World Cup Update 8

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World Cup Update 8

Group Stage Matches

Saturday, June 19

Ghana 1-1 Australia (Gp D)(Harry Kewell was sent off for a handball in the penalty area, so Australia had to settle for a draw with Ghana) highlights: click here

Netherlands 1-0 Japan (Gp E) (lousy defence by Japan) highlights: click here

Denmark 2-1 Cameroon (Gp E) (Cameroon almost scored after Denmark equalised!)

highlights: click here

Sunday, June 20 (today)

Slovakia v Paraguay (Gp F) my prediction: 1-1
Italy v New Zealand (Gp F) my prediction: 2-0

Brazil v Ivory Coast (Gp G) my prediction: 2-0

Monday, June 21

Portugal v Korea DPR (Gp G) FootballMania's expert's prediction: 0-1 (North Korea have talented strikers) Live 7.30pm, Starhub-Ch261/263 mioTV-Ch88

Chile v Switzerland (Gp H) FootballMania's expert's prediction: 2-0

Live 10pm, Starhub-Ch261/263 mioTV-Ch88

Spain v Honduras (Gp H) FootballMania's expert's prediction: Spain win

Live Tuesday, 2.30am Starhub-Ch261/263 mioTV-Ch88

Preview of Matches

(Pablo Pozo)

Portugal v Korea DPR (Gp G) Referee: Pablo Pozo

Portugal have only played once against Korea DPR. Portugal won that game, but this year, I think Korea will win. They have very talented strikers like Jong Tae Se who can score shocking goals!
Chile v Switzerland (Gp H) Referee: Khalil Al Ghamdi
Swiss coach Ottmar Hitzfeld says Chile are favourites on the 21st June match against Switzerland.

He said that although his team had beaten Spain, Chile defeated Honduras 1-0 and had an impressive qualifying campaign. I agree with the German-born coach, I am think that Chile will beat Switzerland by two goals if not one.

Spain v Honduras (Gp H) Referee: Yuichi Nishimura,

Reserve Assistant Referee: Jeffrey Gek Pheng (Singaporean! YAH!)

Spain will want to bounce back after losing to Switzerland and I expect them to win. Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has said that this match against Honduras is a very crucial match and that there is no room for error. Alonso also said, "We need to take it step by step. Without doubt the game against Honduras is crucial because there is no margin for error."