Watching the German team play is more than just a delight, call it inspiring. Great team work, precise execution, unselfish play makes it all the more compelling to watch them. Their Euro '08 campaign still lingers in my memory. They had shades of brilliance just enough to reach the finals, even though I don't recall a very consistent performance. Lahm and Podolski were impressive young players then.
Just when you think a team couldn't get young anymore, Germany surprised everybody with more fresh faces for the World cup (read it as kids).
Mesut Ozil - I can't believe Roger Cohen from NYTimes stole my thoughts on Ozil !
Thomas Muller - Very few people make debut goals in World cups. He has got four of them. Not to mention some of his assists.
As much as I would like to see them win the World cup, the inexperience of some of the younger members could in fact count against them in such a big stage. Now that they have reached the semifinal of the world cup which is an achievement by itself, the sheer height of achievement can make you dizzy and make your nerves jangle.
Can't wait to see their semi-final clash with Spain. Spain is a favorite to win. Xavi, Iniesta and David Villa could prove a little too much for the Germans. Let's see !
I would hate to see the Dutch holding the World cup for some reason. They lack the calibre that the Spaniards and Germans display. I have seen little of Uruguay to comment.
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