C'mon, TEX. Am trying to keep my mind on the main game. Spain is looking good.
Durban: Spain were on top of ball possession in the first ten minutes of the kick-off as Xavi and Villa tried making inroads into the tight German defence.
The high intensity FIFA World Cup 2010 semi-final between Germany and Spain began with both the outfits going for the kill right from the word go. Tipped by many as the ‘true final’ of the tournament, the air was abuzz with excitement.
Germany: Manuel Neuer Philipp Lahm, Arne Friedrich, Per Mertesacker, Jerome Boateng, Piotr Trochowski, Sami Khedira, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski, Mesut Ozil, Miroslav Klose.
There were no changes in the German side except one. Thomas Mueller, who was suspended, was replaced by Piotr Trochowski in the three-man attacking midfield.
Spain: Iker Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Xabi Alonso, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro, David Villa.
For Spain, striker Fernando Torres was dropped. Winger Pedro replaced him.
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