GERMANY WINS

Well today is a better day now that Germany has redeemed themselves! The game was super intense with back and forth goals from both teams. The last play of the match when Diego Forlan had a free kick at the top of the box where the ball hit the crossbar! That was insane. I would have been devastated by the tie! And then the extra time! I'm glad it ended like it did. Uruguay always goes out with a show. Does anyone recall the Suarez handball that ended up making the difference in their game against Ghana?!

In the end, I thought that both teams played their hearts out. Some of the German players, Lahm,Klose,Podolski, and even their coach Loew (Low in English) had the flu. Plus the rain conditions were making the ball slippery and some of the players had horrible passes and first touches.I remember rainy games and it was really hard to control the ball sometimes.

I must admit that it was a little upsetting to not even be able to give Klose a chance at beating the record that Ronaldo holds, but I understand. I know that it was Klose's decision and although a lot of people didn't agree with it, he did what he felt was best for his team. He could have been selfish but he wasn't! I have played games when I wasn't my best, and they are not fun! Sometimes you just can't play like you want to play not matter what, so I thank Klose for the amazing performance throughout this World Cup!!!

Both teams played well, but also the sportsmanship was great to see! Forlan placed the ball on the 6 for the German goalkeeper Butt. Another Uruguay player also gave a hand to Kiebling when he fell down. I have not seen this type of sportsmanship in quite some time, and especially in an important game! I really loved how the teams were respectful of one another yet they played tough and managed to challenge each other! It was a joy to watch this match.

One of the most surprising minor parts of the match was the continuous booing of Luis Suarez. My thoughts were like the commentators of the game. The people who were booing him must not fully understand the rules of Football. Suarez used his hands which is forbidden and he received a red card just like anyone else. I think that if I was out on the pitch I would have done the same thing as Suarez. He did what he had to do to prevent Ghana from scoring and ultimately winning. I know that all the true Football followers would agree that he definitely saved his time from an extra time lose and make the game go to penalties! I didn't expect the crowd to boo him throughout the whole game, but that's one of the outcomes of Football. You just never know what's going to happen, and you never know how people are going to react!

OVERALL
So today was an amazing day in Germany and of course at my house! Germany has ended this World Cup on a high note! I have recovered from the semi-final game and am so proud and happy for Germany.I know that my Mom and Stepdad were happy too since they saw how upset I was after the Germany-Spain game. I'm glad happiness and cheering was what they heard today! There were no signs of tears today.

THE FINAL
I will be watching the Final at a pub so that will be exciting. I'm interested to see how many people will come out to watch the game since the pub wasn't even jam packed when the USA played Algeria! It will be a great day and a sad day that the World Cup is over. I am going to savor the day tomorrow as much as I can!

Can't wait to blog about the Final. And of course I'll be wearing my orange for the Dutch. I'm just hoping that Paul the Octopus is wrong about his prediction, but currently he is 7 for 7. Let's hope this weekend ends on a great note and the Dutch win! Only tomorrow will tell.

Until then..

xoxo
Amanda