Monday, July 03, 2006

Trying again to predict the World Cup

As all my readers know, I had an abysmal record predicting the World Cup quarter-finals. 0 for 4 to be exact. It's time I either avenge or embarrass myself once more. My hope is for the former.

Germany vs. Italy: The home nation Germans have looked like a team of destiny though out the tournament. They've had dramatic goals, a bit of luck, and a lot of support from the fans in the stands. Italy has played their typical brand of soccer, living by the creed of defense first - and it's working. Italy is looking better and better. This time though, I believe Germany will edge them out. Speed will defeat stellar defense.

Prediction: Germany (Score: 2-1)


Portugal vs. France: Portugal is coming off a win over England, edging them out in penalty kicks. France are themselves coming off of a high, beating a favoured Brazilian team as they had done eight years ago. This will be a back and forth game, but in the end, experience will edge out a Portuguese team that always falls short.

Prediction: France (Score: 1-0)

6 comments:

Woosang said...

So does that mean it will be Italy vs. Portugal final? :p

(Althougth I predicted from the begninning that Germany would go to the final.)

Anonymous said...

I think that I'll play the odds and bet against Chad....LOL.....but in all honestly, I do pick Italy to win 2-0....and I am (hoping) predicting that Portugal beats France (in penalty kicks)


Cheers,
Nathan

Anonymous said...

I am extremely superstitious, so I don't like to make predictions, but I like the extra boost of confidence. All I can do for my boys is be decked out in French gear tomorrow and know that strong experience and edurance carries through. My motto is "Un jeu à la fois, un jeu à la fois mes amis."....or, one game at a time, one game at a time my friends.

BL said...

Go Portugal.

Anonymous said...

Wohoo, go France!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Should be an interesting final but I'll give France the edge. Having won in 98 and with an experienced team of players, France will be on more solid footing going into this I think ...

Anyway, we'll see ;o)