More on the Cup (plus Spot the Socceroo!)

We've seen more good matches over the weekend - but the double header of Czech Republic-Ghana and Italy-USA were outstanding. The Ghanians surprised a lame Czech outfit 2-0, who I'd spent the previous four days praising after seeing them thrash the Americans 3-0 last week.

I've actually got a lot of respect for Team America now as well. Playing with 9 men (versus Italy's 10 men, such was the impetuousness of the referee), they held on for the entire second half and conceivably could have pinched a winner. DaMarcus Beasley netted one disallowed goal when Brian McBride was offside.

They played a similar style to Australia at times, creating attacks when they could easily have defended the draw they were carrying. It's a shame the Socceroos couldn't put one on the board against Brazil, but they represented us pretty well, kept it entertaining and are still favoured (at least by most Aussies) to progress.

Croatia were on and off against Japan - only really deserving the draw they got. I expect Australia to "school" them.

There is one thing that the World Cup is missing that I wouldn't mind seeing - one player. I'll give you a hint: cuntshitfuckbollocksarsemeekrab! Back to that later.

Now you can play "Spot the Socceroo"! Which one of these is Socceroo midfielder Jason Culina and which one is Club Dread and Super Troopers star Steve Lemme?

I knew you'd get it! (Particularly since one is holding a soccer shirt and all...) So what's missing from the World Cup so far?

That's right, it's American backup goalkeeper and Tourette's sufferer, Tim Howard! Wasn't that fun...(?)