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Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 3:49pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Welcome To Group D The Dynamite Group! Group D 1. Germany -- In 2006, a not-terribly-strong Germany made it to the semis, and Joachim Low's current crop expects at least as much, despite the gaping hole left in midfield by injured captain Michael Ballack. The Germans have incredible World Cup pedigree, and should be strong enough to escape the group despite a spate of last-minute injuries. Low looks set to stick with 4-2-3-1, having drafted in Stuttgart's Sami Khedira as a direct replacement for Ballack, and it's a system that sees them pressing from the front and snapping from defense to attack in an instant. Question marks remain over forwards Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski due to their club form, but both are unerring on the international stage. The Germans should start slowly in this group as the team still needs to blend. Bayern Munich players like Phillip Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Holger Badstuber and Thomas Muller recently joined the Camop and have to blend with the team. They have a friendly game tonight with Bosnia Herzegovina who might play similarly to Serbia. Bosnia have in their squad Bundesliga stars like Vedad Ibisevic, Edin Dzeko, Sehad Salihovic, Zvezedan Misimovic, Also Miralem Pjanic from Lyon 2. Serbia -- Group D is wide open but Serbia is well fancied, having won its UEFA qualifying group ahead of France. This is a skilful, organized team with a strong spine, and coach Raddy Antic is rarely guilty of orchestrating negative football. Usually lining up in a 4-4-2, Serbia makes the most of two excellent wingers, Milos Krasic and Milan Jovanovic, to attack at lethal pace, moving seamlessly into an intimidating 4-3-3. That said, these players aren't afraid to resort to Route One stuff when the situation demands it, and when you've got the likes of defenders Nemanja Vidic and Branislav Ivanovic, and lanky striker Nikola Zigic at your disposal, why not? 3. Ghana: January's African Cup of Nations, at which it finished runner-up, pointed 's impressive strength in depth. With Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari all missing from the middle of a typically no-nonsense 4-1-3-2, some of Ghana's U20 World Cup 2009 winners stepped in and proved their mettle. But Group D will be different without Essien, who was ruled out last week. Coach Milovan Rajevac, buoyed by what he saw in January, remains optimistic and has promised "winning football." Ghana is certainly capable of scaring opponents, especially if Asamoah Gyan gets chances to peel off the last defender, but has looked a little flat coming into the tournament. 4. Australia -- The Socceroos probably deserve better than to be hailed for their never-say-die attitude, but it remains their standout attribute -- and having carried them to the second round last time out, it's not to be discounted. The lineup is much like that of 2006, which should help that team spirit, too. Australia has a strong defense and an excellent goalkeeper in Mark Schwarzer. The pragmatism in coach Pim Verbeek's 4-2-3-1 (which effectively became 4-6-0 to shut out China in qualifying) will make Australia difficult to break down; it went unbeaten in the final round of qualifying. Going forward, however, it might struggle against the strong, well-organized defenses in Group D -- it failed to fill their boots when facing leaky sides like Qatar, Bahrain and Uzbekistan. Players to watch Germany [img]http://erikwinterburn.files./2010/03/ozil1.jpg?w=200&h=300[/img] 1. Mesut Ozil, Germany -- Think of Germany and chances are you won't think of flair if your memory only goes back as far as recent incarnations. Ozil, Werder Bremen's dazzling 21-year-old playmaker, is the remedy. Always looking forward, with Velcro ball control and a handy turn of pace, Ozil was instrumental in Germany's U21 European Championship triumph last year. His approach and set-up play is superb -- he racked up 19 assists in the Bundesliga this season -- and with Ballack missing, Ozil looks set to enhance his reputation by being the conduit for Germany's most dangerous moments in front of goal. Serbia 2. Milan Jovanovic, Serbia -- Jovanovic was signed on a free transfer by Liverpool earlier this year and it looks like Rafa Benitez has got himself a real bargain. Jovanovic brings skill and ingenuity to the left flank, where he flits from the wing to attack with ease. His link up play is his key strength -- he always seems to end up in the right spot with the ball at his feet