SE: Netherlands Beats Down South America's Last Chance

Both with dramatic wins over opponents that were supposed to beat them the Netherlands took on the last South American team Uruguay. Early on the Netherlands struck with a goal in the 18th minute by Giovanni Van Bronckhorst. But Uruguay would not give up as their star Diego Forlan put in the equalizer in the 41st minute. Later the Dutch scored a controversial goal that could have been called offside. With it 2-1 Arjen Robben put in a header that made it look hopeless for Uruguay. But the comeback kids scored a late goal with Maxi Perreira in extra time. Later Uruguay had many chances as the ball was dangerously close to Netherlands's goal but to no avail as Netherlands advances to their third final appearance. It will be an all European final as the other semifinal matchup is between Germany and Spain.

Speacial Edition: World Cup Semis Preview

Uruguay vs. Netherlands
After knocking off the all-star of the soccer world in Brazil, Netherlands looks to continue their run against Uruguay. Uruguay have one two World Cups and they look for their third but they need super striker Diego Forlan to play like he did when they beat Ghana in the quarterfinals. The Dutch are led by midfielder Arjen Robben who is finally healthy and playing like it. Robin Van Persie is another option on offense. Both teams are playing great but the Netherlands has more momentum and more talent. Netherlands win, 1-0.
Spain vs. Germany
At the start of the World Cup I like many had Spain making the final only to lose to Brazil. Now that the Brazilians are done Spain looks like they are the favorite. But, the Germans are on fire. They shook out Wayne Rooney's England club, 4-1 and then smoked Lionel Messi and Argentina, 4-0. They have guys like Miroslav Klose (1 behind Ronaldo in goals scored in World Cup) and Boran Schwienstieger. They will miss Thomas Mueller though who had penalty problems. Spain is still loaded as David Villa has had a dream of a World Cup and they still have Fernando Torres. Teams tie at the end of regulation but Spain squeaks by in penalty kicks.

Speacial Edition: Group B Report: Argentina Dominates, Greece Comes Back

After a decent first game against Nigeria in which Argentina won 1-0, Argentina exploded against South Korea. After being up 2-0 looking to shutout South Korea for the half Argentina made a vital mistake and Lee Chung Yong for Korea made it 2-1. But Gonzalo Hiquain had netted three goals giving him a hat trick and Argentina a 4-1victory marking them on top of Group B with six points. South Korea has 3.

Also in Group B winless teams Greece and Nigeria faced each other. Nigeria's Kalu Uche scored in the sixteenth minute looking like they could be the team that many expected them to be: a team that could advance. But later just before the half Greece's Dimitrios Salpingis scored tying up the game. Late in the game Greece's Vasilis Torosidis scored a huge goal and Greece won 2-1. Greece now has 3 points tied with South Korea, who they lost to in game one. Nigeria looks like they are done with no points.

Speacial Edition: Round of 16 Preview

Even though the 2010 FIFA World Cup has started I have yet to post my round of 16 preview. So here it is:
1A France loses to 2B Nigeria 1-0.
1C England beats 2D Serbia 2-0.
1E Netherlands beats 2F Slovakia 2-0.
1G Brazil beats 2H Switzerland 2-0.

1D Germany beats 2C USA 1-0.
1B Argentina beats 2A Mexico 2-1.
1F Italy beats 2E Cameroon 1-0.
1H Spain beats 2G Portugal 1-0.

1C England beats 2B Nigeria 2-0.
1E Netherlands loses to 1G Brazil 1-0.

1D Germany loses to 1B Argentina 2-1.
1F Italy loses to 1H Spain 1-0.

1C England loses to 1G Brazil 1-0.
1B Argentina loses to Spain 1-0.

Championship 1G Brazil beats 1H Spain 1-0.
Champion: Brazil