Group D Matches at World Cup 2010

Group D TV Schedules at World Cup 2010

Group D World Cup Profile

Group D - The favorites at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Germany

The World Cup experts Germany are no less than commanding top seeds. The three-time world champions will feature in the 2010 World Cup finals only to prove once again their power on football’s greatest stage. After suffering disappointment since the past 20 years at the major international level, Germany will hope to make the most of their immeasurable determination to hold the prestigious World Cup trophy for the fourth time in their history.

The Germans will first need to focus on going above the group stage. But to achieve that, they'll surely have to take each of their first three opponents seriously. Well, Germany possess all what it takes to dominate their table through the influence of their captain Michael Ballack, and other star players including Miroslav Klose and Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Ghana

Incontrovertibly, one might wonder how the African giants Ghana could ever steal Australia’s place as second best in Group D. Well, as a matter of fact, the Black Stars have really made a lot of efforts in recent years. Their first-time qualification in the 2006 edition of the World Cup tournament proved to be very impressive, as they were the only African side to reach the knockout phase, after beating a well-prepared Czech Republic side, and the USA in the first round.

Now, the Black Stars are back in the World Cup thanks to a smooth qualification campaign through which they became the first country from their continent to reach South Africa. Well, the likes of key players such as Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, and Andre Ayew, along with the likes of their starlets could mean a lot to the Ghana squad in the first round.

Group D - The underdogs at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Australia

The Socceroos qualified for the 2010 World Cup 5 points ahead of Japan, making their third entry in the tournament since they last appeared in 1974. Australia suffered a bitter exclusion in the Last 16 stage of the World Cup in 2006 as Italy controversially broke their efforts late in the game with a dubbious penalty kick. But with a quick come-back four years later, the new AFC members look set to make another try. Their head coach Pim Verbeek could do with carefulness in his management, so as to use his best men such as Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell, and Mark Schwarzer wisely.

Serbia

The shocking European side is probably ready to make unexpected changes in Group D’s final standings in the summer of 2010. The Serbians qualified automatically ahead of France (who had to enter the play-offs), and they have reasons to feel proud of their instrumental stars. The names are Manchester United’s Nemanja Vidic, and Inter Milan’s Dejan Stanković. Coach Radomir Antic should normally enable his side to get a convenient ninth-time World Cup experience. They know how important it will be to kick off on a good note. Their first match against Ghana, who have a Serbian coach, will certainly reveal a lot.

Group D - The players to watch at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Germany: Philip Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski.

Australia: Harry Kewell, Tim Cahill, Mark Schwarzer.

Serbia: Dejan Stanković, Nemanja Vidic.

Ghana: Sulley Muntari, André Ayew, John Mensah, Dominic Adiyiah, Kevin Prince Boateng, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.

Group D - The crunch match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Ghana vs Australia

Although Germany and Ghana are anticipated to get out of their group, Australia will keep fighting for at least the second place to finish as second best. The match with a high probability of deciding who will reach the knockout phase between Ghana and Australia is ultimately the game between both sides.

Group D - A look back at some big points

Germany and Australia – the 2005 Confederations Cup

On the 15th of June 2005, the two countries were placed against each other at the 2005 Confederations Cup tournament held in Germany. The Socceroos played with great strength, but their defense showed too much weakness. After 90 minutes of proceedings, the DFB-Eleven were claimed winners thanks to a 4-3 score line in their favor.

Group D - The big question

Will Ghana carry Africa's pride by topping Group D despite the mental and physical powers of Germany, Australia, and Serbia?
 

Group D Standings

Group D World Cup Videos

• Jul-10 Uruguay vs Germany (2 - 3)
• Jul-07 Germany vs Spain (0 - 1)
• Jul-03 Argentina vs Germany (0 - 4)
• Jul-02 Uruguay vs Ghana (1 - 1)
• Jun-27 Germany vs England (4 - 1)
• Jun-26 USA vs Ghana (1 - 2)
• Jun-23 Australia vs Serbia (2 - 1)
• Jun-19 Ghana vs Australia (1 - 1)
• Jun-18 Germany vs Serbia (0 - 1)
• Jun-13 Germany vs Australia (4 - 0)
• Jun-13 Serbia vs Ghana (0 - 1)