Germany Beats Uruguay 3-2

Germany Beats Uruguay 3-2 to Claim 3rd Position
By Joseph Ezie Efoghor

The German soccer machines Saturday night defeated Uruguay by 3-2 to claim the 3rd position in the ongoing FIFA soccer world cup in a match that was keenly contested. The two sides gave a good account of themselves, and at least gave their teeming supporters something to cheer about.

The first yellow card of the night went to Dennis Aogo for his rough play in the 5th minute. The second yellow card went to Cacau almost immediately in the 6th minute for handling the ball.

The Germans got their first and second corner kicks in the 9th and 10th minutes respectively, but they were poorly utilized. But in the 19th minute, Sweinsteigger unleashed a hot shot from outside the yard box and the goal keeper parried it; but before he could recover, the ball was tucked into the net by Thomas Muller, for Germany's first goal.

Uruguay equalized through a pass provided by Suarez and was neatly placed beyond the reach of the goal keeper by Edinson Cavani in the 28th minute.

Uruguay got a corner kick in the 34th minute, but was not converted. In the 42nd minute, Suarez was left with the goal keeper alone, but he blew away the opportunity that should have put his side ahead, in such an unpardonable manner.

In the 43rd minute Lugano handled the ball and got a yellow card. The Germans had another corner kick in the 44th minute but it didn't alter the result of the game in any way. In the 45th minute, the South Americans had yet another corner kick, which fell on top of the roof of the net.

In the 48th minute, Suarez had another ample opportunity to put his side ahead but he was denied the opportunity by the keeper. In the 51st minute, Diego Forlan scored the second goal through a fantastic kick that left the goal keeper confused.

Five minutes later (in the 56th minute), Boateng's cross was nodded in by Marcell Jansen for an equalizer. The match became more explosive as both sides tried to wrap up victory. There were attacks and counter attacks from both sides, leaving the fans gaping with delight.

Oezil Mesut was dispossessed of the ball in the 6 yard box in the 58th minute, in what would have made it goal number 3 for his side. In the 61st minute, Diego Perez was issued a yellow card for his foul play against Sweinsteigger.

In the 62nd minute, Suarez got an opportunity that would have made it the third goal for the South Americans, but his shot was parried by the goal keeper. And in the 65th minute, Diego Forlan shot unto the body of the goal keeper.

Cacau collected a cross from Thomas Muller in the 71st minute, but his shot went over the bar. In the 74th minute, Cacau was replaced by Stefan Kiebling. He had his first feel of the ball in the 76th minute, but his shot was parried by the Uruguayan goal keeper.

Walter Gagano replaced Diego Perez in the 77th minute. In the 82nd minute however, Germany scored her winning goal through Khedira Sami, who nodded in the ball after a goal mouth scramble, following a corner kick.

In the 87th minute, Boateng's shot was again caught by the goal keeper. Edinson Cavani got replaced with Sebastian Abreu in the 88th minute and Oezil Mesut also got replaced with Serda Tasci on the dot of 90 minutes.

Arne Freidrich got a yellow card for a foul play in the 2nd minute of added time, and the resultant free kick was taken by Diego Forlan; but the ball hit the cross bar in what would have been a great miracle. The match ended with that last minute attempt, leaving the Germans as the eventual winners of the match. The final match between Spain and The Netherlands comes up on Sunday 11th July 2010.

Joseph Ezie efoghor is a sports analyst with special interest in football, wrestling, golf, boxing, athletics and long jump. For more of his articles visit http://efoghorsportsarena.blogspot.com

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