DAY3 Briefs of South Africa 2010 FIFA world cup (its our world cup)
The day started at a rather disappointment to the host continent as Algeria’s Desert Foxes failed to tame Slovenia up to the last 78’ when the lone goal of the match came in from Robert Koren at the Peter Mokaba stadium, although they had full ball possession and seemed to be in control. The game was dull and neither teams really showcased what a match of such caliber should entail, with very few chances of goal scoring being created. The winner came after the African side was reduced to ten men, with a red card flashed out on Ghezzal’s face for handling the ball. Ghezzal had come in as sub and in a minute, he had earned himself a yellow that transformed into a red card when he handled the ball. the damage was done in the 78’ minute after which Slovenia closed shop leaving the fennecs foxes wandering with a one-nil lose on their necks…….this is the first time since 1986 that Algeria has been into the world cup. (it's our world cup)
Letting the ghosts to lie, another Mama Africa’s kid-Ghana- stepped in to see who would suck the mom's breast first with Serbia. It all happened at the Loftus Versfeld stadium Pretoria, in a very tense scrappy affair. Ghana proved to be the better side with creation of chances witnessed now and again to but none kissed the net. I must say that Serbia had good shock absorbers and seemed relaxed even after a series of attacks, with Ghana planning another and another missile-throw. Aleksandar Lukovic was sent off the 74’. The game continued as usual with Asamoh Gyan proving a point why he is a Black Star now and again coming close but nailing it a few inches away. Then came the historic 83’ minute-which will go down into history books- when a Zakumi miracle made sure that the better side had to win. A foolish hand handle from defender Zdravko Kuzmanovic saw a penalty awarded to the Black Stars. And guess who came for it, GYAN himself. He stood still. Took note of the keeper’s position. Calculated and flashed it in giving Africa her first win of her tourney as he sent the Keeper the wrongest way. The vuvuzelas were loud and the cheers were evident. THEY MADE MAMA AFRICA PROUD! What followed next was all fans waiting, watching as the four minutes of normal time melted down, and an additional three minutes watched keenly. The final score Africa 1-Serbia 0. (it' s our time)
The final match was the cracker of the day with Germany sending red signals to all that watched them play. They trashed Australia 4-0 in what I will call a no sweat game. History has a way of repeating itself with Germany's having it that in the last six tournaments they have never lost their opening match. They were too fast for the Australians, immunized and played like a team with passes landing on the correct feet. Lucas Podolski struck first, the Miroslav Klose hit the second, Thomas Muller netted the third while the sub Cacau confirmed their win with a fourth. Let the truth be said; AUSTRALIA WAS TOTALLY OUTPLAYED and what remained of them was casing shadow now and then. Nevertheless, they still pushed and had a couple of chance created. The Nazis without their capital C Michael Ballack still proved to the world why you would hear the name Germany and freeze as the tournament gains momentum. It would have been even ten nil, but let Ausis thank their gods fro new as they prepare to meet my African's finest, THE BLACK STARS (it's our time)
Algeria is in a not in a very bad position and considering that US and England drew. they bottom placed in the group but with only a point separating the and the next two (England and US) some mathematics can come in to help the qualify for the next round. the better placed African side are the Black Stars and with either need two draws or one win to "FULLY" qualify for the next round. which is rather achievable looking at their level of play and that of Australia which they are meeting next (its our world cup)
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