Round of 16: Germany - Algeria - Monday 30/06/2014

[BerkeleyBernie]

Did Germany peak too early? They look out of sorts against Algeria.

To be frank, Algeria (like Chile), except for set pieces, is exactly the most difficult kind of opponent Germany can face. Good pressing, but get back behind the ball, and fast sharp counterattacking, with much better speed than Germany's high back line.

I would have favored both Germany and Algeria to beat the French; Brazil, should they get past Columbia, will not be anywhere as suffocating as Algeria was. Brazil still poses a counter threat, but won't defend or press as well as Algeria. I think both Brazil and Germany have faced their most difficult opponents in Chile and Algeria.

 

[King Leo]

Today's Algeria-Germany match was highlighted by the heroics of both goalies. The Algerian goalie was a beast. Too bad Algeria lost but why did they have to fast? that was stupid and I think Algeria could have done better had they not followed strict religious non-sense. They could have made up the days they missed after Ramadan or something...

Germany will lose to France because they are out of steam.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

The players are excluded from Ramadan.

 

[tikitaka]

king leo, they most likely did not fast, and its not religious nonsense.

 

[Semi-Neutral]

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They should try it again

 

[tikitaka]

i had mixed feelings about Algeria's loss. I was hoping they win but at the same time I was happy they lost because i know their supporters can make a mess and they celebrate very aggressivly

 

[FC B]

Imo Germany went through deservedly though Algeria played very well tactially and individually up to a point.

Germany vs France will be nice to watch

Neuer showed the world why is considered by many the best GK right now, he was a total beast!

 

[Jägermeister]

Neuer really saved us. Only player with a good performance.

 

[linetty]

Neuer is unbelievable! I had no words watching the match. Just pure brilliance.

 

[Jenks]

[...] and its not religious nonsense.

Agree to disagree...

 

[utility73]

Algeria's game plan might have worked out fine against Löw's afwulf tactics if it weren't for one player: Manuel Neuer.
It was his and only his merit that Algeria could not convert any of their dangerous counters in the first half.
Sadly, for Algeria, Germany was somewhat more organized in second half and Algeria also quickly ran out of juice so they only had the option left to try to defend their goalless draw into the penalty shootouts which, obviously, had a very low chance in succeeding by then.

 

[King Leo]

Agree to disagree...

I heard they were fasting and I think that's nonsense given that they can do that later. Furthermore not sure God up there will punish those players for putting his demands aside for one day. God supposed to be cool and forgiving and I imagine is crazy about football just like us

 

[Alik]

Oh yay, baiting people to turn this into a religious debate thread!

 

[KingMessi]

Mustafi is out for the rest of the tournament.

 

[tikitaka]

Agree to disagree ? There is.nothing to agree about in here. Leave people religion alone and dont call it religious nonsense. Discuss things in sports level