Superlative Spectacle!

OK boys and girls, we've gone through all the groups once. I say it's about time for some superlative awards, no matter how soon! (Keep in mind, I've missed a few games, so feel free to vocalize (or digitize) your disagreements)


TEAMS
   BEST TEAM PERFORMANCE - Germany (vs Australia)
   WORST TEAM PERFORMANCE - Australia (vs. Germany)
   MOST IMPRESSIVE PERFORMACE - Chile (after not winning a WC match since 1962)
   MOST DISAPPOINTING PERFORMANCE - England (vs. USA)
   BEST DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCE - Paraguay (vs. Italy)

   BEST OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCE - Germany (vs. Australia)

   MOST BLOWN CHANCES - Spain vs. Switzerland (Crossbars, crosses, and perfect passes in. 0 goals scored)

   MOST IMPRESSIVE FIGHT - Paraguay (vs. defending champs and looming beasts Italy)

   BIGGEST UPSET - Switzerland (vs. Euro Champs, FIFA Ranked #1 , and favorites Spain)

   MOST EXCITING MATCH - Chile vs. Honduras / Portugal vs. Ivory Coast
   MOST DISAPPOINTING MATCH - Argentina vs. Nigeria

PLAYERS
   BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - Maicon (#2 Brazil vs. N. Korea 108 passes [83%], 1 goal)
   BEST GOAL - Maicon (vs N. Korea)
   BEST SINGLE PASS - Robinho (to Elano for 2nd goal vs N. Korea)
   BEST OVERALL PASSING - Maicon (see above)
   BEST DEFENDING - Onyewu (#5 USA vs. England: effectively neutralizing Wayne Rooney)
   MOST DISAPPOINTING PERFORMANCE - Ronaldo (#7 Portugal vs. Ivory Coast: need I explain? he should wear scuba gear next match, he'd look more appropriate when diving)...Or Torres (# 9 Spain vs. Switzerland: running past the brilliant cross from Villa that would have put him square in front with his "flawless first touch".)


OK chicos, that's my 2 cents. You think I'm nuts? SAY SO!