World Cup Germany Update 4

The last round of group matches are over. In Group A, Poland finally got a win to go out of the tournament with some pride, beating Costa Rica 2-1 & Ecuador who also qualified for the second round were routed by Germany 3-0. As expected in Group B Sweden & England progressed to the round of 16 by playing out a 2 - 2 draw while the other games was a 2-0 win for Paraguay over minnows Trinidad & Tobago. In what was a highly anticipated match, which failed to excite the masses, Argentina were held to a goaless draw by rivals the Netherlands. The two teams were playing for the group winners spot, but it didn't feel like it. And in the other match the Ivory Coast, who must have plenty of neutral fans now, beat Serbia & Montenegro 3 - 2. This will be the last match that Serbia & Mintenegro play as a nation - a referendum was held earlier - the result of which sees Montenegro seperate as a single nation.

Group D saw an exciting match between Portugal & México, which finished 2 - 1 in favour of the Portugese. Iran & Angola played out a dull 1-1 draw to finish that group off. A very dissapointing Czech Republic lost their last match to Italy 2-0 which means that they would need Ghana to lose for themselves to qualify. It was not to be as the mighty Africans beat the USA 2 - 1 to advance to the round of 16 on their debut. BUt who would they face? Brazil! The ugly buggers finally hit their stride in a 4-1 defeat of Japan, who were a huge dissapointment for their countrymen and all Asians. Unlucky Croatia were held by Australia 2 - 2, which meant that though unbeaten, Croatia finish third since the Aussies had more points courtsey of a win against Japan. France finally scored a goal and then another one to beat tiny Togo 2-0 and advance at the top of their group. Along with them Switzerland also qualified after they beat South Korea 2 - 0. Another Asian team dissapoints after having a great 2002 World Cup. Now Group H matches - 21.00 Spain beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 to advance at the top of their group. They will be joined by the Ukrainians who beat Tunisia by the same margin.

Survivor - Burning Heart Lyrics

Two worlds collide, rival nations
It's a primitive clash, venting years of frustrations
Bravely we hope against all hope, there is so much at stake
Seems our freedom's up against the ropes
Does the crowd understand?
Is it East vs. West, or man against man
Can any nation stand alone?

In the burning heart, just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night, rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire, in the burning heart

In the warrior's code, there's no surrender
Though his body says stop, his spirit cries never
Deep in our soul a quiet ember
Knows it's you against you
It’s the paradox that drives us on
It's a battle of wills, in the heat of attack
It's the passion that kills
The victory is yours alone

In the burning heart, just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night, rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire

In the burning heart, just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night, rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire

In the burning heart, just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night, rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire
In the burning heart
Song for the day - "Burning Heart" - SURVIVOR