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June 23 – In 2006 as host of the World Cup, Germany came together in a way that the country had not experienced in more than 70 years. There was a huge sense of pride mixed with a twinge of nationalism that at first made Germans uncomfortable, however, by the end of the tournament, the Bundesflagge (national flag) would be flown throughout the country.
At the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, the Bundesflagge flag created a beautiful tapestry as the Mannschaft looked to secure top spot in Group A and avoid a showdown with Spain in the quarter-finals.
Opponents Switzerland didn’t read the script though and made German manager, Julian Nagelsmann’s team work extremely hard for a vital point in a 1-1 draw.
Switzerland will ultimately feel disappointment after a disciplined and organised performance that had all the hallmarks of head coach, Murat Yakin.
Dan Ndoye put Switzerland ahead
With captain, Granit Xhaka keeping the talismanic, Toni Kross under wraps, the hosts became too reliant on Jamal Musiala. The Bayern Munich superstar and good friend of England’s Jude Bellingham have similar styles when they deploy their directness on proceedings. This straight-line running can produce fear in opponents; however, Musiala isn’t known for his tackling.
In the 17th minute Maximillian Mittelstadt produced a wonderful cross from the left-hand side of the attacking third that Swiss defender, Michel Aebischer miskicked under pressure from Musiala. The ball was semi-cleared but ended up on the right foot of Robert Andrich who had pushed up from his full-back position.
He let fly from 25-yards. Yann Sommer in the Swiss goal resembled the cheese Switzerland is so famous for as a huge hole opened at his near post. 1-0 Germany.
But not so fast, as Italian referee Daniele Orsato was summoned by VAR to the pitch side monitor. Replays confirmed that Musiala had left his foot on Aebischer and the goal was controversially chalked off for a foul. This reprieve inspired…
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Author : Paul Nicholson
Publish date : 2024-06-23 21:30:39
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