Match Preview: Having won their first game at a World Cup thanks to an error from Algerian goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi, Slovenian confidence will be at an all-time high and, with England to come as their final group game, will be going all out to win and seal their progress to the second round.
Slovenia Vs United States of America USA Live Streaming online broadcast internet tv fifa world cup Friday 18th June 2010.Watch World cup football 2010 live on your pc laptop or mobile devices at a very cheap rate.A nation of around two million people, Slovenia impressed in getting to the tournament by knocking out Russia in the play-offs and have won over many neutral fans with their exploits in South Africa. Not the most attacking side, results are the order of the day and a well organised defence, combined with some invention up front, means that they have the chance to seal one of the most historic World Cup moments if they can beat USA.
Team BIO for This Match:
Slovenia : Group C
Manager: Matjaz Kek
Star Player: Milivoje Novakovic
World Cup Appearances: 2
USA : Group C
Manager: Bob Bradley
Star Player: Landon Donovan
World Cup Appearances: 8
Venue : Ellis Park
Slovenia Vs United States of America USA Team Profile:
Slovenia : Group C
Slovenia made it to South Africa after finishing second in their group, edging out the Czech Republic and Northern Ireland, then defeating favourites Russia (on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate draw) in the play-off.Former Slovenian international defender Matjaz Kek has a challenge on his hands, as he tries to navigate the team past the first round of the World Cup finals, the nation's best result in the competition, set in 2002.Robert Koren will be pulling the strings for the Slovenian midfield as they seek to lengthen their stay in Cape Town for as long as possible.
Chances for Slovenia to win Fifa World Cup football 2010:
Stunned Russia in the play-offs to progress but surely the USA and England will bar their path to the last 16.
USA : Group C
The United States, who had surprised everyone by reaching the finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2009, easily topped their World Cup qualifying group in CONCACAF.The Stars and Stripes have qualified for five straight World Cup finals but had a dismal 2006 campaign in Germany to forget. USA finished with just a single point and bottom of their group that contained Italy, Czech Republic and Ghana.Despite that setback, USA still have a formidable squad led by the MLS MVP Landon Donovan, teammate of David Beckham at LA Galaxy. It will be a first World Cup final for coach Bob Bradley.
Chances for USA to win Fifa World Cup football 2010:
Performed well in the Confederations Cup and Bradley's side possess plenty of players with top-level experience in England and Germany. They would be disappointed not to make it to the last eight.
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For their part, USA were lucky to get a point from England thanks to Robert Green's error, but they will have gained confidence from the way in which they were able to halt the English attacks. With pace and skill to burn down the flanks, a tough central area that includes the hard tackling Michael Bradley and a defence full of experience and grit from the likes of Jay DeMerit, Carlos Bocanegra and Oguchi Onyewu, coach Bob Bradley will be confident of progression against a side that many view as minnows.
Slovenia player to watch: Milivoje Novakovic. A consistent performer for his club side Cologne, Novakovic has also managed to net 16 goals in 29 games for his country and carries the bulk of their attacking hopes. He uses his body well to shield the ball and, at 6' 3'', carries an aerial threat as well. He needs to time his runs better, but will provide the USA backline with a tough test. If he scores he will become the second highest scorer in Slovenian history, moving clear of retired Saso Udovic.
USA player to watch: Clint Dempsey. After being gifted a goal against England, Dempsey will find his attacking talent utilised again on the left side of midfield, with Landon Donovan on the other. Comfortable on the ball, Dempsey's pace and skill when dribbling will ensure Miso Brecko endures a tough afternoon and he will be tasked with providing a lot of the creativity in the final third.
Key battle: Samir Handanovic v Tim Howard. If Slovenia keep a clean sheet then they will have one foot in the next round, so Handanovic will have to be on top form to stop a potent USA attack. The Udinese stopper has caught the eye in Italy this season and, at 6' 5'', is rarely beaten from crosses, while he is often one for the spectacular. At the other end, Everton goalkeeper Howard injured his ribs against England and should play through the pain barrier for his country. One of the best players on the pitch in the first game, his agility and reflexes - as well as his organisation from set pieces - will play a key part in USA's defence.
Trivia: USA are the fourth CONCACAF side to face Slovenia, who have previously played friendlies against Mexico, Honduras and Trinidad and Tobago.
Stats: Slovenia have won seven of their last eight matches since losing to England in September. The USA have gone 11 consecutive matches without keeping a clean sheet.
Odds: Slovenia (3.80), USA (2.10) and the draw (3.25) are all on offer at Bet 365, but look for Landon Donovan to score first at 7.50.
Prediction: Slovenia have a real chance of qualifying if they can pull off a result here. Even a draw would be a good result, but USA should have enough in the bank to avoid an upset.
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