LiveBlog: Ecuador-Germany

June 20th, 2006 | by: Trent |

Germany looked game against a lethargic Ecuador side, with the hosts winning Group A with a 3-0 effort. Germany will now play the Group B runner-up as their just reward. Ecuador will have to settle for the winner of Group B.

Final: Ecuador 0-3 Germany

Coda. Not sure what you can take away from this match. Germany dominated, but surely they realize that beating Ecuador’s subs won’t mean much. On the other hand, they will gain some confidence for their match against England/Sweden/T&T.

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Full Time. Germany 3, Ecuador 0. Germany wins Group A. Congrats to Germany!

90+ Corner kick for Ecuador. Can they snatch a goal here? Nope.

90:00 2 minutes of stoppage time. Just about 2 minutes too long.

89:04 Germany packing it in. Ambrossi gets a shot off, but no dice.

87:49 It looks like the Ecua defense would trade a fourth German goal for an early end to the match.

86:40 Very nice long-range shot by Ballack, but a good save from Mora keeps it Germany 3-0.

86:00 Germany will now play the second place team from Group B on Saturday. Ecuador will take the Group B winners on Sunday.

84:40 Mora with a nice save on a shot by Schweinsteiger.

83:44 The German defense still not showing many creases for Ecuador to exploit. It was the Ecuador B (and C) strikeforce, but the Germans have done well nonetheless.

82:44 Germans set up, but Ecuador come the other way. Lara is teeny!

81:30 Benitiez trying to get something going. But weaving through four German defenders isn’t going to cut it.

80:42 Another German counterattacck, but it breaks down. Ecuador try to set up again.

79:40 Nothin’ goin’ on the rent. Still 3-0 Germany. The fans are already looking forward the celebration. Berlin would be a fun place to be tonight.

76:54 Ecuador getting nothing going at all now. If they were wearing watches, they be looking at them right now.

76:03Still Germany 3, Ecuador 0. Ballack with a nice, long drive, but no save necessary.

74:51 Lehman hasn’t really been tested today. Just a couple of knocks over the bar has been it.

74:00 Can Ecuador pull one back? Maybe, but it would likely be a lucky effort, since they can’t get much of anything going. Yellow card for Borowski.

72:58 Not much going on here. A little back and forth, but this one’s been in the freezer for some time. Still 3-0 Germany.

72:00 Schneider out for Germany. Asamoah in.

71:00 Benitez receives attention on his hand as Mendez’ free kick goes over the goal. Not a bad shot.

70:00 Twenty minutes left. Still Germany 3-0. Hilarious shot of Suarez, wondering about his favorite kind of ceviche (Note: Shrimp.)

68:50 Lara, the Ecua sub, is the shortest man in this year’s World Cup.

67:52 Announcers now analyzing the German players’ high fives. Ooh boy. Anyway, Urrutia in for Ecuador. Ayovi out I believe.

67:09 So…heard any good jokes lately?

66:00 Klose out for Germany, but Ballack still in.

64:40 I think the Ecuadorian players’ parents are all at the game today. Must be why Suarez wants everybody to get a chance to play. You know, like little League.

63:40 Podolski again on the counterattack, but offside is called.

63:00 Lara came on for Valencia, who is carrying a yellow now. Smart move.

61:49 Ballack shot goes wide, but it again brings up the question, Why is he in still? Risky. Cristian Lara on for Ecuador

61:01 Ecuador threatening again, but it comes to nothing. The German counterattack is looking good.

59:59 Still Germany 3, Ecuador 0. Not sure what you can take away from this match at this point.

59:00 Nearly a fourth for Germany, as Podolski’s shot is saved.

57:50 Scoreline starting to look ugly for Ecuador, sweet for Germany.

56:45 GOOOOOAAAAAAAL Podolski! He’s been threatening all day. 3-0 Germany, and the match is surely over now.

56:13 Ecuador corner comes to naught. Ecuador showing some more life here, but Germany on the attack.

55:45 Klinsmann is up and active on the sideline. Coach Suarez is trying to decide his favorite flavor of popsicle. (Note: Grape.)

53:56 Klose has now scored 9 World Cup goals all-time. That’s a lot.

