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Argentina to create half of dream World Cup final

Are there alternative methods to picking the World Cup winner? (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Roar Guru
8th July, 2014
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The FIFA World Cup has truly hit the business stage of the competition, as four superpower nations battle it out for a spot in the final.

From the beginning of the tourne many experts were predicting we would get the ‘dream’ all South American final with Argentina meeting hosts Brazil.

Thursday morning (AEST) Lionel Messi and co. look to ensure their side do their part in creating said dream final.

Unfortunately for those hoping for a marquee Brazil versus Argentina clash will have to make due to Germany versus Argentina final.

The unfortunate late injury suffered by Brazilian superstar Neymar has taken away the home nation’s number one strike weapon, and for mine, their ability to beat the machine like Germany.

Brazil, far from a one man side, have plenty of attacking weapons, however through the loss of Neymar, now lack the flair to break down the organised Germany defence.

The German backline of Howedes, Hummels, Lahm and Boateng have only conceded three goals all tournament, which is equal second after the measly two conceded by Costa Rica.

Brazil, who will be looking to push players forward to compensate for the loss of Neymar, are susceptible at the back.

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David Luiz has been one of the players of the tournament so far, but as shown during his time at Chelsea, he can be caught badly out of position by the more organised and drilled teams.

In international football, there is no team more organised and drilled than Joachim Loew’s German outfit.

This is the fourth World Cup in a row that Germany have made it to the final four, and in those three previous world cups, never have they had an opportunity as good as this.

They were broken down and played off the park by Brazil in 2002, and will be out for revenge of sorts by denying the home side their place in the final.

Coinsidently it will be the only remaining member of either side to play in that 2002 final in Miroslav Klose may hold the key for Germany.

The 36 year old national record goal scorer needs just one goal to become the most prolific striker in World Cup history, and there would be no better place to pass Brazilian legend Ronaldo’s mark than against the current equal top scorers home nation.

It will be interesting to see who the Brazilian’s back in the final should Germany beat them and go on to play Argentina, which for mine is exactly the outcome we’ll get.

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