Germany 4-0 Argentina Thomas Muller (3′) Miroslav Klose (68′, 89′) Arne Friedrich (74′) Germany exposed the defensive frailties of Argentina and at the same time managed to frustrate the South Americans to shots straight into the hands of Manuel Neuer. A defense still featuring Nicolas Burdisso and Martin Demichelis in the center and Nicolas Otamendi… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 23, A Brief Recap
Tag: Argentina
World Cup 2010 Day 17, A Brief Recap
Germany 4-1 England Miroslav Klose (20′) Lukas Podolski (32′) Thomas Muller (67′, 70′) Matthew Upson (37′) England were outplayed but also undone by an event that will be talked about for years to come. Germany started brighter and showed more skills. It wasn’t long before a high ball was misjudged by John Terry and allowed… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 17, A Brief Recap
World Cup 2010 Day 12, A Brief Recap
Mexico 0-1 Uruguay Luis Suarez (43′) Fears of a convenient draw, one which would guarantee both teams’ qualification to the first knockout round at the expense of South Africa and France seemed unfounded. Not only the starting 11s seemed offensive but the early exchanges showed intent to play the game. Mexico enjoyed better possession but… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 12, A Brief Recap
World Cup 2010 Day 7, A Brief Recap
Argentina 4-1 South Korea Park Chu-Young (og 16′) Gonzalo Higuain (33′ 76′ 80′) Lee Chung-Yong (45′) An unfortunate own goal off a freekick and off the foot of Park Chu-Young, who didn’t really know much about it, was an early omen for the Koreans. Argentina controlled and managed the ball better and showed some of… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 7, A Brief Recap
World Cup 2010 Day 2, A Brief Recap
South Korea 2-0 Greece Lee Jung-Soo (7′) Park Ji-Sung (52′) Greece started a more adventerous style than recent history and reputation has suggested. Coach Rehhagel’s men though seemed disorganized and unprepared to deal with a hard working and counter attacking South Korea. The likes of Gekas and Karagounis were entirely none factors as Lee Jung-Soo… Continue reading World Cup 2010 Day 2, A Brief Recap