I just returned back from soccer training(: I finally realised how serious Orchard Road flooding really is. The pitch was so muddy and wet you should've seen how my white pants looked(:
This is retarded. World Cup is screwed. France and Italy, runner-up and champions in Germany 2006, out of the WC? Ghana in quarter finals? Man, I just checked out Japan's top free kick taker and found out he's better than Xavi, Gerrard and other top set piece takers. I wouldn't be surprised if the final two teams are Slovakia vs Ghana.
Tired like hell now, finished all my homework(: Gotta pack my bag for tmr's school opening. Seeya guys(:
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World Cup Special
Expert Analyst Teo Yong Kang has a special interview with Jenkins Chng. He has a passion for football and has a interesting view about the World Cup 2010 in South Africa so far and has shared with us his opinion.
What do you think about the price all Singaporeans have to pay to watch the World Cup? After watching about 20 of the World Cup matches, do you think the price you paid to watch the World Cup is going to be worth it?
He replied: "The price is ridiculously high, and considering the number of goals scored so far, this is the most expensive sports subscription to date if you calculate that based on the ratio of goals to subscription rate. Obviously, for the reason said above, the price will not be worth it."
Subcribers to Singtel to watch the World Cup have complained that there is a few seconds lag when they watch the World Cup matches comparing with Starhub subcribers. Is that a reasonable claim or just a gimmick to get their money back?
He replied: "I am not a Singtel subcriber, but it is a norm to have a second or two delay, especially if you are dealing with IP TV screening. Of course this minor shortcoming would be easy overlooked if there are more richness in the programme offering such as multimedia, which is the capability that IP TV can provide. Unfortunately this is not the case, so it is a substandard at a overly priced plan.'
Many footballers are blaming their mediocre performance due to two main reasons: The fans with their vuvuzuelas and the match ball, the Jabulani. Rob Green of England, Iker Casillas of Spain and others have all either crumpled in the hands of the Jabulani or have critisised the ball. Also, Patrice Evra, captain of France, Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Portugal, and others have critisised the vuvuzuelas for being overly disturbing and therefore performed badly. Others have even maligned the vuvuzuelas as a distraction to the other nations as South Africa are the only team who are unaffected by the noise. What is your take on this?
He replied: "While these are valid concerns, as professional footballers, one should not be affected by these factors, but instead should work to overcome these challenges. If players like Messi and Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama can remain unaffected by these alleged problems, I don't see why the rest can't do the same. At the end of the day, it is these unexpected situations that differentiates a world class player from a mediocre individual."
What do you think about the price all Singaporeans have to pay to watch the World Cup? After watching about 20 of the World Cup matches, do you think the price you paid to watch the World Cup is going to be worth it?
He replied: "The price is ridiculously high, and considering the number of goals scored so far, this is the most expensive sports subscription to date if you calculate that based on the ratio of goals to subscription rate. Obviously, for the reason said above, the price will not be worth it."
Subcribers to Singtel to watch the World Cup have complained that there is a few seconds lag when they watch the World Cup matches comparing with Starhub subcribers. Is that a reasonable claim or just a gimmick to get their money back?
He replied: "I am not a Singtel subcriber, but it is a norm to have a second or two delay, especially if you are dealing with IP TV screening. Of course this minor shortcoming would be easy overlooked if there are more richness in the programme offering such as multimedia, which is the capability that IP TV can provide. Unfortunately this is not the case, so it is a substandard at a overly priced plan.'
Many footballers are blaming their mediocre performance due to two main reasons: The fans with their vuvuzuelas and the match ball, the Jabulani. Rob Green of England, Iker Casillas of Spain and others have all either crumpled in the hands of the Jabulani or have critisised the ball. Also, Patrice Evra, captain of France, Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Portugal, and others have critisised the vuvuzuelas for being overly disturbing and therefore performed badly. Others have even maligned the vuvuzuelas as a distraction to the other nations as South Africa are the only team who are unaffected by the noise. What is your take on this?
He replied: "While these are valid concerns, as professional footballers, one should not be affected by these factors, but instead should work to overcome these challenges. If players like Messi and Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama can remain unaffected by these alleged problems, I don't see why the rest can't do the same. At the end of the day, it is these unexpected situations that differentiates a world class player from a mediocre individual."
2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa
The 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa has gotten off to a disappointing start. Today, expert analyst Teo Yong Kang gives his views on the various ups and downs of the 2010 Fifa World Cup on african soil for the first time.
In Group A, South Africa played and drew 1-1 with Mexico and lost 2-0 to Uruguay. In a group with France, Mexico and Uruguay, the hosts would realistically be booted out in the group stages. Not even the heroic saves of South African goalkeeper Khume and the prowess of Steven Pienaar can save South Africa's dream of getting past the group stages now. France, ironically, realistically should be topping Group A but are sitting behind Uruguay(6 pts) and Mexico(4 pts) with just a single point after drawing Uruguay 1-1 before losing to Mexico by two goals to nil.
In group B, Argentina has cruised past Nigeria and South Korea with a 1-0 and a 4-1 win respectively. The Nigeria goalkeeper was heroic and made a handful of wonderful reflex saves but could not save a bullet header by Gabriel Heinze. South Korea won Greece by 2-0 before losing to Argentina 4-1 but are second in the table. Greece are not far behind after winning a subdued Nigerian side and are third in the table with three points, the same as South Korea. Nigeria sit at the bottom of the table with no points.
Check this blog in two or three days for updates and views from our expert analyst and other analysts.
In Group A, South Africa played and drew 1-1 with Mexico and lost 2-0 to Uruguay. In a group with France, Mexico and Uruguay, the hosts would realistically be booted out in the group stages. Not even the heroic saves of South African goalkeeper Khume and the prowess of Steven Pienaar can save South Africa's dream of getting past the group stages now. France, ironically, realistically should be topping Group A but are sitting behind Uruguay(6 pts) and Mexico(4 pts) with just a single point after drawing Uruguay 1-1 before losing to Mexico by two goals to nil.
In group B, Argentina has cruised past Nigeria and South Korea with a 1-0 and a 4-1 win respectively. The Nigeria goalkeeper was heroic and made a handful of wonderful reflex saves but could not save a bullet header by Gabriel Heinze. South Korea won Greece by 2-0 before losing to Argentina 4-1 but are second in the table. Greece are not far behind after winning a subdued Nigerian side and are third in the table with three points, the same as South Korea. Nigeria sit at the bottom of the table with no points.
Check this blog in two or three days for updates and views from our expert analyst and other analysts.
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