2010 World Cup Match 18 PLAY-BY-PLAY THREAD 17-June-2010 20:30 Polokwane Peter Mokaba Stadium FRANCE vs. MEXICO ........
France (4-3-3 I presume): --------------Lloris-------------- Sagna----Gallas----Abidal----Evra ------Diaby--------Toulalan------ --------------Ribery-------------- Govou-------Anelka-------Malouda Mexico (4-3-3). Still no Guardado. ----------------Perez---------------- Osorio---Moreno---Rodriguez---Salcido -----Juarez---Marquez---Torrado----- ----Vela----Franco----Dos Santos----
Frankly, I'm stunned that Franco (Hernandez) and Vela or Juarez (Guardado) retained their places for El Tri. Perez looked pretty shaky as well in the first game. For Les Blues, Anelka was awful but stays, Gourcuff was awful and is benched.
I don't know what to think of this match. Early thoughts are that Mexico's speed will be enough to see them win, but this French team is tough to figure out. They're on fire on match, and then crap the next. Should be in for an interesting match.