There was a fairly amusing early exchange between Dowie and the commentator (let’s call him Dave) that went something like this: Dave: the Koreans have brought with them two tons of food to Russia, along with their own chef. Dowie: Two tons? Having sat with you at breakfast, Dave, two tons wouldn’t be enough. Dave: Working with you, Ian, I have to line my stomach.
Sweden have come through a qualifying group including France and the Netherlands, beaten Italy in a play off, and get drawn in a group with Germany. They are to say the least battle hardened, don’t expect to have much possession and make the most of what they have. Great save from Neuer keeps the Germans in touch. I have nothing against the Germans,their humiliation of Brazil was one of the great World Cup games, but this is great.
Du gehst nach Hause Du gehst nach Hause du gehst Die Deutschen gehen nach Hause according to Google translate that is You're going home you're going home you're going the Germans are going home
What an enjoyable first half. Germany are playing well, but have not scored. Good defending and great tactics from Sweden with some great counter attacks But the Getmans are losing 1-0 and are in very serious trouble. It should be a very interesting second half.
I’m loving this World Cup so far, and this round of games in particular, where usually a win for one of the teams is essential. Not always great quality, but often great drama. A draw isn’t good enough for the Germans I think, but they are building the pressure. Even if they come through this group every other team knows they are far from invincible.
I’m waiting for the decisive Swedish counter attack after absorbing this Kraut pressure. Are we allowed to call them Krauts these days? We’re not? OK, sausage eating filthy squarehead Boche then* (Copyright: Battle Picture Weekly, IPC Comics 1974)
If it is, then so must be Les Rosbifs... and I couldn’t care less what I’m called by a cheese eating surrender monkey.
