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cbertsch ([personal profile] cbertsch) wrote2006-06-30 11:28 am
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Klose Call

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Neither Argentina nor Germany looked as fluid as they had in previous games, but I think their respective defenses had a lot to do with that. The once-maligned German backfield made many nice stops. In the end, this was more like the old-school German victories, with a few seconds of brilliance in the air -- Miroslav Klose's authoritative goal came off an excellent cross from Michael Ballack and a spot-on flick from Tim Borowski in the box -- compensating for an otherwise stolid performance. Still, it was nice to see Ballack overcome his physical ailments to make his penalty kick and nicer still to see the also-maligned Lehmann guess correctly on every Argentinian penalty kick and make two saves. Germany now has a good chance of making the final, unless Italy can beat the Ukraine and then show better form than they have so far in the World Cup.
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[identity profile] cbertsch.livejournal.com 2006-07-01 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, it's nice that players are deciding these matches. Italy looked great today, but the Ukraine is not Argentina. It's hard to tell whether they were better than Germany or not.

[identity profile] amackey84.livejournal.com 2006-07-01 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
Agreed. I'm probably pulling for Germany, just because I'm not a huge fan of Italy. Secretly have my finger's crossed for Zidane revival the likes of 1998 against Brazil tomorrow. Maybe he'll shock Brazil yet again.

[identity profile] cbertsch.livejournal.com 2006-07-01 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
If Henry can stay onsides and if Zidane will actually pass to him, then France has a chance. Ribery was might impressive against Spain. And the defense is solid.
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