Sunday, June 29, 2008
Euro finals!!!!
People who aren't really interested in soccer probably won't enjoy reading this...but I just put it up for fun :p
As most of us know, there are only 2 teams left in the Euro 2008.....Germany and Spain....Personally, I'm cheering for Spain, but just want to analyse the 2 sides......
GERMANYFirstly, Germany have individual class in attack. We could expect a return from defensive midfielder Torsten Frings, who says he's recovered from his rib injury. There's also Michael Ballack in the midfield attack and Joachim Loew as their coach! If it goes to a penalty shootout....well lets just say that Germany have not lost in a penalty shoot-out since 1976. And they have the best shoot-out record in the world, winning five and losing just one. Now about their coach, Joachim Loew. Obviously, he prefers a 4-4-2 formation. Loew has built an excellent reputation for himself with Germany. He had a huge impact as Juergen Klinsmann's assistant during the World Cup semi-finals in 2006 and since taking over, he has emerged as a fine manager in his own right. With him, Germany enjoyed a straightforward qualification for Euro 2008, despite finishing second in their group to the Czech Republic.I say that the man to watch would be Phillip Lahm. A good overlapping full-back, who can usually do more than his basic tasks as a defender. He has a habit of scoring from outside the box. He has proven himself to be versatile on both flanks. Also a good dribbler of the ball and has good pace to boot.SPAINCompared to Germany, Spain exude style, all-round, from attack to defence. Woohoo!!! Spain's top-scoring striker - David Villa- is almost certain to sit out the game with a thigh muscle injury. So, Cesc Fabregas is likely to replace him in a five-man attacking midfield. Now about SPAIN's coach.....The no-nonsense 69 year-old Aragones renowned for his blunt speaking and short temper, has certainly been around the block a few times, having begun his coaching career in 1974. Spain have never played dull football and they began the event with a convincing and compelling win over Russia. Aragones has not shirked the difficult decisions throughout, particularly in substituting star striker Fernando Torres. But Arragones has got the majority of his big calls right.I would say the man to watch is Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas is becoming an indispensable member of the Spanish squad. After replacing David Villa, he made his true mark. He just wants to win it.WAAA......why can't we get a day off from school?? I wanna watch the Euro Finals!!!!!!!! BOOHOO.....
HERE ENDS THE STORY | 5:02 PM
