FIFA World Cup 2010: Day Three, What To Expect?

Well well, two days have already passed with five games completed. Some shocks, some woes and some brilliance.

Whether it was the goal that sent South Africa into jubilation with Simphiwe Tshabalala rocketing a left footed shot in the top corner.

Was it Messi's dazzling ability that got the best out of the Nigerian goalkeeper, or Robert Green's fumble that slammed the hopes of a perfect start for millions of English fans?

After two days of interesting football, it seems the World Cup is just blossoming into something more than spectacular.

Today we hope to see more, with two African nations to compete, Algeria will face European under-dogs Slovenia in Polokwane.

Ghana will face-off against hard hitting Serbia in Pretoria later this afternoon, then the big one for today, three times winners Germany will face Australia, who could spring a surprise. Their game will be at the newly built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

All in all, great match-ups with much expectation and anticipation as thousands will flock to stadiums to witness their first ever World Cup thrill.

Looking at the three games, here are players who could play vital roles for their respective teams:

• Algeria vs Slovenia - 13.30 (CAT) Polokwane

• Alegria
• Nadir BELHADJ - The Portsmouth man will look to make sure he keeps any Slovenian attack out, with great defensive abilities.

• Slovenia
• Milivoje NOVAKOVIC - Attacking player who could be the most important when going forward.

• Serbia vs Ghana - 16.00 (CAT) Pretoria

• Serbia
• Zoran TOSIC - Great footwork and quick feet, also turns defenders well and could be a handful on the left wing.

• Ghana
• Sulley MUNTARI - The Inter man will look to bring some of his European glory to the World Cup. He is very energetic and a hard worker. Key if Ghana hope to progress to the next round

• Germany vs Australia - 20.30 (CAT) Durban

• Germany
  
• Lukas PODOLSKI - Great young player with speed and entrepreneurship, could be exactly what Germany need with the absence of Ballack.
  

• Australia
• Tim CAHILL - The Everton striker will look to be important in terms of scoring and creating, he has great heading abilities and finds spaces in the box.

We hope to witness another interesting mouth-watering footballing day, filled with lots of spills, grit and memories.

Predictions:

1. Algeria 2 - 1 Slovenia
2. Serbia 1 - 1 Ghana
3. Germany 3 - 2 Australia

Nemanja Vidic could be the player that will stand out from today's play with his great leadership and defensive role.

Durban could be the best atmosphere with the newly built Moses Mabhida set to host it's first World Cup game, the stadium is set in one of Africa's great holiday destinations with great weather throughout the year. The stadium is famous for it's arch and spectacular views.