Day 8 Previews

Arene AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen

Argentina (9) vs Serbia & Montenegro (44)

This game will be very tight, almost too close to call I believe. Argentina will go into the game with much confidence after defeating the Ivory Coast and this win will ensure their place in the last 16. S&M on the other hand will not want to lose the second match in a row and go home early. They boasts an excellent defence but theur attack looked toothless. You don't win match by defending isn't it? Argentina to pip it, I believe.

Drogballs' Prediction: Argentina 1-0 S&M.

Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

Netherlands (3) vs Ivory Coast (32)

Ooh, this is gonna be a cracking match! I have this gut feeling that the Ivory Coast will triump over the Dutch tonight. Netherlands wasn't too impressive on their last appearance and I think their defence are far too inexperienced to be able to stop the likes of Drogba and Kalou. Ivory Coast, too, will know that losing this game will means the end of their participation in the World Cup. Do you think they're gonna give up so likely? No.

Drogballs' Prediction: Netherlands 1-2 Ivory Coast

Tags: World Cup 2006, Football, Soccer, Netherlands, Holland, Ivory Coast, Argentina, Serbia & Montenegro