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In fact, a 5-0 result in favor of the DFB Eleven will be the perfect score line for the Socceroos, if ever they get a narrow 1-0 victory over the dangerous Serbians; yet, Australia would be advised to get a higher goal-margin win tonight so as to extend their chances on their own. In this 2010 World Cup article, Live Soccer TV looks at the various scenarios in Group D which could favor the Socceroos, as well as the statistics emerging from the race between Ghana, Germany, Serbia, and Australia.
FIFA World Cup tie-breaking criteria
The 2010 World Cup uses the same criteria as in the past, to rank teams accordingly in their groups. The most important part, of course, is the amount of points obtained after the final standings. Next is the goal difference formed, and finally, the number of goals scored by each team completes the rules for the World Cup group standings. If equality in a group still takes place despite the application of the criteria previously mentioned, then the FIFA Organizing Committee will have draw lots and end all speculations or misunderstandings.
Australia World Cup Group Qualification Chances
Group D is still not decided, with all four teams almost having equal chances of progressing into the last 16. For instance, if ever Australia defeat Serbia, then one of the sides between Ghana and Germany can pack their bags – should they both avoid a draw. In order to understand the complexity and the suspense of Group D, we see the standings and the statistics surrounding the four hungry countries below.
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Ghana
Matches played: 2
Wins: 1
Draws: 1
Losses: 0
Goals scored: 2
Goals allowed: 1
Goal difference: +1
Points: 4
Germany
Matches played: 2
Wins: 1
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals scored: 4
Goals allowed: 1
Goal difference: +3
Points: 3
Serbia
Matches played: 2
Wins: 1
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goal scored: 1
Goals allowed: 1
Goal difference: +0
Points: 3
Australia
Matches played: 2
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 1
Goals scored: 1
Goals allowed: 5
Goal difference: -4
Points: 1
So as it stands, Ghana are on top with 4 points, Germany are second with 3 points but on goal difference, they outclass Serbia who are third, sharing the same amount of points. On their side, Australia are fourth with a single point.
Australia’s goal difference is without doubt what demands more effort, since not just any win could send them to the next stage. It will be a huge task for them, but they will have to set their eyes on nothing else except from the target, so as to shock the Serbians’ defense and join one of the group’s favorites into the last 16, dependently.
Scenarios in favor of Australia – Ghana vs Germany – 2010 World Cup
As Group D stands currently, a cricket score line-win for Germany against Ghana will be ideal for Australia. A crushing win for Ghana over the Germans could also favor the Socceroos, as it would modify the table at the joy of the Oceanians.
Scenario: Germany 5-0 Ghana
In the case where Germany defeat Ghana, then the perfect result to extend Australia’s opportunities would be a 5-0 victory. This way, the DFB Eleven would be regaining the top of Group D with 6 points and widening their goal difference to +8; while bringing down the Black Stars’ goal difference to -4.
Perhaps, this would be Australia’s only valuable gift, since scoring more than a goal past the Serbian defense is a tough task. Therefore, an unproductive Australian army could go for a lucky 1-0 win against Coach Radomir Antic, which would hence increase their goal difference to -3 (+1 comparing to Ghana’s in the scenario), and their number of points to 4. The reason why a less painful defeat for the Africans would be disfavorable for the Socceroos, is because if ever Australia and Ghana end up on the same goal difference and amount of points, then the African Cup of Nations runners-up would be advancing due to their bigger number of goals scored in total in Group D.
Scenario: Ghana beats Germany
If ever Ghana were to beat Germany tonight, then any win for the Australians would be satisfying to send them into the knockout phase; in view of the fact that Australia will be finishing with a point above Germany who will be locked on 3 points. Advisably, the first thing the Socceroos will have to focus on will be a win against Serbia, but just as they’ll be fighting against Antic’s boys, they could also pray and hope that a beneficial victory takes place in the Ghana-Germany clash which kicks-off at the same time.
