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Can Germany spank Argentina in the final?
At the last World Cup Germany beat Argentina 4-0.
On the pitch Germany just come across as far more stronger and organised than Argentina and I think they will win the final comfortably. Now that I have said all that I fully expect the opposite of what I said to occur... |
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They may spank them. Or alternatively, give them a hiding. Or a whipping.
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Argentina are very well organised this time around and cannot be compared to the shambolic team they were four years ago under Maradona. I expect them to be very well prepared for the Germans and attack them very diligently in midfield so not to allow them any room to manoeuvre. They have a much better coach now and Mascherano is playing brilliantly. It's not going to be a walk in the park for Germany.
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Unlike Braseeel, Argentina's defence is rock solid. It won't be a spanking so please don't sit there watching the final with a box of tissues. If Germany win it will be 1-0 or 2-1 or something.
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2-1 Germany
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Argentina have a tight defence so I don't think there'll be a spanking. 2-0 to Germany maybe.
How about the Dutch tonight. Do you reckon they'll hand out another whipping for Brazil? |
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Argentina have a tight defence so I don't think there'll be a spanking. 2-0 to Germany maybe.
How about the Dutch tonight. Do you reckon they'll hand out another whipping for Brazil? |
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Everyone seems to think that Germany winning is a certainty but I'm not so sure. Argentina has a brilliant defence and they like to stifle midfields which is Germany's strong point. This will definitely be a tight match and it may go all the way to penalties. It's 50-50.
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No. The Dutch don't care about this match and Brazil have a point to prove. I wouldn't be surprised if Brazil won.
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Everyone seems to think that Germany winning is a certainty but I'm not so sure. Argentina has a brilliant defence and they like to stifle midfields which is Germany's strong point. This will definitely be a tight match and it may go all the way to penalties. It's 50-50.
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I've a strong hunch the Brazilians will win. They've lost only one home match since 1975 (on Tuesday of course) and I don't see them losing two in a row.
Draw or Brazil win, leaning towards the Brazil win. talking of which, no thread for the 3rd place game tonight ? |
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I don't think Argentina has been less organised than Germany. I think these have been the two most organised sides in the tournament. Although obviously Germany has been more offence oriented and Argentina has been more conservative. Spain played that style four years ago and gave Germany problems in the semi. After goal scoring sprees against England and Argentina the Germans were on the wrong end of an eins-null.
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Holland depend so much on Robben, and I can't see him being too bothered running around (and diving around) too much for this one.
Draw or Brazil win, leaning towards the Brazil win. talking of which, no thread for the 3rd place game tonight ? |
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For me, the only time the Germans have looked any good is when the opposition is a mess or has given up. When put to the sword, they've struggled. Argentina haven't been much cop either really and Messi's goals have spared them humiliation. Could well go to penalties. There are no outstanding teams in this tournament.
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The game will be played like a friendly. Scolari might well say Brazil's got to fight for third place but the players know that they are disgraced and the manager is dead meat. I doubt they'll be overly bothered about this one. As for the Dutch, they probably can't wait for their flight home.
Scolari looks set to stay on by the way. |
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For me, the only time the Germans have looked any good is when the opposition is a mess or has given up. When put to the sword, they've struggled. Argentina haven't been much cop either really and Messi's goals have spared them humiliation. Could well go to penalties. There are no outstanding teams in this tournament.
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Scolari looks set to stay on by the way.
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I don't think Argentina has been less organised than Germany. I think these have been the two most organised sides in the tournament. Although obviously Germany has been more offence oriented and Argentina has been more conservative. Spain played that style four years ago and gave Germany problems in the semi. After goal scoring sprees against England and Argentina the Germans were on the wrong end of an eins-null.
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That's got to be a joke. Not only is this the last match for him as Brazil's manager, he will have to emigrate somewhere far in order to get another job.
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You haven't been following today's news then. The incoming president of the Brazilian FA says he wants him to stay and Scolari says he wants to keep his job too.
![]() I always thought Scolari was a terrible coach even when he won the WC in 2002. He had a team of superstars who won it for him and even then Brazil weren't playing as a team. He has been useless with all his teams ever since 2002. |
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I would make Germany the slight favourites and I certainly hope that they win, but I think this will be a very close game and I don't see many goals either.
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That's got to be a joke... Surely?
![]() I always thought Scolari was a terrible coach even when he won the WC in 2002. He had a team of superstars who won it for him and even then Brazil weren't playing as a team. He has been useless with all his teams ever since 2002. |
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That's got to be a joke... Surely?
![]() I always thought Scolari was a terrible coach even when he won the WC in 2002. He had a team of superstars who won it for him and even then Brazil weren't playing as a team. He has been useless with all his teams ever since 2002. |
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I can see Germany beating them resoundingly 4-0. I don't have much faith in Argentina, as they don't have a goal threat. Nor have their performances shown me they're capable of greater things. But appearing in a final, could have a magical effect on their players, giving them the drive to pull off an exceptional result. Doubt it though.
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I'm predicting a shock Argentina win. It won't be pretty though...
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