alpal78 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 For me the last group match is one of the most exciting stage...it's do or die time. Even more exciting this WC as some really big teams could end up being eliminated at the group stage though I suspect most would persevere. Vote as many teams as you think would be eliminated, with some comments if you want to explain your vote, then let's see how your vote compares to the actual result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I went for France, Ivory Coast and a sneaky feeling that Italy too will go out. France probably has the least chance, can't see them even beating S.Africa who will want a great final game and can see Uruguay and Mexico playing a draw (though the fear of going against Argentina in the 2nd round might motivate both teams to go for the win). I. Coast too have almost no chance, can't see such a swing in goal difference between them and Portugal. Italy I don't know, just my gut instinct. I'm backing England with their back to the walls to pull through (I hope that does not jinx them)! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France and Ivory Coast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast, England Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Italy. They'll draw with Slovakia and we will beat Paraguay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I went for Spain, I think they may be in trouble with Goal Difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France and Ivory Coast. Not too sure about Germany as they had one great game and one which wasn't that good. Young team - don't know how they'll react under that pressure now, but I expect them to go through. Same with England, I think it'll be a close win against Slovenia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I went for Spain, I think they may be in trouble with Goal Difference. Why? They simply have to win against Chile and are through. Chile's GD at the moment is + 2. Spain's is + 1. So in case of Spain winning it would make: Chile: +1, Spain + 2. Spain are through as soon as they win against Chile. Or did I get something wrong here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I took France, Germany, and Ivory Coast. C'mon Ghana! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I went for Spain, I think they may be in trouble with Goal Difference. Why? They simply have to win against Chile and are through. Chile's GD at the moment is + 2. Spain's is + 1. So in case of Spain winning it would make: Chile: +1, Spain + 2. Spain are through as soon as they win against Chile. Or did I get something wrong here? I think you are right with the goal difference, but not so sure it would be that easy to beat Chille who will need at least a draw to qualify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Simply beat Chile? Yeah its a real piece of piss game isnt it Think France are nailed on, Italy may well struggle. Only other would be Portugal/IC where GD could well save Portugal unless Brazil rest a few. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcmichael Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I don't think Spain can beat Chile, so I went for Spain. Other than that of course France and Ivory Coast. And as a surprise Germany. I think Ghana will get a draw and Serbia will win against Australia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I don't think Spain can beat Chile, so I went for Spain. Other than that of course France and Ivory Coast. And as a surprise Germany. I think Ghana will get a draw and Serbia will win against Australia. Just realised i clicked Portugal by accident.......whoops haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ivory Coast are pretty much certs to go out with the goal difference . I think France will go out too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast, England Is what I said too... How does Cote d'Ivoire count as a "big" team? Because they have a few players in the EPL? Ghana are African Cup of Nations runners-up, and Cameroon is the highest FIFA-ranked (participating) African nation... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast, England Gone with that as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast and Spain. France and Ivory Coast are pretty obvious. Spain are in trouble because I think Chile will be an extremely tricky game which they likely have to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast, England Can't see past that, though of course only 2 of them are big teams. (France are rubbish ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast and Spain. France and Ivory Coast are pretty obvious. Spain are in trouble because I think Chile will be an extremely tricky game which they likely have to win. It's strange, because Chile (hope they go through) are 3 points ahead of Spain and Switzerland yet you can make a case for them being in the weakest position going in to the last round of games. Switzerland are likely to beat Honduras, taking them on to 6 points, and Chile wouldn't want to have to play Spain for a result, yet at the same time Spain would want an easier game, it's a fascinatingly close group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 France, Ivory Coast, England Is what I said too... How does Cote d'Ivoire count as a "big" team? Because they have a few players in the EPL? Ghana are African Cup of Nations runners-up, and Cameroon is the highest FIFA-ranked (participating) African nation... Hahaha I knew someone would say that. The use of the term 'big' is just based on my impression of the teams that were thought as having a good chance of progressing before the World Cup started. I did think of including Ghana but then felt it would have been one too many. I still think Ivory Coast is currently the best of the African teams especially with Essien out for Ghana. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 france ivory coast italy think your lot will do enough to scrape through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I've got a strange feeling France will go through. Just got a feeling they'll walk over South Africa and Uruguay will beat Mexico. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I've got a strange feeling France will go through. Just got a feeling they'll walk over South Africa and Uruguay will beat Mexico. Dare you put some money on that "strange feeling" of yours? Odds for France to qualify are quite decent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Jerusalem Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 England, Ivory Coast and France. Reasoning, England have fucked up what should have been the banker match and won't be able to win against Slovenia who will just park the bus. Portugal and Brazil will draw, plus Portugal are cunts so will be in there as long as possible just to annoy me. France need a miracle, and I can't see South Africa not picking up a win in thier home tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Think I will do. I know the smart bet is a guaranteed draw between the other two, but looking at quotes from Forlan & Marquez they don't particularly want to face Argentina in the next round so can see one of them winning it, and France nicking through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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