Like It Is

Brazil 3 Ghana 0.  I had favoured Brazil to win this match so wasn’t really surprised. When at half time I saw the score was 2–0 I thought that’s it for Ghana. Brazil then go on to get another goal. Ghana had plenty of energy, plenty of spirit and kept going at it. They even controlled play for a lot of the game and created some chances. But their lack of delivery let them down every time, which was a pity. They should have scored at least one goal. I think they have a lot of great players (many of whom play outside Ghana), however their coach needs to work on creating the talent that comes from a great team, rather than just great players. Something for the next World Cup?  All said and done though, well done to Ghana for coming this far.

France  3  Spain 1.  Late goals in the last 10 minutes sealed France’s place in the quarter final and an assured meet with Brazil, while a defeated Spain heads out of the World Cup. I’m surprised either team got this far, frankly. France v Brazil.  Today’s victory over Spain will be like a walk in the park compared to what they’ll get when they meet Brazil, because they aren’t as good a team as Brazil. Should be interesting.