Groups C to E
Another two nights of Cup Matches, another series of groups to discuss.
Group C
Argentina and the Netherlands are through, they will play each other to work out the placings. (Tip: Argentina based on Current Form to top the group)
Group D
It is pretty similar here: Portugal and Mexico are through, with their game to determine rankings. Portugal has the coach of the 2002 Brazil Team, and are playing well. (Tip: Portugal to beat Mexico, or possibly a draw - but Angola still have a chance if Mexico lose).
Group E
If you only have a passing interest in the Cup, and have to rationalise your time, the morning of June 23 will be critical for Australia. Not just because it will determine if we make the second round (unless events tonight do that), but because a few hours earlier it will decide who we play against...
Italy on 4 points can get through with a win or a draw against the Czechs, but will probably miss out if they lose.
Czech Republic on 3 points needs to beat Italy to guarantee a spot.
Ghana on 3 points needs what is likely to be a win or a draw against the US, (although if both games are drawn, they miss out).
The US on 1 point needs a big win to boost their goal difference, which would possibly let them through.
This is what the group phase is all about. Stand by if results permit for similar frustration with Groups F, G and H.
Group C
Argentina and the Netherlands are through, they will play each other to work out the placings. (Tip: Argentina based on Current Form to top the group)
Group D
It is pretty similar here: Portugal and Mexico are through, with their game to determine rankings. Portugal has the coach of the 2002 Brazil Team, and are playing well. (Tip: Portugal to beat Mexico, or possibly a draw - but Angola still have a chance if Mexico lose).
Group E
If you only have a passing interest in the Cup, and have to rationalise your time, the morning of June 23 will be critical for Australia. Not just because it will determine if we make the second round (unless events tonight do that), but because a few hours earlier it will decide who we play against...
Italy on 4 points can get through with a win or a draw against the Czechs, but will probably miss out if they lose.
Czech Republic on 3 points needs to beat Italy to guarantee a spot.
Ghana on 3 points needs what is likely to be a win or a draw against the US, (although if both games are drawn, they miss out).
The US on 1 point needs a big win to boost their goal difference, which would possibly let them through.
This is what the group phase is all about. Stand by if results permit for similar frustration with Groups F, G and H.
posted by Pete at 1:31 PM
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