Paraguay

New Zealand were thought to be the whipping boys of this group, but they managed a third draw in a row. They may have been knocked out but they finished above the World Champions Italy and can go home as heroes. Paraguay ended up as group…

Italy is fielding the oldest team in the tournament and it showed when they played at a rainy Green Point Stadium on Monday. The Paraguayans were not intimidated by the current world champions and played a really strong game during the…

The Italians are known for starting slow in World Cup matches and then building momentum as the tournament progresses. Their warm up games have left much to be desired and they have not looked like World Champions. Paraguay on the other…