SHOUT-OUTS

upsets: none of the asian teams qualify for the last 16/knock-out round.

S.KOREA 0 SWITZERLAND 2

about the offside goal, i have nothing much to say. a 2-0 loss to the Swiss, coupled with France's 2-0 win over Togo, saw the early exit of korea. the 2002 fairytale ride to the semi-finals will not repeat itself. what happened four years ago, was a fluke.

GERMANY 2 SWEDEN 0

Germany proves to be too powerful for Sweden. but the never-say-die spirit of the Swedes stayed on. [:

MATCH OF THE DAY: ARGENTINA V MEXICO

in their 3 recent meetings, Mexico held up Argentina to a draw at full time, and even a penalty kick-out in their last meetings. interesting.

p/s netherlands #4 de hair damn power can! xD