Comments on: Euro 2008 Group B Preview: Austria vs. Germany

By: Serge

Serge — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:01:15 +0000

Seeing what happened to Czechs yesterday, can say that the game just started.
What happened to the coaches, why they were sent to watch from the tribune?

By: Jorge

Jorge — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:28:04 +0000

This German team is unpredictable. Even the first game they did not play at their potential against a Polish team coached by Leo Benhaker who is known for tight defensive schemes, Germany in that game looked in control but lacked speed. Against Croatia they played amateur football but there is always a feeling they can come back and play like 6 months ago or 2 years ago.
Germany’s main problem is adapting to Low’s scheme of having Podolski as a midfielder because he can do little to help the midfield on defense, that sends Michael Ballack back to help Torsten Frings in front of the defense and this slows down the team on the counter attacks. Low tried to find the solution placing Clemens Fritz on the midfield as he is tough in defense being a natural full back but he looked lost and lacked pace.
If Germany can put it together they will crush Austria 4:0. If Low is still experimenting after the Croatia’s fiasco it will be a tight score that can go either way.

By: David Martinez

David Martinez — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:12:46 +0000

Linz – 2 goals. my prediction.

By: Luke

Luke — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:50:37 +0000

I think Austria will frustrate enough to keep Germany out of the pace they want to play. I look for Podolski to be massively ineffective in a match like this–this match is why you have Kuranyi on your squad. I look for German goals off of set pieces and a clean sheet from Lehmann.

By: David Martinez

David Martinez — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:44:21 +0000

In the virtual realm (Offsides Euro 2008 – check it our at games.theoffside.com) this game ended in a 3-3 tie. I havent announced it publicly yet, but that is what happened.

By: Juan

Juan — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:11:13 +0000

generally this wouldn’t even be a contest, but keeping in mind that Austria is going to play to kill or be killed and that they have home field advantage, this could be a very interesting match.

By: Horst Mayer

Horst Mayer — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:32:44 +0000

Latest news on the ticker: Germany have renounced their match and ceded the 3 points for fear of the giant Austria. Players already no their way home. Vowed not to play Austria within the next 33 years.