World Cup

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*Sigh* Germany had their traditional mediocre second game, and drew with Ghana -- which may not be good news for the US team if they don't win their game with Portugal tomorrow. If they *do* win, then they'd be through to the second round regardless of the results of the third matches in the group: their six points would be enough, as even in the worst case scenario (a German win over the US and a Ghana win over Portugal) Germany would finish with 7 points, the US with 6, Ghana with 4, and Portugal with 0.

NOW... If the US draws with Portugal tomorrow, then the second round ends with Germany at 4 points, the US with 4 points, and Ghana and Portugal with 1 each.

BUT... if the US loses to Portugal tomorrow (certainly a possibility), then the second round ends with Germany at 4 points, the US with 3 points, Portugal with 3 points and Ghana with 1 point.

SO... The game tomorrow is critical for the US team. If they beat Portugal, they'll play on in the second round. But a draw or (especially) a loss to Portugal puts everything in the group into chaos, and those third games will determine who goes through and who goes home.

Should be an interesting game to watch!

Comments

[aulus-poliutos.livejournal.com]

And another last minute goal.

Well, as it stands now, both our teams will only need a draw to get on.