nonetheless. Dangerous with a dead or moving ball, Jovanovic will try a shot from almost anywhere, with either foot -- he bagged five goals in eight qualifiers to finish the campaign as Serbia's top scorer. Australia 3. Luke Wilkshire, Australia -- Tim Cahill is still (rightly) identified as Australia's most potent player, but keep an eye on the far less starry Wilkshire. He has come on in leaps and bounds since 2006, when he was a surprise starter against Italy and Japan, having moved from English minnows Bristol City to first FC Twente in the Netherlands and now Dynamo Moscow. Typically played at right back, he has the versatility and technique to push up to the wing if required, and proved in qualifying that he can pull the Socceroos' strings from a holding midfield role given the chance. Capable of the Hollywood distribution of the likes of David Beckham, his set pieces will be an important outlet. Ghana [img]http://www.ghanaweb.biz/GHP/img/pics/20793143.jpg[/img] 4. Kwadwo Asamoah, Ghana -- In the absence of Essien, Asamoah will move in to act as the midfield pivot, and there are plenty of Ghanaians who think he'll more than fill the Chelsea man's boots, having seen him playing in front of Essien and Anthony Annan versus Sudan and Mali in the qualifiers. That he was just as effective in the patched-up Cup of Nations midfield bodes well. As well as matching Essien for strength and composure, Asamoah, who plays his club football in Italy for Udinese, isn't scared to take people on with the ball at his feet. His distribution is thoughtful and accurate, and he has a habit of popping up in the penalty box. |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by tkb417(m): 3:59pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Ghana to come last Germany will come first and the 2nd position will go to either of Australia or Serbia but with players like Krasic in their team, i expect them to do well |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by honeric01(m): 4:10pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Nice one, can't wait again, Kii naaaa koorrrr |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by honeric01(m): 4:13pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
The Ghanians that lost to Holland 4 : 1 does not look like a team that can escape this group, i pity for them. infact I'm pitying most African teams |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 4:15pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by honeric01(m): 4:27pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
you dey happy abi? Germany won't go pass round 16, bet me. |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by honeric01(m): 4:28pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Infact, they won't go pass the group stage, i don vex |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by Borat1: 4:45pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
SERBIA and AUSTRALIA will fight for the second slot in that group. . . Ghana must go |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by mykali(m): 5:20pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Ghana will suffer without Essien he's like their talisman they can't do much without him |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 5:32pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
Honeric, Infact they wont qualify for the world cup |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by chiwescare(m): 6:47pm On Jun 03, 2010 |
i think ghana will qualify from that group |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by honeric01(m): 8:45am On Jun 04, 2010 |
dayokanu: yes, and infact they will only trek to SA if they eventually qualify |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 1:16pm On Jun 04, 2010 |
the only walkover in the group is Australia. i'm rooting for Ghana sha. nice work DK sorry i was not around to assist |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 3:51pm On Jun 04, 2010 |
Ok you can take over from here |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 9:00pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
Dominique, where are thou |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 10:33pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
right here Team Focus; Ghana players to look out for- Stephen Appiah (C), Sulley Muntari. latest news Ghana defender John Mensah rules out Africa advantage number of appearances; 2 best performance so far; 2nd round, Germany 2006 Journey So Far; Friendlies 11-02-2009 Egypt 2 - 2 Ghana 30-05-2009 Ghana 2 - 0 Uganda 11-8-2009 Ghana 4 - 1 Zambia 09-09-2009 Japan 4 - 3 Ghana 01-10-2009 Argentina 2 - 0 Ghana 18-11-2009 Angola 0 - 0 Ghana 05-01-2010 Ghana 0 - 0 Malawi 03-03-2010 Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 - 1 Ghana 01-06-2010 Netherlands 4 - 1 Ghana 05-06-2010 Ghana 1 - 0 Latvia stats; DWWLLDDLLW |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 10:38pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
