Day 6 sees the conclusion of the first round of group matches, and the start of the second round, with Germany playing Poland. Here are my thoughts on the days action.
Spain vs Ukraine (Match Report)
Spain thrashed Ukraine and they looked like one of the best sides to play so far, just behind the Czechs, any side which can afford to put Raul on the bench has to be good offensively. The Ukraine, although the score would suggest otherwise, were not too shabby, although I think the reliance on Shevchenko could prove their downfall. The second goal was the start of their bad luck, with the ball taking a wicked deflection off the wall and leaving keeper Shovkovsky no chance, and when Vaschuk was sent off for an apparent foul Torres in the area, which I am yet to work out the Ukraine were left the impossible task of overcoming a 3-0 deficit with 10 men. The best moment however was Spain’s 4th, with Puyol showing some fantastic skill to play Torres through, and a deadly finish from the Atletico gave Spain a slightly flattering 4-0 result.
Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia (Match Report)
With Ukraine losing to Spain, the winner of this fixture would have a great position to take 2nd place in the group, however poor defending by both teams led to a 2-2 stalemate. Tunisia started the brightest, dominating the first half, and deservedly taking the lead, however the second half was a completely different matter, with Saudi Arabia stealing a march on the Tunisians. Sami Al-Jabers goal, to make it 2-1 with less than 6 minutes to go looked to have sealed all 3 points for the Saudis, however in the 92nd minute Bolton’s Radhi Jaidi (who is a centre back) was pushed forward and he grabbed a vital equaliser for the Tunisians. Overall I think both sides showed they are unlikely to win the title, but a good result against the Ukraine and either side could sneak through into second place.
Germany vs Poland (Match Report)
Another poor showing from the Germans, but thanks to Oliver Neuville they take all 3 points, virtually guaranteeing them a spot in the second round, and pretty much dumping the Poles out in the group stages again. The Germans again looked poor up front, with Podolski wasting a great chance in the last minute of the first half, and Klose also coming close with a header, but he appeared to be put off by Boruc. Jens Lehmann was never troubled, with “magic” Zurawski looking anything but magic, and the Poles seemed to be hoping to sneak a draw and try and creep into the next round, a great disappointment for a team which had qualified so well for the tournament.
My brother has written some of his thoughts on the first round of games over on his site, so head on over to his blog now 
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U stole my line about Magic Zurawski
Poles are defo out Germany and Ecuador through, but in which order will they finish, Germans need a win to top the group!
Oh but you will write about this in tomorrows blog