Germany 4 Costa Rica 2-this is one cracker of a opening match.by 15 minutes it's 1-1,a spectacular shot by Lahm(Stuttgart) and Wanchope's(ex Man C) alleged offside and Klose(Bremen) had a double for his birthday yesterday,but what stole the show was Fring's(ex Bayern) scoring at his old home,a even more powerful rocket that rocked Munich all over

Poland 0 Ecuador 2-Magic cockout and then the Poles look absolutely disappointing,floored by 2 shots from the highlanders

today

England-Paraguay-this is the match all Singaporeans would have been talking about,amid all the news reports that Rooney can make it for the later stages...but for now they would have to learn to cope like Germany.with 2 Bayern dangermen and a Bremen toughie at the frontline,it's gonna be very very tough for the guys who aren't so familiar with South American style defence or German style executioners efficiency.most people would have said England win,but I'd rather have a 1-0 or 1-1 draw...i might be called loco but that's life

Sweden-Trinidad and Tobago-for one thing,Trinidad won't be like Treviso.Sweden's first choice goalie got concussed by a shot from his Rennes team mate,so the Soca Warriors could take advantage of any weak keeper,and if their Swedish efficiency fails them...we might imagine how punters feel.2-1 Sweden given the fact there will be no pushovers in the world cup
P.S:Singaporeans,stand up for Shamsul who will be officiating.Proud to be a Singaporean..and a England fan

Argentina-Cote d'Ivoire-apparently,Argentina isn't quite as strong as made out on paper,but I think Pekerman's emphasis on youth would backfire...he isn't like Klinnsmann who evolves with his team...he's one traditional guy who seems as if he isn't with the younger generation.In fact some guys who play in Moscow should be included ahead of a few others...and with the Elephants being quite unpredictable,especially with Drogba,just look for a 1-1 draw or even a 2-1 win for the guys who score first...i think it'd be Drogba.he won't be diving this time...though so rest assured