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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Argentina's Star Can Deliver in South Africa

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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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Nigeria Will Miss Out in Tough Group B

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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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Korea Republic Need Some Luck in South Africa

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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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

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

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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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Argentina and Greece Will Make it Out of Group B

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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• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

England to Cruise Through Group C in World Cup 2010

England’s problems off the field won’t interfere with their progress through Group C of the 2012 World Cup. How they got here After the debacle of the 2008 European Championship qualifiers, England enjoyed a smooth ride to the 2010 World Cup. After making hard work of a trip to Andorra in their opening tie, Fabio...

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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Slovenia to Finish Bottom of Group C

Slovenia may never get a better shot at making it into the knockout rounds of a World Cup but Al Dannity thinks they will fall short in South Africa. How they got here Slovenia’s home form proved decisive in its progression through the opening group phase of qualification. Home wins over Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Poland,...

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• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Bradley's USA Will Take Second Place in Group C at the 2010 World Cup

Contrary to popular belief, the USA’s World Cup hopes won’t live or die on the game against England. How they got here The United States opened its qualifying campaign with a comfortable 9-0 aggregate victory over Barbados. Trinidad and Tobago scored a 2-1 upset of Bob Bradley’s team in the first group phase but the...

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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Algeria Lack the Firepower to Get Out of Group C

Algeria will look to shock the world and pull an upset in Group C but Al isn’t convinced. How they got here By beating the odds. Algeria was ranked outside the top 12 teams in Africa for the first group stage meaning the North African nation was only a second seed behind Senegal. Algeria overcame...

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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

England and USA Will Emerge From Group C

England and the USA will duel it out on June 12 but both will live to fight on into the knockout stages of the 2010 World Cup If England slip it will be early Like many major nations England has a tendency to get off to a slow start in major competitions. A narrow victory...

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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Australia Face Tough Challenge in Group D

The Socceroos proved they can compete in 2006 but how will they fare in what Al Dannity feels is the real group of death in South Africa. How they got here Having received a bye through to the first group stage in Asia Australia made light work of the group initially, winning twice and drawing...

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• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Serbia Need to Play at Their Best to Progress in World Cup 2010

Serbia comes into World Cup 2010 with a squad capable of making up for the disappointment of Germany 2006. How they got here A battling performance in the qualifiers saw Serbia overcome the odds and top their group. Despite winning their opener against the Faroe Islands, a defeat at France in Serbia’s second game meant...