Perhaps what we are seeing is why Germany have lost so many matches in the past two years - their defence is not all it should be. Ukraine are not renown for their attacking prowess but they are creating mayhem in the German defence. This at least gives hope to other teams, irrespective of how this match ends up.
I think odds of us finishing bottom are very high, but based on what I've seen of this game so far, both teams have their weaknesses. Just need to actually have a go this time, no more giving respect.
Originally Posted by NiteOwl12: “Perhaps what we are seeing is why Germany have lost so many matches in the past two years - their defence is not all it should be.”
Mustafi looked the weakest link to me, he was being pulled out of position constantly in that first half.
Originally Posted by ags_rule: “I think odds of us finishing bottom are very high, but based on what I've seen of this game so far, both teams have their weaknesses. Just need to actually have a go this time, no more giving respect.”
But that means you will definitely lose the next two games
Originally Posted by owen10: “But that means you will definitely lose the next two games”
That is a very real possibility, they had their best chance of picking up either a point or three today, the next two matches for the Northern Irish will be very hard, and there is a very high probability of them going him pointless and scoreless, which would be a crying shame really.
Jens Lehmann being very critical, almost scathing aboutf what he is describing as a predictable German attack lacking pace and dribbling skills, need for substitutes, specifically Sané.