Germany 4 Argentina 0

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Escribano

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Germany 4 Argentina 0

Don't feel so bad now. At least England got a couple of goals past the best World Cup team I have ever seen, ever.

One word Germany, stunning.

Holland did great yesterday, you did better today but what if you guys meet in the final. Oh my, oh my.... I so love Holland

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 16:17:14

sean65

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

lol... Spain next!

Could be a Dutch German final eh?.... and from what I remember of my years living in Holland, the Dutch hate the Germans with a deep rooted passion.

Could be the ultimate grudge match.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 20:51:23

Doitsujin

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

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. and from what I remember of my years living in Holland, the Dutch hate the Germans with a deep rooted passion.

Neanderthal men

They will sink in near future coz of global warming! Muhahahaha!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 20:59:35

chapman_g

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

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Don't feel so bad now. At least England got a couple of goals past the best World Cup team I have ever seen, ever. One word Germany, stunning.

You must not have seen the 1986 Argentine team with the greatest player the earth has seen - Diego Maradona.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 21:00:30

Escribano

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to chapman_g)

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You must not have seen the 1986 Argentine team with the greatest player the earth has seen - Diego Maradona.

I've seen them all since 1966 and I saw the hand of "god" - he looked small tonight and he had no answer. Germany are giving us a masterclass in team work and I am enjoying every minute and that is after seeing the worst England performance I can remember.

They will tear Spain apart.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 21:22:00

chapman_g

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

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I've seen them all since 1966 and I saw the hand of "god" - he looked small tonight and he had no answer. Germany are giving us a masterclass in team work and I am enjoying every minute.
They will tear Spain apart.

Yes the Germans are looking good at the moment. Maybe the best German team ever if they are able to win it all, but I have seen them beaten in this tournament even, and not convinced that they are better than some of the great teams between 66 and now. At least they are playing some real attacking football which is more than I can say for many previous German Teams including the 1990 winning squad, boy was that a boring team. I'll still take the 82 Brazil Team that lost, and a couple others in front of them for now for the title of best world cup team.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 21:38:06

xirdneH_imiJ

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

let's not forget though, that the Germans found a goal very early in the game due to a defensive error (Otamendi was sleeping instead of marking his man) and the Argentines were forced to attack, they have a shaky defense anyway (and let's not discuss Maradona's selection policy because that's a joke) and the Germans were left with plenty of space to exploit...while Spain were up against a massive Paraguay who were all set to defend...i'm hopeful Del Bosque will start with Fabregas instead of Torres because i believe insisting with Torres throughout cost Spain many goals and opportunities...
while i don't doubt this German team is excellent, i wouldn't say they'll tear Spain apart...maybe they do if they find an early goal, but i'm hopeful it'll be a legendary game with many goals - and Spain wins

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 3 2010 23:00:38

XXX

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to xirdneH_imiJ)

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ORIGINAL: xirdneH_imiJ

let's not forget though, that the Germans found a goal very early in the game

Yeah, and 3 after that one

Argentinos were shockingly bad. Nothing except 3 deadly passes by Messi, maybe it would have been a different game if they shoot the 1:1, same with England with the 2:2. So far Ghana was the only opponent who was better than Germany in a game. You also have to see, Germany is a tournament team, they get better and better during a tournament.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 7:57:20

Arash

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

The point about German team is that Joachim Loew was able to prepare such a team in just few weeks (some of them very young and quite unexperienced internationally). Thats one exceptional accomplishment.

Oh and Maradonna,,,,he was great (maybe the best) as a player at that time.
But now he is just a showman who has nothing to offer as a trainer.
Just kissing the players is not enough.
This Nostalgic and idolisation way of thinking is useless for todays football and specially for Argentina football. They need a new trainer. Period.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 8:26:48

Doitsujin

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

Mabye the German team does so good because their "star" Ballack is disabled. Now they can´t shove the charge to him and wait till he points.
That could be the key. Stars holding the overall performance of a team down.

ah.. and Angela Merkel was there to control personally that the paid refs do their job.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 10:54:04

chapman_g

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Arash)

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Just kissing the players is not enough.
This Nostalgic and idolisation way of thinking is useless for todays football and specially for Argentina football. They need a new trainer. Period.

I have no problem or argument with that assessment.

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Oh and Maradonna,,,,he was great (maybe the best) as a player at that time.

But this is just like saying: Oh and Paco de Lucia,,,,he was great (maybe the best) as a player at that time.
You could question maybe, but I don't.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 12:12:50

mezzo

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

uff!! blitzkrieg team
very good toque. They control the game and shut down argentina. I enjoy the game, a very good one

and now vs Spain, very cool semi-final, sounds like the 2008 eurocopa final...the revenge or confirmation?

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They need a new trainer. Period.

yeah now the media can kill him remember that he said "... y que me la siguen chupando"

chupa chup's time dieguito!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 12:20:42

Arash

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Doitsujin)

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ORIGINAL: Doitsujin

ah.. and Angela Merkel was there to control personally that the paid refs do their job.

The president of South Africa, sitting next to Merkel, was cold as ice.
He was just smiling the whole time and not even applauded to one of the german goals.
Very diplomatic president,,,,,so that Argentina and their president won't get annoyed later

@chapman, yeah he was the best (not maybe) - i mean .......Paco

(just kidding, i mean Maradonna)

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 12:30:49

XXX

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Arash)

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ORIGINAL: Arash

The president of South Africa, sitting next to Merkel, was cold as ice.
He was just smiling the whole time and not even applauded to one of the german goals.

best scene was when Sepp Blatter started laughing when Germany's got into trouble and Merkel saw this

zet wos not so nice...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 12:42:04

Florian

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

All i can say is ...Australia not looking so bad anymore

i pretty much had my money on germany after the second leg...they are a freaking machine...i cant see anyone beating them...including spain...acctualy i can see them put about 3 past spain...they are to this world cup what spain was to the european championships

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 15:41:02

chapman_g

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Florian)

At least for once in their life Germany playing some attacking football finally. For once if Germany reach de world cup final I may not have to watch a drab 1 - 0 or 0 - 0 then penalty kicks match.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 16:29:56

Arash

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Florian)

Aussies aren't that bad actually.
You hold one football world record

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 16:49:48

Florian

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Arash)

lol if that only meant anything...those guys hunt for their dinners and wear face paint during the day...thank god we got out of the oceania qualifiers...u play guys like this all day and then you have to play the 4th or 5th from south america in a playoff to qualifie...it was too much of a jump

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At least for once in their life Germany playing some attacking football finally

agreed, they used to be really boring to watch...not anymore they are playing brilliant football

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2010 18:20:24

Doitsujin

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RE: Germany 4 Argentina 0 (in reply to Escribano)

I wonder why nobody is talking about Spain:Paraguay ^^ The freekicks were hilarious... Spain for 1:0... And the ref.. NO shot again it doesnt count. Then... he misses..

That was a thriller.. I liked that game!