World Cup 2010

It's the year of 2010, buddy.

Four years has passed since the Italian seize the glory in Germany and took the Julies Rimet trophy home.

Now, the war shall rages anew.

It's time for Africa!

Yeah, for the very first time, World Cup takes place in Africa. A pride for the African nations, indeed.

World Cup 2010 South Africa Official Logo

32 nations are ready to compete and show their best performance in order to win the most popular competition on Earth.

The participant of World Cup 2010

Well, i know, I'm kinda late about this one, cause it has already started! 18 match has been played and overall, it's boring! Yes, a very boring world cup! Why? Okay then, quick summary.

The opening match was between the host of the party, South Africa versus Mexico. Quite interesting, cause i was hoping South Africa can do much to retaliate Mexico to show the world that Africa got some 'balls', and they did! South African midfielder, Siphiwe Tshabalala, scored the first goal in World Cup 2010 in the minute of 55. 1 - 0 for South Africa. I was happy, then. But, eventually, they were unable to survive Mexican assault, on the minute of 79, Rafael Marquez brought Mexico to the equal level. After this match, i was still okay, no negative perspective upon the competition.

But then, i don't know what kind of curse that is actually occurring in South Africa, but every match always ended up with less goal. Take a look at this picture.

the 1st until 16th match result

You see that? Only Germany (which is my favorite team) can make a good winning with plenty of goals. Look at the other match, it was either a draw or a slight winning with one goal leading. What a shame, what a boring world cup.

It is said that the cause of this goal lacking is the official ball of World Cup 2010, Jabulani.

It is believed that Jabulani is too light for a football game. Therefore, players, especially, goalkeepers find it hard to control the ball. When shot, the ball fly not to the right direction. It has make strikers such as Uche (Nigeria), Diego Forlan (Uruguay) who has decent chance to score a goal failed to finish their job. The impact also effect the goalkeepers performance, the goalkeepers have to work extra hard to save the ball. There are already two goalkeepers that has become the victim of Jabulani lightness, Robert Green (England) and Faouzi Chaouchi (Algeria) had to conceded a goal because of their fiasco to catch the ball properly. It is an ironic fact knowing FIFA from World Cup 2002 keep on trying to make a lighter ball for one objective, more goals.

Fortunately, on the last two match, we had a very attractive football to see.

Perhaps these football players just not yet used to the ball. Hope we can see more world class show from these teams, though I'm quite sad to see this actually. The Third World (Africa and Asia) still cannot catch up with the western counterpart, huh? Well, i do hope much for the other African and Asian team. Oh yeah, the match between Nigeria vs Greece is underway! and Nigeria leading by a goal to nil.

So, who will get this prestigious trophy?

The Julies Rimet Trophy

Well, for me, i hope it will be Asian or African team this time. It's time for the Third World to rise and show the world they got power and strength for glory. If it's not them, then i hope it will be Germany.



Okay, mate. Gotta get back to the tv, cause the ball keeps on rolling and the match keep on going.

Warm Regards,

Elghafiky Bimardhika