With only one more day of group games to play the tables are looking intriguing. The Netherlands will be sweating on the result of the match between Germany and Korea tomorrow (Wednesday). A late display of form by the Dutch cannot compensate for the loss of five points earlier in the competition. A win by either Korea or Germany will see the Netherlands qualify for the last four, but a draw would consign them to third place in the pool. England's fortunes rest on the match against South Africa. A win or draw would put them in fourth place, but losing would put them amonst the teams playing off for the wooden spoon. Group A is still wide open. The Japanese, who had a surprise win over Argentina today, meet the Australians (who have already qualified for the top four) tomorrow and the Aussies are almost certain to win this game, putting them at the top of the pool. The other match in this group is between current second place Spain and Pakistan. A win by Pakistan could theoretically displace Spain, but they have a substantial goal diffence to ovecome.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
AUSTRALIA IN LAST FOUR BUT OTHER PLACES STILL UP FOR GRABS
With only one more day of group games to play the tables are looking intriguing. The Netherlands will be sweating on the result of the match between Germany and Korea tomorrow (Wednesday). A late display of form by the Dutch cannot compensate for the loss of five points earlier in the competition. A win by either Korea or Germany will see the Netherlands qualify for the last four, but a draw would consign them to third place in the pool. England's fortunes rest on the match against South Africa. A win or draw would put them in fourth place, but losing would put them amonst the teams playing off for the wooden spoon. Group A is still wide open. The Japanese, who had a surprise win over Argentina today, meet the Australians (who have already qualified for the top four) tomorrow and the Aussies are almost certain to win this game, putting them at the top of the pool. The other match in this group is between current second place Spain and Pakistan. A win by Pakistan could theoretically displace Spain, but they have a substantial goal diffence to ovecome.
