The Gallivantings of Daniel Franklin Gomez

These are the last 4 countries that should make the cut. Though the French still have a chance of sneaking in, though I hope they get kayoed so that Thierry Henry can finally take a breather and be ready in time to lead Arsenal into the new Emirates stadium. France are a spent force these days, with Spain and Holland looking to peak in the coming years with a youthful and talented side.

Also, during that half-time break between Ghana and USA (I stopped watching Italy after they took a 1-0 lead cause I know they’ll win), Bon Jovi’s FIRST hit in 1984, Runaway, was booming through the air! I could hear the crowd singing to it. Nice touch.  

Ukraine vs Tunisia
Ukraine will pop in the next round with a win. If Saudi fails to beat Spain, then even a draw may be enough. Nothing much to write about, except I have a feeling it’ll be a Shevchenko show. PREDICTION: UKRAINE 2-0Saudi Arabia vs Spain
Saudi needs to beat Spain and hope that Ukraine and Tunisia draw. Saudi has a 4 goal deficit to tump over. Spain will make sweeping changes, where we might witness a totally new back five. Torres is rested too. With the Arsenal duo of Fabregas and Reyes conflating with Joaquin and Raul, only one outcome seems inevitable. PREDICTION: SPAIN 2-0Switzerland vs South Korea

Saudi needs to beat Spain and hope that Ukraine and Tunisia draw. Saudi has a 4 goal deficit to tump over. Spain will make sweeping changes, where we might witness a totally new back five. Torres is rested too. With the Arsenal duo of Fabregas and Reyes conflating with Joaquin and Raul, only one outcome seems inevitableSwitzerland only needs a draw to progress. Koreans have only won 3 out of 17 clashes with European nations, all 3 wins were on home soil. The Koreans also have a habit of conceding the first goal in the game (18/23 matches). PREDICTION: SWITZERLAND 1-0 or DRAWTogo vs France
France, the geriatrics club of the World Cup, are on the brink of elimination. The French need to win by at least 2 goals to guarantee their stay in Germany. One goal win may not be enough if South Korea – Switzerland draw their match, it’ll be down to tiebreakers like goal scored, goal difference etc. Possibly drawing of lots by the organizing committe if the tiebreakers are even too. PREDICTION: FRANCE 2-1

France, the geriatrics club of the World Cup, are on the brink of elimination. The French need to win by at least 2 goals to guarantee their stay in Germany. One goal win may not be enough if South Korea – Switzerland draw their match, it’ll be down to tiebreakers like goal scored, goal difference etc. Possibly drawing of lots by the organizing committe if the tiebreakers are even too.