Group G & H

Group G

Switzerland - A starless team who play within their limitations have been able to notch up couple of impressive victories on their way to the second round. I expected a draw in the last match with Korea, but they came out trumps.

France - Well a team whose average age is 30 years and 8 months can only do so much. It was left to Viera to come up with a champion performance to put them through to the next round. This team needs a serious revamp and it will surely happen after this world cup.


Group H

Spain - Whatever people say about their performance, I am not all that convinced. I thought Ukraine has performed so inconsistently that they were on a low on the day they lost against Spain. I was surprised that they could keep a player of Fabregas' calibre out of the team. Anyways good going so far for the perennial under-achievers...

Ukraine - They have played the most inconsistent football seen so far. Beaten black and blue by Spain and then giving an absolutely stunning performance against the Saudis. I wonder if they would be able to do well in the next rounds. This is where I feel pity for teams like Czechs and Ivory Coast

Spain vs France verdict France
I think France has been motivated by the Viera performance and we might see an upset here

Switzerland vs Ukraine verdict Swiss
Swiss shud put more than a goal through this Ukraine team