Group D of the 2010 World Cup has been one of the mostly tightly
contested with almost nothing decided going into the final two
matches at 8:30pm local time this Wednesday, June 23. Having yet
to lose in this tournament, Ghana is in the catbird seat at 1-1-0 while
having yes to win, Australia is in the most tenuous position at 0-1-1.
Despite it's predicament, Australia's course to the next round is
Despite it's predicament, Australia's course to the next round is
straight forward and not all that unlikely. A win Wednesday against
Serbia, coupled with a loss by Germany to Ghana in Wednesday's other final
Group D match, would advance Australia to the next round. Australia
cannot advance with a loss or a tie as all the other teams in its group
have won at least once.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Port Elizabeth World Cup 2010
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Port Elizabeth World Cup 2010
Germany v Serbia (0-1) Match 21 18/06/10 Miroslav Klose
(GER) Photo Roger Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom
Serbia and Germany are each 1-0-1 and control their own destiny. It's
Serbia and Germany are each 1-0-1 and control their own destiny. It's
win and in for each of them while a loss would eliminate them
from competition. If each of Serbia and Germany managed to tie their
games, Germany would advance based on goal differential so a tie puts
Serbia in a most precarious position.
Despite scoring only two goals this tournament, Ghana leads Group D
Despite scoring only two goals this tournament, Ghana leads Group D
decisively. A win or a tie clinches advancement to the next round
for Ghana and even a loss does not dash their hopes to advance. In
case of a Ghana loss, an Australia-Serbia tie or Australian victory would
cause the tie breaker to come down to goal differential to see
who advanced to the next round.
Match Details:
Group D
Ghana vs. Germany
Match: 39
Date: 23-06-2010
Time: 20:30 until 22:30 (CET)
Vanue: Johannesburg - JSC
Fifa World Cup South Africa 2010
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