England v. Paraguay - England did just enough, but wilted badly in the heat. Sven showed he still hasn't really got the hang of tactical substitions yet, and the decision to take four strikers, two of which are unfit and one of which is still in nappies is starting to look increasingly suspect. But at least we won. Paraguay just aren't the team they were in the last two world cups, but still no pushovers. Offered little threat up front though. Won't qualify this time round.
T&T v. Sweden - ballsy performance from T&T, especially having to play effectively the entire second half with ten men. Looked superb in defence, apart from A.John, who defended like a Kamikaze pilot with an empty tank. Thoroughly deserved their point, and will be very tough for England to break down. Sweden actually played pretty well in my opinion, but it was just 'one of those days'. They ran into a brick wall of a defence.
Argentina v. Ivory Coast - best game of the tournament so far. Argentina had just a touch more class, and were more clinical, but Ivory Coast were always in contention against one of the tournament favourites.
Johnno's verdict - England and Sweden should still qualify, but T&T will come out of the tourno with their reputation enhanced.
Argentina will probably top the 'group of death' but Ivory Coast might just qualify too. The Dutch and the Serbs won't be relishing their games against either team. This group makes a total mockery of FIFA's seeding system.
