Uruguay vs Netherlands World Cup 2010 Semi Final Preview - Tim Woods
Uruguay vs Netherlands: Uruguay and Netherlands are ready for big fight in the semi-finals of 2010 Football World Cup at Cape Town on Tuesday.
Uruguay and Netherlands performed well in the World Cup 2010 campaign so far. Netherlands defeated five time World Cup champions, Brazil with 2-1 in the semi-finals. Netherlands won against Slovakia with 2-1 in last 16. Netherlands entered into the 2010 Football World Cup as a underdog. In the first match of World Cup 2010, Netherlands won against Denmark with 1-0 and in the second match, they defeated Japan with 1-0. In the last match of Group stage, Netherlands overwhelmed Cameroon with 2-1.
Uruguay also maintained the same form and advanced the semi-finals. Uruguay made a dramatic win against Ghana in the quarter-finals where they defeated Ghana in the shoot out with 4-2. In the last 16, Uruguay defeated South Korea with 2-1. In the last match of Group stage, they won against Mexico with 1-0 and in the second match, Uruguay won against South Africa with 3-0. In the first match of 2010 Football World Cup, they made a goalless draw against France.
Both the teams are strongly preparing for the semi-final and we can expect that this will also be a big match. Netherlands have some edge against Uruguay.
Source : http://www.livefootball4u.com/2010/07/04/uruguay-vs-netherlands-world-cup-2010-semi-final-preview/
Spain vs Portugal: Spain vs Portugal World Cup 2010 Review - Alex Callos
Spain vs Portugal: Spain defeated Portugal in the knockout stage of 2010 Football World Cup with 1-0. Spain advanced to quarter-finals and will meet Paraguay.
Portugal World Cup 2010 campaign was ended with the lost against Spain. Spain star player, David Villa made a goal at the 63rd minute and kept Spain ahead of Portugal with 1-0 lead.
From the beginning of the match, both teams played well and at the 63rd minute, Spain player, David Villa made a goal. Later, no team had made a goal and maintained the same score till the end of the match.
Portugal goalkeeper, Eduardo had a great record in the 2010 Football World Cup. Eduardo did not allow other teams to score the goal till their match-up with Spain. But, David Villa broke his record.
Portugal player, Ricardo Costa was the reason for putting Spain in trouble till 89th minute. At the 89th minute, Costa was sent off for the remarkable offenses.
David Villa said, it was one of his best goals, which makes them to advance the quarter-finals of 2010 Football World Cup. Spain players and their coach are happy with the team’s performance. Spain lost against Switzerland in the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Spain will meet Paraguay in the quarter-finals on Saturday at Ellis Park
Source : http://www.livefootball4u.com/2010/06/30/spain-vs-portugal-spain-vs-portugal-world-cup-2010-review/
Argentina vs Germany World Cup 2010 Preview
Argentina vs Germany Preview: Argentina will meet Germany in the quarter-finals of 2010 Football World Cup at Cape Town on Saturday.
Argentina defeated Mexico with 3-1 in the last 16. Germany defeated England with 4-1. Both the teams are confident about their performance and willing to reach the semi-finals with the win in quarter-finals.
Argentina defeated Nigeria with 1-0 in their first match of 2010 Football World Cup. In the second match, they won against South Korea with 4-1 where Argentina player, Gonzalo Higuain scored hat-trick goals. Later, Argentina won against Greece with 2-0 in the last match of Group stage. Argentina reached last 16 with nine points from the Group B.
Germany won against Australia with 4-0 in the first match of 2010 Football World Cup. In the second match, they were stunned by Serbia with 1-0 defeat and in the last match of Group stage, Germany bounce back and won against Ghana with 1-0. Germany reached the quarter-finals with seven points from the Group D. But, Germany have some inexperienced players and they have to lay more efforts against Argentina to advance the semi-finals
Source : http://www.livefootball4u.com/2010/06/30/argentina-vs-germany-world-cup-2010-preview/
Netherlands vs Brazil World Cup 2010 Preview - Andrew Jordan Netherlands vs Brazil Preview: Netherlands is facing up Brazil in the quarter-finals of 2010 Football World Cup at Port Elizabeth on Friday.
Brazil has won against Chile in the knock out stage with 3-0. In the quarter-finals, Brazil will face Netherlands on Friday at Port Elizabeth. Netherlands defeated Slovakia with 2-1 in the knock out stage and ready for big fight with Brazil.
Brazil won against Korea DPR with 2-1 in their first match of 2010 Football World Cup. In the second match, they defeated Ivory Coast with 3-1 and in the last match of Group stage; they made a goalless draw against Portugal. Brazil reached the knock out stage with seven points from Group G.
Netherlands entered into the World Cup 2010 as an underdog but reached the quarter-finals with their glorious team spirit and wonderful performance. Netherlands defeated Denmark with 2-0 in their first match of 2010 Football World Cup campaign. In the second match, they stunned Japan with 1-0 and in the last match of Group stage, Netherlands won against Cameroon with 2-1. In the Round 16, Netherlands defeated Slovakia with 2-1.
It is not easy for Netherlands to win against five time World Cup champions, Brazil. Netherlands didn’t face any big teams so far in this World Cup campaign. But, a win against Brazil will send Netherlands to the semi-finals.
Source :
http://www.livefootball4u.com/2010/06/30/netherlands-vs-brazil-world-cup-2010-preview/
Uruguay vs Ghana World Cup 2010 Preview - Craig FarrellUruguay vs Ghana Preview: Uruguay is ready to fight against Ghana in the quarter-finals of 2010 Football World Cup at Soccer City Stadium on Friday.
Uruguay defeated South Korea in the Round 16 with 2-1. Ghana won against USA with 2-1 in the second match of Round 16. Uruguay and Ghana are looking to advance the semi-finals by winning in the quarter-finals.
Uruguay made goalless draw against France in their first match of 2010 Football World Cup. In the second match, they won against the hosts South Africa with 3-0 and in the last match of Group stage; Uruguay defeated Mexico with 1-0. Uruguay reached the last 16 with seven points from Group A.
Ghana defeated Serbia with 1-0 in the first match of their World Cup 2010 campaign. In the second match, they made 1-1 draw with Australia and in the third match, Ghana lost against Germany with 0-1. Ghana reached the Round 16 with five points from the Group D.
Uruguay is looking bit stronger than Ghana based on the records so far in the World Cup 2010.
Source :
http://www.livefootball4u.com/2010/06/30/uruguay-vs-ghana-world-cup-2010-preview/
