Germany vs Greece- PGE Arena- Poland 2:45p EDT
The Greeks have had another admirable tournament. After a tumultuous opening game against Poland, they fought off poor refereeing decisions to qualify for the knockouts. Can they shock everyone again like 2004?
No, Germany is too good. Specifically, too disciplined. This is probably the worst team Greece could have drawn. Germany should have enough creativity to break down a stodgy Greek defense. If they can’t, they have the quality to beat teams multiple ways. If Ozil can’t break through the middle, Muller and Podolski can send crosses into Gomez all day. By the 12th chance he should convert 1. Most importantly, they are too poised to lose their heads in frustration. I could definitely see the likes of France or Italy getting out of their game and coming unglued. On the contrary, I could see Spain stubbornly trying to play their way, steadfast in the belief of their system, until the final whistle- sink or swim.
Without their veteran striker and leader Karagounis, it’s hard to see Greece nicking a goal and holding on to win 1-0.
Prediction- Germany 1 - Greece 0
A steady Germany makes the breakthrough and calmly plays out the match stonefaced and unnerved. Could see 2-0 if they get one while Greece is desperately trying to tie it, but they’ll do it all the while stonefaced and unnerved.
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