The Final : Germany vs Spain

[Rami_s]

[Kingroudy]

Originally Posted by MORPHEUSP

haha rudy get a life boy brazil is always like that bel tyasfiyet hehehe plus germany bye bye spain is coming

your post doesn't even deserve a reply u r a fan of 20 losing teams

[Jess]

lek kif every fan of a loser team is now against Germany 7abbet

basita anyway

Forzaaaaa Germany

[Rami_s]

نصيحتنا للجمهور الإلماني: إرادة الإلمان "على راسنا" لكن تدربوا جيداً على اللعب في أندية الدرجة الثانية في البرازيل، علَّكم تلعبون

[Kingroudy]

Originally Posted by Rami_s

نصيحتنا للجمهور الإلماني: إرادة الإلمان "على راسنا" لكن تدربوا جيداً على اللعب في أندية الدرجة الثانية في البرازيل، علَّكم تلعبون

MTSF goes for mou7awalet tenkit super feshle

[MORPHEUSP]

btw i said b4 i am supporting 3 teams 2 lost ow there is 1 left it;s spain so when spain wins i would like to see rudys face LOL, 2bad i cant watch the match
anyway rudy we shall see you mannak ra7 teflot menneh chou mech ra7 tbayyen bi hal balamand

[abousoun]

Euro 2008 - Tactics: Germany v Spain

Eurosport - Fri, 27 Jun 15:23:00 2008


A look at the formations, strengths and weaknesses of Germany and Spain ahead of Sunday's Euro 2008 final at Vienna's Ernst Happel stadium.

FORMATIONS
Germany coach Joachim Loew has to decide whether to stick with the 4-5-1 formation that worked well against Portugal but not so well against Turkey, or revert to his favoured 4-4-2. Spain's Luis Aragones stayed solidly with 4-4-2 all tournament but admitted that the switch to 4-5-1 after David Villa's injury turned the semi-final and it seems likely he will run with it and give a rare start to Cesc Fabregas.

STRENGTHS
Germany's mindset should be an advantage. Their players grew up watching their compatriots competing in finals and should not be fazed by the occasion. As they showed in the last-gasp semi-final win, they always play to the final whistle. Spain's main strength is their technical quality, their familiarity and confidence in each other and a system that has taken them on a 21-match unbeaten run.

WEAKNESSES
Germany were unusually ragged and defensively vulnerable for long spells against Turkey. Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, 38, also looked past his sell-by date. Spain have little aerial power either in attack or defence, though it has not troubled them unduly so far.

DEFENCE
Germany's keeper and back four are vastly experienced yet there were some worried looks between them as they struggled to plug the holes against Turkey. Central defenders Per Mertesacker and Christoph Metzelder love a big centre forward to take on but will be less happy trying to track Fabregas and Andres Iniesta pushing up from midfield. The Spanish defence has not attracted the headlines but has been resilient and efficient. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas and centre back Carles Puyol have barely put a foot wrong while right back Sergio Ramos has a huge appetite for work with his overlapping forays.

MIDFIELD
Michael Ballack had a game to forget against Turkey but he is a man who revels in the big occasion and will take it as a personal challenge to dominate the key area of Sunday's battle. Wide men Bastian Schweinsteiger (pictured in hat) and Lukas Podolski are both having great tournaments and look a constant goal threat while Torsten Frings will add some power if, as expected, he returns to the starting line-up. Spain's midfield eventually wore Russia down with their accurate passing and hard work and the addition of Fabregas brings guile and also freed Xavi to become more adventurous. The whole unit played at a much crisper pace against Russia than they did in the goalless quarter-final against Italy.

ATTACK
With a goal in each of the last two games Miroslav Klose is beginning to regain the confidence that made him the 2006 World Cup's top scorer and his spring-heeled heading ability will be something Germany will look to exploit. As a sole striker Fernando Torres will spend most of his time as a running outlet for his midfielders rather than hovering menacingly in the box. As in the semi, the fresh legs of Spanish league top scorer Daniel Guiza will probably take over during the second half.

Reuters

Thank You ...

[MARX ®]

Originally Posted by Kingroudy

and i'm expecting victory, this is what we did against Portugal.

u made my day man with this joke

Germans will be defeated, and my expectations are about shi 4-0 for spain

[abousoun]

Euro 2008 - Ballack doubtful for final

Eurosport - Sat, 28 Jun 18:58:00 2008


Germany captain Michael Ballack is doubtful for Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain because of an injury to his right calf.

Ballack missed training on Friday back at the team's base in Tenero and he was unable to join the eve-of-match session at the stadium in Vienna on Saturday.

"Michael Ballack has not been able to train the past two days," Loew said.
"On Friday, he had a problem with his right calf, the muscle has hardened and today he couldn't possibly train so we'll have to see how it develops overnight."

The 31-year-old midfielder has scored two goals during the tournament and was at his commanding best in the 3-2 win over Portugal in the quarter-finals.
He was less impressive against Turkey in the semi-finals but his absence would be a huge blow to the German team, who are bidding for their fourth European Championship title.

"Despite everything I'm hoping he will play," Loew said.

"He's the team captain and an extremely important player but if he can't play, someone will replace him.

"We'll have to cope and find a solution. We will find a solution."

If Ballack does miss the game, Loew could choose Tim Borowski as a straight replacement or rejig his midfield completely.

"Our medical team will be working with him round the clock but we have to think seriously about alternatives," Loew said.

"We could play with Borowski or (Bastian) Schweinsteiger in his position."
Ballack has never played in a major final for Germany. He missed the final of the 2002 World Cup through suspension and was part of the team that lost the 2006 semi-final to Italy.

Reuters

Thank You ...

[Josee]

I can see Ballack holding the Euro Cup from now
Geht Deutshland !