good job |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 11:03pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
thanks Team focus; Germany look out for- Miroslav Klose (w/c veteran), Jerome Boateng (rookie; opportunity to prove himself) Number of appearances- 17 best performances- Champions (Switzerland '54, Germany '74, Italy '90) oughta make DK blush with pride Journey so Far; Friendlies 19-11-2008 Germany 1 - 2 England 11-02-2009 Germany 0 - 1 Norway 29-05-2009 China PR 1 - 1 Germany 02-06-2009 UAE 2 - 7 Germany 05-09-2009 Germany 2 - 0 South Africa 18-11-2009 Germany 2 - 2 Côte d'Ivoire 03-03-2010 Germany 0 - 1 Argentina 13-05-2010 Germany 3 - 0 Malta 29-05-2010 Hungary 0 - 3 Germany 03-06-2010 Germany 3 - 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina stats- LLDWWDLWWW |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 11:11pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
Team Focus; Australia latest Lucas Neill hopes Australia succeed as tribute to Brad Jones number of appearances- 3 best performance so far- 2nd round, Germany 2006. Journey so far; Friendlies 22-03-2008 Singapore 0 - 0 Australia 22-05-2008 Australia 1 - 0 Ghana 19-08-2008 Australia 2 - 2 South Africa 05-09-2008 Netherlands 1 - 2 Australia 12-08-2009 Ireland Republic 0 - 3 Australia 05-09-2009 Korea Republic 3 - 1 Australia 10-10-2009 Australia 0 - 0 Netherlands 24-05-2010 Australia 2 - 1 New Zealand 01-06-2010 Australia 1 - 0 Denmark 05-06-2010 United States 3 - 1 Australia stats; DWDWWLDWWL |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 11:29pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
Team Focus; Serbia players to look out for; Nemanja Vidic, Dovan Stankovic Latest; Aleksandar Lukovic hails Serbia strength Number of appearances; 11 best performance so far; Chile '62 (4th place) Journey so far; Friendlies 11-02-2009 Serbia 0 - 1 Ukraine 01-04-2009 Serbia 2 - 0 Sweden 12-08-2009 South Africa 1 - 3 Serbia 14-11-2009 Northern Ireland 0 - 1 Serbia 18-11-2009 Korea Republic 0 - 1 Serbia 03-03-2010 Algeria 0 - 3 Serbia 07-04-2010 Japan 0 - 3 Serbia 29-05-2010 New Zealand 1 - 0 Serbia 02-06-2010 Poland 0 - 0 Serbia 05-06-2010 Serbia 4 - 3 Cameroon stats; LWWWWWWLDW |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 11:37pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
if friendlies are anything to go by, Serbia will top the group fair and square |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 11:48pm On Jun 08, 2010 |
^^ Defeat by New Zealand and a goalless draw with Poland were followed this weekend by a 4-3 win over Cameroon, but Lukovic remains confident of progress from a group including Germany, Ghana and Australia. I saw this in the link you posted which is not a great result for someone you touted would top the group |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 6:25am On Jun 09, 2010 |
thank you |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by medjai(m): 6:56am On Jun 09, 2010 |
Serbia and Germany will most likely make it through to the last 16. |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by mystikal(m): 7:55am On Jun 09, 2010 |
nothing 4 Ghana |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dominique(f): 10:52am On Jun 09, 2010 |
dayokanu: but they've won seven other friendlies and lost only two. besides i said "if friendlies are anything to go by, they'd top the group". don't worry, Germany will top it you hear mystikal: sadly, it appears so |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by mrperfect2(m): 12:45pm On Jun 09, 2010 |
I pray that Ghana will do well. |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by Tcrack(m): 3:12pm On Jun 09, 2010 |
i see ghana comming through without much stress. i actually see nigeria playing ghana in the quater finals. |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by salamander(m): 4:45pm On Jun 09, 2010 |
It will be Ghana vs Spain at the finals |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by Africason(m): 6:24pm On Jun 09, 2010 |
Infact i see Ghana going far. Portugal also is gina do well. 9ja? Well, i don't know. . . |
Re: Germany, Serbia, Ghana, Australia: World Cup 2010 Group D by dayokanu(m): 6:57pm On Jun 09, 2010 |
It will be Ghana vs Spain at the finals At which Under 17 tournament? |
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