The game was a complete incoherence by the German side who has displayed far from the reality that this team has used to. Certainly Loew did not help a struggling team that was completely overwhelmed by the leitmotiv of the EURO 2008: the touching game. The German urgency to reach the box was really bad, with mediocre attempts by Odonkor. The second goal came through Olic by a good Srna cross. The disenchanted style by the German side was enhaced by wide chances from Bayern players Poldi and Schweinsteiger. At 78' the price came through Poldi, after a fine volley. The Croatian midfield worked like a machine; the irruption of Krancjar in the first team alongside with Modric's reminded us the potential of that 3-0 victory at Wembley.The German decline was evident with the red card of Bastian in the final part of the match.
Austria v. Poland 1-1
The home side was robbed by Howard Webb, and took the chance to finally demonstrate the European football community the football, especially in this game. The Austrians showed by far a better display with enormous goal opportunities just sacked by the English who did hesitate in the shoot-out.
The game was even, leveled with both teams knowing their limitations and executions. Several attempts were made by the home side at 20'. At 30' Brazilian-born Guerreiro finished after good team work. The second half saw the Austrian side having most of the chances. The drive of the home side was evident, bu it was stopped by a very talented Boruc. At 80' the nowhere-land point had reached its toll, following the tiredness of both sides. Then the previously mentioned disaster happened. It is a pity that a good and promising Austria did not capitalize the difference in the pitch due to a mistake by the ref.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment