A final da copa do mundo. The World Cup final. And so it was; the summer of football, the hours of binge watching games, the multiple fights with the family over the tv remote, the skills, thrills and damned right abismal spills are all coming to an emotional end this Sunday with the World Cup reaching it's final climax. The Rollercoaster is almost over, we have watched on as history has been made and that's just the record number of times a man has bitten another man on a football field. We thank you Brazil, not only for the times we've cried but for the memories, our teams may not be in the final but the samba spirit has brought the world together. Gracias and until the next time farewell.
Saturday 12th July, 21:00GMT...
3rd Place Playoff...
Brazil 1-1 Holland (Brazil W/Penalties)...
David Luis can officially say that he went from boy hood hero, to Brazillian worldwide zero. In a thrid place playoff against a decent Dutch side, Scolari's squad have to pull up their socks and start chirping that redemption song. Neymar and Silva are the obvious proven back bone for Brazil but with the young poster boy still out, they'll be stripped of a goalscorer; however Silva will return from suspension so the back four have a born leader again. Fred and Hulk have flopped harder than a raw pancake on shrove Tuesday this tournament, so if you are expecting goals from these two, I'd think again. I genuinely feel for the fans and travellers that have embraced the Brazillian fever, so I believe that it's only fair that the boys in yellow pay them back by finishing the tournament thrid.
Onto the Oranje and I must say they've been a sturdy threat throughout but my gosh, some of their fixtures have been dull. After Van Gaal already wormed his way through one penalty shoot out with mastermind tactics, it was only inevitable that they'd crumble in the second; it's unlucky they couldn't break down the Argie bus as this would have seen a better game. Good old, jack of all trades master of none Dirk Kuyt at right back had an promising game previous and against Brazil I presume we'll see the same. The three at the back, two wing backs layout will work a blinder playing against a poor attack but again a goal drought is due; Brazilia's back four will be extremely tight. Score draws and bore draws have been all over the Dutch, so again it's going to be the same. Brazil should bag it with big Caesar between the sticks though.
Sunday 13th July, 20:00GMT...
The Final...
Germany 3-1 Argentina...
Well, Germans being Germans they had to make it to the final didn't they?. Every Englishman's worst nightmare, the two teams they didn't want in the finale went on to make it. After "Müllering" Brazil, Germany will have their stern sights set on smashing in another South American giant and it wouldn't be the first time. Last time these European ballers met up square with the Argies they gave them a game to forget by nailing them 4-0. Up until the semi's I wasn't convinced with the Germans but any team that pulverises the host nation by six goals deserves to win it. Hummels is built like brick and Neuer is purely unstoppable and that's only the defensive game. Thomas Müller can still snatch that golden boot off of Rodriguez and what better way to do it that in the final?, His marksman like shooting can secure the cup and Klose will be there in support after securing the scoring record. The thing that scares me most is that these guys are so young and have at least another two competitions ahead equalling eight years of footballing dominance?.
Rumour has it that Messi is not only the main man on the pitch but talks the tactics in the changing room too. Ever since previous to the tournaments start I've fancied the Argentinians to win it but they haven't done diddly squat to earn it. I'm very shocked they've made it to the final after the post group performance's but they're their but it's not going to be easy for them. Mascherano stated what it's like to play with passion when you pull on your countries shirt by crunching into every tackling going and bouncing up from concussion; for the first time the midfield looked more than a Messi surrounded mash. Rojo, Zabaleta and Lavezzi have been mentionably impressive but I don't think this team has enough to contain the German cannon. Legends will be made and stories passed on; History can only be written by the victor, so I hope you can understand Deutschland's home tongue.
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