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20060625worldcup second round upsets
Soccer is getting more and more exciting with the second round. As expected Germany qualified for the quarter finals. They have improved a lot since their opening game. I thought they will fire some 4 to 6 goals seeing the first 12 minutes play. But the strikers failed to find the nets as time went on. Sweden missed a nice opportunity by not converting a penalty kick into a goal. In the first half itself, Sweden was reduced to 10men but they fought bravely not letting the Deutch to fire any more goals.
My favourite team Argentina failed to deliver and it qualified only by a single goal to the quarter finals by beating Mexico 2-1. Mexico did well and that final goal by Rodriguez is class of its own.
I would like Argentina to pull up their socks and go well against Germany. I wish Argentina get past Germany but that will be painful to the Germans.
England also qualified but their performance is not very good. Lucky Bechkam converted a free kick to a goal to qualify.
Netherlands failed to qualify for the quarters and Portugal really did well and I hope they do well against England. Unless England correct their mistakes and return to full strength, I expect Portugal to upset them.
Brazil vs Ghana will also be interesting to watch.
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