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Group B
Argentina who have impressed the most in this tournament and are the only team to grab 6 points from there 2 games so far are almost through to the next round, a point for them in the last game will put a seal over their next round progress. Apart from this the second spot is up for grabs in Group B with all the other three teams- Nigeria, Korea Republic and Nigeria in with a chance.
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Results
| 12 Jun 10 |  | ARG | 1:0 (1:0) | NGA |  |
| 12 Jun 10 |  | KOR | 2:0 (1:0) | GRE |  |
| 17 Jun 10 | | GRE | 2:1 (1:1) | NGA | |
| 17 Jun 10 | | ARG | 4:1 (2:1) | KOR | |
Fixtures
Nigeria-Korea Republic, 22 June, Durban, 23:50 (IST)Greece-Argentina, 22 June, Polokwane, 23.50 (IST)
Group Table
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Points |
| Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Korea Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Greece | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Qualifying criteriaAccording the Regulations of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows:
a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
b) goal difference in all group matches;
c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:
d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;
f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
g) drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.
Permutations and Combinations
Argentina
La Albiceleste as they are popularly known need a point to be absolutely sure of their progress and it shouldnt be a big deal considering their opponents Greece.
However, even if they lose to Greece and worst case scenario Korea also beat Nigeria still they will be favorites to qualify courtesy a greater goal difference and 5 goals scored so far.
Korea Republic
They are tied on 3 points with Greece and have a much easier last match as compared to Greece. A win over Nigeria will get them through the next round if Greece lose.
If Greece and Korea both win, it will come to goal difference and then goals scored and if still tied Korea will progress due to their 2-0 win in the opening match against Greece.
Greece
They rely on Nigeria to beat Korea and then even a point will be good against Argentina to take them in the next round.
Even if they lose all isn’t lost for them if Nigeria beat Korea but not by a big margin.
Nigeria
Regardless what others think, Nigeria still have more than average chance to qualify. Everyone expects Argentina to beat Greece and if that happens a win against Korea will give Nigeria 3 points and surprisingly a last 16 spot. This is because a 1 goal win over Korea will take their GD to -1 and -2 for Korea. As Simple as you like!
Prediction
Argentina are the favorites to qualify and I back Korea to go through along with them although its just a matter of one match and Nigeria will give their all. Beware Korea!
