Heroes are in bold. Predicted winners are in red.
SATURDAY11 AM:
Germany v. Sweden: I was happy to root for Germany
before I found out they were playing the hated Swedes. Germany for sure. I think they'll win this one, too.
3 PM:
Mexico v. Argentina: I've found myself rooting for Mexico in every game they've played so far, and against Argentina, so this isn't a tough choice either. I think the Argies will win, though.
SUNDAY11 AM:
England v. Ecuador: This is the game that puts Jaimee and I at loggerheads. She's rooting for Ecuador, but I like England. I think either team could take this one, as they seem pretty evenly matched to me -- but England can bring it when it counts, so I'll give the edge to them.
3 PM:
Portugal v. Netherlands: Definitely picking the Netherlands here, but not for any particular reason.
MONDAY11 AM:
Italy v. Australia: I'm sort of hoping that Australia knocks out the now-hated Italians, but on the other hand I really enjoyed my trip there last year, and in any event it's all moot because Italy will almost certainly win anyway. No especially strong preference here, but I'll probably cheer for Australia because they're the underdogs and the Italians are notorious fakers.
3 PM:
Switzerland v. Ukraine: I would love to see Ukraine take revenge on the Swiss for that horrible call just now. But the Swiss have been unexpectedly strong in the tournament thus far and I predict that will continue. ESPN just said that they're the only side to advance to the Round of Sixteen without giving up a single goal.
TUESDAY11 AM:
Brazil v. Ghana: No hard feelings against Ghana here, even though they knocked out the U.S., as they take on the tournament's strongest team and biggest heels. I'd be ecstatic to see an improbable upset here.
3 PM:
Spain v. France: I love the city of Paris, but like all decent people I could never bring myself to cheer for France. ¡Viva Spain!
# posted by
Gerry Canavan @ 4:54 PM
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