Quarter-Finals Predictions

South Africa 2010 has witnessed many surprises so far no lesser than seeing only three teams from Europe participating in the last eight stage; aka Quarter-Finals. And for the first time since the World Cup in Brazil 1950, the tournament might witness no representation at all from Europe in the semi-final stage. Great spectacles are ahead, and the world might witness more surprises. The first game will be Holland’s chance to avenge the 1998 semi-final game loss to the Samba players; the team of Brazil. Some consider this game as Holland’s return to the big league where they are always remembered as the best team that never won the title. Robben has proven he is fit again and ready to lead the orange attack by scoring the opening goal in the round of 16 against Slovakia, while Brazil has shown no mercy against Chile. The Orange defense might not be able to stop Kaka-Robinho-Fabiano, but Robben and van Persie with the support of Sneijder can snatch a win. Prediction: Holland 3 Brazil 2 Second game is open to many possibilities. It will feature the only African survivors, Ghana, against a disciplined and lethal Uruguay. Ghana might end up as the first African team to reach the semi-finals of any World Cup tournament ever. They have the pace, the speed, the will and the determination. But for some reason Uruguay will have the last call on the result especially because of the perfect bonding that we are witnessing between Suarez and Forlan. Uruguay wants to reach its first semi-finals since 1974 and this time around they are well equipped. Prediction: Uruguay 0 Ghana 0 (Uruguay wins on penalty shootout) The third game will be a “déjà vu” of 2006. Germany will play against Argentina, and the memories of their last game in the same stage in Germany 2006 are still haunting the Albicelestes. Both teams have reached this stage after many controversies surrounding their last matches. Both teams are looking to refute the claims saying they have reached this stage with a touch of luck. It is a tough game ahead, and the Germans might prove too fast for Argentina. However, Maradona might have the last laugh and finally recover from the pain he endured in the 1990 final. Prediction: Germany 0 Argentina 2 The last game of the quarter-finals will feature one of the tournament’s favorites, Spain, against a dull but effective Paraguay. Spain has improved since their first game in the tournament where they endured an unexpected loss. David Villa is making the headlines with his great goals so far, and he is in no means missing the final touch of his partner; Torres. Paraguay has done a great a good job reaching this stage for the first time in their history, and they want to write their name in the book of history by eliminating the 2008 European Champions. Prediction: Spain 4 Paraguay 1 There exists no Nostradamus in the World of Football, and my predictions might prove all wrong. Four games and four winners might on the other hand certify the above mentioned.