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The Quadrennial Global Round-Ball Extravaganza
Ptommydski:
--- Quote from: Inlander on 03 Jul 2010, 08:30 ---I don't think there's any question that this has not been the great game we were all hoping for.
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I think it was another impeccable display of ruthless efficiency by the Germans. Their best game yet. Against England their defence was unconvincing but today the whole team compacted and then launched as one solid unit. I expected them to score goals but I assumed Argentina would too. As it happened, the South Americans were scarcely given a chance to shine. If you watch the goals they scored against Australia, England and now Argentina look at the relative simplicity of their attacking play. Pass, move, pass, move. Create space and hold the ball while waiting for overlapping players to become available. They play to feet practically every time and no one player seems to have any interest in keeping the ball for a moment longer than necessary. It's so effective that I genuinely believe they can frustrate and eliminate any of the remaining teams in the tournament, including Spain and Holland.
--- Quote from: Inlander on 03 Jul 2010, 08:30 ---Argentina have basically had Tevez and Messi in this game and then just nine other guys. Germany, on the other hand, have any number of standout players.
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This was the crucial difference today. Argentina are a group of incredibly gifted individuals but they never looked like a team. Germany are a well-drilled unit.
Patrick:
Watching Germany v. Argentina was like watching a battle between an A-10 and a schoolyard full of kids with slingshots
Yayniall:
After seing the team that Maradonna had picked for the Germany game it was fairly clear that they didn't have a chance.
That 3 man midfield consisting of two wingers and Mascherano never really had a chance against Schweinsteiger, Khedira and Oezil and they took control of the game very early on.
Argentina's front three is their main focal point but without service you're going to see Messi and Tevez coming way too far back for the ball and then losing all shape, in all very tactically inept.
And on the German front I feel the Ballack injury has done wonders for the Germans as now they don't have to pander to their star man and play as more of a cohesive unit.
negative creep:
--- Quote from: Yayniall on 03 Jul 2010, 19:24 ---And on the German front I feel the Ballack injury has done wonders for the Germans as now they don't have to pander to their star man and play as more of a cohesive unit.
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Yes Yes Yes, best thing that could have happened. This is basically the first time in my life that I'm rooting for Germany.
TheFuriousWombat:
Interested to see how Germany fares without Muller. Like I said, the whole team is really strong and plays well as a unit so I don't think it should be too much of a problem but it is a cause for concern potentially.
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