Yep, neuer had a fantastic game and the Algerians just lacked that last bit of quality, that first half they beat the German defense almost at will but neuer really stepped up. Few more hours to the us game!
If Algeria had a Messi, Mueller, or Suarez they'd be deadly. Djabu and Slimani just don't have that deadly, clinical quality, and they're the best scorers on Algeria's team. Still, I thought they'd pull something more out of that game. Except for a couple of lapses, their back line looked fantastic, too, against the German attack.
He and Yedlin were the only consistent attackers, the rest were mostly absent. It's a toss up for me who was the best field player of the tournament for the US: Beasley or Johnson. I don't understand why Dempsey was out there so long, he was totally useless. But how cool for Green, first touch in a World Cup game and he scores and nearly helps bring his team back.
I will add that Jones had a great World Cup performance as well, but I think he played with a chip on his shoulder. Can't forget Tim Howard...one of the best goalkeeping performances in tournament history. I also don't understand where the inspired play during the last 10 minutes was this whole tournament.
I will add that Jones had a great World Cup performance as well, but I think he played with a chip on his shoulder. Can't forget Tim Howard...one of the best goalkeeping performances in tournament history. I also don't understand where the inspired play during the last 10 minutes was this whole tournament.
Totally agree. Vincent Kompany apparently tweeted after the game "Two words: TIM HOWARD." This round was really all about the keepers. At least the goals that Belgium scored were quality goals and not mistakes from our defense.
No kidding, I walked into a restaurant for lunch at the 60th minute and saw 6-0 and about died. I seriously thought Brazil would beat Germany, never dreamed they would lose that bad.
Just a surgical dissection by Germany. I've been pretty unimpressed by Brazil's play in this cup. Granted they were missing their star today, but they were not on par with previous Brazilian teams even with Neymar. They were fortunate to get this far and I don't think they were the 3rd or 4th best team in the tournament.
Just a surgical dissection by Germany. I've been pretty unimpressed by Brazil's play in this cup. Granted they were missing their star today, but they were not on par with previous Brazilian teams even with Neymar. They were fortunate to get this far and I don't think they were the 3rd or 4th best team in the tournament.
That's what I've been saying. Some friends were asking if Neymar was that important or if Brazil was off. My response was that Brazil wasn't very good; Germany is excellent.
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