Behold! The rainy season! Time to plant the rice! :)

I must say that I'm astounded with Belgium's stamina! A quick plane ride from Japan to Korea - a change into bigger shorts - and they managed another 90 minutes!! It's hardly surprising, therefore, that they become so immobile! Yes, *even* Portugal did beat Polska - and you can do it too, USA and qualify for the next round (how have you imagined that in your wildest dreams?!). Poland go home after Friday's game, whilst Portugal have the unenviable task of playing Korea - who they must beat if they are to progress (either that or hope that the US don't get the draw they need against Poland).

Portugal played very well. Sometimes they even gave us glimpses of their "sexy" fooIball, but it was difficult, given the slippery surface. Pauleta should've had at least 5 goals and should be top of the Golden Boot table - alas, he became too complacent. Poland were just awful. Said Joe Royle "Olisadebe hasn't kicked the ball straight in two matches", which just about sums them up - as they never subbed him, even though he was so dire.