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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Though I picked Germany to win this WC< I am still in shock that Brazil went down so badly.
I was there in Recife (watched Mex-Croa, US-Germ, and the Costa Rica-Greece) and the locals in the bars did agree with my preliminary impression that Brazil looked shaky. So, I was never sold on Brazil. In fact, I was so sure Columbia would wipe them out in the QF but was taken aback to see how well Brazil played. I thought maybe the team upped the ante once the playoffs started.
Based on their strong performance against Columbia - and even allowing for them missing two key players suddenly (similar to Harrison and Welker) - I expected them to lose 1-2 or 1-3.
Feel sad for them.
Looks like it will be an European final because Arg looks overmatched IMO.
Hope Germany doesn't overvalue this W and keeps its concentration and win it all!
I thought Scolari did a lousy job with that team but i do have to wonder how much not having to qualify effected their readiness for the tournament?
Scolari employed a high line on defense. To play that high defenders HAD to be in sync, disciplined and committed.
At a simple level, he might have figured out that the line had to go across the field and that allowing the Germans to overlap at will down their right wasn't a great idea.
But, hey, he was too busy orchestrating a pity party because, after his players had handed out cheap shots all night, one of their own had gone down to a cheap shot.
Can you imagine BB doing that? No -- there's the difference between a tough coach and a blowhard.
I can't imagine BB being as ill-prepared for other scenarios as Scolari was when things started to fall out of favor for Brazil. It's not like Brazil is bereft of talent.
Most of the people knows the picture from the left side, but there is a story part 2.
This old guy handing the trophy to a german fan with the words:" Take it to the final! As you can see, it is not easy, but you deserve it, congratulations"
Classy gesture!
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BTW: Any statement from Gisele?
I don´t believe, she like what happened yesterday. And if Germany wins this championship, Gisele will give the Trophy to Team Germany.
I am sure she was upset but she will have it together to present the winner with the trophy, that woman is too smart to screw that up.
I am sure she was upset but she will have it together to present the winner with the trophy, that woman is too smart to screw that up.
This was her reaction:BTW: Any statement from Gisele?
I don´t believe, she like what happened yesterday. And if Germany wins this championship, Gisele will give the Trophy to Team Germany.
Any predictions for the Argentina - Holland game?
I got Argentina winning 2-1.....