52:38 Germany 2, Ecuador 0, as Podolski’s whot goes wide. Goal kick.

52:00 It was Ballack that Vanlencia took down. Why is Ballack out there still?

50:51 Yellow! Our first one today, as Valencia gets booked for a clumsy tackle.

49:21 Another corner for Ecuador thanks to Ambrossi. Cleared again, but Ecuador retain possession. Handball on Espinoza ends the set.

48:10 Still 2-0 Germany. E. Tenorio shows a little something with a long shot, which was knocked out by Lehman. Corner is cleared.

47:15 This Ecuador team looks like the squad that lost to Macedonia last month. In case you’re wondering, that’s not a good thing.

45:45 Ecuador nearly give up a quick goal. Looking shaky still.

45:00 We’re off! Again! Germany leads Ecuador 2-0 as the second half gets under way. Cristian Benitez on for Ecuador for Felix Borja.

Nearing Start of 2nd Half. Not a very good match so far, and with the result only slightly in doubt, it’s not likely to get any better. Germany can be happy with a 2-0 lead, which looks insurmountable with the Ecuadorians’ effort today. When both teams are already through to the second round, you just can’t count on a proper match.

Some in the comments have said that some channels’ announcers are saying the reffing is going for Germany today. I haven’t really noticed that myself. Even if true, it’s not why Ecuador are down 2-0.

So: can Ecuador come back to draw, or will Klose just keep knockin’ ‘em in?

Halftime. Germany 2-0 Ecuador. The score is fair considering the teams’ relative play.

45+ German fans in Berlin appreciate their team today, and can feel the Group A victory coming. And since their scared of the English, that good news for Germany. A nice showing thus far.

45:00 Looks like it will be 2-0 heading into the half. 2 minutes of stoppage time.

44:09 Ecuador just aren’t into it today. They’re not playing their first team, and they seem nearly disinterested on defense.

43:00 GOOOOAAAAAL for Germany! Klose again, but it was all Ballack’s good work. 2-0.

42:49 Germany is simply passing better than Ecuador today.

42:00 Methinks that Ecuador is also missing Delgado and C. Tenorio today. Much less spark on offense. Borja not much of a factor.

40:59 Lehman and Kaviedes run into to one another, although it’s hard to tell how either of them could have been inured as a result.

39:33 Germany still leading 1-0. Looks like Costa Rica and Poland are knotted at 1-1 in the other Group A game.

38:40 Ecuador attack but are snuffed out. Germany seems to have lost a little spark as well.

36:58 Nice dummy, but Kaviedes’ shot is off of the mark. They’ll need more of that to equalise.

36:20 A little run for Ecuador here.

34:40 Ecuador con’t get a sustained run going. Valencia has disappeared for the last few minutes. Still 1-0 for Germany.

34:00 Guagua elbows Ballack, but no card shown.

33:21 Most of the action taking place in Ecuador’s side of the pitch again. I don’t think this b-squad defense will hold up the next 60 minutes.

32:32 Ballack with a dangerous free kick. Headed out for a deep throw. Klose gets shot, but too high.

31:05 I think in German, you’d call Miroslav Klose a Pochenskorer. Not really. Still Germany 1-0.

29:59 Germany the much more threatening side thus far. Looking more like they did against Costa Rica on offense than they did against Poland on offense.

29:10 Ballack takes a very long shot when he thinks Mora is out of position. Goal kick.

28:27 Still Germany 1-0. A loooong way to go, but it’s probably good that Ecuador didn’t need a result today to advance.

27:24 Ambrossi nearly killed by Huth. In some countries, they would now be married after such a collision. Goal kick.

26:31 Germany on the march again. Announcers having some fun with Jorge Guagua’s surname. Free kick for Germany.

25:33 Unless I’m mistaken, no yellow cards yet and we’re 25 minutes in!

24:10 Nice save by Mora as Klose was getting in toward goal.

22:46 Ecuador showing more control, but a German goal kick results. Nice pass through by Kaviedes, though.

21:48 Nice run by Germany, but Podolski was offside. Ecuad ‘keeper Mora still wearing his trademark facepaint.

20:30 Kaviedes kicked in the face. And he getting treatment, but after the Brian McBride bloodbath, we expect a lot of crimson from bad facial injuries.

