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Second Phase Predictions

SP1:   Winner Group A (A1) vs Runners-Up Group F (F2)

          france.gif (84 bytes) France Vs argentina.gif (82 bytes) Argentina

  • Unfortunately, the draw has not been kind to football fans as most of the top teams will be playing each other in the upper half of the draw.
  • Even if Argentina were to finish top in their group, they will still be meeting France (provided they keep winning) in the Semis.
  • In fact, its already been predetermined that five previous world cup champions (i.e., France, Argentina, Brazil, England and Uruguay) will not be able to meet one another in the 2002 final.
  • France should win because they have more depth and strength given Argentina's laborious group matches.

Prediction: France (Winner SP1)

SP2:   Winner Group B (B1) vs Runners-Up Group E (E2)

          spain.gif (292 bytes) Spain Vs cameroon.gif (108 bytes) Cameroon

  • Should be a good match to watch and most non-Spanish would be cheering for the underdog Cameroon with memories of Roger Milla and co.
  • Acknowledged as the country with the best domestic league in the world, I feel that Spain will beat Cameroon (by penalties).

Prediction: Spain (Winner SP2)

SP3:   Winner Group C (C1) vs Runners-Up Group H (H2)

          brazil.gif (85 bytes) Brazil Vs russia.gif (103 bytes) Russia

  • Brazil should have not much problem with a hardworking but flair-lacking Russia unless they get overconfidence and become complacent.
  • However, I expect Russia to put in a much better fight than many would have expected.

Prediction: Brazil (Winner SP3)

SP4:   Winner Group D (D1) vs Runners-Up Group G (G2)

          portugal.gif (138 bytes) Portugal Vs croatia.gif (132 bytes) Croatia

  • It would be hard for the surprise team of the 1998 world cup to repeat its marvellous performance against an extremely creative and multi-talented Portugal team.
  • I don't think Portugal, with one of the best player in the world in Luis Figo, will lose this one, unless Figo is injured.

Prediction: Portugal (Winner SP4)

SP5:   Winner Group E (E1) vs Runners-Up Group B (B2)

          germany.gif (122 bytes) Germany Vs southafrica.gif (110 bytes) South Africa

  • Historically, Germany have an excellent world cup record no matter how bad the team played in the qualifiers. The world cup is a different ball game for the Germans.
  • They should have no problem overcoming South Africa but do not expect a stroll for the Germans. The 'Bafana Bafana' will be trying to avenge its narrow 'defeat' to Germany in the right to host world cup 2006.

Prediction: Germany (Winner SP5)

SP6:   Winner Group F (F1) vs Runners-Up Group A (A2)

           england.gif (87 bytes) England Vs denmark Denmark

  • England has a good record against the Danes in the past.
  • Provided Owen is still standing on his two feets, England should win.

Prediction: England (Winner SP6)

SP7:   Winner Group G (G1) vs Runners-Up Group D (D2)

             italy.gif (131 bytes) Italy Vs korea.gif (151 bytes) South Korea

  • With home ground support, an emotional charged South Korea may even defy the odds and beat Italy.
  • However, Paolo Maldini and co. is not likely to let Koreans celebrate as Italy tend to be a team that perfected the art of peaking in the knock-out stage.

Prediction: Italy (Winner SP7)

SP8:   Winner Group H (H1) vs Runners-Up Group C (C2)

             japan.gif (106 bytes) Japan   Vs china.gif (62 bytes) China 

  • What a mouth watering match up - two traditional Asian rivals playing in a world cup match, the first time in history.
  • Japan's experience and skills should overcome China's sheer determination. In addition, Bora Milutinovic's previous world cup teams have never advance beyond the second phase.

Prediction: Japan (Winner SP8)

All predictions are courtesy of Borneodo, a football legend in his own mind..

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