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Euro 2016 semi-final preview: Germany v France
theguardian.com ^ | July 6, 2016 | Martin Laurence

Posted on 07/06/2016 11:38:31 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

The winner of Thursday’s meeting between the world champions and the hosts will enter the final as favourites. The two highest rated sides at the tournament – France on 7.17 and Germany on 7.15 – will be treating this game as if it were the final itself. Joachim Löw’s side are hoping to emulate France’s achievement of holding both the World Cup and European Championship trophy at the same time.

France have not been truly tested yet but neither have they breezed through a highly favourable draw. While their first-half annihilation of Iceland in the quarter-finals promised much, it was the first time they had scored before the interval. They are yet to fully impress in both halves of a game, which they will need to do against Germany.

France haven’t really faced a side of any great repute since they last met Germany two years ago, when they were knocked out the World Cup at the quarter-finals courtesy of a Mats Hummels header. Hummels, who is missing out through suspension, is one of a number of key absentees. By comparison, the return of N’Golo Kante and Adil Rami from their bans has left Deschamps with a full squad.

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To: dfwgator

Germany 3-1. Despite playing against France in France and missing Hummels, the Germans will win with a better defense and overall system. The French defense is suspect. And experience matters in big games.


21 posted on 07/07/2016 5:17:24 AM PDT by kabar
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The Master Race gassed little girls, is that what they are known for?

Let’s go France, Allez Les Bleus.

Schumacher, their goalkeeper admitted drug use in the ‘82 match. Said others did as well.


22 posted on 07/07/2016 6:59:11 AM PDT by BeadCounter
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You are sick.


23 posted on 07/07/2016 9:29:16 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Iceland was the only team at Euro 2016 to score a goal in every one of their matches
24 posted on 07/07/2016 9:34:30 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Party atmosphere as rivals France and Germany face off for spot i
http://www.france24.com/en/20160707-euro-2016-host-france-face-germany-semi-finals-fans-portugal


25 posted on 07/07/2016 9:43:03 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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France one win from Euro 2016 final six years after disgrace of South Africa
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/07/france-euro-2016-south-africa-world-cup-didier-deschamps-olivier-giroud


26 posted on 07/07/2016 9:46:59 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Cristiano Ronaldo believes Portugal can win final with his ‘work and humility’
“Record-breaking is something very nice,” said the Portugal captain. “I have broken many records before and I am still breaking records for club and country. But this all comes naturally and the crucial thing was to reach the final, for the coaching staff and all my team-mates. I am very happy and I am very proud of all my team-mates. We are now so close. I’ve always dreamed of winning something for Portugal and now it’s just one step away. Dreaming is free, so let’s keep dreaming.

“Euro 2004 was special. I was 18 and that was my first final. My debut. But now 12 years have gone by and we’re there again. I’m very proud of that. But I am also very confident and I believe that all these boys deserve it, I deserve it, Portugal deserves it, the fans deserve it – every single Portuguese person deserves it. They’ve been amazing supporters. We’ve yet to win anything, but it’s the final. I don’t think many people thought that Portugal would make it to that point, but we are there. That fills me with pride.

“Now we have to get ready for Sunday and we want to make this dream come true. I believe that we’ll win. With a lot of work, humility and the spirit of self-sacrifice, which I have always shown in my career, these sorts of things are doable.”


27 posted on 07/07/2016 11:38:47 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Commentary is Germany survived the first ten minutes.
I agree!


28 posted on 07/07/2016 12:13:29 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Germany looking a bit disjointed but at least they are in the French neighborhood.
29 posted on 07/07/2016 12:18:22 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Schweini played it cool in front of the German net. Shows how important he is.
30 posted on 07/07/2016 12:20:30 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Neuer signals for three men in the wall. 30 meters


31 posted on 07/07/2016 12:23:04 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Good shot! Caught by Neuer!


32 posted on 07/07/2016 12:24:10 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Damn we missing Gomez. But a second corner... nothing.


33 posted on 07/07/2016 12:25:49 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Commentary: Schweinsteiger is everywhere!


34 posted on 07/07/2016 12:27:02 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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France failed pass looks like they are a bit winded.


35 posted on 07/07/2016 12:28:42 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Schweini on the job again!


36 posted on 07/07/2016 12:29:51 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Schweini cleared in front of the net. Again.


37 posted on 07/07/2016 12:32:50 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Can card. This is his first game. Müller calms him down.


38 posted on 07/07/2016 12:35:09 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Free kick on target. Neuer handles it.


39 posted on 07/07/2016 12:36:52 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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Big French mistake gives up the ball but Kimmich fails to do much with it. Missing Gomez!


40 posted on 07/07/2016 12:38:38 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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