Second World War memories will be revisited in few minutes time as former second world war adversaries, Germany and England clashes in the second knock out match in the Round of 16. From the second world war ( 1939 - 1945) battlefield then, whole football world's focus now shifts to South Africa where battle is about to begin.
Traditionally, in the world of Football, Germany is an perennial achiever with 3 World Cups triumphs and as many European championships. Their cabinet is being adorned by their successful campaigns of the past as an indisputable force to reckon with. They possess enviable record when it comes to performing under intense pressure as they simply relishes the big stage.
Beautiful game as the football is rightly called, Germany is not an attractive team when it comes to flamboyance of the South Americans i.e. Brazil & Argentina, nor do they possess the finesse of Spain or Netherlands. But they are mighty effective when it comes to achieving and keep their proud German flag flying strong.
They have done this over the years as they possessed some of the greatest names right from World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer to another legendary German and a World Cup winner, Lothar Mattheus who won it in 1990.
Lot has changed since the second war ended. But when it comes to Football, German juggernaut just rolls on sans style unlike other title contenders in this world cup edition.
Today, Germany commands a young team which is dynamic and possess flair for an attacking game unlike their predecessors of the past. Any side which possessing likes of Miroslav Klose, Bastien Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski, tearing forward Mesut Ozil as attacking troika. Their defense is not what it used to be. But it is still the best defense in the competition as it is led from the front by their captain, Phillip Lahm.
On the other hand is England which are known as perennial underachievers. Although they have won their lone World Cup way back in 1966 under Sir Bobby Charlton as he is called. Today, England possess golden generation at their disposal. Man to man, they can contest even the best of teams. But when it comes to performing on the biggest, grandest of stage, they somehow fizzle out. But this could be an abberration waiting to happen.
Any team which possess an enviable pool of supremely gifted players such as Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, Joe Cole and with talented players like Aryeon Lennon as the super sub, makes them a favourite but only if they play as a team rather than as individuals.
Opening 18 minutes, game has a sedate start. But I am having a sneaky feeling that something is going to happen.
I am rooting for Germany as I love their Automobile engineering marvels of Mercedes, Mini Cooper, Opel, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche & BMW, I love their football and country as a whole.
As I write, Miroslav Klose, their super striker scores their opening goal taking his tally to 12 in World Cups. He is simply incredible, ain't he?
I would like to conclude by saying, 'Cometh the hour, Cometh the Man'. And Miroslav Klose is the man which I and Germany's fans look for inspiration.
Hail Germany's super efficiency and their glorious culture which makes it a powerhouse of Europe.
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