World Cup Day 23

Argentina 0-4 Germany

The Germans are looking like the current baton-holders of "Total Football". They have a great combination of players to get the most out of the 4-2-3-1 formation with their front-line able to interchange at will, OK that's a bit of a stretch for Klose but he is certainly able to link the play as well as providing a clinical finish.

Poor marking from a free kick gave Germany the lead in the 3rd minute. The ensuing attacks form Argentina were easily absorbed by the Germans and they were looking as sharp on the break as they did against England and but for some wasteful finishing they would have been further ahead before half-time.

Argentina were stifled in midfield but that's not to say the Germans were negative, far from it.


Paraguay 0-1 Spain

A penalty miss at either end was the most exciting thing in this otherwise flat game.