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exsequarI said "if they keep up their form" - and they didn't. I don't understand why they didn't (was Mueller that crucial? Were they that scared of Spain?) but... they didn't. It wasn't the same beautiful game we saw the past couple weeks.
I am heartbroken. It ended 2 hours ago and the tears are still flowing every few minutes. I never expected to get this invested in any sports team, and I suppose I should have prepared myself for the worst, but - they looked like they were going to win. They DESERVED to win with they way they were playing.
But you know what? This team was considered underdogs entering the tournament. They were young, inexperienced, and riddled with injury.
But they got to the semis. They still have the highest goal count of the tournament, and can add to it on Saturday. They have a chance to land a golden boot for Mueller or Klose, and a Best Player of the Tournament award for Basti, which he fucking deserves.
In short, they were amazing. And I am so, so proud of them. I'll see you in 2012 boys - my heart is yours forever now.
Oh and also - DESTROY URUGUAY! I really want to see you smile again before I have to say goodbye, okay?
&Die Mannschaft; Thanks for a great ride. I love you.
I am heartbroken. It ended 2 hours ago and the tears are still flowing every few minutes. I never expected to get this invested in any sports team, and I suppose I should have prepared myself for the worst, but - they looked like they were going to win. They DESERVED to win with they way they were playing.
But you know what? This team was considered underdogs entering the tournament. They were young, inexperienced, and riddled with injury.
But they got to the semis. They still have the highest goal count of the tournament, and can add to it on Saturday. They have a chance to land a golden boot for Mueller or Klose, and a Best Player of the Tournament award for Basti, which he fucking deserves.
In short, they were amazing. And I am so, so proud of them. I'll see you in 2012 boys - my heart is yours forever now.
Oh and also - DESTROY URUGUAY! I really want to see you smile again before I have to say goodbye, okay?
&Die Mannschaft; Thanks for a great ride. I love you.
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Date: 2010-07-07 10:39 pm (UTC)I agree that Basti and Lahm looked good, but their efforts were frustrated by their teammates letting them down - not anticipating passes, not making runs. In fact, age showed *very* strongly in this game - the experienced players (Basti, Lahm, Arne, Per) held it together (plus Neuer! DAMN SON) while Oezil and Boateng, and somewhat Khadira, among others, very badly showed their nerves. Trochowski and Kroos were good but they didn't have the sparkling instinct of Mueller.
I do think that in 2 years this team will be unstoppable though. I can't wait.
Don't click till you're good and ready.
Date: 2010-07-07 10:52 pm (UTC)http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_football/2443404.html?thread=254529420#t254529420
Lahm's voice breaking WILL break your heart, trufax. http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_football/2443404.html?thread=254632844#t254632844
Re: Don't click till you're good and ready.
Date: 2010-07-07 11:01 pm (UTC)Re: Don't click till you're good and ready.
Date: 2010-07-07 11:03 pm (UTC)*hugs*
Have a Torres/Poldi comfort hug!
Date: 2010-07-07 11:11 pm (UTC)Re: Have a Torres/Poldi comfort hug!
Date: 2010-07-08 03:48 am (UTC)And half naked Poldi and Schweini!
Date: 2010-07-07 11:22 pm (UTC)Re: And half naked Poldi and Schweini!
Date: 2010-07-07 11:30 pm (UTC)The way Basti's hand curves around Poldi's skull...sdflkjlsdfj. WE STILL HAVE SCHWEINSKI!
Re: And half naked Poldi and Schweini!
Date: 2010-07-07 11:38 pm (UTC)Schweinski forever!!!!! <3 <3 <3
I wish there was some way to know what they were saying!!!
Re: And half naked Poldi and Schweini!
Date: 2010-07-08 12:03 am (UTC)I'm so glad they're still pretty close. <333
Re: And half naked Poldi and Schweini!
Date: 2010-07-08 12:08 am (UTC)Awwwww... I want to see all the shirt swapping, but I couldn't stand to watch them be sad on the pitch, esp after Schweini was shown alone, near tears. D:
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Date: 2010-07-07 10:53 pm (UTC)Yeah, absolutely. What they can achieve with more experience and years!! <3 <3 <3
Can't wait.