After watching so much of action in the football matches, it is
time for us to single out the matches that were interesting which
provided us with great entertainment.
The most dramatic: Germany VS Poland
Poland had been pushed to the edge by losing their opening match
against Ecuador. They were once favourites to get into the last
sixteen together with Germany but their lacking of defence and luck
had brought them into a very dire situation. They had to draw or
even win in their match against Germany or else they would face
early elimination. Their determination to secure at least a draw
seemed almost successful as the match entered the final minute of
stoppage time after Klose and Ballack both hit the crossbar. Poland
was down to ten men in the last 15 minutes of the match and
Poland's goal was on Germany's siege. From the first-half to
stoppage time, Klose, Podolski and Ballack all missed their chances
to eliminate Poland. Poland's goalkeeper seemed invincible and the
match was full of quirkiness as Germany failed repeatedly to beat
the goalkeeper. However, the most dramatic moment came when
Neuville found the net two minutes into stoppage time, when
everybody was almost sure of Poland claming the vital point from
Germany. The stadium instantly erupted and all the German flags
hoisted after 92 minutes of frustration for Germany. I was
speechless too when Neuville struck the late late victory for
Germany. All I had to say for Poland is that I felt sorry for them
and it is a pity to be eliminated in such a heart breaking way.
They had played well in defence, containing the Germans and giving
their opponents a hard and frustrating time throughout the match.
It was all too dramatic for everyone, the most dramatic match
amongst all the matches played.
The most controversial goal: Japan VS Australia
The most controversial goal was nonetheless Nakamura's pass which
went straight over everybody and for the goal. Australians claimed
that their goalkeeper was fouled in the penalty area, bringing him
to the ground and he only could watch the ball go straight into the
net but it was fell on deaf years. Australian coach Hiddink
immediately erupted as he was denied of the replay by the
officials. At the touchline, he was seen having a big row with the
officials and there was some pushing too. It is also the most
interesting scene made by a coach so far. There was still much
debate about this goal, whether the goalkeeper was really fouled or
not. This was ranked the most controversial goal but the scene
Hiddink had made was much more interesting than anything
else.
The biggest comeback: None other than Australia's three goals in
the final eight minutes
The biggest surprise: Sweden VS Trinidad and Tobago
There was nothing much I could say more about this, Trinidad and
Tobago in their debut drawing against veterans Sweden.
The most exciting: Opening match
Germany put up the most exciting match in this World Cup Finals so
far by scoring four goals against Costa Rica. The marvelous goals
from Lahm and Frings had been made the difference for Germany and
showed to the world that they had true great attacking power.
Most beautiful free-kick: David Beckham's free-kick which had
caused the own goal by Paraguay's captain, enabling England to
secure the full three marks.
The latest saviour: Saudi Arabia VS Tunisia
The substitute of Tunisia found the net when his side faced defeat
as Tunisia was 1-2 down. He saved the team in the last minute of
stoppage time. If not for him, Tunisia's hopes of getting into the
last sixteen would be little. He saved the whole team in the
eleventh hour.
Most dangerous player: Robben
With his sheer speed and skills, the Serbs were forced to make
substitution in the first-half just to defend against him. This had
been seen by everyone as we marveled this football
prodigy.