Uruguay vs Netherland preview!

Hey, wat up folks…here are some preview that I wanna share with u guys…well, the Oranje might have a chances, but having decided that neither of these teams has any chance of winning the World Cup…LOL…Let’s look at the first semi-final.

Both teams have key players suspended and will be shuffling their deck. Luis Suarez's handball, described by coach Oscar Tabarez as "The hand of God and the Virgin Mary" means he is suspended. Most likely the most-calm penalty taker, the veteran Abreu will conventional forward role. Left-back Jorge Fucile is also suspended; The skipper, Diego Lugano is a major doubt with a knee injury and having said, if he can’t play, there go their spirit. He will be given until the last minute to prove his fitness, but Diego Godin is expected to play in his stead. However, Their coach Oscar Tabarez will have two priorities - firstly to stop Arjen Robben, as Brazil largely did simply by double-teaming him every time he threatened to cut inside from the right onto his left foot. Secondly, he needs his talismanic forward Diego Forlan to create trouble for a potentially shaky Dutch back line that has not yet been tested to the full in this tournament.


The Dutch have defensive midfield problems with Nigel De Jong suspended, and De Zeeuw is expected to be handed the defensive duties. He will have a busy evening shackling the roaming Diego Forlan. Impressive right-back Gregory van der Wiel picked up his second booking of the tournament against Brazil and sits this one out - Khalid Boulahrouz should come in and this should be a turning point for Uruguay to attack…having said that this player have not shown any tremendous form, well since I can recall… The good news for coach Van Marwijk is that Joris Mathisen is back, having injured himself in the warm-up before the quarter-final. Veteran Andre Ooijer looked a somewhat shaky replacement. The big advantages of Holland is with both Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben, they have two of the few big name players to actually turn up to this World Cup, while Mark van Bommel has been a colossus in midfield.

The yellow cards threat is now in effect, so players cannot miss the final through any careless booking or foul play...it might not a semi’s that as we expected or would like to see, but let just enjoy the beauty of the game…bcoz there’s always a drama and big moment in a big tournament…I really love to see Uruguay progress through to the finale, but the Oranje, might be too strong for them…till then, word up!

-mr. C-

-football: not so a beautiful sport anymore-

I've just finished watching the most bizarre and extra-ordinary ending of a football match. Ghana missed a penalty with literally the final kick of the match in extra-time, and then proceeded to miss two more and Uruguay advance to the semi-finals.

Penalty shoot-outs are always dramatic. But the circumstances around tonight's were exceptional. A Uruguayan player deliberately handles the ball to prevent a goal being scored. A penalty is awarded, the player is shown a red card. All fair so far. Except the kick is missed, and Uruguay go on to win.

Jump to joyous Uruguayan celebrations, and who is the player being hoisted onto the shoulders of the Uruguay team? Not the goal-keeper or the man who kicked the winning penalty, but the player who committed a deliberate foul and is sent off for cheating.

It's an extra-ordinary picture of what football has become - a sport with not a shred of moral fiber, a sport where cheating pays, and where cheats are celebrated as icons. And it's not just Uruguay - it's Ronaldo, Robben, Drogba, Henry...

Tonight's match just provided a timely snapshot of a sport that is supposed to be the beautiful game, but is in fact the world's least moral and ethical sport. Cycling takes a lot of criticism for doping, but football doesn't merely condone cheating, it celebrates it. Disgraceful.

-mr C- big fan of Ghana..

-brazil vs holland preview-

Hye all, here we are again… there is more or less than 24hours from the kick-off for the 1st quarterfinal of WC 2010. Guess wat? It’s a mouth-watering clash between the “orenje” and the team with full of “samba” tradition.

Well, here the five (5) key battles for this match:

Van Persie vs Lucio.
The not in form Dutch strikers could really have been in a big trouble to face the man who lead his teammates to lift the Champion’s League Cup. With the captain armband of his country, I bet Lucio will not give an easy way to Van Persie to threaten his net. He is very strong in the air, have the ability to read the game and also can do a very hard tackle, I mean really hard. He is like a nightmare for every striker, furthermore with his military background. However, Van Persie might not yet to find his form in this tournament, but once he had, even Lucio had to be at his best.

Sneijder vs Gilberto Silva.
There should be sneijder vs Melo at first, but Melo is not fully recovered yet, so I bet the main person who should take a responsibility to guard the engineer of the Dutch team is the aging Gilberto Silva. Wesley Sneijder is a man with full of vision and creativity when he has ball at his feet, and not to forget he also can produced a spectacular goal which he did during the Japan’s game. But in the other hand, Gilberto Silva so far has enjoy this tournament than any other of his mates, he look sharp with his tackle, in fact he also can shoot from a long range. So, Wesley, although I’m not a big fan of Gilberto, I really hope u enjoy the disappointment tomorrow.

