Thursday, 17 June 2010 10:22
Greece were awful against South Korea last week. In fact, Greece were given a footballing lesson by South Korea and if they beat Nigeria today it will be scrappy or lucky and probably both.
But then when you look at how they got to the World Cup - it makes sense. They finished second in UEFA Group Two and they only got to the World Cup after beating Ukraine over two legs 1-0 in the play-off.
But, football is a funny old game and strange things have happened over the years, so you never know what will happen in this match today - Nigeria could have a horrible day and Greece could get lucky.
Prediction
Greece were so bad last week that I don't think, even if they get much better today, it is going to be good enough. My money is on Nigeria today - in fact I'm doing a double; Argentina and Nigeria.
View from the Opposition
Greece midfielder, Sotiris Ninis
In the first match we didn't do what we could. Why, I don't know. Tomorrow is our last chance. There will be no other chance to catch up with losses. Either we will win or that will be the end and we will have to return home disappointed.
Nigeria coach, Lars Lagerback
I am really looking forward to it, we probably must win it to go through to the second round. I think it is a positive challenge.
End Notes
We can't see South Korea beating Argentina today and if Nigeria win, it will make the match between South Korea and Nigeria a very tense affair that will need a winner and we will be looking forward to it. However, South Korea might win and so might Greece and if you think that is going to happen you should go have a bet at Paddypower - you'll get 25/1 on that double. We will call you mad if you bet on those two games - but sometimes madness makes sense.
World Cup 2010 Group B Table
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Korea |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
 Argentina |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
 Nigeria |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
 Greece |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
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Final World Cup 2010 Group Tables
A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Uruguay |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
 Mexico |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 South Africa |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 France |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| South Korea |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Greece |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Nigeria |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
 England |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
 Slovenia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Algeria |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
 Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Australia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
 Serbia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
 Japan |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
 Denmark |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
 Cameroon |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paraguay |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
 Slovakia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
 New Zealand |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Italy |
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brazil |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
 Portugal |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
 Ivory Coast |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
 Korea DPR |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
 Chile |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
 Switzerland |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Honduras |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
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