Saturday, June 12, 2010

Day 2

3. South Korea vs Greece- 2-0 South Korea

I got up early for this match and was not too excited about the match up, but the game was alright, and took me by surprise. Greece just looked pretty bad and deserved to lose by two. The second goal was almost a gift from Greece after some bad passing in the defense. I was a little surprised how South Korea played, and we will have to see how they follow this performance up in their game against Argentina, something tells me that it won't be as positive.

4. Argentina vs. Nigeria- 1-0 Argentina

The second game to me looked a little more interesting and provided a good game overall with many missed chances. Argentina scored on a early header in the sixth minute and that would prove all they would need to get the 3 points. As the game progressed Argentina pretty much controlled most of the game with chances coming pretty often and if not for some good goal keeping for Nigeria this game could have ended up worse than the final score line. Nigeria will have to respond with a win against Greece if they want to have a chance to advance out of the group.

5. England vs. USA- 1-1

Well this game had lots and lots of hype and pretty much everyone who doesn't care about soccer other than for a few games during the World Cup were watching. The game started and the US were caught on a defensive lapse and conceded a early goal putting them down 1-0. After they settled down some they got some chances and were handed a goal after a blunder by England goal keeper Robert Green, and yes it was pretty funny. Into the second half England had numerous chances but the US stood strong and almost took the lead when Jozy Altidore had his shot saved on to the post. The US then pressed forward and had some chances near the end, but the game ended a draw giving each team one point.

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