Germany 1-0 Portugal: Mario Gomez chose the balance

We had high hopes of attending a great game between Germany and Portugal, but ultimately none of the two teams meet expectations. At least as far as performance is concerned. Win by 1-0 of the Mannschaf t, thanks to a goal from Mario Gomez on 72 minutes. The Bayern Munich striker made no mistake in one of the few balls that came with choice of finish. Appealed to the far post header, using the only concession defensive throughout the match of a large Pepe.

Probably the fear to encounter in the game's debut, led both teams well behind cover themselves at all times. Especially the set of Paulo Bento, highly concentrated in defense and trying to strike back with only four players. Portugal opted for a party stuck, interfering with the German development. Özil never played comfortable, well guarded by Veloso and Meireles together to Moutinho, formed a trivote very hard to beat for the Germans.

Germany had the ball and carrying the attacking without difficulty, where ideas are blocked. But at least served to Portuguese cons have so many feet ahead, each attack became a struggle decompensated Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani from all Teutonic behind, with the head Hummels providential.

Khedira good game, not only with plenty of defensive stability demonstrated at Real Madrid, but also enjoy a freedom in attack that does not enjoy the set target. Before the jam in the combination, Sami was able to carry the ball to almost the penalty area with lines of real merit.

Portugal was less to more, especially after the 1-0 of Mario Gomez. With the score against the best minutes Portuguese arrived, they deserved to tie the game several times. Especially with a long shot of Christian, a heads-Varela, or a shot of Nani in virtually the last kick of the match. A few minutes before, came out of the boots of Manchester United winger a center that was poisoned until it crashed against the crossbar of Neuer.

After the unexpected victory of Denmark , the second-round of the Portuguese to the Danes will be key to the aspirations lusas. Meanwhile, Germany will face calmly the match against the Dutch, which in theory be pointing their grief more difficult.