Preview: Argentina vs. Germany
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Argentina vs. Germany, Berlin, 17:00 CET
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THE BIG PICTURE
This could be the game of the quarter-finals with two traditional powerhouses in great form squaring off. Germany enters the match riding a wave of confidence. The German team has displayed an offensive minded style of football that has led to four straight victories. The home crowd will be on their side when they take on an Argentina team that has played some of the best football of the tournament. Argentina was fully tested against Mexico in the round of 16, but displayed the will of a champion. It doesn’t get much better than this. Germany against Argentina in Berlin. I bet you give the game a look.
Teams: Likely formation; shirt numbers, name, caps, goals, coach:
Germany (4-4-2): 1-Jens Lehmann (36-0); 3-Arne Friedrich (40-0), 21-Christoph Metzelder (25-0), 17-Per Mertesacker (27-1), 16-Philipp Lahm (22-2); 19-Bernd Schneider (68-1), 8-Torsten Frings (56-8), 13-Michael Ballack (68-31), 7-Bastian Schweinsteiger (32-7); 20-Lukas Podolski (29-15), 11-Miroslav Klose (59-28) Coach: Juergen Klinsmann
Argentina (4-4-2): 1-Roberto Abbondanzieri (26-0); Lionel Scaloni (7-0), 2-Roberto Ayala (104-6), 6-Gabriel Heinze (32-1), 3-Juan Pablo Sorin (74-11); 22-Luis Gonzalez (29-5), 8-Javier Mascherano (19-0), 10-Juan Roman Riquelme (35-8), 18-Maxi Rodriguez (17-6); 7-Javier Saviola (34-10), 9-Hernan Crespo (58-32) Coach: Jose Pekerman
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Argentina striker Hernan Crespo has scored in the last four World Cup matches he has played.
West Germany and Argentina met in the 1986 and 1990 finals. Argentina won the first 3-2 in Mexico. Germany gained revenge with a 1-0 win in Italy four years later.
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Germany striker Klose is one goal away from becoming the 12th player in the tournament’s history to net a total of 10 at World Cup finals. Gerd Muller (14), Juergen Klinsmann (11) and Helmut Rahn (10) are the other Germans on the list.
After conceding two goals to Costa Rica in an opening 4-2 win in Group A, Germany have chalked up three consecutive clean sheets with wins over group opponents Poland and Ecuador and a 2-0 victory over Sweden in the second round.
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By Mahesh | June 30th, 2006 at 9:25 am 
Argentina is the best…….argentina will score 3 goals in first half….and simply defend that…….argentina will win by 3 goals for sure today
Posted from 
India
By Pranay Tewari | June 30th, 2006 at 10:17 am Argentina it is.. bole to bol diya.
Posted from India
By renie | June 30th, 2006 at 10:48 am its going to be a easy win againstargentina.
podeski,ballack,klose,
frings. does argentina even stand a chance.argentina will not be able to even touch the ball.i pity argentina for the bad shape they will find themselves during the match.
Posted from India
By faroogh hassan | June 30th, 2006 at 11:14 am argentina will win 2-1
thanks to a tevez goal and ariquelme free kick.
Posted from 
Pakistan
By tulsabob | June 30th, 2006 at 11:16 am Sorry to all the Argies out there but i can’t really imagine Argentina beating Germany in Germany, especially not in Berlin. The Germans have the home advantage and they are in excellent form at the moment. Argentina are also in terrific form, i think they’ve played great so far but i think the home advantage will be too much for them to overcome. I reckon it’s going to be a real close one though.
Prediction: Germany 1 - Argentina 1. Germany win 2-1 in extra time.
Posted from 
United Kingdom
By souvik | June 30th, 2006 at 12:29 pm hey argentina is a strong team and so is germany but the home crowd advantage coupled with referee’s blessings makes germany the favourites.being an argentine fan i would like to say that they are ableto win if they play a bit more piercing football than before. an early goal will shock the germans and they then can be defeated.
Posted from India
By tulsabob | June 30th, 2006 at 12:38 pm Yes i agree that it is possible for Argentina to win. But they aren’t going to, so i suggest you take on the chin. If the Argies win i’ll personally come over to India and shake your hand or if you’d prefer that i didn’t come over i’ll eat my hat right here.
Posted from United Kingdom
By dietmar | June 30th, 2006 at 3:36 pm ah the exitement, everyone has their opinion…which is cool, BUT today a whole country will be united. i dont think argetina can touch that!
Posted from 
United States
By javier | June 30th, 2006 at 3:43 pm Very tough match this one.
