- Jul 10, 2003
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[Football] *** Das offizielle Deutschland gegen Mexiko thead. ***
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And how was the atmosphere at the restaurant ? bet it was rocking
It was ralaxed and calm.
- Jul 10, 2003
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Yep. I thought they were very much second best in the first half, but controlled the game in the second - although even then the Mexicans had two glorious chances to extend their lead.
Have Germans decided not to play with full-backs in this tournament or something?
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Nice use of font colour
Both. Washed down with a Brooklyn EIPA. Greedy yes, I’m not fat though.
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False number 2s and 3s.
Very false. They were non existent every time the Mexicans broke.
Billy the Fish
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The Germans haven't been in great form since they qualified, their only win this year is a narrow 2-1 victory over the footballing giants of Saudi Arabia. In the last 6 months they've lost to Austria and Brazil with draws against England, Spain and France.
To me they look like a team that is past its prime. Ozil did his usual disappearing act, although I fully expect him to look world class against Korea.
To me they look like a team that is past its prime. Ozil did his usual disappearing act, although I fully expect him to look world class against Korea.
Controlled the game but in a way Mexico would've been more than happy with. Very few clear cut chances. Still baffled by the tactics. Clearly wasn't working defensively after about 10-15 mins, Lozano was getting through time and time again.
I KNOW don't write them off and I KNOW friendlies are meaningless but I think that 2-1 against Saudi Arabia does still look potentially very concerning. If that was England we'd be in absolute meltdown. How did the Saudis score against them? Vs Russia they looked like possibly the worst WC side for many, many years.
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The left back is the understudy, Hector is first choice, and has only played 6 games so far and none were what I’d call competitive. I think he can be excused.
The odd one is Kimmich. He’s very experienced and regularly plays to a high standard for club and country at central midfield, centre back and now right back; I would expect better reading of the game and decision making.
Ausreden, Ausreden!
Seagull1989
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Schadenfreude 
Not a wurst in sight!
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Sunday night it’s The Bird. Friday lunch time is sausage time.