Group B is over and Argentina is on top (no surprise) with South Korea joining them in the round-of-16 which was not expected. Nigeria underachieved and Greece did what they do (defend and not much else). I love Greek food and Medford's own Maria Menounos is a complete dime but Greek soccer is garbage in my book. They're like a very poor man's Italy: defending the whole time and not even trying to get a goal, even when they desperately need it to go forward (like today).
Greece
Best moment: 2-1 win over Nigeria in the second match. One of the more shocking results in the tournament so far, that nobody has talked about.
Worst moment: The game vs. Argentina. No shame in losing to Maradona's all-star team but it is deplorable to not start attacking when all you need is one goal to advance. Nigeria helped them out but the Greeks have nobody but themselves to blame.
Best result: See above.
Worst result: 2-0 loss to South Korea. With a better showing in the opening match, they would have advanced.
Final tally: 1 win, 2 losses; 2 goals scored, 5 goals against.
Best player: Dimitrios Salpingidis, who scored the first World Cup goal in Greek history, also the game-winner vs. Nigeria.
Worst player: I don't blame the players, I blame coach Otto Rehhagel. The second-longest tenured coach in this World Cup, helped the Greeks pull off a miracle with the Euro 2004 title but it's time to change it up boss.
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