South Americans have made themselves at home in RSA

Argentina on Sunday, Brazil on Monday, it's a procession for the South American teams, Uruguay are looking very happy, and with Paraguay still in the hunt, there is a possibility for South America to fill all four Semi-Final slots.

Argentina over came a very talented Mexico side, the first goal, along with Lampard's earlier in the day has surely earnt the technology debate a recall at FIFA. 2 yards offside when he heads in Messi's chip, but it was given and it was pretty much one way traffic from there. Mexico can feel disappointed how they went behind, but their performance from there on in didn't look like a team in a hurry to get back into the game. Mexico play lovely football, and play the ball beautifully all over th park, but one slip yesterday allowed Higuain to score Argentina's second and make the second half nothig but a struggle for Mexico. Osorio misjudges the height of the ball, or where it is, and lets higuain in, he still has a lot to do, but holds off the defender well, and rounds the keeper, a great fiinish, but a horrible mistake.

The second half doesn't start much better as Tevez hits a glorious strike on 52 minutes and really the game finishes there. Messi had nothing to do for most of the second half and just seemed to wander around like a tourist, but to be fair, he'd done his job - bar score - in the first. Argentina look impressive, There seem to be very few teams out there who can boast more firepower than them. But they look solid enough in the midfield and the composure Veron added when introduced is always a benefit. Maybe they are a little susceptible at the back, but their yet to be really tested. Mexico didn't exploit the full backs, which is a shame given the talents of Dos Santos on the right and Bautista on the left. The Argentinian defence is protected wonderfully well by the cannibalistic looking Mascherano. Hernandez looks like an exceptionally bright player with a huge future and his strike to give Mexico a consolation goal was wonderful, a great turn and touch out of his feet, the strike let the keeper with no chance.

Mexico got themselved into some very promising positions, but then seemed determined to either come infield rather than attack the right fullback Otamendi, or play behind, there was very little quick service to the front men. Argentina look pretty formidable, as do Brazil, it's all to do for the few European countries left in this.

Brazil played Chile this evening and I guess class will out. Chile have been a revelation this tournament, their full of drive energy and determination, and if it's not going their way, a few dirty tackles as well. Their coach is nicknamed 'loco' which is apparently affectionate, but tinged with a little fear. The man can't sit still and is as animated as his teams football. I'm sorry they're going home, but they had no answers for Brazil's lock-down defence. Sanchez looks a great player as we've seen throughout, and a few better final balls fom him may have seen Julio Cesar with more to do. Brazil were good tonight, you feel there's more in the locker if it's needed, Kaka continued his rehabilitation and looked quicker, sharper and far more dangerous, a thrilling prospect for Holland who they face on Friday. Robinho looked good, though I think he misses Elano a little, the two of them work wonderful patterns. Fabiano is getting better and better, he score a superbly well timed goal this evening, timed his run to perfection and rounded the keeper after Kaka had played him in with the most perfectly weighted ball you're likely to see at this tournament. The first goal came from Juan, strong header from a corner and the most direct goal you're likely to see from Brazil. The third goal was a beautifully placed shot from Robinho after a bursting run from Ramirez in midfield.

Brazil just don't look likely to concede goals, Maicon, Lucio, Juan and Bastos look strong, but with the added protection they got from Gilberto Silva, Ramirez and Alves you wonder if there's a way through, and this without Filippe Melo. Chile tried and tried, but there was just a swarm of gold shirts around them in the box. Julio Cesar looks like he will be the most under worked keeper at the tournament and it wouldn't surprise me if he goes home carrying a little extra weight because he is as good as on holiday.

Holland will have to up their game to beat Brazil, but at the same time, I think the Dutch will give Brazil their hardest test yet. they haven't played particularly well yet but Sneijder is a world class player with incredible vision and ability, Robben looked dangerous today, Elia from the bench has so much pace. Van Persie, if he gets the service is a formidable striker. Van Bommel and De Jong do for the Netherlands what Silva and Melo do for Brazil, it will be a tight affair come friday. I really hope the Netherlands do move out of 2nd gear for this game as so far their just going through the motions. As said before you can only beat the opposition put in front of you and they have done that at a canter. It's as if they look bored after a while. If they step it up against Brazil we could have a classic game. Holland's game today was really nothing to write home about, comfortable winners, it wasn't really a game and Slovakia created a couple of opportunities to make life difficult for the Dutch but didn't take them. European football feels very dull at this world cup, with the exception of Germany.