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World Cup: Spain v. Germany

By Big Tent Democrat

This afternoon brings the most anticipated game of the World Cup yet - Spain v. Germany.

Germany (3 time champions, 7 time Finalist) destroyed the rudderless Argentinians, who recklessly threw away their chances in the World Cup by naming Maradona as their coach. But all credit to Germany, which has been the best team in the World Cup. But 20 year old star forward Thomas Muller is unavailable today due to an unmerited yellow card (a handball that wasn't)in the game with Argentina. This is a huge loss for Germany.

Spain, as it has throughout its World Cup history (never been to a Final) has underachieved, dragged down by the poor performance of their center-forward Fernando Torres. Torres, clearly off form due to slow recovery from a serious injury, should have been benched a while ago. Spanish coach del Bosque won't do it. Thank God for David Villa - the best player in the tournament, who has put in all but one of Spain's goals so far.

On form, Germany should win - they have been the best team in the tournament. But Spain has the potential to reach higher than any other team. If they play their A game, they can win. History and current form points to Germany. Hard to go against that. I like Germany in this game (though I will be rooting for the mother country Spain.)

Full post as published by TalkLeft on July 07, 2010 (boomark / email).