What to expect from Monday Jun, 23 2014 World Cup Matches.
Monday Jun, 23 2014 World Cup Matches
Netherlands Vs. Chile
With both sides through to the next round, this match would decide who tops the group. The Dutch have shown that they could be favorites for the crown and will rest their "fragile" stars such as Robben and Van Persie. In a group match that most expected, Spain and someone else to qualify out of, Chile has shredded the form books and shown that they can compete toe to toe with any team. I expect that trend to continue. At least for now.
Prediction: Netherlands 1 vs. Chile 2
Australia Vs Spain
If everything had gone according to plan, Spain would probably be resting their main players for the next round and playing their substitute bench against the Aussies. But this is not the case, it is a game between the group losers and they will both be playing for pride. No team has had its pride hurt more than the defending champions.
Australia on the other had, will want a win and the scalp of the most dominant team in international football since 2008. Expect the game to be very open and fierce, as both teams have nothing to lose.
Australia on the other had, will want a win and the scalp of the most dominant team in international football since 2008. Expect the game to be very open and fierce, as both teams have nothing to lose.
Prediction: Australia 1 vs. Spain 3
Cameroon Vs Portugal
Anytime Brazil play an African team at the world cup, with a few exceptions (Algeria in '86 and Cote d'Ivoire in '2006), the results end 3-0. The performance of the Cameroonian team so far in the tournament, could suggest that the scoreline might be more, this time around. With the vociferous pro-brazil crowd calling for "blood", 3-0 might just be a humane result against a very poor Cameroonian side.
Croatia Vs Mexico
The Croats were ruthless against Cameroun in their last match. Mexico will be different proposition, having heroically held the Brazilians to a goal-less draw in front of their home fans. But its the Croats that need the maximum points in order to progress. And should they score first, Mexico might be going home. Luckily, it isn't far away.
0 comments: