The second game on the 17 of June in
group B during the
FIFA world cup 2010 in South Africa is the match between
Greece and
Nigeria. The game starts at 4:00pm and it takes place in the Free State Stadium at Bloemfontein. Both teams were in a difficult situation because they lost their first game. The winner of this game can still reach the quarterfinal but for the loosing team the world cup is almost over.
It was a very disappointing performance from Greece during the game against Korea Republic. They made many mistakes, especially the defender had a bad day and it was no surprise that they lost the game with 0:2. Now they must show a better performance if the want to win their first game in a world cup end round. Also this game is the last chance to reach the quarterfinal but it will become an impossible mission if they were not able to score.
Against Argentina the national team form Nigeria played a good match although they lost with 0:1. Best player in the team from Coach Lars Lagerbäck was goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama who made an excellent job. It will be the job of Chinedu Obasi or Obafemi Martins to make a goal against Greece if the team wants to reach the quarterfinal. If they were able to play on the same level as against Argentina, I am sure that they can win against Greece.
Group B: Greece against NigeriaDate: 17. June 2010 4:00pm
Stadium: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Referee: -
Greece:Goalkeeper: Alexandros Tzorvas
Defender: Sotirios Kyrgiakos, Georgios Seitaridis, Vassilios Torosidis, Avraam Papadopoulos
Midfield: Alexandros Tziolis, Kostas Katsouranis, Sotirios Ninis, Georgios Samaras
Striker: Pantelis Kapetanos, Dimitrios Salpingidis
Coach: Otto Rehhagel
Injured: -
Booked: -
Nigeria:Goalkeeper: Vincent Enyeama
Defender: Joseph Yobo, Taye Taiwo, Chidi Odiah, Dele Adeleye
Midfield: Sani Kaita, Ayila Yussuf, Dickson Etuhu, Isiaka Olawale
Striker: Chinedu Obasi, Obafemi Martins
Coach: Lars Lagerbäck
Injured: John Obi Mikel
Booked:
There was just one game between this teams during the world cup in 1994 in the USA. At that time the team from Africa was able to win with 2:0. There is just one team from Europe which is still without a goal and a victory during a world cup and this is the national team from Greece. The sound from the vuvuzelas can be a problem for the players from Greece because most of the visitors will support the team from Africa.
Last game: Greece 0:2 Nigeria (WC 94)
Wins Greece: 0
Wins Nigeria: 1
Drawn: 0
The "Super Eagles" from Nigeria are a team without any top stars but with a very strong collective. They made a good job against Argentina and I think they will make a good performance against Greece. My tip for this game is a victory from Nigeria.
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