Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Paraguay vs. Spain – This One is Going to Be Tight Spain will look to win its own mental battle when facing Paraguay on Saturday. Al Dannity says to expect a tight battle. Don’t ignore the past It has been 60 long years since Spain reached the Final Four of the World Cup. Since 1950 fans of La Roja have been subjected to countless false dawns....
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Argentina vs. Germany – Maradona Has The Plan to Progress Sparks will fly in South Africa as Diego Maradona and Argentina do battle with Germany for a place in the semi-finals. Al Dannity says this promises to be explosive. A rivalry built on Soccer The greatest World Cup rivalry of them all is set to deliver another classic when Argentina takes on Germany. Usually sporting...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Netherlands vs. Brazil – One Goal Will Be Enough for Brazil We’ve reached the Elite Eight of the World Cup. It’s quarter final time and Al Dannity is expecting a classic between Brazil and the Netherlands. A tailored schedule Brazil’s manager Dunga must be ecstatic. So far his team has enjoyed the best possible schedule for a World Cup contender. Brazil started with a game against...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Germany vs. England – History Won't Stop England Advancing Ignore the past record between these two sides says Al Dannity, England and Germany enter this game free from the ghosts of the past. No losing mentality Aside from one memorable victory in 1966, England’s record against Germany in major tournaments is miserable. The Three Lions lost 3-2 to what was then West Germany in...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 USA vs. Ghana – USA Will Win Defensive Battle Landon Donovan performed a miracle against Algeria. Al says it will take the same kind of effort to put the USA into the quarter finals. A great match-up The clash between the USA and Ghana promises to be the most dramatic game in the second round of the World Cup. It may not have the...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Argentina vs. Mexico – Argentina Will End Mexico's World Cup Dream Mexico will look to record one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when El Tri takes on Argentina in the second round. Mexico looks to break jinx Since 1994 Mexico has managed to make the last 16 in every World Cup. This year marks the fifth straight tournament that El Tri has made...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Portugal vs. Brazil – Brazil Will Over Power Portugal Portugal can’t afford to lose but Brazil look unstoppable. Al Dannity says it’s time to get ready for an explosive conclusion to the opening round of the World Cup. Anything you can do, I can do better In a sane and rational world we’d all be ably to safely assume Portugal’s 7-0 win over North...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Ghana vs. Germany – Expect a Backlash From Germany A questionable red card against Serbia put Germany’s place in the knockout rounds at risk, Al Dannity says all doubt will go out the window come the final whistle against Ghana. Pity the Black Stars Much like John McClane, Ghana appears to be the wrong team in the wrong place at the wrong time. Leading...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 USA vs. Algeria – USA Can and Will Progress Win and you’re in. It’s that simple for the USA when it takes on Algeria in its final group game. Al Dannity breaks down the biggest Soccer game in the history of the USA. Living up to potential After a brave but cagey performance against England and a horrible opening period against, we finally saw...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 USA vs. Slovenia – Time For the USA to Step Up The USA’s historic draw with England will count for nothing if it fails to get the job done against Slovenia. Al Dannity says we should expect a cautious yet dominating performance from the USA on Friday. Take a big step The USA’s historic draw with England on Saturday meant it enters Friday’s game with Slovenia...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 France vs. Mexico – El Tri Can Beat the Former Champions France and Mexico enter Thursday’s match-up coming off disappointing performances but for radically different reasons. Al Dannity says this game will tell us about more than just the immediate fortunes of both sides. Mexico’s need for re-invention Mexico came out of its 1-1 draw with South Africa with plenty to worry about on defense. This...
Soccer Al Dannity Last Updated: October 4, 2017 Spain vs. Switzerland – Easy Opener for Spain in South Africa The last of the big guns gets a chance to unload on a minnow on Wednesday as Spain takes on Switzerland. Al Dannity thinks this could get ugly quite fast. No lack of motivation The Netherlands looked sluggish beating Denmark, England stumbled against the USA but Germany were magnificent dismantling Australia. That last result will...
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