Well, that makes group f pretty interesting...though this is the best result for Italy, no one to catch now.

But, still waiting for that 3-2 game. Will we see it today? Ivory Coast-Portugal is, for me, the game of the first round. Realistically, they are fighting for the other berth from this group, as Brazil will take the other one. So, a win is what they need. As I've said, Ivory Coast are still my pick for the tournament. We'll see how Drogba can play with the cast (and, you know, the broken arm). He is a very physical forward, and the question is if he will have the strength (and the pain tolerance, I'd imagine) to fight off defenders. Looks like he is not in the starting line-up, but I'm guessing we'll see him at some point. Not much of a fan of Ronaldo, but maybe he'll figure out how to put a free kick on goal, at least. Overall, though, I'm not sure Portugal have the complete team. They rely heavily on Ronaldo and without the additional threat of Nani, they are a little more one dimensional. Or someone will step up. Deco just seems past his prime, though Danny isn't bad. But, I really like Ivory Coast. Great players all throughout the team: Yaya Toure is a wonderful holding midfielder and for such a big man he is pretty fleet footed. Gervinho could be a breakout in this tournament and Kalou is great. I'm saying 2-1 Ivory Coast.

Go Elephants!

But, I will be recording it and watching it tonight with others along with the Brazil game. Other people have to see this game...

Go Elephants!!