With the vast majority of matches in European groups being lame ducks, surely the spotlight tonight has to be on South America with Argentina having to avoid defeat in Uruguay if they want to make it to South Africa next June. Depending on the outcome of the Chile v Ecuador match (more about this match later), should the Argies lose in Montevideo, they may end up fifth and therefore having to play off against a team from the Concacaf zone, or sixth in which case they can look forward to watching the World Cup on TV without taking part.
It’s true that most fans want to see all the best countries competing for the top prize at the World Cup come next June, however I can’t help laughing at the prospect of seeing Maradona & Co. in front of their plasma TVs next June.
Argentina’s away record in the qualifying group is far from impeccable, and Uruguay are no mugs, particularly on home soil, therefore Argentina can expect more than a few hairy moments in those vital 90 minutes in Montevideo. Considering the Argies struggled to beat Peru last weekend (they only scored the winner in injury time!!), my prediction is a priceless 1-0 win for Uruguay.
At the same time, I still think that Chile are just too good for Ecuador and should get at least a draw in Santiago. Saying that, Chile have absolutely nothing to play for whilst for Ecuador the carrot dangling in front of their eyes is no less than a ticket to South Africa. Luckily the evil of corruption has never affected the outcome of important games in Latin America therefore I would bet my house that Ecuador will not beat Chile at home. Hhhmmm, maybe not.............
It’s true that most fans want to see all the best countries competing for the top prize at the World Cup come next June, however I can’t help laughing at the prospect of seeing Maradona & Co. in front of their plasma TVs next June.
Argentina’s away record in the qualifying group is far from impeccable, and Uruguay are no mugs, particularly on home soil, therefore Argentina can expect more than a few hairy moments in those vital 90 minutes in Montevideo. Considering the Argies struggled to beat Peru last weekend (they only scored the winner in injury time!!), my prediction is a priceless 1-0 win for Uruguay.
At the same time, I still think that Chile are just too good for Ecuador and should get at least a draw in Santiago. Saying that, Chile have absolutely nothing to play for whilst for Ecuador the carrot dangling in front of their eyes is no less than a ticket to South Africa. Luckily the evil of corruption has never affected the outcome of important games in Latin America therefore I would bet my house that Ecuador will not beat Chile at home. Hhhmmm, maybe not.............
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