Paraguay

Placed alongside defending World Champions Italy, first timers, New Zealand and Slovakia, Paraguay will be pleased with the draw for South Africa 2010.

Although the Italians are the clear favourites to win the group, their inability to score goals despite all the talent at their disposal has put them in trouble in the past. However, this should be looked at as a foregone conclusion unless miracle strikes in South Africa.

New Zealand should be a walkover for the Paraguayans who have more World Cup experience and better style & technique as compared to the newcomers from Oceania. New Zealand will probably finish dead last in their group, Paraguay will probably beat them silly as well.

Slovakia are somewhat of an unknown in this group. While Paraguay & Italy's exploits at this level are known, Slovakia will be somewhat of a battle for the South Americans. If anyone will pose a threat to the second spot in the group, it has to be Slovakia. However, Paraguay will still be expected to gain 3-points from NFL jerseys this encounter.