Group A and B

World Cup Group Phases throw up some interesting results...

Group A
I said:

Germany is the favourite. Home Crowds, Good Team, Strong History.
Ecuador is the sentimental side here. South American Football, Exciting, Fast, Need I say more.

Result: Germany and Ecuador Qualify. I think Ecuador have exceeded all my expectations at this stage. I am not really surprised that Germany are on 6 points, but Ecuador have played such an attractive brand of football, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Group B
I said:

England is possibly the favourite, apart from their propensity to get beaten in matches against Australia, I think they tend to bring their best out at Cups.
Trinidad and Tobago are perhaps sentimentals, although I'm not sure how well they do. Must have something to do with a link to Sydney FC.

Result so far: England are through; Paraguay are going home, and Trinidad and Tobago almost brought Sweeden to their knees with a beautiful 0-0 draw. Sweeden have been underwhelming in attack, but with 4 points now, they are pretty likely to go through.

Group C and D are getting going tonight.
The Netherlands and Argentina look fairly safe, as does Mexico and Portugal. As with Group A now, the final match should be an interesting one, not for who progresses, but rather where they finish.