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Germany vs Azerbaijan Review
First Half
Germany had their chances early on in the game. Lukas Podolski, who had a great night tried to put the hosts in front early on but his shot just missed and went over the goal post. Miroslav Klose was fouled outside the penalty box but Podolski’s shot from the resulting free-kick...
Euro 2012 Qualifying – Germany vs Azerbaijan Match Preview
Germany defeated Azerbaijan 4-0 almost a year ago and such a result is what Tuesday’s home fans are expecting to witness one more time although the Germans didn’t put up the best of performances against Belgium. Making some few comments, Coach Joachim Löw told the media ahead of the Germany vs Azerbaijan Euro 2012 qualifying encounter:
“Winning against Belgium was important. The team showed good spirit. In the first half, we needed time to get off the ground. That was better after the break. Now, we’re happy to have a home game against Azerbaijan.”
Azerbaijan vs Honduras – International Friendly Match Preview
Honduras definitely need to improve defensively. Against Belarus on May 27, they conceded two scrappy goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half. They therefore went down 2-1 at a point in the game after taking the lead through De Leon’s excellent free-kick. But substitute Georgie Welcome equalized on the 74th minute for Los Catrachos.
The only positive that Coach Reinaldo Rueda might have noticed in the match was the physical and mental strength of Honduras’ front line. Against Azerbaijan, his players may not be at their full best as a match against Romania on June 5 is on the team’s list whereas their 2010 World Cup opening game will be a titanic one against 2008 European Champions Spain.