Controversial Decision From Jorge Larrionda, But It's Change Nothing.

The incident occurred at minute 40, when England left behind 1-2. At that time, Lampard strike hit the crossbar, bounced and passed the goal line. Actually, the Chelsea midfielder and Fabio Capello celebrate 'that' goal. However, the referee did not consider it a goal. Though from a replay, it became clear that the ball is already through the goal line.

Events in Bloemfontein must be remembered by footbal; fans around the world especially for England. They would say, "If that goal, anything can be happened". But I admit that Germany deserve to get a victory because they play better than England.

Football always breeds controversy.

The End of England Golden Generation in World Cup 2010.

I'm so depressed after England defeat against Germany yesterday. I don't know why they didn't show their class. England is totally outclassed by Germany side. Great play from Thomas Mueller makes the real humiliation for England backfour.

In those games, Germans played very impressive. "The Three Lions", who have big ambitions just torn apart.

Miroslav Klose who opened a victory party before doubled by Lukas Podolski. England could uncover hope to pursue, through Matthew Upson goal. But in the second round, Panzer team getting hotter all the raid was successful stem the "Three Lions", and subsequently conducted a counter-attack which led to two goals within three minutes from the foot of Thomas Mueller. Final score 4-1 for Germany.

England performance in South Africa was very far from the predictions and expectations. With the dominance of the Premier League, Fabio Capello's caliber, and the results in qualifying and friendly game, pundits tips England to reach high levels in this year's World Cup. However, from the three group stage matches in England only won once in the last game against Slovenia. They detained the United States 0-0 and Algeria 1-1. The defeat of Germany was very soundly.

Jabulani Makes The Goalkeeper Looney.

I think I agree with Julio Cesar statement to Jabulani. The ball is mentioned as 'Supermarket ball' by Brazilian number 1 goalkeeper. Iker Casillas and Gigi Buffon are also complaining the ball quality. Now, until 2nd matchday I see 3 blunders from the goalkeeper. and I make an assumption that the blunder is caused by Jabulani bad movements.

1. Of course Robert Green's blunder against USA. Low strike from Clint Dempsey couldn't be held By Green. And make the score 1-1. If you watch Green carefully he keeps his eye on the ball, does not look away. He hands are below the ball, he doesn't move them prematurely. But he's not CENTERED, he's off to the side of the ball's path. The ball takes a somewhat eccentric bounce, hits the glove at the wrist, and bounces to the side away.

2. Faouzi Chaouchi's blunder against Slovenia. The Algerian Goalkeeper couldn't hold Robert Koren's strike well. And it gives a win for Slovenia. Chaouchi terribly misread the shot, diving to his left but failing to extend his arms. The ball skipped past him into the net. Koren, who plays in England for West Brom, appeared as shocked as anyone that his effort found net. Chaouchi's blunder was not as bad as Robert Green's gaffe.

nb: England and Algeria are in the same group. Oh my gosh!

3. Eiji Kawashima's goalkeeping blunder gifted Holland their second victory. Great strike from Wes Sneijder, but actually Kawashima could stop the ball, but the deflection brought the ball tho the wrong way. Yes, I mean to the Japan goal. Very very unlucky.

Good Performance From Argentina and Mexico.

Superb Argentina performance against Korea Republic. They dictated the game very well I think. Gonzalo Higuain was the hattrick hero for Argentina after goalless in first match against Nigeria. Some good combination between Lionel mesii and Kun Aguero made an easy opportunity for Higuain to scored hattrick. Korea Republic losed for ball possesion and Park Ji Sung couldn't show his best.

I was impressed by Mexico performance. two goals from Javier Hernandez and Chautemoc Blanco almost buried France's chance to qualified to the next stage. in the last match France will be challenged by South Africa and Mexico will play against Uruguay (I hope it will be a good match).

But everything is 'unclear' in football. Just wait and see for what will be happened for Argentina, Mexico, France and Korea Republic in the next match.

The Excellent Spain.

The best team in Europe. I talk about Spain. They played well in Euro 2008 and won the title. They have a lot of talented players in every sector in the pitch.

Let's talk about goalkeeper first. Iker Casillas, Victor Valdes, and Pepe Reina are recognized as the best quality keeper in the world, so Spain has a hard rock wall in their goal and it's very difficult for the opponents to score the goal.

In the backfour,Carles Puyol leads the defence, with Gerard Pique who's his soulmate in Barcelona defence biside him. Sergio Ramos and Joan Capdevilla can play overlap in both sides.

In the middle, there a many famous names like Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Xabi Alonso and David Silva. There are very very creative midfielder. High skills and high quality pass. So it can make easy job for the attacker to score the goal.

Fernando Torres and David Silva. A great great combination from duo deadly strikers in the world can hurts the opponent's goal. Don't forget the pacey striker like Juan Mata, Pedro Rodriguez, or Jesus Navas.

And don't forget about Vincent Del Bosque who has a lot of great experience and has won a lot of title with Real Madrid. I know this old man is the best tactician in this World Cup.

So, undoubtly Spain is the strongest team in the world, at least for me. they will play their first match against Switzerlandtoday in World Cup 2010. So let's see The Spaniards performance in that match.

Looking For World Class Goalkeeper.

I think my blog title is directed to England national team. Indeed, you know they have a solid squad from the backfour until the foward. But there's a contradiction for the shot stopper position. Unfortunately for them because they ever had the best goalkeeper like Peter Shilton or Gordon Banks. Spain number one , Iker Casillas claims, the goalkeeper position is the weakest point of the current England team proved too. In the latest match, Robert Green failed to catch Clint Dempsey's shot. I think it was easy ball came to Green, but his mistake changed the result. I have two opinions about Robert Green's blunder. First, based from Casillas, Buffon, and Julio Cesar complaints for Jabulani ,I think Green coulndn't catch the ball well because the ball bad movement. And my second opinion is about Robert Green mentality in the big tournament. In this World Cup, Robert Green makes his first appearance for England. So i think it could be the big pressure for him. Nevertheless, I belive Robert green is a quality goalkeeper. He just need to play more in the big tournament for England. How about that Don Fabio?

England v USA Preview (FIFA World Cup 2010)

This match is the match that I'm waiting for. England will be challenged by USA. They shouldn't underestimate USA because this 'new era' USA can produce the high quality football. But, still England has a better opportunity to win this match. Rio Ferdinand's absence can be a disadvantage for England, especially to the back four. I think Ledley King or Jamie Carragher will be a perfect replacement for the skipper. And they will work together with John Terry to stop Landon Donovan who's the star man as a playmaker. In midfield Steven Gerrard will be a dynamo for England. The new skipper will work together with Frank Lampard to stop the ball supply to Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore. Dempsey and Altidore plays for Fulham and Hull City in England, so they know England play style, It can be the USA advantage to face England. I predict hat England will use two attackers, one place is definetely for Wayne Rooney and the last place for Emile Heskey. They will face Jay DeMerit and Oguchi Onyewu as the USA center back. The huge problem for England is the GK position, because England doesn't have a very very good goalie. But I hope Don Fabio will select David James as goalie, because of his experience to play in a big tournament.



Line Up:
England (4-4-2): David James; Glen johnson, Jamie Carragher, John Terry, Ashley Cole; Aaron Lennon, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Joe Cole; Wayne Rooney; Emile Heskey.
USA (4-4-2): Tim Howard; Jonathan Spector, Oguchi Onyewu, Jay DeMerit, Carlos Bocanegra; Landon Donovan, Maurice Edu, Michael Bradley, Stuart Holden; Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey.

History:
England 2-0 United States 28-05-2008
United States 1-2 England 28-05-2005
England 2-0 United States 07-09-1994
England 2-0 USA 09-06-1993
England 0-5 USA 16-06-1985
England 00-10 USA 27-05-1964
England 1-8 USA 28-05-1959
United States 3-6 England 08-06-1953
England 0-1 United States 29-06-1950 (World Cup)