Spain, which came into the World Cup saddled with a tradition of choking, has shown that it wants to go far and has already qualified with the second round with convincing wins over Ukraine (4-0) and Tunisia (3-1). Even with reserves going, Spain should be able to take apart Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine recovered from its shellacking against Spain to apply its own shellacking to Saudi Arabia (4-0), which in turn announced that it will no longer export shellac. Ukraine will grab the second spot with a win or tie. Tunisia must win to advance and then hope that Saudi Arabia doesn't beat Spain by a ridiculous margin (which is likely.)
Saudi Arabia is still alive if it can beat Spain and the goal difference can be made up on both Tunisia and Ukraine.
...um, who am I rooting for in these games?
Ukraine looks baffled. Tunisia doesn't look like it has a prayer.
Reverse-jinx 2, me actually watching Team Ukraine 1
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