Uruguay - Netherlands

Match 61 - Semi-finals - 06 July

If things had turned a bit different, this would have been Ghana - Brazil. Ghana should have made it into the semi-finals when they got a penalty 1 minute in extra time, and Brazil should have finished the job during their first half against Holland when the Dutch were down and out and against the ropes.

But football wouldn't be football is there was no place for drama, excitement and turning of tables. And so we get the first semi-final between Europe and South America. It should be the Netherlands' game.

Our prediction : Uruguay 1 - Netherlands 2

Uruguay - Ghana

Match 58 - Quarter-finals - 02 July

Uruguay and Ghana have never played against each other, so we can only guess how this game will turn out. From the Fifa ranking we would have to give Uruguay the benefit of the doubt, but don't underestimate the Ghanese. They are keeping Africa's pride high.

Our prediction : Uruguay 2 - Ghana 1

Uruguay - South Korea

Match 49 - Round of 16 - 26 June

This is the first game of the Second round, and it puts Asia against South America.

Uruguay have never lost to South Korea and we believe they will not start now either. They have shown their strength in their previous games, and will go on to continue.

Our prediction : Uruguay 2 - South Korea 1

Mexico - Uruguay

Match 33 - Group A - 22 June

Today we will know who will go through to the next round. Normally it should be two South American teams: Mexico & Uruguay. I know that officially Mexico is North America, but if you prefer I will use the term Latin American.

Anyway, a simple draw would see both teams qualified. It makes sense that neither team would want to lose, as this would give the opportunity to France or South Africa to sneak past one of them.

Our prediction : Mexico 1 - Uruguay 1

If this score is right, then Uruguay will be top of their group, and Mexico second. They will then go on to meet the first and second of Group B, which will be Argentina and probably South Korea or Greece.

South Africa - Uruguay

Match 17 - Group A - 16 June

South Africa have shown in their first match against Mexico that they can rise to the occasion. Uruguay have only shown that they are good at defending (even if France did not really put them too much to the test).

So unless Urugay want to leave home, they will have to show something. This will create room for the South African strikers and open the game.

We predict a draw : South Africa 2 - Uruguay 2

Uruguay keeps the French at bay

As we predicted Uruguay managed to control the French football team. After a lacklustre game a goal-less draw was inevitable. A pity, and this means that Group A is anyone's. Let's hope the next games are better than what France showed today.

Uruguay - France

Match 2 - Group A - 11 June

If you would listen to our Irish friends, they would all say that France has no business being in this competition. France played handball during their last game against Ireland, and should have stayed at home. But here they are for what is their 13th appearance. I think it won't be lucky 13 for them.

Uruguay have made it to the final stages for the 11th time and go to Cape Town - Green Point Stadium with lots of pride.

Who will win? It's hard to say, but here at the office we think Uruguay might cause an upset tonight.

Uruguay 2 - France 1

And what do you think?