Argentina face Netherlands once more; Portugal out to slay Mexico
In Group C, the Argentines and Dutch will dispute sectional supremacy, while Côte d'Ivoire and Serbia and Montenegro will both want to go out with their heads held high. In Group D, the second qualifying spot is still very much up for grabs. Mexico are better placed than Angola but face a tricky clash with Portugal, while the Africans need to take all three points from the already eliminated Iranians to stand any chance of progressing.
Portugal – Mexico, 16:00, Gelsenkirchen, Group D. Already safely through to the last sixteen, Portugal need only a draw to take top spot in the group. Such an outcome would also suit the Tricolores as they would then finish second, but due to their fierce national pride, Ricardo Lavolpe’s men are not the sort to set their stall out for a single point. In any case, if such a plan were to backfire and end in defeat, they risk being overtaken by the West Africans.
Portugal – Mexico, 16:00, Gelsenkirchen, Group D. Already safely through to the last sixteen, Portugal need only a draw to take top spot in the group. Such an outcome would also suit the Tricolores as they would then finish second, but due to their fierce national pride, Ricardo Lavolpe’s men are not the sort to set their stall out for a single point. In any case, if such a plan were to backfire and end in defeat, they risk being overtaken by the West Africans.
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Iran - Angola, 16:00, Leipzig, Group D. This farewell match for the Iranians still offers a ray of hope for Angola. Having held out for a creditable draw against Mexico, the Palancas Negras need to win this game by the best possible margin and hope that Mexico are beaten by Portugal.
Iran - Angola, 16:00, Leipzig, Group D. This farewell match for the Iranians still offers a ray of hope for Angola. Having held out for a creditable draw against Mexico, the Palancas Negras need to win this game by the best possible margin and hope that Mexico are beaten by Portugal.
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Netherlands - Argentina, 21:00, Frankfurt, Group C. In this blue riband encounter between two of the most impressive teams so far at this FIFA World Cup, the advantage is on the side of the Albiceleste given their vastly superior goal difference (+7 compared with +2). Consequently, the Oranje need to win to claim the first place that would earn them a second-round tie with the 2nd-placed side from Group D, whereas a draw would be enough to secure Jose Pekerman’s men the same reward.
Netherlands - Argentina, 21:00, Frankfurt, Group C. In this blue riband encounter between two of the most impressive teams so far at this FIFA World Cup, the advantage is on the side of the Albiceleste given their vastly superior goal difference (+7 compared with +2). Consequently, the Oranje need to win to claim the first place that would earn them a second-round tie with the 2nd-placed side from Group D, whereas a draw would be enough to secure Jose Pekerman’s men the same reward.
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Côte d'Ivoire – Serbia and Montenegro, 21:00, Hanover, Group C. Both these teams have already been eliminated, but under vastly different circumstances. The Elephants showed great ability but fell victim to their own lack of experience at the highest level. The Serbs and Montenegrins, in contrast, have been extremely disappointing and were truly exposed in their 6-0 humbling by the Argentines. Neither team should therefore be short on motivation to prove their early FIFA World Cup exit is merely a blip.
Côte d'Ivoire – Serbia and Montenegro, 21:00, Hanover, Group C. Both these teams have already been eliminated, but under vastly different circumstances. The Elephants showed great ability but fell victim to their own lack of experience at the highest level. The Serbs and Montenegrins, in contrast, have been extremely disappointing and were truly exposed in their 6-0 humbling by the Argentines. Neither team should therefore be short on motivation to prove their early FIFA World Cup exit is merely a blip.
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