World Cup Semifinals Preview
And then there were four. Germany, Italy, France and Portugal. I'm glad that the trophy's coming back to Europe. ;-)
Germany vs Argentina
Well well well. Germany demonstrated their never-say-die quality that typifies Deutschland. What a game! Argentina maybe didn't deserve to lose, but they certainly didn't deserve to win either. Neither of the goalkeepers were regularly threatened. It was a very even match, with Germany absorbing all the pressure. The ending melee was nonsensical. The world cup's been phenomenal until that. I just read that Germany scored 26 out of 28 penalties (penalty shootout) in the world cup and euro combined. They only lost once on penalty shootout, back in 1976 to the Czechs. Hmmm...
Italy vs Ukraine
Germany vs Argentina
Well well well. Germany demonstrated their never-say-die quality that typifies Deutschland. What a game! Argentina maybe didn't deserve to lose, but they certainly didn't deserve to win either. Neither of the goalkeepers were regularly threatened. It was a very even match, with Germany absorbing all the pressure. The ending melee was nonsensical. The world cup's been phenomenal until that. I just read that Germany scored 26 out of 28 penalties (penalty shootout) in the world cup and euro combined. They only lost once on penalty shootout, back in 1976 to the Czechs. Hmmm...
Italy vs UkraineAs predicted. I hop-skipped watching this game and headed to bed.
England vs Portugal
England vs Portugal
There is a GOD! Hahahaha! 28-time World Champions England, coldcocked out of the world cup. Woe is me. Not! Good riddance to bad rubbish! Having said that, I didn't condone Portugal's hamming it up throughout the game. A little too dramatic from MourinHO's countrymen. Wayne Looney didn't really deserve the red card, except for the way he looked. Steven Retard and Frank Lampfart, 2 players that you would bet your house on (if you're English) to score, missed. It left me grinning. What a beautiful Sunday!
Brazil vs France
A wonderful shocker. I'm happy that Thierry Henry got the crucial goal against an out-of-sorts Brazil. Let's face it, it didn't look like Brazil were able to score. Looks like the French are peaking at the right time. A last hurrah for old man Zidane?
Germany vs Italy
I hope that Ballack will be able to play in this game. I believe the winner of this duel may ultimately go on to lift the cup, no discourtesy to France. The Italians will play a benumb game, killing the game in the middle of the park. Having said that, I do rate the Italians. Apart from that theatrical dive that sent the Aussie rugby team home, this team is not too tatty. It's gonna be a tight battle, and I can see this going right down to the wire again. The winner of this match? Hmmm...a flip of a coin. That's how close it is. Germany/Italy
France vs Portugal
With Deco back, can the Portuguese continue their way to the final? Me don't think so. Henry will have a say in that. As I have previously mentioned in my first few world cup entries, don't write off the French. I had France and Czech as the outsiders. :-) They are peaking at the right time as Brazil found out, and should brush aside Portugal for a place in the final against Italy or possibly the host Germany. France
Brazil vs FranceA wonderful shocker. I'm happy that Thierry Henry got the crucial goal against an out-of-sorts Brazil. Let's face it, it didn't look like Brazil were able to score. Looks like the French are peaking at the right time. A last hurrah for old man Zidane?
Germany vs ItalyI hope that Ballack will be able to play in this game. I believe the winner of this duel may ultimately go on to lift the cup, no discourtesy to France. The Italians will play a benumb game, killing the game in the middle of the park. Having said that, I do rate the Italians. Apart from that theatrical dive that sent the Aussie rugby team home, this team is not too tatty. It's gonna be a tight battle, and I can see this going right down to the wire again. The winner of this match? Hmmm...a flip of a coin. That's how close it is. Germany/Italy
France vs PortugalWith Deco back, can the Portuguese continue their way to the final? Me don't think so. Henry will have a say in that. As I have previously mentioned in my first few world cup entries, don't write off the French. I had France and Czech as the outsiders. :-) They are peaking at the right time as Brazil found out, and should brush aside Portugal for a place in the final against Italy or possibly the host Germany. France
