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Why Game 3’s are simaltaneous
The last group games are played simultaneously, and if you look at the current standings you see why.
By my count, the Netherlands is the only team that can coast through game 3. Meaning: they can lose, and no matter what else happens, they go through.
Some teams (like the USA) know if they win they go through. However, many teams need to win AND need something to happen in the other game. Playing both games at the same time means all four teams are seeking to win, and often with as many goals as possible, since they do not know the outcome of the other match.
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FIFA may ax ref
This article suggests FIFA is reviewing the performance of the USA-Slovenia ref in the wake of his blown call that changed the outcome of Fridays game.
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some ninja.
Gary Faulkner was apparently trying to be a vigilante and catch Osama bin Laden on his own. This ‘American ninja’ may have had a noble goal. However, when a guy gets caught by security forces only 10 hours after leaving his hotel, you have to think the odds are against this midnight warrior.
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20 facts about the vuvuzela
Some fast facts about the vuvuzela, the SA phenomenon that has folks looking to run their TV through a 20-band EQ so they can isolate and eliminate those frequencies. All I have to say is I am glad I am not at the games live.
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the infamous Jabulani
With two games already arguably decided by botched saves, the controversy over the Jabulani World Cup ball is only getting worse. This ball (a whopping 24 panels shy of a ‘normal’ ball!) may be symoblic, but it seems to have some enemies.
It should be remembered, however, the other variables which may be affecting the keepers: nerves, dew (last night), sun (today), high altitude. It hasn’t been a high scoring tournament yet, so it may be a bit soon to blame the ball.
