25.3.11

England 3 - 4 Germany

When half-time saw the English three goals up (Marco T, Ludo Gallo, Simone), it looked like the Germans were tamely bowing out of the tournament without putting up a fight.
But then Emilio started to play. And Giovanni. And Marco S. And then it was a different game!
It was just after Simone narrowly missed out on a fourth goal for England when Emilio's determination saw him pull the first goal back for the Germans.
Marco S was winning lots of ball in m idfield at this stage and distributing it well. And Giovanni has changed up a gear, no at least two gears, and he was everywhere... asking for the ball, passing, moving, harrassing defenders and chasing everything. And when he scored, it was a gem: a bullet of a shot hit on the turn between two defenders.
At 3-2, an upset was in the air and Marco S brought it to earth with a well-judged shot which took a slight deflection past Luke.
Then, with only minutes remaining, Marco struck again as he lay on the ground and the ball somehow found its way past Luke again.
Now, instead of a comfortable qualification, England need to avoid defeat in their last match against Turkey.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH POINTS: Emilio 7, Giovanni 6, Marco S 4, Marco T 2, Lucas 2

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