20:00 Nice Podolski run ends as the ball roll out of bounds. Nice necktie from Coach Suarez today.

19:05 Ecuador also playing without captain and defensive rock Ivan Hurtado.

18:21 Schneider’s shot goes way over the Ecuador goal after a nice cross.

17:31 Game much more even now, but Germany made Ecuador pay for a slow start.

17:00 Long shot by Edison Mendez rolls harmlessly wide.

16:21 Ecuador look to be playing for the draw, which is difficult when you’re already losing 1-0.

15:32 Wonder if any other players have masks in their pants today?

15:00 Ecuador looking a little better on the offensive end, but no shot results.

14:21 Ecuador is resting their starting strikers today, opting instead for Felix Borja and Ivan Kaviedes.

13:50 Germany attacking again. Ballack getting involved. He looks fit so far.

12:22 The announcers wonder what has happened to Ecuador midfield control. I’m wondering the same.

11:32 Just to remind you, if either team wins, that team will win Group A. If it’s a draw, then Ecuador will win the group on goal difference.

10:40 That was Germany’s fastest WC goal since 1978. 1-0 Germany.

9:29 Nothing opening up for Ecuador. Germany looking better than they did against Poland last Wednesday.

8:49 Coach Suarez knows this isn’t a friendly, right?

7:34 Germany having the run of play thus far. The crowd is really into it. As well they should be after such a quick strike.

6:43 Klose with the German goal, by the way. Germany leads 1-0.

6:00 Germany getting several free kicks in dangerous positions.

4:49 Nice work by Germany, as Ecuador concedes its first goal of the World Cup.

3:38 GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAL Germany! That was quick! Ecuas looking lazy on defense so far. 1-0.

2:45 germany with control, looking for an opening. Corner for the Germans.

2:00 No yellow cards yet!

0:59 Nice chance for Ecuador, but Lehman is all over it. looks like a sunny day in Berlin.

0:00 We’re off! Ecuador in yellow, Germany in White.

PREGAME

Germany is a pretty strong favorite today. Certainly they will have the fans behind them today in Berlin.

Whew! That was close! So…What are your last-minute predictions as we near kickoff?

A little over 4 hours to go until gametime. We may not know the starting lineups until just before the match. I’ve seen several different lineups over the last day, each purporting to be the correct one. We’ll see. With so many factors besides winning the group in play–injuries, yellow cards, etc.–the impetus to not go all out will exist.

12 hours to go: Wow, only 1/2 day to go until this match kicks off. The winner will take Group A, and most likely avoid England. If it’s a draw, Ecuador will win their group. Either way, both teams will have a spot in the second round.

Who do you think will win?

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http://- nicholas

what score will it be..?
german vs equador….
Ali Siddiqui

I predict 2-1 Germany. But I hope for Ecuador to do well enough to tie. Go Ecuador!
Robbie

Ecuador have won their last three world cup mathces 1-0, 2-0 and 3-0 so why not 4-0 here!!!
Drunk

I think germany by 1 goal i have no doubt ecuador will score i just think the germans have the pressure of being on home soil and the fan support to be able to score more
Ecuador4Life

my prediction is 3-1 Ecuador

E4L
oliveskin

would be a bful game… atleast by ecuador…. lovely spirit!

hope they win, coz i feel they play better football!!!
Michael Zevallos

Anybody know where I can watch the game online??? I’m stuck at work!!!!
los

should be a great game today, ecuador 2 germany 0. but their has been changes to the starting lineup according to foxsports.
Stuart

I’ll say Germany 2-0…I think they’ll put it all together today and play a complete game on both ends.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

2-1 victory by Germany perhaps?

The Germans cant afford to lose this one. Their the hosts, and the hosts cant afford that. Too many fans to answer to!!

Equador is a tough team though. The Germans will have to really fight their way through!!
Yovany

Vamos Ecuador!! Vamos Tri!!!

Every South American person is behind you. This is the chance to show the world what South American futbol is all about.

I predict Ecuador 1 Germany 0
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Comment repeat..

“The first day with 2 consecutive matches at the same time.

