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Argentina, South Korea fought the Big Ticket Round 16

One ticket to the round of 16 major passes can be locked tonight. Candidates owners are Argentina and South Korea (ROK). Two teams will compete in the Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg (Global Live TV at 18:30 pm). Well, the winner will win one of two major 16th round ticket from group B.

Argentina and South Korea were both started the trip at the 2010 World Cup with a victory. On the first matchday last week (12 / 6), South Korea beat Greece convincingly with a score of 2-0, while Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

Although both pocketed three points, Argentina and South Korea's action to meet with different views. The Swordsman Taeguk-called Korean-very well prepared and confident. Conversely, narrow victory over Nigeria squad reduced confidence Tango, Argentina's nickname. How could they not, with the formation of three strikers up front, they need a defender Gabriel Heinze to pick one goal.

"Diego (Maradona) had prepared us to face different situations," said Juan Sebastian Veron, the Argentine midfielder, as quoted by the Associated Press. "Heinze instead save us. Instead, the goal was also a creation Diego. He made a way out if front row has the deadlock," said defender Martin Demichelis.

Despite Maradona himself admits that his team needs improvement, he will not change the composition of which is derived when the players against Nigeria. The only player who doubt only Veron. Pelontos players were mild calf injury when facing Nigeria. If the condition is not likely to be a starter, Maradona to replace it with Maxi Rodriguez. "There will be no surprises in the starting eleven," said Maradona as reported by AFP.

This means that Argentina would go back down three attackers at once: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, and Carlos Tevez. Until now, Messi did not find his best form as he plays in Barcelona. In the game against Nigeria and then, for example, Messi often have trouble finding the right position to play. He also difficulty communicating with Tevez and Higuain. Due to poor coordination, many opportunities are missed goals.

However, Messi remains a daunting figure for South Korea. South Korean star Park Ji-sung and even insisted that Messi is the first priority under guard.

"Messi is a miracle," Park said in an interview with the Argentine newspaper Clarin. "Messi is the best player in Argentina. Meanwhile, Argentina itself is one of the best teams in the world. Surely we have tried to stop him," said the Manchester United winger.

To deal with Argentina would play aggressively, South Korean coach Huh Jung-moo plans to change the formation. 4-4-2 a successful scheme would be replaced with bent Greece a more defensive 4-5-1 formation. According to Park, it is very necessary if you want to lock the ticket to the second round as soon as possible

Netherlands Leads Group E, Shown Gemilang Danish Bend 2-0

In accordance with the prediction, the Dutch managed to perform brilliantly in their first duel at the 2010 World Cup South Africa. Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, last night local time, the team was nicknamed the Orange managed to bend the Danish two goals without reply (2-0 (0-0)). In other matches, Japan achieved surprising results. They beat Cameroon 1-0 with a digit (1-0).

Oranje deliver 2-0 victory, one of South Africa World Cup winning team, as head of E group standings with a collection of three figures. Meanwhile, team-nicknamed the Blue Samurai Japanese national team came in second place because of lost productivity goals.

Actually, the match last night was not an easy victory for the Oranje. In the first half, giving the Danish resistance kerasBahkan, several times the Dutch goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg must berjibaku diving save from Nicklas Bendtner brunt et al.

"I do not think we played well in the first half. But we deserved to win our game in the second round. Danes played well in the first half. They're solid. Fortunately, there are no goals," said Wesley Sneijder, Dutch midfielder, quoted by AP .

Only in the second half, could surpass Danish Dutch through an own goal Danish defender Simon Poulsen in the 46th minute. When was he going to drive the ball cross Robin van Persie. But, Poulsen's header on the back Daniel Agger, and went into his own goal.

After that, the Dutch game development. A series of golden opportunities they can from Sneijder, Dirk Kuyt and Van Persie. Finally, in the 85th minute, Kuyt double Dutch victory.

"We want to play beautiful football. But, we lost the ball. However, from time to time we continue to show progress in performance. The victory was deserved," said Bert van Marwijk, Dutch coach.

On the other hand, severe disappointment shown by the Danish coach Morten Olsen. "It was like being doused with cold water on your head. Simon Poulsen is our players are pretty good. But he was not lucky," said Olsen.

Meanwhile, the Japanese who took four successive defeats in the trial matches ahead of World Cup 2010 was expected to beat Cameroon. Besutan Takeshi Okada's team won 1-0 at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa, last night.

CSKA Moscow's midfielder Keisuke Honda became the sole determinant of victory with a goal to goal escorted Cameroon goalkeeper Hamidou Souleymanou at minute 39. In addition, Japan has some golden opportunities.

Cameroon, which rely on Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o is not so slightly at the game last night. Glories goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima also be one reason Japan can not win.

The most brilliant rescue occurred in injury time. When it spurn Cameroon striker Pierre Webo from cross Kawashima able ignored. That's the last chance of Cameroon. The team nicknamed the Mighty Lions have surrendered in the inaugural match.

South Africa-Mexican Sharing in Action Figures Opener


Host South Africa (South Africa) failed to reap the full points in the inaugural World Cup matches in 2010 against Mexico tonight. Playing in front of an estimated 90 thousand spectators at Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa is leading first through Siphiwe Tshabalala scored at minute 55, should receive a 1-1 draw after Rafael Marquez leveled in the 79th minute.

Indeed, Mexico appears more impressive in the early matches. With an aggressive 4-3-3 formation, Javier Aguirre's troops immediately kicked off and create some opportunities. However, performances Situmeleng Khune under South African rule making opportunities acquired Mexican Giovanni dos Santos, and Guillermo Franco did not produce goals.

Mexico had a protest camp when the referee annulled Uzbekistan Ravshan Irmatov origin Carlos Vela scored in the 37th minute. The referee reasoned that Vela is in an offside position.

Penganuliran these goals appear to affect mental penggawa Mexico. Coming out the first round, starting to look a hole in the middle sector of El Tri, Mexico's nickname. In contrast, Steven Pienaar et al have found the best form so it can prepare a counterattack. That makes Mexico which controls 55 percent of Possession ball pretty frustrated.

Also counter attack that started the South African goal. After receiving a long ball from his own penalty box, Tshabalala sprint win fights against three Mexican defender. Severity was not able to kick dammed by Mexico goalkeeper Oscar Perez.

New Mexico could rise when Aguirre made some substitutions. He put Andres Guardado in order to strengthen the middle sector. On the sector front, the senior striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez replaces duo Carlos Vela and Guillermo Franco.

With more effective movement, El Tri can win ball scramble in the middle sector. Mexico was again threatened. Peak, Marquez equalized with a short range shot after a long assist from Guardado. Unfortunately, despite dominating Ball Possession 65 percent during the second half, it was the last goal of Mexico is created.

South Africa was disappointed because it failed to reap the full point in front of her own supporters. However, that alone was enough to send a message to his opponents in Group A that they are not just cheerleaders.

"South Africa must now be more aware. Tonight, they've proven that host factors really positive influence for the players," commentator Enzo Francescoli, Uruguay legend, as reported by Goal.

"With the support of thousands suporternya, they can make a difference. They can make your opponent frustrated," he continued. Uruguay will have a turn against the hosts ahead on Thursday (17 / 6) at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.

On the other hand, South Africa successfully held a draw by Uruguay celebrated throughout Africa. In many countries, local residents held a watch together, and marched straight Irmatov referee blew his whistle so long in the position 1-1. In Botswana, local residents waving South African flags and dancing in the street. Something similar happened in Uganda.

"The whole of Africa proud with the results captured by South Africa. They'd be able to bring the continent of Africa to the world level by holding a tournament, and then pick one point in the first game. This is the moment where we felt very happy to be part of Africa," explained the minister Ghana John Tia information told the AP.

Meanwhile, World Cup 2010 opening ceremony took place is very festive. Berkapasitasn Soccer City Stadium, which seats 90 thousand full-filled look. The presence of the audience with a variety of attributes makes the atmosphere more colorful. Festive atmosphere increases with the shrill voice vuvuzela (typical South African horn) is sounded to the audience.

Above lapanga, hundreds of dancers aksiknya alternating display. The majority of performers acting with a green dress, red, and yellow. They make an appearance at the parade field carpeted.

Festive opening ceremony somewhat disturbed by the absence of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Male 91 years old were grieving over the death of 13-year-old great-grandson in an accident on the night before the opening.

When appearing in the center of the field, the President of South Africa Jacob Zuma read the message from Mandela. ''The game must begin. You should enjoy it,''he said. On the other hand, FIFA president Sepp Blatte stated that the World Cup this time was the pride of Africa. Spirit of Mandela''was in this stadium,''he said.

Enthusiastic Waiting for the World Cup, South Africa Ocean Supporters Greet Team

Wednesday (9 / 6) starting at 12:00 until 15:00 o'clock local time, the streets in Johannesburg almost a total loss. Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets with various attributes that smells of South Africa (South Africa). The majority wore the yellow jersey, the color-Bafana Bafana team pride-South African national team nickname.

There are also clustered, with a rollicking blew vuvuzela (trumpet typical South Africa). At times like this, South African citizens, both black and white really mingle. They looked very familiar.

Among them are clustered, compact swing style of Africa. In fact, some white girls willing to face painted with the flag of South Africa. The old style of dress which is not to be outdone by the young. There was an old woman who was approximately 60 years old, white, dressed up with wigs menor green (the color of the flag of South Africa).

''I invite kids, law, and all my grandchildren, "said Jeanette, a resident who lives in Morningside, Rivonia.''Bafana-Bafana We want to be champions," he half-shouted.

Hundreds of thousands of supporters thronged the streets of Johannesburg. They waited for the procession carrying the team, Bafana Bafana. Some access roads are closed, causing traffic jams total extraordinary.

They seemed very enthusiastic welcome as well as providing encouragement to the players that Bafana Bafana-Friday tomorrow (11 / 6) play against Mexico. Banner with the inscription Joburg is ready is also distributed in some main streets in Joburg or Johannesburg. Largest city in South Africa (South Africa) as though it could not wait to start the 2010 World Cup less a day longer. Various events have been designed to welcome seconds of the World Cup kickoff.

The biggest event is the parade of South African national team traveled around Johannesburg since yesterday (9 / 6). The event took to the streets that start at the Southern Sun Grayston Hotel, headquarters of South African national team, starting at 12:00 local time. Destination march solely to enhance the enthusiasm and nationalist residents in support of South African football team of his country.

The parade was a chance to blend together-Bafana Bafana players, like Aaron Mokoena, Steven Pienaar, Modise Kettle, until Bernard Parker. Safa (South African Football Association) have also prepared three double-decker bus with open roof is used for celebration. When Java Pos Southern Sun Grayston visit last Tuesday (8 / 6), the buses adorned the center.

One bus has been designed. The bus was painted with the dominant color purple. In addition, a bus decorated with flags and logos South African Bafana Bafana. Two other buses were slicked black with colorful stickers cutting.