World Cup 2010: Argentina v. Mexico

[I’m blogging this after the game.] Argentina had its attacking chance to be sure, but fans of the white and blue shouldn’t rest easy at the 3-1 final score line. Offside should have been the call on the first score and the second was a miserable defensive...

World Cup 2010: England v. Germany

[I watched the game live, but I’m blogging this afterward.] England were tactically outmatched and outplayed virtually the entire game. Their 4-4-2 proved almost wholly unworkable in the midfield and it’s hard to believe their coach didn’t see it by...

World Cup 2010: United States v. Ghana

Onyewu out which good news, but why would Clark be back in? Seems nuts to me. Findley back in for Gomez, which is Bradley opting for speed over ball control and finishing. With Bocanegra moved to the middle to replace Guch, we’ve put Bornstein on the...

World Cup 2010: Uruguay v. South Korea

At long last we’ve arrived to the knockout stages. For this viewer in the USA—one who’s seen every game (which necessitated the use of two screens for those end of first round simulcast games)—this is a great feeling. Not only do I no longer have to...

World Cup 2010: Group H

Spain v. Chile and Switzerland v. Honduras. No team in World Cup history has ever failed to qualify for the second round whilst garnering six points in the first round; if Spain and Switzerland win, that happens today. It’s a messy set, but here’s the...