I cant help but wonder, how the television channels are going to air the matches. Are they gonna split the matches amongst themselves, or show the better of the two matches? How is the live audio stream gonna be like? Commenting on both matches at the same time is not a possibility, so which match are they gonna pick?

hmm.. I’m very very curious. Can’t wait to find out!!”

This is fun, commenting on two blogs. hehe..

Micheal Zevallous.. try this..

http://livefooty.doctor-serv.com
matthew

1-1. ecuador takes group, germany still advances and keeps fans happy.
arash

It will be 2-1 germany
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ETucker

Germany’s backline has looked shaky, and it will be interesting to see if Ecuador’s patient first touch game can take advantage.

I think Germany will win because of the homefield advantage.
paddy

LOL
Hurry up Trent, you’re missing the national anthems.
Roland

Well, this is where the Germans get a taste of reality in this cup. Ecuador 3 – 1.
paddy

2-1 equador
SES

Tough call for this game. Both teams are strong, but I think Ecuador has the advantage.

Ecuador, 2-1.

I enjoy upsets. :P
Deviilz.

Germany to go top..!
Pnut

I think whoever makes the first goal will win this one. There is alot of pride on the line! Ecuador trying to prove they are the truth vs Germany trying to retake first in thier group at home.
Michael Zevallos

Thanks Blah-Me
peter

c’mon the ecuador
SES

ESPN is broadcasting Germany-Ecuador and ESPN2 is broadcasting Poland-Costa Rica.
ETucker

Hey, which announcers are doing which game?

The beauty of simultaneous matches is that Balboa cannot be in two places at the same time! I hope he and Wynalda stick together and combine to only ruin one game.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Welcome back Trent! So let’s get started then?

You’re welcome Michael. :)

And kick-off!!
http://www.atmysports.com jack

tighten your seat belts
Roland

If I were the English I should rather face the Germans in the second round.
http://www.atmysports.com jack

is this the first exicting match of this world cup???
Tom

I’m guessing 3-0 Germany.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Sun audio is commenting on the Germany match.

GOAL germany!!
Roland

Very nice passing within the box. Maybe the English will get their wish after all?
ETucker

I just want both teams to attack relentlessly. After what happened to Tunisia yesterday, Togo vs. South Korea, and France vs. South Korea, NO ONE should sit on a 1-0 lead….
SES

GOAL by Germany! Awesome.
http://www.pertinentverge.blogspot.com Darkoze

Trent,
On the main page, the headline has Poland playing Ecuador and Germany matching up with Costa Rica.

My prediction:
Ecuador 4
Poland 2
http://www.atmysports.com jack

wooooooooooohoooooooooooooooo

Germany 1 atmysports.com
paddy

Ecuador defense was fast asleep.
If they don’t wake up soon, it’s going to be a slaughter
Tom

This is the first German match I’ve watched attentively. They are pretty fast and they pass well. Ecuador is in for a world of pain, I think. Homefield advantage is nothing to take lightly.
SES

The Germans definitely are out for blood this match. I think they were preserving all their energy for this match because Ecuador is a relentless team.
Tom

Ecuador needs to settle down and bring the pace down to their level. Germany is frenetic and they are all over the Ecuadorians.
ETucker

Was the goal off a set piece or durin the run of play?
Tom

During the run of a play. It was very nice, actually.
pwnawannab

Err Huston, we lost Sun’s radio feed – what is up?
SES

“15:32 Wonder if any other players have masks in their pants today?”

LOL @ Trent :P
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

My audio is dieing out on me. So I’m gonna be relying on the blog more than usual.

Bob seems to be blogging two matches at a time.

Germany will probably take this away, if Ecuador doesnt sape up soon.
ETucker

If Ecuador does not step it up, they’ll wish they had something to hide their faces in…

And how was that not a yellow card? Talk about taunting the opponent…
Matt

Hey, I lost The Sun’s audio as well, but its back now.
Tom

Ecuador is controlling the ball more now. The Germans are still very energized and that is working in their favor. It is clear that Germany wants to win more (at least right at the moment) and they are feeding off of the crowd in a big way.
Roland

The Germans definitely benefit from their home field, but I will be very surprised if they manage to keep Ecuador scoreless.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

The other match already won a yellow card. We’re behind!! Come on Ecuador, get yourself a yellow!!

