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Actually, yeah, forgot how bad Podolski's been for a second.

Reus y Klose coming on, presumably for Kroos y Gomez.

Certainly could have. I remember drooling when he and Totti played together. Shame about the the injuries and what ever other problems he's had. I seem to remember reading something about him when he was at Real, discussing how he would "go have sex with beautiful ladies then eat many pastries."

Cassano should have never been allowed to cross for that first goal, though. Against 3 players - Boateng, Hummels and Khedira. Poor defending. It was, but it wasn't even that in particular. Just his control, the way he moves with the ball. That one where he controlled a 60 yard high ball with one little touch, man.

Despite Balotelli's goals, loved watching Cassano. Insanely talented player, just wonder if he could have achieved more.

Wouldn't put it past him.

Early Germany goal in the 2nd half would set up a class remaining part of the game.

Aye but 2 Mario goals and probably MOTM means you'll have a fair advantage. I'm probably going to be out of the top 2 or 3 after this, need a massive 2nd half. Plus, I'd dare say most people will have a few Germans so you won't be the only one. Need a big wildcard.

Podolski's been pretty wank this tournament.

Fucking hell. Doth my cap.

Need pretty much everything to go my way if I'm going to win this now.

No, Mark, Gomez probably won't catch that ball as it was nowhere near him.

Unlucky. Standard procedure.

The mindless commentary rhetoric is set for the night - Gomez doesn't move much, isn't very good.

Not going to lie, I'm pretty much screwed if Germany go out.

Small stakes on Germany 2-1, and also Hummels anytime.

The inclusion of Craig Cathcart amuses me.

Might lump on the "Martin Keown to be a prick for 90 consecutive minutes" bet at 1/6.

. I bet Giggsazi does.

Wow, they could buy McGeady, Fletcher and Keith Andrews with that.

Need Germany for my bet of them to win the tournament, and also my Gomez/Lew (half odds)/Ronaldo top scorer bet looks decent, barring an Ozil hatrick or something tonight.

Bargain.

Totally agree. Obviously we can't say for sure but I think he comes across as a decent enough bloke who still cares about football a lot. And although the Olympics are hardly the top of everyone's serious priorities in terms of winning it, he would still have done a decent job.

Would honestly say 5 or 6 people can still win it. Just needs a good captain performance from someone who isn't immediately obvious and you have 20-25 points most others do not.

Need to have a good night tonight if I'm to win it, have a feeling everyone will have very similar players for the last match.