Germany vs Japan FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Quarter Final. Germany are very much the favorites to advance to the semifinals of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, but don't expect a technically sound Japan side to make their lives easy.
Ahh, a typical strength versus skill matchup. Except, there's one issue: The strong team isn't lacking in skill. Oh, and they'll be supported by 30,000 screaming fans. Yes, Germany are very much the favorites in their quarterfinal matchup against Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, but they will still have a tough time dealing with a squad who are so good at keeping the ball.
One has to wonder whether or not Japan's match against England was a little bit of foreshadowing for Saturday's quarterfinal. Against a less skilled team with plenty of size and speed in New Zealand, Japan were challenged, but in control. Against Mexico, which is essentially a poor woman's Japan, they were dominant. Against England, a bigger team with some skill, Japan were second best.
Germany are fairly similar to England, just a little bit more skilled and a little bit more tactically adept. They don't have quite the experience at the back that England have, nor do they have a No. 10 like Kelly Smith, but they're stronger in every other conceivable way, especially in depth. Any team that can bring the likes of Birgit Prinz, Lira Barjamaj and Alexandra Popp off their bench is going to be more than satisfied with the depth of their team.
Of course, the benching of the legendary Prinz was not without controversy, but she was poor in Germany's first two games. Inka Grings was more effective than Prinz when she came off the bench, and she was excellent in her first start in Germany's last game against France. In a tight game, Prinz will likely get an opportunity to make an impact off the bench, and it wouldn't be surprising to see her capitalize on that chance.
Japan have the skill and tactical awareness in midfield to keep the ball and to win it back from Germany, but that area is the only area of the pitch where they will be able to match the hosts. Germany is likely too big, strong, and fast for the Japan back line to keep them off the scoreboard, and Japan doesn't have the players to exploit Germany's back line on set pieces.
The hosts are very much the favorites and it would be stunning to see them go out at this stage, but counting out a team that can pass and tackle as well as Japan doesn't seem wise. Look for Germany to get a win, but don't expect Japan to make it easy.
Germany vs Japan will play Quarter Final match of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 at Wolfsburg on 9th July 2011. Germany vs Japan Quarter Final Football Match start at 10:45 local time. Watch FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Quarter Final Match Live Stream Germany vs Japan. Watch Germany vs Japan Live Stream is Only Broadcasting On Fox Soccer Channel And Super Sports. Germany vs Japan Quarter Final Match Live Stream Online, Germany vs Japan Quarter Final Match Watch Live Stream on Star Sports, Ten Action, ESPN 3, Sky Sports, Fox Sports.
Ahh, a typical strength versus skill matchup. Except, there's one issue: The strong team isn't lacking in skill. Oh, and they'll be supported by 30,000 screaming fans. Yes, Germany are very much the favorites in their quarterfinal matchup against Japan in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, but they will still have a tough time dealing with a squad who are so good at keeping the ball.
One has to wonder whether or not Japan's match against England was a little bit of foreshadowing for Saturday's quarterfinal. Against a less skilled team with plenty of size and speed in New Zealand, Japan were challenged, but in control. Against Mexico, which is essentially a poor woman's Japan, they were dominant. Against England, a bigger team with some skill, Japan were second best.
Germany are fairly similar to England, just a little bit more skilled and a little bit more tactically adept. They don't have quite the experience at the back that England have, nor do they have a No. 10 like Kelly Smith, but they're stronger in every other conceivable way, especially in depth. Any team that can bring the likes of Birgit Prinz, Lira Barjamaj and Alexandra Popp off their bench is going to be more than satisfied with the depth of their team.
Of course, the benching of the legendary Prinz was not without controversy, but she was poor in Germany's first two games. Inka Grings was more effective than Prinz when she came off the bench, and she was excellent in her first start in Germany's last game against France. In a tight game, Prinz will likely get an opportunity to make an impact off the bench, and it wouldn't be surprising to see her capitalize on that chance.
Japan have the skill and tactical awareness in midfield to keep the ball and to win it back from Germany, but that area is the only area of the pitch where they will be able to match the hosts. Germany is likely too big, strong, and fast for the Japan back line to keep them off the scoreboard, and Japan doesn't have the players to exploit Germany's back line on set pieces.
The hosts are very much the favorites and it would be stunning to see them go out at this stage, but counting out a team that can pass and tackle as well as Japan doesn't seem wise. Look for Germany to get a win, but don't expect Japan to make it easy.
Germany vs Japan will play Quarter Final match of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 at Wolfsburg on 9th July 2011. Germany vs Japan Quarter Final Football Match start at 10:45 local time. Watch FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Quarter Final Match Live Stream Germany vs Japan. Watch Germany vs Japan Live Stream is Only Broadcasting On Fox Soccer Channel And Super Sports. Germany vs Japan Quarter Final Match Live Stream Online, Germany vs Japan Quarter Final Match Watch Live Stream on Star Sports, Ten Action, ESPN 3, Sky Sports, Fox Sports.