Matt.. yea mine is back too now. :)
Drunk

Is Sun Audio net radio or wut if it is can you give me a website plz
brian34

don’t worry, the yellow cards are a-comin’, it’s only a matter of time
http://www.atmysports.com jack

juz one goal so far not upto expectations
Stuart

I still say Ecuador has the sharpest kits in the tournament…but they’ve got to get all players with the yellow boots.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Drunk..
http://clients.mediaondemand.net/theSun/?Channel=1

But its unsteady today.
Works for sometime, then stops, thenm starts again..

P.S. Costa Rica got a goal by the way!! :D GOMEZ!!! :D

And they got 3 yellow cards so far I think!

This match is doing good, no yellow cards so far!
Stuart

Having problems with the Sun audio stream at the moment…

http://clients.mediaondemand.net/theSun/?Channel=1
Tom

German passing has been exquisite.
http://www.pierretristam.com Pierre’s Total Football

Germany should not overestimate their strengths either: the attack we just saw, a lot of flailing in the box capped byb a shot by Klose that sang Icarus to the Berlin sunshine, reveals what worries Germany observers. The team has the power to score, but its opportunities depend on lax defenses, which every one of these teams in group A suffer from (Germany included). The Germans have yet to face the kind of defense they themselves were once famous for. That’ll be the test of Klinsmann’s offense.
Andres

Wow, Univision is showing a strong bias here. Not completely unsurprising though somehow it’s not for Mexico.
Drunk

Thanks guys it seems to be working fine for me at the mo. Poland equalize
Tom

Ecuador is trying to mount offensives but the Germans are relentless. I’d suspect another German goal soon.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Its 1-1 now in the otehr match.

Bosacki made a goal for Poland.
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

that was one of the most idiotic defence i have seen !
matthew

way to predict, Tom.
brian34

It’s a given we’ll see delgado and tenorio in the second.
Roland

Ballack with a splendid pass to set up that score.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!
Its Klose again!!!

!!!! !!!!

:o

!!!! !!!
http://sports.godblessthefreaks.org Philip

8:49 Coach Suarez knows this isn’t a friendly, right?

Although Germany’s certainly this much better on paper, it also sounds like Ecua’s treating it as a friendly. In some sense I can’t blame them — it’s not as though playing England is some sort of penalty, like playing Argentina or playing Spain.
Roland

This is a different Ecuador team today, but I still doubt the Germans will hold them scoreless.

I like the way the Germans have been playing, however. They could become a force if they survive the second round.
http://www.pertinentverg.blogspot Darkoze

Haven’t been able to comment from Firefox; let me try from IE.

Let’s go…
SES

Wow, Germany is doing surprisingly well. Go Germany.
Andres

Ok, to reiterate normally Univision is pretty good on most games but according to them the reffing is majorly going in Germany’s direction which I have yet to see, of course they have the home advantage but we can all agree there’s been very few questionable plays save Ecuador’s playing right?

Other than that I have liked the Germany side this game, they’re playing leisurely but relentlessly.
freakaholic

thanks for the tv streaming link. i now dont have to take 2 long lunches today from work.

ok, what is espn doing during halftime? previewing the US game. once the Us gets knocked out, i bet they just cut to other sports.
Ecuador4Life

Ecuador Looks lathargic. In addition the subs are not stepping up. Mora also looks a bit suspect. On the positive side the Ecuador looked to be playing a bit better as the half transpired! Lets go Ecuador you can do it!! I think they will come out playing strong in the 2nd round.

E4L
los

great game so far, i guess germany has home advantage. I think ecuador doesnt care if they lose cause were in the second round alright, so will take on england and beat them, no worries.
dietmar

WOULD LOVE TO DEE THAT HAT-TRICK… GO KLOSE
diego

For Germany this game will not only define playing or not playing England on the next round. It will determine on which side of the brackets the team will end up.
Finishing second on this group not only means playing England, more importantly it means falling in the same side where we will likely be seeing Argentina, Brazil and Spain.
THAT is why it is SO IMPORTANT for the Germans to win this game.
Tom

Los ecuadoreños aparecen estar cansados.

