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So the World Cup is over. Some people were happy ,some other didn't. As for me, I never support other nations that much. Just love to buy their jersey, it was nice though.

So as promised, the summary.

Dissapointing:
Brazil: Come into the tournament with high expectation, everybody said that Brazil will win this tournament. Plus they were so arrogant, and full with confident that they will win. But somehow, their performance were just slightly above the par. With Ronaldinho at his top form in the league tournament, it is dissapointing to see he didn't contribute as much as he done during the 2002. And blame Carlos for their defeat over France. He is the one who supposed to guard Henry, but he missed. Off you go Brazil.

England: As usual, the popular England was eliminated at the Quater Final stage. Except for Gerrard, other players were just dissapointing. Rooney doesn't the performance he shown during the Euro 2004. Beckham... if it is up to me, I'll never call Beckham for the World Cup in the first place. He got a great pass, but his playing style will just make his other midfielder looks stupid, although they were magnificient players. Lampard..25 shots on target, 0 goals. What kind of statistic is that. Owen..go and retire your ass.

Ivory Coast: Not that they didn't play well. It is just that, it's dissapointing to see they were eliminated at the early stage. They played so well in all their 3 matches, but too poor they were in the same group with Argentina and Netherlands. I was so much anticipated to see they go through to the second round, but anything can happen in football.

Rep. Czech: Hey I can spell Czech correctly! I was so damn hoping they will go farer. Their biggest mistake is to allow that early goal against Ghana. If it is ever not go in, I bet you they will be still in the course.

Unexpected:
France: Who can imagine they will reach the final. Nearly didn't make it during the qualifying stage, and poor performance in the first 2 games, suddenly, Zidane and Henry got miracle strenght from nobody knows. Zidane shined during their match against Brazil, showing what people said as his best performance ever since the Euro 2000. And Henry, what a striker. Before this, not much striker had a chance to trouble Buffon, but this time, Cannavaro had a very hard time to mark Henry. Still he managed to trouble Buffon. What a striker. The match will not be as good as it is, if not because of him. (Puji lebih2 pasal aku fan Arsenal. hehehe)

Hail to:
Jose Pekerman and the Pekerboys: Argentina come into the World Cup with high expectation to win this tournament. The interesting thing about Pekerman is, he grew up alongside his boys. Almost all the players in his squad were those from the winning squad of 1998, 2000 and 2002 under 17 World Cup, which is of course he is the mastermind. The Argentinian shows what best display yet in the tournament when they trashed Serbia 6 - 0. The goal from Cambiasso was a magnificient showing the true meaning of team work. But the greatest of all is the goal from Rodriguez against Mexico. How in the world he can even think to score a goal like that. However, I am a bit dissapointed to hear he gonna leave the squad after the tournament. If he ever stay, I would love to see what he can do in the next 4 years tournament.

Guus Hiddink: He brought Korea as far as semi final 4 years ago (which is i still think luck plays the most important role), and this time, he did some magic upon Australia. Took over the squad 9 months before the World Cup, nearly eliminated at the qualifiying stage, he brought Australia to the World Cup for the first time in 32 years, scored their first goal in World Cup and even managed to go to the second round. He is now with the Russian squad, and I can imagine, Russian will give a big challenge in the next 4 years.

Marcello Lippi: Italy has tried several time to win major tournament in international tournament since 1982. They almost did it during Euro 2000 but they were defeated by the magficient France then. Then several coaches come and go, including the well known coach of the century Giovanni Trappatoni, but Lippi is the one who did it. He is well known because of his reputation in Juventus, winning several local league and European tournament with the clubs. The only odd thing is, why didn't the Italian FA hired him earlier?

Ronaldo: I mean the Brazilian Ronaldo, not that Man Yuu's one. He printed his name in the Hall of Fame, as he scored his 15th World Cup goals against Ghana. Nobody, I mean nobody, has ever scored goal more than Ronaldo in the World Cup. And yet, he still has a long way to go. He is, truely a living legend.

The best:
Goal: FIFA chose Rodriguez's goal against Mexico, and many of you will agree, but I personally pick Del Piero's goal against Germany as the best. Counter attack from Pirlo to Gilardino, and he run with the ball before sensed Del Piero flanking besides him. He passed the ball and Del Piero brilliantly flicked the ball with his right foot into the far end of the goal post. Astonishingly brilliant, beautiful and stunning.

Match: No doubt the Ivory Coast vs Argentina's game. Argentina's was a very strong side and lead the game with 2 - 0 before the half time. It looked like they will gonna win this match easily, but unfortunately Ivory Coast fight back, and fight well they did. Non-stop running, countless counter attacks, and at last Drogba manage to score a consolation goal during the last minutes of the game. Ivory Coast played well, but the game has been decided.

Player: FIFA picked Zidane, but I picked Andreas Pirlo of Italy. Football match is just like playing chess. Those who control the center of the field, will control the game. And that is what Pirlo did. He controlled the center of the field, and he controlled the game. He got a good vision, good long ball pass, and when at anytime they being attacked, he will be the team's first line of defense. That's why they just conceeded 2 goals along the way to the final.

Jersey: Definitely the Germany's-never-worn-away jersey. mmg superb!!!

Hmm..World Cup 2010 will be held in South Africa. Kumpul duit nak pegi.

Adios

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