Maicon over run the ball. It was a failed cross that went in because of bad goal keeping, not a wonder goal.
The jabulani balloon
Many people suggest this is the reason there have been so few goals; the ball is too difficult to control, and long range shots in particular change direction two or three times. This was clearly a problem for Brazil last night, as Brazil is normally a threat from range. Although using the jabulani means there is more chance of a mistake by the keeper, it also means most shots go wide or over the bar. Long passes are over hit, and the ball bounces too high, making it difficult for attackers to control the ball after receiving a pass, and gives the defenders more time to reach the attacker. If you watch it roll on the ground, it bobbles a lot. It looks like it was designed to remove skill from the game!
The German players are use to the ball as they used it in the Bundesliga this year, where most German players actually play their football. The jabulani was also used it in France and Argentina, but not as many of the French or Argentine World Cup line up play at home!

Finally, Spain and Chile get to play Switzerland and Honduras, respectively.

As ponted out already by skgiven we play today with Honduras . in 45 minutes hrs time , local 7 30 am in Chiile





Hondural National Anthem Chilean National Anthem

With Translation

World Cup 2010 Mbombela Stadium

Mbombela Stadium - Nelspruit
Nelspruit


Have to leave to watch it with some friends , would be nice to win .. tell you more after , have a great day , and best of luck !!


JP

JP in time yet... good luck for Chile today !

Best regards.

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and the sheet music...

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Ahh, the Bee Swarm!
In the first 20min of the game, you could just make out the hint of rhythm; well more like synchronised car horns,
Beeeep---Beeeep---Beeeep...

- Well played Chile, 64% possession and good passing, but need to score a few more goals (9 shots off target)!
Chile - Switzerland (Mon 21st, 2nd game) might decide who goes through to the knock outs. I expect Chile will dominate that game, being so good at passing and moving, but the Swiss could be dangerous from set pieces.
Spain should win today and against Honduras, so they may rest players in the last game against Chile.

- Lots of fancy footy from Spain, but it was Route 1 that wone it. So much for resting players in the last game, Spain are in trouble. Three teams could finish on 6 points in this group, or a team could go through on 4 points!