Seriously, they need to step up their energy level. The Germans are simply intercepting errant passes and firing off shots like crazy.
los

yeah but were not afarid of playing the top teams, we beaten argentina and brazil, and the first two games have shown what this team is capable of. So to be the best you have to beat the best. i hope i see LARA today he the spark plug that we need now.
SES

I think the real incentive for this game is to avoid England in the next round. Germany would rather play Sweden which means Ecuador would be facing England.

It all depends on the upcoming matches.
Pnut

Put in Delgado and Hurtado and I think the game is different
Stuart

…sounded sjaky too!
Nate

I would like to see Klose get the trick.

Why do you guys continue to say Germany is scared to play England?

Germany has no fear of any team.
los

when is the coach going to put in LARA, little man is very talented with the ball
Tom

Nate,

I think it’s the presumption that Sweden is a weaker team than England…probably an accurate statement. However, Germany is playing better than both of those teams right now.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Oh! Welcome back Drakoze!! :)

Germany has potential for 2 more goal this half.
Roland

Could have been a red card.
Drunk

Ecuador wont come up against brazil/spain until the semis as brazil will play second place of Czech/Italy group then play spain assuming spain win through to quarters. So its a long way off before they meet brazil and i think brazil hasnt been thata convincing so far
brian34

Yeah!!! Yellow Card!!
Tom

Valencia pulls a yellow.
Roland

England will not beat Sweden. Not unless King Arthur shows up.
Tom

I agree, Roland. I wouldn’t have batted an eye if that was a red.
SES

Six Ecuadorians playing with yellow cards? Ouch.
Darkoze

Low altitude getting to Equipa Ecuador !!!
Tom

I heard England is starting Galahad in goal.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

First yellow!! Thats the longest a match has gone without a yellow, in this tournament!
Roland

Ecuador a little unfortunate. They’ve been very close a few times.
ETucker

I think England and Sweden will tie.

Both have looked absolutely terrible….
Roland

Magnificent counterattack. Textbook.
Ecuador4Life

ouch… great counter attack
Tom

Solid shot on goal by Ecuador. German GK does a nice job at deflecting.
Tom

Hmm, if Germany can keep it 3-0, my prematch prediction will come to pass. :)
Roland

Ecuadorian defense looks like a sieve right now. This could get ugly.
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Lol.. I was hoping for Klose to get the next one in as well.

Ah well.. Ecuador is not making any!!
Heike

*doing a happy dance* for Germany
Ecuador4Life

Roland, I agree. They need a couple of super subs to come in. By chance who came into the game at halftime?
Moe

Doesn’t the referee look like “Ryan Stiles”, Lewis from the Drew Carey Show?
SES

“Cristian Benitez on for Ecuador for Felix Borja.”
George

*cheers on Heike*
Ecuador4Life

thanks Ses
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Ballack is risking too much by still being on the field isnt he?

Is he trying to push his luck? I mean he must be a strong believer if he still isnt threatened. *shrugs*
ETucker

So this guy walks into a bar and says….ouch
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Noooooooo, dont send Klose out!! I want him to score another one. :( No hatrick today! *slumps back into seat*
Adebayor

Fair to say, Bastian is man of the match?
http://blue2rose.blogspot.com Blah-Me

Oh by the way, theres been some action from Poland. Its 2 – 1 now!!

Bosacki made the second goal as well.

Klose is out. But Bosacki still has his chances for a third goal for the day. :D Wish him luck!!
Darkoze

Trent’s “I think the Ecuadorian players’ parents are all at the game today. Must be why Suarez wants everybody to get a chance to play. You know, like little League.”

A great idea. You’re guaranteed to eb in the second round. Nice way to check out the potnetial of the bench. Maybe a surprise there for you.

Any chance that “Lara, the Ecua sub, is the shortest man in this year’s World Cup” may play against England, specifically Crouch?

