Match 59 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

My guess is Loew would put in Wiese and Wiese has been studying his butt off for every argentine players kicking patterns. Well, that's what I would do if I were him. But I'm an american. Even worse, a scottish one.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Excuse me, sky-blue and white(with blue shorts and socks).

That was in 1930, but let's reach the semi-final first.

Will Podolski start?

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

I guess you did not see Neuer in the CL match between Schalke and Porto??

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY-0xuJ0edM"]YouTube- Manuel Neuer - One Man Show vs. Porto[/ame]

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

No.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

I doubt Bilardo has anything to do with those decisions, it's said that in the match against Greece, Mancuso & Enrique suggested to bring on Higuaín, ultimately Diego picked Palermo instead.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Cacau is hurt still.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

I admit that this world cup is pretty much the first time I've seen a full match or anything close to a full one. But, this game is pretty damn exciting. I mean, I can't imagine how it will go tomorrow. It seems likely that one or the other team will score or will they? Seems to me that lots of players have missed chances or lots of goalies missed the ball due to this weird ball bouncing everywhere. Not only that, but after the matches today in which the favorites Brazil were taken out and the dramatic Ghana match, I feel only more anticipation for what the morrow will bring. It seems to me possible that either team may end up with even 4 goals over the other side. Since they both possess some decent attackers we can look forward to at the very least some very good goal chances. I just hope the match will be able to mirror the fever pitch of anticipation.

-Baroun

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

I think it will depend on how their playing. I'm assuming if it goes to PK's it will be because both teams played a defensive style and only a couple players will be running much. If either side plays an attacking style, I think it's highly unlikely to go to PKs.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Bilardo playing 3 men backline?
dont know about that

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Podolski is going to start, there's a (small) chance Cacau maybe available, too.

 

I think the Germans have an edge in this one.

Given their counterattacking ability and speed, they could sit back and hold on the defensive end, hopefully keeping Messi under control, and then launch a counterattack from there. Given Argentina's mediocre defensive ability, Germany should be able to capitalize.

Germany's speed and fitness is going to play a huge role in this match, and I think it's going to be the distinguishing factor.

My prediction: The German's take it 3-2

 

3-1 Argentina

Goals from Higuain, Heinze, Messi and Lahm for Germany

 

I pray youre right about it. Although for my nerves a clear 4-1 as against England would suit me better. But that would be something less interesting for the neutral viewers I guess...

Not to be taken too seriously: click.

 

Go Germany! Will be rooting for ya guys.

 

I also hope Germany wins... they are our big European brother.

 

Messi is the advanced playmaker for Argentina. He doesnt play behind the strikers for Barcelona and even if he did, Xavi's such a dominating presence in the middle of the pitch that he'd out-playmake him, especially as its easier to do from central midfield rather than in the hole.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

I didn't talk about "good" or "bad" ... but about the fact that Argentina knew how to totally neutralize our attack in Munich some weeks ago.

His players must be real "geniuses" then. ) In the above-mentioned test game I saw some very impressive Argentinian tactics ... but well, maybe we saw a different game.

What prediction? This one?

https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?p=21155371#post21155371

Please stop your boring replies to every of my posts.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Sounds like the Löw/Klinsmann duo in 2006.

Haha. Somehow really funny.

Let's hope for a good, exciting & fair game.

 

Re: Match 57 (QF) - Germany v Argentina - Pre-Match Thread

Not that one. That is one of your better "predictions".

 

This is actually so cool - I think it has to do with Bayern(robben,van gaal and van bommel) - In South Africa all german supporters where wearing Oranje shirts to support the Dutch against Brasil. Its seems the big rivalry is changing. Awesome!

 

The games Friday were great to watch. Both had great points of drama, and soccer. Hope that Saturdays games are as fun.

 

Of course they where fun for you your team won - hope its fun for us as well with a german win!