Mexico 0 Angola 0

[rog of the rovers]

Mexico vs. Angola, something to watch down the pub on Friday night.

Mexico

Last time out: Beat Iran 3-1, although the result doesn't tell the whole story. The Fourth best team in the world according to FIFA, struggled for 80 mins against the Iranians before two pieces of sloppy defending from Iran allowed the Mexicans to in the match.

Positives in World Cup: Omar Bravo (above) scorer of two goals, also an impressive display from Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez

Negatives in World Cup: Jared Borghetti, the Bolton striker will miss the rest of the group stage.

Star Man: Look out for Brazilian born Zinha, also known as Naelson.

Better Behave: Carlos Salcido and Gerardo Torrado, both booked in the opening match in Group D

Odds: Pre Tournament 50/1. Now 40/1

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Angola

Last time out: Conceded an early goal to the Portugese, but valliantly held on for the remaining 88 minutes and were unfortunate to not get an equaliser through Akwa

Positives in World Cup: Akwa, currently unattached, watch out for his drammatic over head kicks.

Negatives in World Cup: Defence is just too weak.

One to Watch: Akwa, a chance to do a bit of scouting, is he good enough for Rovers?

Better Behave: Jamba, Loco and Macanga, all booked in the first game

Odds: Pre Tournament 750/1 Now 1500/1

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My Prediction: 3-0 to Mexico

[frosty]

1-0 Mexico

[Ronin]

Mexico win

[ihtd]

Mexico 2

Angola 1

[neekoy]

Mexico to keep the impressive run going, 3 nil

[Napoleon]

Mexico 1 0 Angola

Can't wait for the Portugal vs Mexico game, should be a cracker in the style stakes.

[Eddie]

Mexico 2-0

[Philly Rover ®]

I'll root for any CONCACAF side but Mexico... great result, Angola!

[Oklahoma]

I'm really happy for Angola.

I still have hope that they'll pass in second place.

João Ricardo, the Angola GK, elected the Man of the match, doesn't have a club.