phins_4_ever
E12 FH Tailgate Gang
What do we get from Switzerland? There is no team more streaky amongst the last 16 than Switzerland. They won their Group in qualification rather solid but required a 3-0 over Honduras in their last Group Stage game at the Worldcup. Between their two wins was a 2-5 slaughter by the French. We all know that Switzerland is not that bad neither are the French that good. Half their team earns their paycheck in the German Bundesliga. Coach Hitzfeld is a former German National Soccer Player and coached Bayern Munich back to glory. At one point he had an ooffer to coach the German National Team.
Switzerland has to stay focused and with in its boundaries. The team reflects its coach: cool, emotionless and in control. If they are pushed out of their comfort zone i.e. vs France it could be a disaster.
Argentina is Messi. 4 of 6 goals were scored by him. And much like Brazil (Neymar) the team rises and falls with its star player. How much a team who relies on one single player can struggle we have seen in Portugal (Ranaldo) and Brazil vs Chile. The one and only goal for Switzerland is to narrow Messi's field. If they can limit Messi enough (see Iran) they have a fair chance. But it has to be the entire game otherwise they will experience a heart breaker (see Iran again).
This WC started with a flawed draw. FIFA wants Brazil and Argentina in the final. The draw was setup that way. People around the world will remember the hidden drawing balls before the teams were announced and the unequal balance of the groups. Switzerland can put a huge dagger into those plans.
If Switzerland can limit Messi this game will go to OT and then all bets are off.
My wish/prediction: Today will be known as the upset Tuesday.
Switzerland has to stay focused and with in its boundaries. The team reflects its coach: cool, emotionless and in control. If they are pushed out of their comfort zone i.e. vs France it could be a disaster.
Argentina is Messi. 4 of 6 goals were scored by him. And much like Brazil (Neymar) the team rises and falls with its star player. How much a team who relies on one single player can struggle we have seen in Portugal (Ranaldo) and Brazil vs Chile. The one and only goal for Switzerland is to narrow Messi's field. If they can limit Messi enough (see Iran) they have a fair chance. But it has to be the entire game otherwise they will experience a heart breaker (see Iran again).
This WC started with a flawed draw. FIFA wants Brazil and Argentina in the final. The draw was setup that way. People around the world will remember the hidden drawing balls before the teams were announced and the unequal balance of the groups. Switzerland can put a huge dagger into those plans.
If Switzerland can limit Messi this game will go to OT and then all bets are off.
My wish/prediction: Today will be known as the upset Tuesday.
