| vivster said: It's not all about the result. It's how you play. Germany dominated every game(except that first half against Algeria). If you play that controlled, victory is a question of time and not just luck. Argentina however hardly controlled any game they were in. Their attack was flimsy and their defense competent but more due to their tactic rather than their skill. That's why the media and anyone who watched the world cup sees Germany as the favorite. It might not mean that they actually win but they've presented themselves accordingly in this tournament to have earned the title of favorite. |
Ghana had 20 or so shots but they couldn't get but half on target.
The France game, France had more shots and the possession was exactly 50-50.
Germany did dominate most of their games and they are no doubts favorites in this match.
This game is going to be one of those where to whoever scores first will go on to win it.
If Germany score first, it's all but over to me. Argentina haven't been down all tournament.
No one knows to how they would react down a goal, and I don't think they would get one back.
A team with Messi, all it takes is one good ball to him and he can punish any team in the world, And with how well orgainzed Argentina has been that could be all it takes to win it. He knows in the back of his mind this game today will be a huge part in his legacy. He is already considered one of the greats but if Argentina pulled this off today it would be similar to what Maradona did in 1986.
If Di Maria was more healthy I would fancy Argentina's chances allot more, he is a player that can cause problems and you can see how they miss him easily..Messi isn't getting near as enough service without him. I still don't know if he is fit for the game today but it looks doubtful.
I would love to see Messi get this moment today in his career, this is going to be his best chance but Germany also have their trophy drought and want it just as much as him, But I have Germany winning 1-0 and I think that is how it will turn out today for whoever wins.. or I could see a 1-1 with extra time.
