What a super start for our team! I would like to sum it up in one word: AMAZING! I was convinced that the guys would win it but honestly, I thought it would be a much tighter victory...
What a super start for our team! I would like to sum it up in one word: AMAZING! I was convinced that the guys would win it but honestly, I thought it would be a much tighter victory...
What a super start for our team! I would like to sum it up in one word: AMAZING! I was convinced that the guys would win it but honestly, I thought it would be a much tighter victory. So it was a small surprise about which I was really happy.
The biggest surprise for me up to now was the elimination of the Spanish. I really didn't think that would happen. And I think I am in good company. Who really believed in a first round exit of Spain? The team that dominated football at will in the last few years has to head home after the first round?! You have to get used to that.
Spain's 5-1 loss against the Netherlands was a real shock and shows just how important it is to have a good start. Because you could really sense the insecurity in the second match Wednesday evening against Chile. Meanwhile, the German camp can be a bit more calm. The excellent start against Portugal took away all of the pressure which had mounted up before the first game. Also because you know how the team really can play. And that is pretty promising.
I know from my active days that this kind of result and such a dominating performance can really give a push. The work with the team and remainder of the tournament is much more fun now. And the 4-0 win emphasised once again that the team is correctly considered a top favourite. Every player will have seen what is possible at this World Cup. I also expect a lot because many of the players already have a lot of international experience, know these kinds of situations and can deal with the pressure.
The team can once again reward themselves on Saturday against Ghana. I am certain that they will also win that game. But I am going to pick a bigger difference and say 3-1 for Germany! Let's see if I'm right ...
Your Torsten
