We don't see Germany trouncing yet another strong world football power, as Spain will match up against Der Mannschaft much better than did the tactic-less, unorganized Argentinians, but we still think the Germans will overpower the Spanish over 90 minutes. The Germans' ability to patiently and effectively defend and then burst forward en masse with precision makes them a very tough opponent for the Red Fury. Spain will dominate possession but will find few cracks in the German Wall--of course, if they defend well, they only need one crack, as David Villa continues to demonstrate with aplomb. But physically the Spanish will have a hard time. Look for Spain to earn many set-piece goal-scoring opportunities as Iniesta and Villa get pushed and shoved to the ground--oh, and the Spanish will certainly flop too if not dive outright. Regardless, Spain will need a clean sheet or close to it if they hope to get through to the final.
The disgraceful way Uruguay made it past Ghana has been much-written about, and so we won't add our two pesos. But the soccer-gods are very angry; and the Orange are now an instrument of divine retribution (in addition to being a very, very good side). Netherlands 3 Uruguay 1.
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