Germans are playing extremely well so far, has faced just one dangerous team Sweden and crashed them. No one has attacked Germans I presume they would be this time.
Agentines are playing fine but there is much to expect from them. Only Nederlands was an opponent to care from and was a draw. Mexico does not count, they never beat the Argentine before, not a big deal has been to win this match.
I predict 2-1 and the host to drown their sorrow into beer.
Posted from 
Uruguay
By lkt | June 30th, 2006 at 3:44 pm ARG:GER 2:3
Tough to choose, both are exciting to watch. Both have fast, free-flowing offenses and good enough defenses. But I think the home field tips it to Germany, who are hitting form at just the right time. Hopefully Argentina hasn’t peaked too early. Whoever wins this game, though, is going to the final. I just hope that it’s a good game, a clean game, and that the losers don’t whine.
This and the BRA:FRA game (two other sides hitting form) should be classics. I guess that makes up for the other 2 matches …
Posted from United States
By ETucker | June 30th, 2006 at 3:45 pm This will be a great game, but it seems like Germany struggled early but is improving, whereas Argentina peaked early but now is struggling.
They did tie the Netherlands (both teams used subs, so no excuses), and barely beat a Mexican-side that had several key injuries to midfielders.
Nevertheless, this game will be EPIC. I am looking forward to it and just dont’t want to see a mass of red cards and penalties.
Posted from 
Dominican Republic
By dietmar | June 30th, 2006 at 3:59 pm T-31 min.
Posted from United States
By Deviilz. | June 30th, 2006 at 4:00 pm Common guys..,help me out here.
My bookies gave me these odds :
Germany to win by a goal or more margin within the 90mins.
Against Argentina..a strong team in every dept…,can the Germans do it..?
Posted from 
Malaysia
By Dave Hamilton | June 30th, 2006 at 4:07 pm Okay, I know everyone ways waiting for my predictions. Not sure why I part with such valuable information without compensation on here, but look for Argentina to win 3-2 as Klinsi’s back line is finally exposed. Lahm won’t be coming forward so much today; he will be busy on the other end. Ukraine surprises Italy 2-1 as well, with Shevchenko netting both goals.
Dave hamildav@yahoo.com
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Germany
By 2006 Football | June 30th, 2006 at 4:11 pm I agree Germany to win by a goal in main time.
Posted from 
Latvia
By Ade Lamidi | June 30th, 2006 at 4:12 pm I agree with Dave. Germany’s back line finally exposed and Ukraine to nick a likely win against the Italians.
Posted from United Kingdom
By Deviilz. | June 30th, 2006 at 4:14 pm Those Germans defence does not have to be tested to know their strength..,they know it’s good enough right..?
Arg. upfront is sharp,but is it good enough to cut through..?
Posted from Malaysia
By mohan | June 30th, 2006 at 4:15 pm Heart says Argentina, head says Germany. The advantage of playing in front of your own people is huge!
Posted from India
By Stuart | June 30th, 2006 at 4:24 pm Argentina is so amazing that I don’t understand why they even bother holding the World Cup.
Just trying to stay with the Argentina fans… 
Serously, it should be a wild ride with either team capable of winning. Both teams will get chances, but the telling factor will be how well Germany transitions to defense. I think they’re up to it, and will win a classic matchup today…3-1 or maybe 3-2 if they get sloppy on defense.
By Eric | June 30th, 2006 at 5:00 pm prediction: Argentina will win 8:7 after penalties
hope: 3:2 for Germany
Posted from Germany
By tai tai | June 30th, 2006 at 7:18 pm i want Germany to win
Posted from United States
By Goalkeeper | July 1st, 2006 at 1:00 am Mabuhay ang Alemanya!!! Go Germany!!!
Posted from 
Philippines
By tim | July 1st, 2006 at 4:43 am Yeah Team Germany won the match!
.OLèeeee OLèeeeee !!!!!
Wooohooooo! 
thx 2 god!
Posted from Germany
By Marcela | October 7th, 2006 at 6:27 pm I remember when Argentina played against Germany in Italy, the final, was a shame, Argentina was so much better than Germany, but the referee a mexican who hates Argentina did everything to make win Germany, even so Germany coudn’t make one gole, so 5 minutes before the end of the game the referre declared a penalty against Argentina, a penalty that NOBODY saw and in that way Germany won, just cheating.
Argentina is so much better
By Stephanie | August 11th, 2007 at 3:00 am GERMANY ROCKS!!!!!!!! DEUTSCHLAND UEBER ALLES!!!!!
>>>> Australia sucks
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Australia
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