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Germany Euro 2008 Online Streams and TV Schedules
| #Date | Time (US/Eastern) | Match | Result | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun-08 | 02:30pm | Germany - Poland | 2:0 | Group B | Klagenfurt |
| Jun-12 | 11:50am | Croatia - Germany | 2:1 | Group B | Basel |
| Jun-16 | 02:30pm | Austria - Germany | 0:1 | Group B | Vienna |
| Jun-19 | 02:30pm | Portugal - Germany | 2:3 | Quarter-Finals | Salzburg |
| Jun-25 | 02:30pm | Germany - Turkey | 3:2 | Semi-Finals | Basel |
| Jun-29 | 02:45pm | Germany - Spain | 0:1 | Final | Vienna |
Germany at Euro 2008
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Looking to confirm World Cup progress
Germany will start off as amongst the favourites to win Euro2008. Two years ago at the World Cup, on home soil, Germany lost at the semi-final stage to eventual winners Italy. Admittedly, having vociferous home support behind them certainly helped, so critics are still wondering whether Germany can reproduce that sparkling form on foreign turf. Coach Joachim Low inherited a winning side form Jurgen Klinsmann, and he has continued the former coach’s work. The results have been positive, as Germany were very impressive in finishing second in their qualifying group. Yet, Low does have some vexing issues to contend with. Michael Ballack, Germany’s undisputed star player for the better part of this decade, has barely played for Chelsea this season due to injury. Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has been going through a terrible run of form, which means the onus will be on Miroslav Klose to score goals. Germany should be able to compensate for these setbacks. Indeed, Low’s biggest strength is his ability to calmly go about his work. The serene coach should be given immense credit for coping with a spate of injuries during the qualifying campaign. Players like Ballack, Tim Borowski, and Podolski were all on the casualty list at one or time or another, but Low coped admirably. Germany are in Group B, alongside Croatia, Poland, and Austria. A manageable group will give the Germans the chance to conserve their energy for the business end of the tournament. A team famous for its stamina and athleticism may be one of the fresher sides in the latter stages of the tournament—a frightening prospect.How Germany qualified
Germany scored a total of thirty-five goals during the qualifiers. They beat the Czech Republic 2-1 and Slovakia 4-1. Germany’s second place finish does not tell of their obvious superiority to the Czech Republic—they only lost to the Czechs in a tie that was meaningless to their qualification.How Germany play
Germany play a 4-4-2 formation with Phillip Lahm, Per Mertesacker, Christoph Metzelder, and 22-year-old Marcel Jansen in defence. Bernd Schneider, Torsten Frings, Ballack, and Bastian Schweinsteiger make up the midfield. Ballack is normally the heartbeat of the German midfield. Frings operates in front of the defence. Podolski and Klose form the strike partnership. Germany’s game is premised on speed and tough tackling.About the coach
Low is an urbane coach, who has not allowed his team to miss a beat after Klinsmann’s departure. He was the number two to Klinsmann during 2006 World Cup.Key players
Torsten Frings - A leader in midfield, Frings can also venture forward from his defensive positions. Many will remember him for punching Argentine Julio Cruz in a post-match scuffle during the quarter-final of World Cup 2006. Miroslav Klose - He remains Germany’s most reliable goalscorer at big tournaments. The 29-year-old finished as top scorer at World Cup 2006.Star player
Michael Ballack - Despite struggling with injury, Ballack will be the key man for Germany yet again. The skipper of the side, Ballack will have to recover his form quickly for this summer’s tournament. There is no German player who can adequately replace Ballack.Verdict
Germany have all the ingredients for success. They have a relatively straightforward group, and a team that is eager to triumph this summer. A spot in the Final is a likely outcome.Article by Hasan Saiyid
Germany Euro 2008 News
- Gullit expects Holland, Germany to reach Euro 2012 finalLondon, Feb 8 (IANS) Former Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit hopes for a Holland and Germany final at the Euro 2012 Championships in June-July.
- Poland will not finish two key roads for Euro 2012WARSAW, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Poland will not complete its north-south highway or another road linking its borders with Germany and Ukraine in time for this year's European Championship, a minister said on Thursday.
- Football: Whose Euro 2012 base-camps are whereThirteen of the 16 teams qualified for Euro 2012 have favoured Poland over tournament co-host Ukraine as the location for their base-camps, including five who will play their group stage matches in Ukraine.
- Ukraine draws tough Euro 2012 football matchesUkraine was handed a tough group for Euro 2012 in the draw Dec. 2 and will rely on home-crowd support to carry it past favorites England, France and Sweden.
- Man wins €680,000 with one-euro football accumulator betAnyone who has seen The Simpsons episode where Monty Burns opens a casino knows that betting is evil, and Gamblor will ensnare you with his neon claws if you partake. Taking a punt on the beautiful game, however, is a big part of European football culture and a huge money-making industry. But that industry has made a lot less money recently, thanks to a few lucky chaps who placed unlikely ...
- Futsal EURO final by numbersAhead of Saturday's UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 final, UEFA.com looks at the key facts from a tournament where records were broken in goals, appearances and attendances.
- Football: 13 of 16 Euro 2012 teams pick Poland over Ukraine(WARSAW ) - An overwhelming 13 of the 16 teams qualified for Euro 2012 have opted for base-camps in Poland, tournament organisers said Monday, leaving fellow-host Ukraine virtually out in the cold.
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