As all the attention is focused on tomorrow World Cup final, nobody is talking about the 3rd & 4th placing game between Germany and Uruguay. For the past few days, I spotted quite a few football fans wearing red Spanish jerseys in my workplace canteen, Old Airport Road food centre, Sembawang neighbourhood areas and Sun Plaza. Surprisingly, I didn't notice anyone wearing Dutch jersey for the past 3 days. Has the fickle-minded fans switch their allegiance to Spain after the German Octopus predicted Spain to lift the World Cup ? Octopus Paul is certainly feeling the makan threats of the German community and has wisely predicted Germany to beat Uruguay today to clinch the 3rd spot of the 2010 World Cup. I beg to differ with the 100% record Octopus because the twin terrors of Suarez and Forlan & the Uruguayans to salvage South American pride may enable it to overpower the mighty Germans, who has a stronger team on paper. Granted, youngster Thomas Muller, who has been badly missed in the semi-final defeat against the Spaniards will make his return and would definitely want to finish the tournament on a high note. Well, looks like both side have quite a bit at stakes and we may be in for a thrilling 3rd/4th place which may be more exciting than tomorrow final between the two boring boring finalists.
The 3rd/4th placing games of the past World Cups has always generated goals. Here's a recap of those matches.
Italia 90 World Cup 3rd & 4th Placing Game: Italy 2 England 1
USA 94 World Cup 3rd & 4th Placing Match: Bulgaria 0 Sweden 4
France 98 World Cup 3rd & 4th Placing: Croatia 2 Holland 1
Korea/Japan 2002 World Cup 3rd & 4th Placing Match:
South Korea 2 Turkey 3
Germany 2006 World Cup 3rd & 4th Placing: Germany 3 Portugal 1
So what will happen tonight between Germany and Uruguay in South Africa 2010 World Cup 3rd & 4th placing game? My gut feeling is with the underdog Uruguay to clinch 3rd place. Has decided to catch the game on RTM1 @ 2.30am. Come on Uruguay!
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