Tim's not mad

Group   G

USA   2                Portugal   2

Jones J (64)                   Nani (5)

Dempsey (81)                Varela (90)

A last minute pinpoint cross from Ronaldo set up a Varela  header, that kept Portugal in this world cup by the skin of their teeth.  This means that Germany will have to play USA in the final game.  That is USA managed by Jurgen Klinnsman, Jurgen the German both teams need a draw to progress, I wonder if we will see these two play out a stalemate.  It would be totally unprofessional by both teams and extremely hard on Ghana in particular, if they manage to beat Portugal, but we all know the Germans have previous.  As for the game it was quite exciting, but Tim "tourettes" Howard must have been effing and Jeffing like a sailor at his defence when that last minute header went in.  The cameras did turn to Howard as he trudged off the pitch but quickly turned off him when he started muttering to himself, rumours that Howard was sitting in the dressing room after the game howling and calling all his team mates big nose are as yet unconfirmed.

Group   H  

Belgium    1                Russia   0

Origi (88)

Two below average performances for Belgium and two victories, everybody's dark horses are doing a job, at times they are riding their luck but the are now guaranteed a place in the knockout stages.  Who know's how far they can go but surely they will improve as the tournament moves along, if that is the case then they may proove to be a tough team to beat.  The commentator shouted "its the 19 year old, Divock Origi" when Belgium scored.  It reminded me of when Northern Ireland played in the world cup in 1982 and every time Norman Whiteside got the ball John Motson would shout "it's the seventeen year old, Whiteside".  To be fair this didn't just happen in the world cup it happened in every game Norman Whiteside played for Manchester United when he was 17.

South Korea   2                      Algeria   4

Son (50)                                              Silmani (26)

Koo (72)                                              Halliche (28)

                                                            Djabou (37)

                                                            Brahimi (62)

Probably the best game of the world cup so far, it had goals, skill and lots of passion, especially from the 

Algerians.  Algeria's 4th goal was a great team move, great passing and fine finish.  I can imagine Premier league managers looking at this Algerian team and thinking their a bit of alright.  Obviously I'm talking about Harry Redknapp, I reckon Harry was watching that last night and will be sending Joe Jordan on the first plane possible to Brazil.  Don't be surprised if QPR bring in a few Algerians this season.  Silimani is what Harry would call a "triffic player".  Watch this space.

Yes Jeff, I'm driving to Brazil to buy some Algerians.