PBP: (EURO 08 Semi-Finals) Germany v. Turkey [R]

There are actually many neutrals who think we have a solid 2nd half and were better than turkey in it.

But anyway, we shouldn't "be happy that turkey couldn't"...because a big part of the reason we started out poorly is because turkey used so much energy. So that is going to come back and hurt them in the second half by them getting tired.

In other words, if you see a team coming at you like that at the start, you know that they're going to tire out in the 2nd half. So your poor (due to their pressure) play will as a result improve.

 

Nevertheless, we weren't able to take much profit in offense after the interval...

But let's better stop this discussion now, since our points of view are obviously too different.


Have a good night.

 

What were Ballack and the Turkish captain reciting before the match?

 

Cool, thanks!

 

That's true, Germany did play a little better in the 2nd half.

 

With all these quality players the Spain NT have, i wonder if they'll allow us to get into the game as late as in the 2nd half(thats what the Turks did)

 

Unless they have a complete off day that won't happen. We will have to step it up and play our best game of the tournament.

 

Has anyone kept track who is currently in the lead between Metzelder and Ballack with regards to number of dives? Or, nicely said, "challenges drawn".

 

Ballack probably. Our capitano with the licence to dive. Don't know when Metze started to do that but maybe they have special training at Real.

 

Well, since this is the "Germany retro" tournament where we go all the way to the final with "woeful" overall play, "ruthless" finishing, "lucky" draws and goals, "arrogance" towards less fancied opposition, why not reinforce the old diving stereotype on the way...

All this tournament is missing is a German win on penalties

 

I also miss the good old controversies. I think we need something like a brutal Frings foul that seriously injures Fabregas - out for the game and probably the end of his career, but the ref doesn't see it. Puyol boils over and spits into Frings bad hair - both sent off. Ten men Germany beat ten men Spain on penalties. The good old times are back.

 

I'd take all of that. Even if it means Frings is banned for a year

 

Excellent!

 

That was my thinking too, though I had Mad Jens all planned in for that role, but I decided not to elaborate as I was replying to +Gooner+...Frings also could do the job, or Schweinsteiger out of frustration.

 

Nah it will be "innocent" Klose

 

I just can't see Lehmann getting away with it. Schweinsteiger would have been my second choice - good hair for spitting too.

 

How bout' a kung-fu kick by Lehmann outside the box!!

 

Ahah, the thought alone is highly entertaining.

Klose, Merte and Lahm are actually all perfect for that role.

 

I can just imagine the postmatch interview:

"Herr Klose, what were you thinking?"

Klose: "umm...errr...I dunno....umm....errr....I am deeply sorry...uhh....yea."

 

Bwahahaha!

Oh, and in the background we see innocent looking cute little Fipsi Lahm tripping the ref who gave that nasty and totally unjustified call when he had nearly 'accidentally' choked one of the Spaniards with his own hair-band.

 

There is no need to stop because on this point I agree with you. We did enough to take a little overall control in the 2nd half, that's all.

Nah, they were freestylin on the mics

 

Fabregas actually spat on ballack in the CL 3 years ago

 

WHAT??? This means WAR!!!! I hope for at least one serious bitch slap during the game. I don't care who's the slapper/slapee ....

 

That's right! Rüsti said: we're gonna put in a last minute goal, Balli-boy!

Ballack said: In your dreams! We'll put in an even later last minute goal, Rüsti!

Rüsti: As if, beyatch!

Ballack: Watch me, butter fingers!