2010 World Cup Draw

Memnoch · 12-04-2009, 05:14 PM

Bugger - we got the worst draw! Germany, Serbia and Ghana!

THE FINAL GROUPS

Group A
South Africa
Mexico
Uruguay
France

Group B
Argentina
Nigeria
South Korea
Greece

Group C
England
USA
Algeria
Slovenia

Group D
Germany
Australia
Serbia
Ghana

Group E
Netherlands
Denmark
Japan
Cameroon

Group F
Italy
Paraguay
New Zealand
Solvakia

Group G
Brazil
North Korea
Ivory Coast
Portugal

Group H
Spain
Switzerland
Honduras
Chile

Memnoch · 12-04-2009, 05:15 PM

Man what an easy draw England got!

Seraph · 12-04-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Bugger - we got the worst draw! Germany, Serbia and Ghana!

You really think so? I'd say Ivory Coast got the worst draw, stuck with both Brazil and Portugal (Both of whom I'd say are better then Germany). They are stuck with two real powerhouses.

I might even put Nigeria/Group B ahead of you, figuring that Greece is better then Serbia.

I'd also say that Italy got off easier then England.

wellard · 12-05-2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memnoch

Man what an easy draw England got!

Being a septic tank these days Mems (long time no see BTW) can you rate the USA team for us. To my knowledge us Aussies have never played them and I have certainly never seen them play. Are they a genuine contender or just lucky to be making up the numbers?

wellard · 12-05-2009, 06:41 AM

Spain in group H have the easiest group IMO. Spain are finally showing the form that their club teams have promised for so long ... my 'dark horse' to win the cup.

Felix The Assassin · 12-05-2009, 09:02 AM

Exactly how hard is it too draw a cup? I mean just a few crayons, a sheet of paper, and some kids, presto, a cup of the world!

Are these prestigious private schools that will compete in this draw? OR, just run of the mill public sectors?

Sparhawk · 12-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Speaking of the us team - I'd say they have evolved immensely the last ten years - but I'd still put them on the average european teams - not among the best ( Germany, Holland, England, Spain, Portugal ).

I'd rather say they are on same level as Denmark, Belgium, Serbia, Croatia ( a year back Croatia would have been in my top list in Europe ) Italy, France and Sweden.

They are above Greece, Ireland, Norway, Poland and well imho the rest of europe.

But they lack one thing immensely and that is the physique that european players aquire through a much harder program over the year.

My prediction follows.

Group A
South Africa 2nd in group
Mexico
Uruguay
France 1st in group

Group B
Argentina 1st in group
Nigeria 2nd in group
South Korea
Greece

Group C
England 1st in group
USA 2nd in group
Algeria
Slovenia

Group D
Germany 1st in group
Australia
Serbia 2nd in group
Ghana

Group E
Netherlands 2nd in group
Denmark 1st in group
Japan
Cameroon

Group F
Italy 2nd in group
Paraguay
New Zealand
Solvakia 1st in group

Group G
Brazil 2nd in group
North Korea
Ivory Coast
Portugal 1st in group

Group H
Spain 1st in group
Switzerland
Honduras
Chile 2nd in group

wellard · 12-05-2009, 04:33 PM

Solvakia in front of Italy?
Nigeria 2nd in group ahead of Greece and South Korea?

Some interesting calls there Sparhawk.

Kakero · 12-05-2009, 04:49 PM

What a bad draw from asian countries, I see each of them being last of their group. Getting 3rd place would be a bid achievement.

My not so accurate prediction.

Group A
1.Mexico
2.South Africa
Uruguay
France

Comment : Thre might be a chance that home country going out in the first round? Can I say ouch? If France pull their acts together, they might have a chance.

Group B
1.Argentina
2.Nigeria
Greece
South Korea

Comment : Can Greece pull an upset with their ultra defensive tactic again? Who knows..

Group C
1.England
2.Algeria
Slovenia
USA

Comment : Should be easy for England. 2nd place we might see some fight for it.

Group D
1.Germany
2.Ghana
Australia
Serbia

Comment : Aussie coming home early? MUHAHAHA!

Group E
1.Netherlands
2.Denmark
Cameroon
Japan

Commend : I really can't decide between 1st,2nd and 3rd. Cameroon might pull an upset and get 1st place!