I’m sure some company will advertise for that.
http://www.atmysports.com jack

I feel sorry for Ecuador, not a goallllllllllllllll

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
brian34

Only two yellows so far, if it ends that way, is it a WC low.
Nate

Klose and Podolski are from Poland, how are they playing for Germany?
http://pepys_s.rediffblogs.com/ mohan

This thumping victory will make Germans either confident or complacent. And Ecuador has to get back to the drawing board for the next match.
laprimavera

So Equadorians have been playing slow and lazy because they are already through to the next round? So that they don’t get injured and tired?
Roland

Congratulations Germany for a convincing win.
los

its okay, they be ready for the next game. so they are playing on sunday.
Ecuador4Life

Well, I think there is quite to learn from this game. I am a bit disappointed in the game play of Ecuador but regardless we move on to the next round.

I keep hearing how loud it is on the field so you figure there will be no more adverse conditions than these.

E4L
los

so if sweden beats england doesnt that mean ecuador will play sweden and england will play germany.
Ecuador4Life

Good Game Germany! You showed some real heart and skills today.

E4L
http://ecuador.worldcupblog.org/ Trent

Darkoze – I like the Lara v. Crouch matchup. We all love a good freakshow pairing, no?
Adebayor

So who has been given the man of the match thingy?
SES

Yup, but Trinidad and Tobago also are in contention for the 2nd spot, regardless of how unlikely it is for them to advance. I think the England-Sweden match will be fun.

Congrats to Germany. Great game played. Ecuador needs to be on the attack as it’s all about elimination next round.
sergio

that was a pathetic effort by ecuador..

i would not be surprised if the coach told them not to even try…

when they left their two strikers on the bench you had to know they didn’t care

the ref of course was as biased in favor of germany as he could get away with..

i expect germany to have a tough time with either england or sweden…
SES

I don’t think the ref was biased at all. He seemed to be a very objective guy with all the players. He’s definitely better than the majority we have seen this WC.
Stuart

It’s too bad for Germany that they didn’t get Ecuador’s A team, they could have used some defensive practice. Still, a solid performance from them that will do nothing but help them as they move on to the next round in what I think will be the toughest quadrant of the knock-out grid. Good luck to Ecuador in the next round, a great showing by them for getting there!
Dave Hamilton

Looking forward to when Germany has to play a top-notch team. Klinsi’s training will then be complete.

Dave hamildav@yahoo.com
dietmar

great game to watch, i especially liked that little flip by klose when he scored. i think they showed that they are contenders. you guys notice that thing the crowed does when theres a corner…i find myself doin the samething…lol.
http://www.fussballwmblog.de/fifa-world-cup-germany-ecuador-30/ Fussball-WM Blog » Blog Archiv » FIFA World Cup: Germany – Ecuador 3:0!

[...] In the 57th, Klose’s partner in Germany’s attack, Lukas Podolski (FC Bayern Munich) scored for Germany, which has nine points from its three group matches (1-0 over Poland, 4-2 over Costa-Rica) and will face the runner-up from Group B (Sweden? Or Trinidad and Tobago?) in the second round at 4pm on Saturday in Munich, Ecuador will play the winner of Group B (England) at 4pm on Sunday in Stuttgart. Three-time champion Germany must win at the 72,000-seat Olympic stadium to avoid facing David Beckham and Wayne Rooney! [...]
http://www.worldcupblog.org/daily-wrap-up/june-20-the-daily-world-cup-wrap.html June 20: The Daily World Cup Wrap – FIFA World Cup 2006 – World Cup 2006 Blog

[...] Germany vs Ecuador | LiveBlog | Germany World Cup Gear, Ecuador World Cup Gear [...]
http://n/a roberto

why no one is paying attention to the incompetence of the arbiter in this game. it is an ambarrassment. the arbiter hurt ecuador from begging to end. why even bother in playing a world cup if the arbiter will favor big names.
http://n/a roberto

there is nothing better ecuador could’ve done playing with an arbiter favoring germany. it was like watching wwe on monday night. again, what an embarrassment.
John D

The ref was quite fair in this game. I think he is the best in this tournament. If you don’t like the refereeing, you should not watch any more game in this World Cup as a form of protest. Honestly, I think Ecuador should have lost 5-0. They played so bad in this game and you know it.
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john

The ref defenitely cheated for Germany and it is going to continue to be that way. Ecuador did a good job for not playing with any of there good players.
Gabriel

Ecuador is going to win the next match!
Gabriel

i didnt like the goals of Germany , it was luck