Germany and Turkey in a matter of moments. Anyone feeling the pins and needles of intensity? This is a compelling confrontation in a number of ways on the pitch and off. Given the huge Turkish minority living in Germany and the history between the two nations, there is ample subtext to generate sufficient drama on multiple levels.
Now, the part about the prediction. While it is going to depend on which Germany shows up, Turkey has been leaving things late and relying on heart and adrenalin. This is not a recipe for long term success in a tournament such as this. Wait, what am I saying, they're one match away from the Final! Okay, okay, I'll give the Turks the nod, probably going through via penalties. I just hope the crazy ending to the German campaign at the hands of Turkey does not touch off racially charged unrest in the streets of the Bundesland.
Turkey 0 - Germany 0 (Turkey on pens 5-4)
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It's not what I want, but I'm thinking 2-0 in favor of Germany. Turkey spent too much emotional equity in their last match and will fall victim to German efficiency. - TC
Envisioning a decisive German victory.
Germany 4 - Turkey 1 (including a couple of late strikes as Turkey throws men foward)
Gazzer
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