MATCHDAY 15 PREVIEW (27/06) Were now at the final day of group stage competition! GROUP G FINAL MATCHES (4:00am) USA vs GERMANY (M. Philip vs A. Srinivasaraghavan) PORTUGAL vs GHANA (P. Hira vs K. Philips) Although both teams know that a draw would ensure they both qualify, both coaches have vowed to only go for a win. On paper, the Germans are favourites but USA has Will Ferrell on their side! (Google his message of support video) TRIVIA - USA have scored in eight successive World Cup games, their best run since their opening eight matches spanning 1930 - 1990. Both teams need a win coupled with a decisive result in the other game to have a chance of advancing on goal difference. However, Hiras Portugal have a -4 goal differential to make up while Ghana led by Koshi Philips will need to make a -1 goal differential. TRIVIA - Asamoah Gyan is currently tied with Roger Milla for most World Cup goals by an African player. Both players have five. GROUP H FINAL MATCHES (8:00am) ALGERIA vs RUSSIA (C. Brown vs G. Connell) KOREA REPUBLIC vs BELGIUM (A. Srinivasaraghavan vs W. Southgate) One of the surprise packages of the tournament, Les Fennecs will just need a draw (provided Korea Republic lose) from their final game to qualify for the knockout stages. Russia do have the ability to win this game but will need everything to go their way as Algeria have been playing out of their skins this tournament. TRIVIA - The last eight World Cup goals conceded by Algeria have come in the second half. Belgium have already qualified and can top the group with a draw. Korea Republic have been very disappointing this tournament but still have a chance at going through if they manage to upset Belgium. Romelu Lukaku has been slated for big things at this tournament but they are yet to come so will his tournament start tomorrow? TRIVIA - All three of Belgiums goals at this tournament have been scored by substitutes.
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:56:09 +0000
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