jabulani

Insane. Totally. This year 2010 FIFA World Cup have stir-up many unexpected, unpredictable results; to the fans, to the spectators, to the betting punters. The results are driving everyone crazy. Teams that should have won in the first place, didn't win. Teams that were not expected to win; actually won.

Who would imagine that Switzerland will beat Spain 1-0? Germany losing to Serbia 1-0? Mexico thrashing France 2-0? And the stupid England, really it's stupid...the Three Lions can actually draw 1-1 with USA and then draw another game 0-0 with Algeria! Algeria! That's a third world country for goodness sake! These are the games that England should have won easily and collect all 6 points. Wasted! They throw it all away just like that! And where is Wayne Rooney when we needed him? All the publicity hype on how he can deliver the goals for the English. He gave us nothing! Look at the way he played! He didn't even make an impact on the pitch. I really don't understand why players like Rooney, Messi, Torres, Ribery, Christiano Ronaldo, Kaka, David Villa who make such a strong significant contribution at their club level but failed to deliver for their home country? The English can pack their bags and go home. They play like school children. Hopeless.

This year - all the underdogs hogs the limelight. It's a good thing, a good sign for the sports. I am really proud of South Korea & Japan - they carry the Asian pride for us. It was terrific that South Korea beat Greece 2-0 & Japan outsmart Cameroon 1-0 in their respective opening matches. I think in the end; Argentina, Brazil, Holland & Italy will be in the Top 4.

I lost a total of RM9.25. I bet a little; via the Singapore Pool. It's a legal operation :) I don't use illegal channels. Unfortunately :( I lost all. No more placing bets after this. The games are getting harder to read. I was suppose to earn some extra cash. Who would have thought that The Germans will go down to Serbia?! Sigh. I'll just continue watching grown-up men chasing a ball up and down on a 105m by 68m grass pitch somewhere in South Africa.