It's been a week since I returned to Hong Kong, but the joy of my brother's interviews in Germany still resonates! One of the most memorable interviews was with me and a couple of Italian fans' good partner Chan Wai Yue "Chan Wai Yue! Chan Wai Yue!" I hope to bring a relaxed and happy atmosphere to the audience before the tense war! But tonight my brother's love team, Germany, will look like another love team, Denmark, in the last 16 matches, so I'm afraid we have to bury the bromance for now, haha!
With Germany relying on the extra-time header of 'Avalanche' Fugulo last time out and Switzerland, as well as the substitute role of a tall winger reminiscent of Bialhoff who scored twice in the 1996 final, I personally think it definitely deserves more playing time. However, there is no doubting that top 16 rivals Denmark employ a trio of bonafide formations, including the 1.99-meter-long Vistago. I'm sure Gorsman will continue to use the younger Xaviers tonight, with the 'Avalanche' coming in first and charging in when necessary.
In the peloton, the suspension of Jonathan Tesh and the injury to Ruddiga should be a good head trace, but the obvious form in those two races was average, with below par starts, speed, reaction and concentration. Today, Waldimar Antenna and Niko Schulodabik will be hoping to contend with that. Opponents Denmark have been weak in scoring in the group stage, scoring only two goals in 42 attempts. As long as Germany stays focused, advancing remains very optimistic.
