Paraguay vs Japan Live Streaming

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Paraguay vs Japan Live Streaming

Kick Off: Thursday, June 29, 2010, 1600 CET.
Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria.
Paraguay vs Japan Live Streaming

Paraguay vs Japan FORM GUIDE

Paraguay

DRAW 0-0 (n) New Zealand (World Cup, June 24)

WON 2-0 (n) Slovakia (World Cup, June 20)

DRAW 1-1 (n) Italy (World Cup, June 14)

WON 2-0 (n) Greece (Friendly, June 2)

DRAW 2-2 (n) Ivory Coast (Friendly, May 30)

Japan

WON 3-1 (n) Denmark (World Cup, June 24)

LOST 1-0 (n) Netherlands (World Cup, June 19)

WON 1-0 (n) Cameroon (World Cup, June 14)

LOST 2-0 (n) Cote d’Ivoire (Friendly, June 4)

LOST 2-1 (n) England (Friendly, May 30)

TEAM NEWS

Paraguay

Midfielder Victor Caceres, who has played every minute so far, is suspended having picked up two yellow cards. Edgar Barreto could take his place. Otherwise there is a full line-up available to tactician Gerardo Martino.

Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Villar, Bonet, Alcaraz, Da Silva, Morel; Vera, Barreto, Riveros; Barrios, Valdez, Santa Cruz.

Japan

Okada has no suspensions to worry about and the same players that did so well against Denmark are likely to line up to take on Paraguay with Honda leading the line.

Probable Starting XI (4-5-1): Kawashima; Komano, Nakazawa, Tulio, Nagatomo; Matsui, Abe, Hasebe, Endo, Okubo; Honda

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Enrique Vera (Paragauay)

The veteran has been as enterprising as any Paraguay player in South Africa. Whether tracking back or making a dangerous run forward, Vera adds another dimension to the South American outfit. His skillful goal against Slovakia was evidence that he is capable of being a game-changing player.

Keisuke Honda (Japan)

A rising star, Honda’s good form with VVV-Venlo and CSKA Moscow at club level has transferred to the world stage in South Africa. His free-kick against Denmark showcased his finishing ability, while his sublime assist to set up their third was evidence of his sublime skill. For his performance, he was rated as the Goal.com Player Of The Day. A similar display will take them through to the last eight.

PREDICTION

These are two sides who have both performed above expectations thus far at the 2010 World Cup and played some good football, while keeping it tight at the back. Expect a very hard-fought contest that could go either way. Extra time or penalties is a real possibility. I’ll go for an Eastern surprise again, but this match is anyone’s for the taking.