Round 1 is Done (Almost)

While the last game of Group H has not been played yet, I thought I would ask for your Top 3 disappointments and surprises.

Mine are:

Top 3 Disappointments:
1) US. Thank God for the Ukraine. At least we don’t have the most lopsided loss in the first round.
2) France. Out of sorts. Bickering amongst each other, Les Bleus have as big an internal challenge as the US does.
3) Brazil/England/Netherlands (Pick 'em). While I give the opponents credit, these teams need to step it up to make the deep runs expected of them.

Top 3 Surprises:
1) Australia. Go Socceroos! After the US is 3 and out, they may the team to cheer for.
2) Germany. Ballack who? Great pace and good football, though the Costa Ricans were not impressed with the hospitality.
3) Spain. A surprise only in that they disappoint so often. Pulling the scorers in the 55th minute was a sign of confidence.

Thew?