Mixed emotions at the end of first half

Oh well I am having mixed emotions right now, you people might remember though Italians are my favorites but Czech are very close too and I simply want both into round two and was cherishing a round 2 battle between Czech and Brazil. Though that seems like a remote possibility now. Italians from an unlikely source Marco Materazzi (who came on in place of Alessandro Nesta who captured a groin injury) went ahead from a corner which from the replays showed that it should not have been a corner in first place. Then Czech Republic went further in trouble when Jan polak picked two yellow cards with two clumsiest of tackles and was sent off. Though Czech were more impressive of the two teams creating more chances and looked likely to score goals but they failed to capitalize from theie chances. Italians on the other hand were very untidy giving away possession in midfield or in Czech half and getting tackled at important places. Pavel nedved looked so far the most impressive of the player, lets see if he can inspire his team to a draw or a win.

Ghana are on their way to round 2 as they are leading US with 2 goals to one. It was Ghana who went ahead in first half but US equalized in 43rd minute only to go down again in injury time with a penalty. So far as it stands it is Italy and Ghana who are going through to round 2. Lets see what second half has in store for us.