one in a pulsating 5 goals thriller. I'll guess its 3-2 to the Costa Ricans.
In the final round of matches for Group A, the Germans will host an already demoralised Ecuadorian side. I doubt the Ecuadorians will trouble the Germans much and the Germans should win this match at a canter. 3-0 to the Germans it is.
The final match in Group A should decide who progresses to the second round. The Costa Ricans go into this match knowing that only a win is enough for them to progress, while the Poles know that a draw would be enough for them to progress. This being the case, the Costa Ricans should start the match at a pulsating pace. However, they're efforts would be in vain. The Poles should hang on to a 1-1 draw with some nervy moments at the end.
And so, after the group stages, Group A should see Germany progressing as group leaders and with their neighbours, the Poles, just scrapping by on goal difference.
Boy, if you read until here, you certainly love football too. And you shall be rewarded, my personal assessment of the Group B matches shall be coming soon! This sure is fun!
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