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Argentina and Greece Will Make it Out of Group B

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

With three well matched teams battling it out for second place in Group B, Al Dannity reckons the order of the games will prove decisive in determining who stays in South Africa and who goes home. Argentina’s talent will prevail Bad teams hope for miracles, average teams need luck, good teams look to avoid a...

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Rehhagel Will Work his Magic and Pull Greece into the Second Round

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Greece brings a team lacking star power but loaded with organised and disciplined players capable of causing some surprises in South Africa. How they got here Following a battling performance in the group stage of the qualifiers, Greece overcame Ukraine to claim a place in the 2010 World Cup. Having won their opening three group...

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Korea Republic Need Some Luck in South Africa

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Korea Republic could play the dark horse role in a tricky Group B according to Al Dannity. How they got here Korea Republic, or South Korea, has been the model of consistency in Asia and continued that trend with qualification for its seventh straight, and eighth overall, World Cup. They progressed through the first group...

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Nigeria Will Miss Out in Tough Group B

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Continuing our preview of every team in the World Cup, Al Dannity says it pays to keep a keen eye on the make-up of the Nigerian squad as the 2010 World Cup nears. How they got here With another manager. Shaibu Amodu was sacked as manager despite leading the Super Eagles to a dramatic qualification....

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Argentina's Star Can Deliver in South Africa

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Al Dannity isn’t entirely sure what to make of Argentina but he is certain of one thing, Group B in the World Cup will make or break this team. How they got here In short, the hard way. A solid record in their opening 10 games of the qualification round saw Argentina pick up 16...

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Mexico and South Africa will Progress from Group A

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Al Dannity has drawn the ire of Uruguay fans once this week already and he’s at it again with his predictions for Group A in the World Cup. A different game Passive soccer fans and even the more active followers of European leagues often fall into the trap of thinking the club form of players...

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South Africa Will Make a Big Breakthrough in the World Cup

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

The road to the World Cup may have been short for South Africa but the hosts plan  on making an extended trip into the knockout rounds How they got here The Bafana Bafana’s battle for qualification ended in 2004 when South Africa overcame challenges from Morocco, Egypt, and a joint bid by Libya and Tunisia...

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A Shock is in Store for France in South Africa

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

France stirred up the most controversy en route to the 2010 World Cup and Al Dannity reckons the 1998 champions may not enjoy a lengthy stay in South Africa How they got here The short version is thanks to Thierry Henry’s arm but France’s trouble began early in the qualifying campaign. A defeat to Austria...

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Mexico Will Emerge From a Tight Group in 2010 World Cup

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Mexico will look to continue its consistent performances in recent World Cups by progressing from Group A in South Africa. How they got here Mexico endured a rocky road to South Africa. Having cruised past Belize in their opening round of qualifiers, El Tri barely made it out of the first group stage in the...

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Uruguay Can Excite but Won't Last Long in World Cup 2010

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

In the first of our profiles of all 32 qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup it’s only fitting that Al Dannity takes a look at the competition’s first ever winners Uruguay. How they got to South Africa For the third successive qualifying campaign Uruguay found itself in a playoff after the South American qualifiers for...