Though the favourite Spain is yet to take to the pitch, the nervy start to this year's FIFA world cup in South Africa is a good sign of what to expect in the later stages. Apart from the Germans, England, Brazil and Italy have all had tamed performances as result of resilient opponents, which is exciting for the game. The nerves appear to be a fine testament to the desire to do well in this competition. And the men in black should be commended. After the first games, the referees should have a thumbs up for their determination to return "contact" back to the beautiful game which after-all a contact game. Their haste to overlook professional fouls has given the play a better flow.
It is true that the results have not been decisive, but this ensure the prospect of a mouth watering second round of games in all the groups. And shape, which invariably defines balance is poised to become the most important factor and in this regard, Brazil and Germany stand shoulder high above the rest (apart from Spain!). England lack a good goal keeper and the central defence is suspect. Argentina's weak back-line was exposed by Nigeria and Germany's inexperience is sure to be striped bare in the later stages. Spain's main headache is contending with a cautious Brazil.
FIFA 2010 World cup in South Africa is exhibiting a tilt that is slanting towards Brazil to make it their sixth title.
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