Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Group Breakdown: Group B

Argentina
Sports News - March 04, 2010

Key Players
G - Mariano Andujar
D - Gabriel Heinze, Martin Demichelis
M - Javier Mascherano, Maxi Rodriguez
F - Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez

Advantages
-Incredibly High Powered Attack
-Strong Defense
-Great Possessors in the Midfield

Weaknesses
-Coaching
-Inconsistent Squads
-Lack of Pace in Defense

Prediction
First Place in Group B

Nigeria
Abuja National Stadium

Key Players
G - Vincent Enyeama
D - Joseph Yobo, Taye Taiwo
M - Mikel John Obi, Dickson Etuhu
F - Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Obafemi Martins

Advantages
-Great Finishing
-Physical Midfielders
-Recent Tournament Success

Weaknesses
-Lack of Pace in Defense
-Lack of a Dominant Goalkeeper
-New Manager

Prediction
Second Place in Group B

Korea Republic
South Korea vs Ecuador

Key Players
G - Lee Woon-Jae
D - Cha Du-Ri
M - Park Ji-Sung, Lee Chung-Yong
F - Lee Dong-Gook, Park Chu-Young

Advantages
-Explosive Midfield
-Great Playmakers on the Wings
-Longstanding Manager(Relatively Speaking)

Weaknesses
-Lack of a Great Finisher
-Size
-Inexperience

Prediction
Third in Group B

Greece
Greece vs Senegal

Key Players
G - Kostas Chalkias
D - Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Giourkas Seitaridis
M - Alexandros Tziolis, Giorgos Karagounis
F - Theofanis Gekas, Angelos Chariteas

Advantages
-Size
-Experience in Defense
-Set Pieces

Weaknesses
-Lack of Pace in Defense
-Lack of Recent Big Game Experience
-Lack of Playmakers

Prediction
Fourth Place in Group B

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