World Cup Day 8

Germany 0-1 Serbia

Another game in which an early sending off had a huge influence. Klose's harsh dismissal on 37mins and Serbia's goal a minute later left the Germans playing catch up. The Serbs made it easy for them though, inviting them on and playing deep.

Germany dominated the early second half and on the hour it looked like tey may get their rewards but Podolski's tame penalty was easily saved. The game became stretched allowing for some half-hearted Serbian counters as the Germans tired. Serbia held out as the Germans just ran out of steam.

Group D is now wide open but I've a feeling Serbia's poor attitude may undermine their efforts at some stage


Slovenia 2-2 USA

The first comeback of the tournament saw a a ragged looking USA ship two first-half goals a more technical Slovenian side. The Americans came flying out of the traps in the second half and within minutes Donovan found himself one-on-one with the keeper and finished well into the roof of the Slovenian net.

Slovenia looked to protect their lead against a determined and adventurous US side but it wasnt to be and with ten minutes to go the States were level. Having thrown on an extra forward for a defender they went seeking the winner and should have got it but for an unexplained decision to rule out a perfectly good goal.



England 0-0 Algeria

Oh dear, England are at it again. Woeful display from them, full of poor passing, terrible first touches and drained of belief. Perhaps it was nerves or tiredness (or insert excuse here) but they looked bereft of desire. Confidence is obviously low but where's the old "give it a go" mentality?