BoneDog Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 The Germans are a class act. I was looking forward to this match alot and would have enjoyed an Aussie victory but never mind. Shame Cahill got sent off, they'll miss him obviously, he always looks real quality whenever I see him on MOTD or Sky Sports. Australia nearly had a dream start with that double chance near the start, I was out of me chair, thought they had scored. I really hope we don't have to face Germany in the 2nd round if we get through, we'd have to produce something pretty special to beat them.
Jordan Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 TBH I didn't think the Aussies suffered from lack of effort--not until a few minutes after Cahill got sent off, of course. We're talking about a team that's carrying more managers than strikers yet they still managed to create some chances in the first half. There was, however, no doubting that Germany were just on a higher level all around. We know we're living in strange days when Brazil leaves one of our generation's most gifted offensive players home and builds its game upon on an organized defense while Germany passes the ball around like the Harlem Globetrotters. edit: And Germany would have put 2 or 3 past England had we played them tonight. Just 2 or 3? I kid, I kid... somewhat.
ozleicester Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Sadly, this years Australian Team is below par, the friendlies and warm up games have shown the lack of quality and style and only Cahill and Schwarzer are WC quality. Also Verbeek is no Gus Hiddink Germany are one of footballs "elite" whereas Australia really should be classed as football minnows. As stated, last WC, Aussies were one of the "surprise" teams, in this match they were outplayed by a quality side and exposed to the show the level at which they sit. Unfortunately a continued failure at this world cup could have serious repercussions for a football league that is already under stress, anyone who remembers how the US leagues of the 70's, 80' were always on the brink, thats pretty much how i see the "A League".
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 As good as Germany were, it seems a little premature to be hailing them as the team to beat. Australia were not good, for all the effort they showed, and, while they clearly have some talented players, they seem few and far between. The loss of Cahill certainly didn't help things. Ozil, Lahm, Schweinsteiger and Podolski all looked sharp for the Germans, and Klose seems to love international tournaments. They bossed it from start to finish tonight. For me, the real test for Germany will come when the time for leadership needs to be shown, and for all the talent they have, there isn't really anyone in the team that has that kind of authority with Ballack out injured. Be nice to see a team, any team, go through the tournament playing the kind of stuff they were tonight though, especially considering how poor the quality of pretty much all the opening matches have been in this World Cup.
MC Prussian Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Try harder?! Its not about trying harder (which is the main part of Australias 'bush culture'), the fact is that they put their best team they have available out, and was outplayed by one of the best teams at the tournament. Jeez. Outplayed? Maybe after Cahill got sent off, and the Germans used the one-man advantage to near perfection. However, I didn't see much effort going forward from the Australians before that, either (apart from the first few minutes in each half). They were playing just like many other fearful, cautious sides that I've seen so far at this World Cup. Negative starting tactics (4-5-1), with a lone man up front desperately waiting to be fed with a through ball and no drive from midfield. Algeria, Slovenia, Uruguay to a certain extent, as well as Greece played horrible football going forward. Each of them were shitting their pants, trying hard to avoid losing their opening game and it showed in the lack of effort. Keep in mind Australia had a fabulous WC 2006 and gave Italy a very good run for the money back then. This squad seems to be still living off that "success" and that's what was so disappointing about their performance yesterday - a real lack of commitment, as opposed to the Germans. An Aussie must have slept with Alexei's missus. Judging by some of the comments on here, I rather believe some of the lot on here must've had a romantic one-on-one with Tim Cahill. Either that or an autograph/Everton kit with his name and number at home somewhere. Sadly, this years Australian Team is below par, the friendlies and warm up games have shown the lack of quality and style and only Cahill and Schwarzer are WC quality. Also Verbeek is no Gus Hiddink Germany are one of footballs "elite" whereas Australia really should be classed as football minnows. As stated, last WC, Aussies were one of the "surprise" teams, in this match they were outplayed by a quality side and exposed to the show the level at which they sit. Unfortunately a continued failure at this world cup could have serious repercussions for a football league that is already under stress, anyone who remembers how the US leagues of the 70's, 80' were always on the brink, thats pretty much how i see the "A League". Hear, hear.
MC Prussian Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 And we have a 60million nation, yet we still have most of the players we had in the WC four years ago. I'm still trying to figure out your logic behind that statement - the connection to this thread/the Australian situation is...?
FoxyPV Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Germany looked extremely good yesterday - great movement, sharp passing and very comfortable on the ball. Granted Australia weren't at their best but you can only beat those in front of you and Germany did that with aplomb. Lahm's cross for Klose's goal. Cahill's red was a bit harsh but it seemed like he went in with his knees - how much intent there was though. How do Podolski and Klose do it? Score 6 goals between them in the Bundesliga and manage to perform every time for Germany! There will be a media orgy over this today but Germany have put down quite a big marker as (the result aside) the performance was excellent.
Bugg Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 I'm still trying to figure out your logic behind that statement - the connection to this thread/the Australian situation is...? Well, you were saying that because one team has a 22-million nation has the same team and has done fook all. And I was just pointing that England has a 60-million nation, has the same team as 4 years ago and has done relatively fook all. So basically, I was just saying that criticising a team for that reason is a bit stupid as there are several other teams that have done the same, yet haven't been slated as much as the Aussies.
Chairman of the Bored Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Germany = first real marker in the sand. Them and Argentina are the only ones thus far that look like contenders.
Fox92 Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Nothing much beats watching a strong, fluid and organised Germany team. England don't look a patch on teams like that. Can't wait for Holland later.
surrifox Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Nothing much beats watching a strong, fluid and organised Germany team. England don't look a patch on teams like that. Can't wait for Holland later. A dose of amoebic dysentry would be be marginally more enjoyable
marbelladave Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Interesting fact just came up om the radio. Addidas supplied the Bundesliga with the 'new' Jabulani football for the whole of last season. The rest of the World got it a couple of months ago, so.... Germany for the Cup!
shen Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Interesting fact just came up om the radio. Addidas supplied the Bundesliga with the 'new' Jabulani football for the whole of last season. The rest of the World got it a couple of months ago, so.... Germany for the Cup! The Jabulani's also been used in France and Argentina, so...
marbelladave Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 The Jabulani's also been used in France and Argentina, so... Interesting, only reporting what I heard. However Argentina and Germany have certainly been the most impressive sides so far... Even so it would appear that once again English football missed a trick. The England passing is not up to much at the best of times and many passes were over hit on saturday. Be interesting to know when the English players first got to use the Jabulani.
BlueSi13 Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Lets see how the Germans get on in the remaining two games which should prove much sterner tests, if they can produce similar then they could just shock the world. But after seeing them against an embarrassing Australia team that made it extremely easy for them both technically and physically, it is way WAY too early on to write up the Germans....historically speaking the winners usually start slowly...(Italy drew 1-1 with the United States in their first game in 2006 remember
shen Posted 14 June 2010 Posted 14 June 2010 Interesting, only reporting what I heard. However Argentina and Germany have certainly been the most impressive sides so far... Even so it would appear that once again English football missed a trick. The England passing is not up to much at the best of times and many passes were over hit on saturday. Be interesting to know when the English players first got to use the Jabulani. Could be because it's Adidas that sponsors/provides the balls for the Bundesliga. I assume that rival sponsorships have hindered several leagues using the Jabulani
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