World cup report .

Uruguay shine in early stages of World Cup

Group A

Netherlands are in the hot seat with 4pts from 2 games,  they face Ecuador in the last game who actually only need a win still to qualify. Russia must regret the tame result against the South American side as it means that only one of Russia or the plucky Austrian team can go through,

Group B

 Scotland are already out following two inept performances, casting the future of NIcky Thompson in doubt. England and Cameroon could both qualify if the Scots perform a braveheart but realistically Turkey should still go through with either England who look the better team or Cameroon .

Group C

Greece are already our, Belgium while mathematically not through would have to throw it away big time against Ireland. Switzerland managed by Sheriff look to be odds on to join them as they play the lacklustre Greeks.

Group D

 Italy go through and look to be kingmakers as a loss against opponents Colombia would eliminate Bosnia and Wales.

Group E

France and Serbia are both through as Japan and Senegal were poor opposition, both will look to gain the advantage of an easier draw by winning the last game.

Group F

Uruguay are the star turn of the tournament so far with a blend of skill and attacking football they have set the World Cup on fire.  Who can forget Arevalo Rios and his fantastically taken penalty , so glad to have the highly motivated Fiorentina player in the squad said Mr Malcolm. Argentina have also qualified and will face off for top spot against the South American team.

Group G

 Where are Germany , last and with good reason. Plucky Croatia and the Czech team have seen off the superior opposition. However a win over the Poles would still see them through whereas Croatia will play for the draw in their last game

Group H

A win or draw see's Spain through. Sweden must win by 2 clear goals or more to guarantee their progress. Realistically Chile are hot favourites to progress with a win or draw likely to be enough.