Road to Rio 2014
Tick Tock, Tick Tock, the clock runs with everybody just observing it, only waiting for it go quickly to the kick-off time. The moment the whole world is waiting for since over a month. It is the ultimate stage, the grand finale. A heartbreak for some, while the world for the others. It is the FIFA WC 2014 Finale.
Germany takes on Argentina in a much awaited clash. It will take place in Rio de Janeiro at the Maracana. Both teams deservedly so, in the finale. Germany embarrassing Brasil by a 7-1 win. This is the biggest loss for Brasil in a WC. Argentina on the other hand, defeated The Mighty Dutch on penalties, to reach RIO. Netherlands of course finishing 3rd after beating Brasil over a 3-0 win.
TEAM ANALYSIS
GERMANY: The Germans lead by a long time coach Joachim Loew, have finally reached the finale of a big tournament. Loew of course, managing Germany 3rd time in a WC. He has managed to finish 3rd in the last 2 editions. A team with great skill, GERMANY have definitely been able to show their skill, their speed, the discipline in defense, and also the experience needed at this stage. Thomas Muller their top scorer, and a 7-1 win against host's Brasil have been the GERMANY moments this WC. They have the ability to win the WC and no one would disagree.
All the players in the GERMAN squad know each other well. Many of them have served the German squad for a long time. They have really good team chemistry and a hunger to win. Loew has managed to bring all these factors to their advantage and really put the opposition under pressure. Along with that, putting pressure on the opponents mentally through his press conferences has really proven effective. The defense has been like a brick wall, not allowing the opponents to get shots on target. Manuel Neuer has been even better. Saving almost each and every shot, he has been one of the best GK's this WC. The mid-field filled with stars like Schweinsteiger, Kroos and Muller have really stood with team well. Getting balls across the field, putting in crosses, winning dead balls and making use of every free ball has been their glue to the game. Argentina better get their plans right if they have to beat this team.
ARGENTINA: Argentina a team filled with the top players in the game, have reached the finale. Led by King LEO, and coach Alessandro Sabella have had a few bumps, but reached RIO. Sabella managing Argentina first time, at this stage, has really proved the critics wrong. Before the WC, except the supporters not many would have predicted Argentina in the finale. My DAD predicted that. Beating The Dutch 4-2 on penalties, Argentina have really won many hearts, and broke many more. King LEO's performance and a nail-biting win over Iran in the group stage have been the ARGENTINE moments.
Argentina has reached the finale after 24 years of struggle and hard-ship. With players like Messi, Di Maria and Higuain in the front, it is one of the best trio's in the International Stage. Though Messi has not been at his best the last season, he still had a decent season. Di Maria has been the stand-out performer in RMD, and to me, the BEST player last season. He might not have scored many goals, but he has done much better, like playing through balls, getting in crosses, showing his technical ability, he was definitely at his best. Macherano has been another performer this WC. Playing at CB at Barca, not his position. Defending mid-field with Argentina, is his position. He has put in tackles, playing in inch perfect balls, he is the glue that holds the mid-field. Zabaleta the Man City RB, has put in his best in terms of defense. Overall, this team has the ability to make it big. Germany better be ready, this is not going to be a easy contest.
Overall, it is a game where excellent managing comes against brilliant technical ability. Lets see who gets to lift the beautiful trophy, Phillip Lahm or King Leo Messi. May the better team win.
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