It's do or die time now in the World Cup. The second round gets under way on Saturday. Here are my projections.
USA vs. Ghana: Ghana knocked the USA out of the 2006 Cup on a questionable call. Sound familiar? The USA, however, is playing with confidence and will be able overcome adversity.
Uruguay vs. South Korea: The South Americans have been good and the former two-time champions get the nod here. This sets up a very tough match between Uruguay and the Americans.
Netherlands vs. Slovakia: The Dutch should be able to handle the Slovaks. Holland will not win the 2010 Cup, however.
Chile vs. Brazil: Chile is a nice story but the Brazilians will write their final chapter. I'll go ahead and take them over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
Germany vs. England: At leas the Brits got to the knockout round, unlike European theilor kindred spirits from across the pond: France. The tabloids can get back to dogging Rooney and Co. after Sunday's loss to Alemania.
Argentina vs. Mexico: I've been surprised with the Mexicans run in group play. However, look for Messi and Maradona to advance in extra time.
Paraguay vs. Japan: One of the toughest matches to pick. I'm going with the Blue Samurai as they've been a hair more impressive.
Spain vs. Portugual: The Spanish are getting their grove on. Look for Espana to beat their neighbors by 2 goals.
USA vs. Ghana: Ghana knocked the USA out of the 2006 Cup on a questionable call. Sound familiar? The USA, however, is playing with confidence and will be able overcome adversity.
Uruguay vs. South Korea: The South Americans have been good and the former two-time champions get the nod here. This sets up a very tough match between Uruguay and the Americans.
Netherlands vs. Slovakia: The Dutch should be able to handle the Slovaks. Holland will not win the 2010 Cup, however.
Chile vs. Brazil: Chile is a nice story but the Brazilians will write their final chapter. I'll go ahead and take them over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.
Germany vs. England: At leas the Brits got to the knockout round, unlike European theilor kindred spirits from across the pond: France. The tabloids can get back to dogging Rooney and Co. after Sunday's loss to Alemania.
Argentina vs. Mexico: I've been surprised with the Mexicans run in group play. However, look for Messi and Maradona to advance in extra time.
Paraguay vs. Japan: One of the toughest matches to pick. I'm going with the Blue Samurai as they've been a hair more impressive.
Spain vs. Portugual: The Spanish are getting their grove on. Look for Espana to beat their neighbors by 2 goals.
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