2002 World Cup
Japan/South Korea [img]graemlins/tgestar1.gif[/img]
Kick-off is about to start in the far-east with 32 teams from 5 continents competing for one trophy! [img]graemlins/agree.gif[/img]
Here is my review of each country and predictions:
Group A
France (World Cup Holders, star player: Zidane(R Madrid), FIFA rank = 1)
France has won every competion they entered since 1996!!! They are the favourites to win at 4/1. [img]smile.gif[/img]
Senegal (star player: Diouf (Lens), FIFA rank = 42)
Runners up in the Africa Nations Cup, they have never been to the World Cup. Odds: 150/1. Extremely heavy in attack especially in the centre!!!
Uruguay(star player: Forlan (ManU), FIFA rank = 24)
1930 and 1950 winners, infamous for fouls they have been less prominent after the 1970s. Odds: 100/1 Best South American Defence!
Denmark(star player: Sand (Schalke04), FIFA rank = 20)
Q-finalists in 1998, not much to say except they have progressed quickly over the years considering Denmark only started playing in 1978! Expect a heavy strike formation. [img]smile.gif[/img] odds: 125/1
Group B
Paraguay (star player: Santa Cruz (Bayern Munich), FIFA rank = 18)
In World Cup 6 times previously with a good odd of 50/1. They beat Brazil in qualifies, but have an awful penalty history. Strong in Defence.
Slovenia (star player: Acimovic(Tottenham Hotspur), FIFA rank = 25)
1st timers, 2nd time they tried. A high tempo aggressive attacking team. Odds: 300/1
South Africa (star player: Fortune(Man U), FIFA rank = 37)
2nd time in World Cup, they are said top be defensive the strongest in Africa. Odds: 300/1
Spain (star player: Raul(R Madrid), FIFA rank = 8)
the Greatest Under Achievers ever, 10 world cups and not even a final.
end of story. Great odds of 6/1
Group C
Brazil (star player: Ronaldo(Inter Milan), FIFA rank = joint 2)
The only country to qualify in every world cup, and top it by having won it 4 times!!!. Enough said with odds at 6/1
China (star player: Sun Jihai(Man City), FIFA rank = 50)
1st time at World Cup. Led by the legendary coach Milutinovic, China has plenty of pace hoping to score on counter attacks. Odds at 750/1
Costa Rica (star player: Wanchope(Man City), FIFA rank = 29)
Speed and strong mid-field is the game. odds: 400/1
Turkey (star player: Kerimoglu(Blackburn Rovers), FIFA rank = 22)
2nd time qualified, very well organised and strong, with an emphasis on mid-field players. odds: 80/1
more... after I've slept
I edited your title to make it more "noticeable", Avatar. [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ 06-02-2002, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: Memnoch ]
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