Robben vs Maicon/Bastos.
The return of the left-footed Robben at this stage can be very vital for both teams. Why? It’s simple…if Robben play at his very best, then the Dutch should have no problem to progress and vice versa. Instead of sneijder, robben is another engineer for the Dutch but with a different approach. He likes to cut inside and have his typical shot which always produced a brilliant goal, which we saw so many times this season. But hey, don’t forget, he has to face either Maicon or Bastos at the Brazil side. For me, both of these Brazilian fullbacks can’t be pass so easily. I’m pretty confidence that Robben will be start at the right side, to avoid a clash with Maicon, which mean he had to face Bastos, so, naaahhh…it shall be interesting to see who will win the battle and like the oldies said, the best man win, but according to Mr. C, the best man with luck, win…!

Kaka vs De Jong.
Kaka, the man that have a lot of hopes in his shoulder, and like the other STAR that failed to perform in this tournament, Kaka have no acception. He didn’t score yet, he might assist a couple of Brazil goals, but we all know how wonderful he is when he has got back his touch. However, he is still the golden boy for Dunga because he can always produce a magical moment. Nigel de jong who played for Manchester City is the best candidate to lock this playmaker, like Gilberto Silva, he is very hard player to be faced in the middle of the field, he love to attack the first ball and he also don’t even mind to make a foul or the unnecessary tackle if the ball is away from him. So Kaka, do watch your beautiful leg…ahaks.

Robinho vs Van Bronchost.
Like Kaka, Robinho also the other Star that yet not to fulfill his potential. However, with a wonderful placing goal at last-16, that shall be a turning point for this man. He quick, loves to do it with his own way, and also a very skillful player. With the injury of Elano, Robinho is likely to attack at the right side, so he has to deal with the Dutch skipper which also the aging – Van Bronchost. So far, he is doing pretty well at this tournament and I see no problem for him to battle against Robinho. Just, bring it on.

Well, I really hope that both sides can play a beautiful football and open games so that it can be interesting to watch. For Brazil, the absence of Elano or probably Felipe Melo can be crucial because they already lose Ramires due to suspension…and I really hope that the Dutch can also line-up Van der Vart so it can add the taste of the midfield battle and the versatility or the creativity of the holland’s attacks. Let just hope for the best…and enjoy the football…ohh wait, mr. C prediction –surely a narrow win for the Brazilian. Yieehhaaa...till then, word up!

-Mr.C- ^.^

Germany vs England review!!

Hey guys, it’s me again…this review came just after the game finished...So, I guess, I’m still in da mood huh... well, as the truly England fans, it should be frustrated when seeing ur team being humiliated in such a big stage like World cup…but, as a football fans, here’s come the 4 important keys of this game from ‘Mr.C’ which ended by a big win to the Nazi’s.

Team selection

On my last preview, did I ever mention a name of Upson in the heart of England central defender…it’s a NO, and it was for a reason…he played for West Ham, didn’t have any pace to stop Klose, his judgement and passing was too bad and he was not good enough…Come on Capello, yes he scored the only goal, but his main task was to PROTECT the team, and he failed.Klose and Mueller were not the best striker in the world, but still… he can’t reached any of those two. To be honest, Terry also not playing well, but not as bad as UPSON.

Lampard’s disallowed goal.

This is such a key moment of this game and Mr. C also believed many of us agreed. When you are 2-1 down, and Lampard produce a brilliant shot like that which obviously went in…the only people to blame was the referee. Oh my gosh, when will FIFA learn. It happened to Rep of Ireland in the play-off and now it happened in the Finals. Some said that England will still not won, but remember, if that goal had been allowed with the usage of video tech (like rugby), it might change the entire night (or evening in Africa). It will be a hot headlines and believe me, it will be a biggest upset of the tournament.

Germany’s beautiful football.

If other player or team wanna learn how to play beautiful football and superb counter attack, they should watch this team. Nice pieces of control, calm at the back, strong in midfield and also very fast during the counter attack which produce 3 of 4 germany’s goal. The brilliant Ozil, with the help of scheweinsteiger and the sharpness of podolski…well, u can’t ask for a better player with a young age like them…in a simple word, germany was just too good for England.

Under-perform Roo.

other than the issues of referee, another big upset of the tournament was when the high-rated player like Rooney could not managed to score…erm let me see, even once in the entire tournament. He’s been struggling with his form since his ankle problem during a match with Bayern Munchen-a GERMANY’s club. Well, I’m not sure if I will even enjoy this world cup if I’m at his placed. This should be a key factor of England’s early exit.

Well folks, by hook or by crook, it’s the end of England’s world cup journey. It is such a shame when you have a bright player like Gerrard, Lampard and Terry which will be their last tournament for sure, but yet you still can’t find a way at least to reach at semi’s. naaaa,it’s the beauty of the game. till then, word up!
“mr. C”