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To: Berlin_Freeper
Manuel Neuer, Germany goalkeeper and Man of the Match
I have never experienced a shoot-out like it. I think most of the Italians just aimed down the middle. The goal we conceded during normal time was a bit unlucky, but I believe we were the better side and are deservedly through.

It was something special to have so many penalty-takers and such drama! We did not manage to beat Italy in 90 minutes. We did not beat Italy in 120 minutes. That shoot-out was fitting for a duel between Italy and Germany. It wasn't that easy. It was a battle of nerves. I did prepare, but none of their penalty takers aimed where they usually do.


5 posted on 07/03/2016 7:31:54 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
BORDEAUX, France
Whole sections of libraries are devoted to the role of the mind in sports -- from mental strength to strategy, from creative intelligence to emotional intelligence. Every last bit of it came into play on the night Germany were able to slay their demon.
6 posted on 07/03/2016 7:35:16 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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