Preview: Argentina vs. Germany

June 30th, 2006 | by: WC Bob |

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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

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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Elie

Germany will win 3-0
http://www.fotolog.com/la_monica PACHU

simply as that argentina will win…

ARGENTINA 2- DEUSCHTLAND 1
Elie

Germany 2-0 Argentina
Elie

Lebanon 7-0 Germany will be easier than Argentina beats Germany
Germany will win the World Cup
EASILY
Julian

should be an awesome game! Hoping germany can edge out the skillful Argentinians – they’ve got the home crowd behind them and they’re in awesome form!
Native Son

Arg 4 Ger 2.

Bring the Italians.
Florchis

Argentina 3 – Germany 1

We are better is we play with the croud against us…
I remember us beating Toto Schilaci’s Italia back in 1990…
Have you ever seen a game at an argentine stadium?
German fans are like NUNS compared to argentine fans!
Sadly there will be a short number of fans because FIFA will give Argentina very few tickets (can you imagine why???)
Anyway, the “local factor” is not a problem!

Oh, here is what Tevez said today about next match.

About the penalty kicks
T: “I’ll aim to the (goalkeepers’s) head. If I miss, no problem. At least he will lose something… his head, his stomach, something…”

Also: “Germany will have to do better than they been doing so far if they want to beat us”

And: “Guts. We have to have guts and be brave”

VAMOS CARLITOS!
VAMOS ARGENTINA, CARAJO!
Lionel Messi

Go ARG Go!

2-1 to ARG

Crespo and Tevez
Klose
carrie

Vamos, vamos, Argentina,
vamos vamos a ganar…
que esta barra quilombera
no te deja
no te deja de alentar…
Argentina 3-1 Germany
Germany will score the goal from the penalty point since throughout the game they wont be able to score any they will recieve a gratice from the ref
rusdi

Argentina will beat germany, 1-0. It will be tight n classical battle, well organized europe team fights against talented and improvised latin team. Finally the mentality of champion n a bit of luck will speak, n argentina own them.
YJ

This game completely depends on the Refree. In a fair game Argentina should have no problem defeating Germany. But I am afraid that refrees always seem to favor the Germans, especially against Argentina. believe what can potentially happen is that Argentina will score 2 goals and then the refree will enable Germany to score 2 goals via allowing penalties for the most stupid reasons.
Jake

Yes I totally agree with YJ. Refrees hate the Argentinians and always seem to favor the Germans. This game will be completely decided by the refrees and how much money the Germans have given to FIFA.
Yovany

It’s sad but true. I want the game to be played fairly and with no outside help but that’s not going to be possible.

Argentina has been the best team and has the best skilled players – Messi, Riquelme, Aimar, Tevez, Lucho, Maxi, Crespo, Saviola, Sorin, and so on.

Germany wins with the help of the referee and FIFA. 2 to 1 in extra time.
lkt

So let me get this straight …

If Germany wins, it’s because of the referee.

If Argentina wins, it’s despite the referee.

Makes sense to me!
Argentinian Lover

GO ARGENTINA!!..U GUYS ROC MY SOCKS
black

It will be the best game in the worldcup. Let the better team will.
Hope it comes overtime so all the fans can watch more wonderful football !!!!! :)
Abhishek

Going to be a rough n tough football…I guess Argentina will win it by 2-1…
Sajesh

Its Argentina

Riquelme, Sorin, Tevez, Messi, Saviola, Aimar, Lucho, Maxi, Crespo will make ” NET ” and will Score 3 against 1 from Germans.
Pablo

For Argentina this´ll be like “a walk on the park”, Germany defeats Costa Rica, Poland, Ecuador and Sweden. By the other side Argentina defeats Cote de Ivore, Serbia & Montenegro (6-0), draw with Holland and Defeats Mexico. I Think that for Germany World Cup Start (and finish) against Argentina, the team that won the “zone of death” and then defeat the Concacaf champions (Mexico)
pawan

Germany 3:2 Argentina.
german will win this world cup.
Roger

Argentina will kick germany ass and win 3 1 cause when Argentina plays every body go home ;)
Los Angelina

Do the referees favor the Germans, in your opinion, because they play fussball instead of acting? Germany 5. Argentina 0.
Los Angelina

lkt… I am laughing my a$$ off. Outstanding comment.
reja

I think referee would be almost nutral at this game because it is the talk of the town. So Argentina is going to win by two goals.
ab initio

Germany will ride the home team advantage to a win. Argentina peaked too early and had to fight real hard to win against Mexico. Now they have to play a team that has got stronger each game and has the home fans cheering them on.

Although I would prefer to see Argentina win, the reality is that Germany has all the advantages. Germany will also go on to win the championship.
http://www.jeff-nolan.com Jeff

I don’t see how you guys can be so sure who will win our not. Both of these teams are excelent. Argentina has a good chance, with all their short crisp passes, where as Germany, with their quick switching of the field also will be strong. I don’t know who will win, but from what I have seen so far, I will say the winner of this game may take the cup home.

Also, this is pretty cool. Some guy on YourTube has compiled all the goals in the world cup together in 6 short video’s. You should check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=31A73399E21933C8
SOPHIE

ARGENTINA IS FAR BETTER THAN THE GERMANS. NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF THEIR PLAYERS BUT ALSO BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF FOOTBALL THEY PLAY. WE WERE ABLE TO BEAT ITALY BEING LOCALS IN THE 90, AND SO WE´LL BEAT THE GERMANS IN THEIR HOUSE. GO ARGENTINAAAA!!!!
Kashif Jamal

German’s last game of the world cup 2006 will be played today. In other words, “No one can beat Argentina”
sam

Germany will win 3-1
Mahesh

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
Pranay Tewari

Argentina it is.. bole to bol diya.
renie

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.
faroogh hassan

argentina will win 2-1
thanks to a tevez goal and ariquelme free kick.
tulsabob

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.
souvik

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.
tulsabob

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.
dietmar

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!
javier

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.
lkt

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 …
ETucker

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.
dietmar

T-31 min.
Deviilz.

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..?
Dave Hamilton

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
http://www.1latvia.com/football/ 2006 Football

I agree Germany to win by a goal in main time.
http://www.worldcupzone.blogspot.com Ade Lamidi

I agree with Dave. Germany’s back line finally exposed and Ukraine to nick a likely win against the Italians.
Deviilz.

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..?
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

Heart says Argentina, head says Germany. The advantage of playing in front of your own people is huge!
Stuart

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.
http://www.fussballwmblog.de/ Eric

prediction: Argentina will win 8:7 after penalties

hope: 3:2 for Germany
tai tai

i want Germany to win
Goalkeeper

Mabuhay ang Alemanya!!! Go Germany!!!
tim

Yeah Team Germany won the match!
.OLèeeee OLèeeeee !!!!!

Wooohooooo! :D

thx 2 god!
Marcela

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
Stephanie

GERMANY ROCKS!!!!!!!! DEUTSCHLAND UEBER ALLES!!!!!

>>>> Australia sucks