S1: Spain

S2: Germany

F: Germany

Have not been able to read up on strategic goals the past days, but a few days ago Jogi Löw had said 'Schland must shoot some quick goals as in the match against Czech Rep. he seemed to have forgotten that the 2 goals scored in the first 6 minutes were against a Greek defense without Socratis, Werder's stunningly good best player this year.

Still, 'Schland has what Spain doesn't. Can make ball-control ticky-tack nearly as good, but also can force attack on the box. I've heard but not confirmed, that for this reason, Klose is starting. He's stronger on such an attack, plus it saves Gomez for late or extra time.

'Schland also has the tops subs, if nothing cracks the King Otto defense.

So, not boring, mehopes.     3-1 'Schland.  oder 3-0?

(There is also an element of luck in such a match for which i can't predict. Advantage Neuer.)

I'm wearing my 2006 World Cup trikot, which says on the back (direct name translation) Geiler Kesselflicker.  #1.   I have almost nearly partly eliminated political thoughts from this match. (it is just football.)

Los 'Schland!  (it's already pretty crazy here at Times Square Bremen.)

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anaïs Nin