World Cup Preview- Belarus v Croatia

World Cup Preview- Belarus v Croatia

Although it looks far from the most important or exciting of tonights internationals, the outcome of this game could be e sential to the battle currently taking place in Group 6, to qualify for South Africa 2010.The fate of three teams from this group are virtually already decided. Andorra and Kazakhstan have very little chance of achieving qualification, Jose Ramirez Jersey collecting 0 and 3 points respectively so far. Leading the pack by some margin are England. With a 10-point advantage and only three more games to play, it is extremely unlikely that they will not be participating in next years World Cup.Who will take second place, on the other hand, is a different story. Croatia, Ukraine and Belarus are all capable of finishing runners-up to England, which is why tonights game at the Dinamo stadium Deion Sanders Jersey is a must win for both teams involved.Croatia are favourites, and no wonder; their squad consists of players from the Premier League, the Bundesliga, and several Champions League regulars. Belarus, on paper, look le s than impre sive, but their form will tell you otherwise. They Phil Niekro Jersey have won three of their last four World Cup qualifiers, two of them with a four-goal deficit, and could well be the surprise package for next years tournament.Arsenal fans may be particularly interested in the game, as ex-Gooner Alexander Hleb and current starlet Eduardo da Silva line up against each other.Belarusian captain Hleb and young Croat Eduardo, in the red and white of ArsenalEduardo has only taken part in one of Croatias qualifying games so far, but made an immediate impact, scoring in a 2-0 victory against Andorra. Hleb, however, is the driving force of the team, easily his countrys best and most R.A. Dickey Jersey well known player. He will lead the team out despite not being 100% match fit, currently recovering from an injury sustained in Stuttgarts opening league game.Po sibleLine Ups:A near full strength squad for Belarus: Zhevnov; Sasnowski, Yurevich, Lentsevich, Shytaw; Kashevsky, Hleb, Kulchiy, Kalachev; Bulyha, Kutusov.Croatia welcome back Eduardo and Modric from injury: Pletikosa; Cale, Corluka, Simunic, Krizanac; Leko, Srna, Kranjcar, Modric; Olic, Eduardo.Player to Watch:Luka Modric. Croatias World Cup qualifying campaign has seen three goals and some excellent performances from the Spurs midfielder. Expect Brandon McCarthy Jersey him to continue this good form tonight.Prediction:Belarus 0-2 Croatia. Despite the pluckine s of their opponents, Croatias superior quality will secure a comfortable victory.

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