Group D thread (Mexico, Iran, Angola, Portugal)

[aussie1st]

Discussion about Group D

Group D Standings

1st Portugal (2w,0L,0d,3pd) 6 pts
2nd Mexico (1w,0L,1d,2pd) 4 pts
3rd Angola (0w,1L,1d,-1pd) 1 pts
4th Iran (0w,2L,0d,-4pd) 0 pts

Schedule

11-Jun-06 Nuremberg MEX 3-1 IRN 18:00
11-Jun-06 Cologne ANG 0-1 POR 21:00
16-Jun-06 Hanover MEX 0-0 ANG 21:00
17-Jun-06 Frankfurt POR 2-0 IRN 15:00
21-Jun-06 Gelsenkirchen POR v MEX 16:00
21-Jun-06 Leipzig IRN v ANG 16:00

Source - Yahoo

 

[ZexyZahid]

I would say Mexico and Portugal would go from this group to the second round. The match Mexico and Portugal is the last, so by then they should make sure that this isn't a decisive match.

 

[BigCrickNan]

I would say Mexico and Portugal would go from this group to the second round. The match Mexico and Portugal is the last, so by then they should make sure that this isn't a decisive match.

Yep, Mexico have improved lately and Portugal have a lot of good players. Iran and Angola have no chance tbh, although it will be interesting to see who finishes 3rd out of the 2.

 

[ZexyZahid]

Mexico are ranked fourth now in the world, but I think if they play some friendlies against European countries, they will drop some positions

Next match they will play is against France, so that's something to look forward too.

Rankings: http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statistics/index/0,2548,All-May-2006,00.html

 

[BigCrickNan]

Mexico are ranked fourth now in the world, but I think if they play some friendlies against European countries, they will drop some positions

I agree with that, these rankings are totally screwed.

5 USA + 10 England = Wtf?

 

[hondeyho]

I agree with that, these rankings are totally screwed.

5 USA + 10 England = Wtf?

It seems as though Sawker has really become a serious sport in the USA. But they are not that good at it if they draw with Scotland, Jamaica, Canada, and lose 4-1 to Germania!

 

[The Spin]

USA are only 5th as they play the Carribean sides and Canada. Tough...

 

[aussie1st]

Strange world rankings to say the least. But we should have a better ranking after the WC. Portugal should definitely go through and Mexico shouldn't have any problems getting through.

 

[usy]

Go Iran, lets do it, Portugal would win in this group anyway.

 

[gold639]

This one's the easiest group I think. Mexico and Portugal to go through easily.

 

[The Spin]

Id agree with most people so far, Portugal and Mexico to go through in some order. Iran and Angola just arnt strong enough.

 

[usy]

Iran have been Asia Cup champs 3 times in a row, I know they are not strong enough but you never say, remember Bangladesh Beating Aussies.

 

[aussie1st]

There is hope for Iran as Portugal have been known not to be at their peak in the WC. On paper you would say what everyone else has been saying. But it only takes one off day by Portugal or Mexico and the other two could qualify.

 

[Hariz]

I would like to see Iran perform and for the likes of Ali Karimi to shine in the tournament. They are a kind of team like Greece of Euro 04 in this tournament and will be looking cause upsets.....

 

[cric_craze]

u can never count out Iran they are currently playing good right now soo .......