“So, it’s Sunday lunchtime and time for the stout yeomen of Slovakia and Paraguay to enter into battle in The Group (so far) Of Parity. Slovakia need a win more desperately than Paraguay today, having been held by New Zealand in their opening match. They will, of course, finish their group matches against Italy. Paraguay, by contrast, will take on New Zealand in their final match and may well consider that a draw today will be enough to leave them in pole position to qualify for a place in the last sixteen. Curiously, though, Paraguay have chosen to play three forwards this afternoon. Are they going to go for it anyway? It would certainly seem that way. It may be that they already have one eye on the next round of the competition. Winning today could well prove to be the difference between playing the Netherlands and playing Japan or Denmark in the next round. A draw would do them today, but a win would be even better.” (twohundredpercent)

Slovakia 0-2 Paraguay – Video Highlights, Recap, and Match Stats – World Cup – 20 June 2010
“Paraguay looked to move top of the Group F standings as they faced Slovakia who could also do the same with a victory. Either team would be in great position to move onto the next round with a victory. A draw for Slovakia would put them in a tough spot with their final match against Italy.” (The 90th Minute)