This is
why I personally love soccer, two teams with complete different philosophies on
the beautiful game, go head to head, in a fixtures that promises excitement and
plenty of slow motions replays.
It’s
Germany Vs Portugal its Ice cold passes and calculated play systems vs. individual skill and flair . its Iceman vs. Maverick , its Bastian
Schweinsteiger calm , and collected 11 vs. Renaldo’s hot headed
cocky playboys.
Germany
has a talent for systematically breaking teams down and slowly eating away at
their ego, and they do it looking as casual as Michael Jackson on court day. Just
ask Diego Madonna and Nikolas Otomendi, you haven’t heard of Nikolas? Neither
had we before argentines quarter final game s against the Die Mannschaft in world cup 2010 . To make a long story short Germany picked out
cherries form the argentines goals like an old lady at the fruit market. Messi, Aguero mean while watched wondering when
they will get a touch on the ball. Germany
have only managed 2 victories in their last 5 games, they did however mange to qualify
for the tournament by wining all their fixtures, scoring 34 goals, 3 shy of Netherlands
tally.
Germany coach has praised their opponents in a press interview saying:
“Portugal is a team who can beat anybody,
they have very good players who play for big clubs, and they have always been a
top nation in tournaments.”"I don't just mean Cristiano Ronaldo,
who of course has fantastic skills and
can decide games on his own, but also Nani, Pepe; Portugal has a strong
backbone and is technically very strong.
who of course has fantastic skills and
can decide games on his own, but also Nani, Pepe; Portugal has a strong
backbone and is technically very strong.
Cristiano Ronaldo will look to
silence his critiques, who always point out his below par performances in international
tournaments. having scored 7 times in the 8 qualifying games for Portugal he will look to add to his international goal tally as his currently level with Luis
Figo at 32 goals .
They are called the Brazil of Europe
for good reason, the Portuguese style of football is very technical, and skill full,
individual effort is regarded highly, it was these ethics that produced players
like Rui Costa, Luis Figo, and Cristiano Ronaldo as far as trophies are concerned however the German way seems to be working very well. The selccao have only managed
one victory in their last 5 games in the last 17 time they have played Germany
they have lost 8 won 3 and drawn 5 times .
Line Ups
Per Mertesacker is a minor concern after taking a knock in training.Matt Hummels will be ready to fill in for the veteran defender if any complications were to arise on match day .
Germany play a a great passing game , and mesut Ozil has the ability to unlock any defense with a sliding through ball. Mario Gomez has great physical presence and his mission will be to break free form pepe and run into the empty spaces for Ozil and
Schweinsteiger to find him.look out for Gomez and Pepe epic battle ion front of Portugal goal .
Nani being the only doubt to start Portugal have plenty of players to fill in for him , Porto's Valera has had a good season , and the manger is likely to give him a chance in case there are any openings for starting place .
Portugal will utilize the passing ability of Raul Meireles , and Ronaldo pace to try and catch Germany on the counter , Helder Postiga classic Fox in the box , will be looking to hunt down the German defenders forcing them into mistakes . Portugal must keep possession if they want to beat the highly organised German team .
Final Verdict
Germany Portugal
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