Germany vs Argentina
The 2014 World Cup comes down to the meeting that many of the purists might have wanted prior to the tournament as Germany take on Argentina.
While the Germans served up a historic thrashing for Brazil, the Argentines slogged their way through a tight semi-final against the Dutch and had to endure extra time before prevailing on penalties.
Germany have form, fresher legs and an extra day's rest in their favour and will be the favourites. In that context, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi on his date with destiny to see if he can help his country overcome the odds and repeat the outcome of the 1986 Final.
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Posted
13/07/2014 at
10:11:36
All Sky's cash and the expert analyst on the Final is that stalwart 'John Salako'.
German efficiency, Argentina have Messi and whoever turns up will win.
Worth the subscription alone.
Posted
13/07/2014 at
22:37:09
Congrats Germany. Nice goal, too.
Posted
13/07/2014 at
22:47:16
Congrats to Germany, especially for our former Blues Mustafi, from not good enough to warm our bench to win the World Cup in 2 years time, I am speechless.
Posted
13/07/2014 at
22:44:35
Congratulations Germany.
Cracking winning goal.
(Schurrer's missus isn't bad either.)
I fancied them even before the competition started but didn't put my money where my mouth was due to the South American climate etc.
I think they were only 9/1 to win it as well.
Always good for an each way bet our sauerkraut-eating friends. May as well get my money on them for the Euros.
I'm over in Frankfurt for two consecutive weeks in mid-late August.
What are the chances they might just mention it?
Posted
13/07/2014 at
23:00:29
Ditto Mike, 'the experts' all said that the heat would be a massive factor in the competition, so this mug backs 4 South American teams, you know which one, Argentina, Columbia + Uruguay. Beware of experts!
The Germans did what they always do! At the prices, I couldn't even have a saver.
I don't know why I'm divulging this info, its a little self centred and pointless, isn't it. I'm sure you will all be heartbroken and won't be able to sleep tonight because of my bad luck.
Posted
13/07/2014 at
23:28:24
Raymond I never even considered them to get to the last 4 but as always they have a knack of staying in the tournament - I thought their defence was suspect but they got better as the WC went on. What they did show everyone is that a willingness to work hard for each other and more importantly a way to create and take chances when they arise is an art that can take you a long long way. Also they have at least 3 or 4 truly WC players - not including Ozil or Mertesacker.
Posted
13/07/2014 at
23:57:10
I never thought I would see Brasil get battered in Brasil. I never thought I would see an England team fail to get out of their group. I also never thought I would see a European team win in America. The times they are a changing. Great tournament.
Posted
14/07/2014 at
00:11:17
Well done to an efficient German team, the key being 'team'. The World Cup showed superstars like Neymar, Ronaldo, Messi and all fell by the wayside. If you want to win a team competition, bring a team – not a ponce being carried by average players.
The deserving winners and a team with years left in them. Another example of reinvention from the ground up solving the problems their aging team had years ago. I'm celebrating with a bottle of Bollinger.
Posted
14/07/2014 at
00:52:16
Undoubtedly the best team of the competition won, although the Argies must be rueing the hatful of chances the wasted.
Colin, I'm perplexed as to why anybody would expect to never see England fail to get through the group stage - three times now I've seen England fail to even qualify!
Posted
14/07/2014 at
01:28:27
I have German blood but didn't want them winning! Those pesky Germans! LOL
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1 Posted 13/07/2014 at 10:11:36
German efficiency, Argentina have Messi and whoever turns up will win.
Worth the subscription alone.