Monday 14 July 2014

After 24 years "History repeats itself for Germany"


And at-last they did it.Germany won the World cup 2014 after 24 years and they did it in quite a similar fashion as what Spain did back in 2010 WC.There was no doubt that after their performance against Brasil in the semi-final they were the favorite one to win this competition but still it was not as easy for them as they might have thought to be.Argentina gave everything in the match-nobody could deny the fact that they were better amongst the two teams but then again Football matches depends on goals and Germany found one in the late minute of the game.The match started with a great enthusiasm and the whole stadium was supporting Argentina including Brazilian's also as they wanted eagerly their neighbor to win against the team which tormented them in the semi-finals.

Within the starting few minutes Argentina were full attacking with many shots on the goal but Neuer saved it all. Neuer was very jubilant yesterday in the match and why he shouldn't be after-all he was playing WC final.The stadium shouted till their last pitch volume when Higuain scored a goal from lavezzi's pass but unfortunately it was a offside which eliminated the goal.After that Germany also created many chances but none was converted. Messi was playing at his best but it was hard for him to invade the German defense.
No goals were scored till the 90 minutes and this has been going on from the past 3 WC's that the match has went to the extra time to decide its faith.And so it has been decided these year as well when substitute Mario Gotze has scored the goal in the late 113 minutes which gave his team the world cup 2014.The goal silenced the whole stadium and the dreams of thousands of Argentinians went to thrash within a matter of seconds.

Anyways in football nothing is predictable and Germany deserved to win this world cup from the very beginning of it when started this ornament by beating Portugal 4-0 in the group stages.It was like Germany was destined to win these years world cup and no doubt they have achieved their dream.This match would have specifically disappointed players like Messi and Higuain who must have been feeling guilty of missing those golden chances in the match which could have very easily given them the world cup but they haven't taken those chances properly.Lots of expectation were there for Messi who if Argentina would have won the world cup could have been compared with idols like Maradona who have captained Argentina to win 1986 world cup.

None the less Germany lifted the most prestigious trophy in the world.For Manuel Neuer it was like double silverware as along with the World cup he also won the golden glove award.Golden boot award went to  promising Colombian youngster Rodriguez for scoring six brilliant goals in the tournament.While Golden boot award went to none other than the world's best player Lionel Messi whose performance in this world cup was best at par. Whatever happened in this world would now be a sweet memory for all of the German fans but one thing will remain as a fact that may be Germany have won the world cup but after Argentina's performance in the world cup they have surely won many people's heart.

                                                                                                                                Anuttam Chatterjee

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