Hutch said:
Hmmm, I don't think Ukraine will win their group over Spain - Spain haven't lost in their last 22 matches. Shevchenko is a great forward (didn't he just sign with Chelsea for 30 million euro?), but he won't get much help out there with the assits
Mexico has a shot, their group is pretty weak so they should make it through with Portugal, Iran will struggle to get through
Croatia don't have much of a shot at winning it, their defense is rubbish. Spain may have only beaten them 2-1, but it looked like it might be a much wider margin for a lot of the game.
Not sure about Czech republic - I think the USA has more of a chance personally. Italy's in pretty bad form, but they have a pretty weak group too.
Croatia actually have a pretty stand up defence, it's up front they got problems scoring goals to make a difference. But they were solid in qualifying and I've kicked it with their fans before at other tournaments and they will be really behind the team. Lol those dudes is vicious, don't start drinking with them though, really. I know you'll want Australia and you got one of the best coaches out there but if they can score, Croatia will follow Brazil.
Group C is just fuckin sicccc. I think that is the realest 'Group of Death' ever at a big tourney. Anyone could finish anywhere. Serbia won their qualifying group ahead of Spain and conceeded just one goal, Ivory Coast are the best African team there by a long way and were fantastic in warm ups (they drew with Italy and had a shoot out with Spain). Then there's Argentina! I actually think Holland, one of the favourites, will end up getting owned. Big time.
My heart says Portugal but my money is on France with covering sentimental bets on England (so I get paid even if I do have to put up with the gloating!). I think France are being ridiculously slept on this time round, no pressure, one of the best teams, solid at the back and vicious going forward. They're going to coast through to the semi's at least. Then watch them go. If they get some momentum from their group, Czech Republic will be a good outsider.
Less than 12 hours to go to the biggest sporting event in the world. Mayne it is a blessing. Sicc weather, time off work, and the World Cup in this bitch. Its going to be one hell of a tournament, so many teams got reasons to do well and a lot of contenders if Brazil slip up, which I believe they will. Plus a lot of well organised outsiders. Damn I'm even reading that Tunisia might win some matches. You know some teams are going to get served.