Group F
1.Italy
2.Paraguay
Solvakia
New Zealand

Group G
1.Brazil
2.Portugal
Ivory Coast
North Korea

Comment : 2nd place will be between Portugal and IC. Hugely depends whether CR9 will be fit or not.

Group H
1.Spain
2.Chile
Switzerland
Honduras

Comment : Given their current form Spain can easily top this one, 2nd place might be between Chile and Switzeland.

Memnoch · 12-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seraph

You really think so? I'd say Ivory Coast got the worst draw, stuck with both Brazil and Portugal (Both of whom I'd say are better then Germany). They are stuck with two real powerhouses.

I might even put Nigeria/Group B ahead of you, figuring that Greece is better then Serbia.

I'd also say that Italy got off easier then England.

Greece is better than Serbia?

12-04-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
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Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Re: 2010 World Cup Draw Exactly how hard is it too draw a cup? I mean just a few crayons, a sheet of paper, and some kids, presto, a cup of the world! Are these prestigious private schools that will compete in this draw? OR, just run of the mill public sectors? __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

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Sparhawk Quintesson Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: In the oldest monarchy - Denmark Age: 47 Posts: 1,071	Re: 2010 World Cup Draw Speaking of the us team - I'd say they have evolved immensely the last ten years - but I'd still put them on the average european teams - not among the best ( Germany, Holland, England, Spain, Portugal ). I'd rather say they are on same level as Denmark, Belgium, Serbia, Croatia ( a year back Croatia would have been in my top list in Europe ) Italy, France and Sweden. They are above Greece, Ireland, Norway, Poland and well imho the rest of europe. But they lack one thing immensely and that is the physique that european players aquire through a much harder program over the year. My prediction follows. Group A South Africa 2nd in group Mexico Uruguay France 1st in group Group B Argentina 1st in group Nigeria 2nd in group South Korea Greece Group C England 1st in group USA 2nd in group Algeria Slovenia Group D Germany 1st in group Australia Serbia 2nd in group Ghana Group E Netherlands 2nd in group Denmark 1st in group Japan Cameroon Group F Italy 2nd in group Paraguay New Zealand Solvakia 1st in group Group G Brazil 2nd in group North Korea Ivory Coast Portugal 1st in group Group H Spain 1st in group Switzerland Honduras Chile 2nd in group __________________ "Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Arius. There was an age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world. Hither came Conan, the cimmarian, sword in hand. It is I, his chronicler who knows well his saga. Now let me tell you of the days of high adventure!" "Unleash the Casey!" "Make no mistake, should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be looking at an outcome that will have a finality, that is beyound your comprehension. And you will not counting the days or the months or the years, but milleniums in a place with no doors!"

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wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Re: 2010 World Cup Draw Solvakia in front of Italy? Nigeria 2nd in group ahead of Greece and South Korea? Some interesting calls there Sparhawk. __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

12-05-2009, 04:49 PM	#9
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Re: 2010 World Cup Draw What a bad draw from asian countries, I see each of them being last of their group. Getting 3rd place would be a bid achievement. My not so accurate prediction. Group A 1.Mexico 2.South Africa Uruguay France Comment : Thre might be a chance that home country going out in the first round? Can I say ouch? If France pull their acts together, they might have a chance. Group B 1.Argentina 2.Nigeria Greece South Korea Comment : Can Greece pull an upset with their ultra defensive tactic again? Who knows.. Group C 1.England 2.Algeria Slovenia USA Comment : Should be easy for England. 2nd place we might see some fight for it. Group D 1.Germany 2.Ghana Australia Serbia Comment : Aussie coming home early? MUHAHAHA! Group E 1.Netherlands 2.Denmark Cameroon Japan Commend : I really can't decide between 1st,2nd and 3rd. Cameroon might pull an upset and get 1st place! Group F 1.Italy 2.Paraguay Solvakia New Zealand Group G 1.Brazil 2.Portugal Ivory Coast North Korea Comment : 2nd place will be between Portugal and IC. Hugely depends whether CR9 will be fit or not. Group H 1.Spain 2.Chile Switzerland Honduras Comment : Given their current form Spain can easily top this one, 2nd place might be between Chile and Switzeland. Last edited by Kakero; 12-05-2009 at 04:55 PM.

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