North Korea Embarrassed, Swiss Clean Sheet Streak Ends, Spain Outclass Honduras

Game 30: Portugal 7-0 North Korea

The most lopsided outcome at this year's tournament and most definitely the worst defensive performance by a team since Saudi Arabia's 8-0 defeat to Germany 8 years ago. The Koreans gave a good account of themselves in the first half but after Portugal got the first goal, the floodgates just opened. I'd have to say, the North Korean defence was astonishingly awful in the second half. Too many gaps were appearing at the back and the organized defence that was apparent against Brazil just went missing for 45 minutes. Portugal really took advantage of it and scored probably 4 or 5 easy goals thanks to defensive lapses. Portugal play Brazil in their last group game and a draw would take them through. North Korea, meanwhile, will have to improve their defence drastically against Ivory Coast to restore some badly battered pride. Man of the Match: Fabio Coentrao (the Portuguese left back run the North Korean defence ragged with his explosive runs down the left flank and provided 3 assists for his team - an excellent performance)

Game 31: Chile 1-0 Switzerland

Finally, the Swiss defence has been breached! After 4 matches and 75 minutes into this game, the Swiss have conceded a goal at the World Cup. A great performance by Chile once again as they took advantage of having an extra player on the pitch and perhaps should have won by a bigger margin. Switzerland defended brilliantly at times but somehow, something's got to give at some point of time. Chile are up against reigning European champions Spain in their last group game and a draw will ensure their place in the knockout stage. Switzerland meet Honduras and must come up with a better offensive performance and be much less defensive to get that all important win that might see them through to the Second Round. Man of the Match: Alexis Sanchez (perhaps a little selfish at times but once again was excellent as he was always at the heart of Chile's attacking moves and his runs invoked fear into the Swiss defence time and time again)

Game 32: Spain 2-0 Honduras

Spain somewhat redeemed themselves after that shocking loss to Switzerland. They played really well right up until the 70th minute where they really took their foot off the pedal. Could have scored at least 5 goals by then. Instead they got 2 and I'm really surprised that they didn't push for a third or maybe even a fourth goal because it will come down to goal difference if they want to top their group. Honduras lacked the final pass when they were going forward and were rather lucky at the back at times. Spain now play Chile in a game they must win and if they do they would definitely beat Chile on goal difference but must watch out for Switzerland who are up against Honduras in the race to top the group. Man of the Match: David Villa (without doubt the best player - scored 2 goals, created chances for himself and his teammates, lively throughout - apart from missing a penalty which would have sealed his hat-trick)