Brazil V Germany, World Cup Semi Final

[ChillDoubt]

I'm hoping for a Germany win. Brazil have been average thus far IMHO (Germans only marginally better though) and Brazil have had no little assistance form some frankly shocking refereeing.
Furthermore, Brazil are obviously without their standout performer Neymar so I fancy German efficiency over Brazilian flair.
I'm in work tonight so hopefully I'll get the odd glimpse at it if we're quiet.

[Hopkirk]

I feel the same as I did for Germany France - I hope they both lose.

[weecalf]

fill your boots Brazil 4-1 @ 80/1

[ImLostAgain]

Tend to agree about Brazil, though I've had them down to meet (and beat) Argentina in the final even before it all kicked off. Now I'm not saying its bent or there's too much money involved or anything.............

[ChillDoubt]

fill your boots Brazil 4-1 @ 80/1
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If they have the same ref that they had in their first game I'd put my house on it!

[royfromaus]

4-1 ? Who with?


Germany to win 3-0

[Mick-the-Miller]

Brazil are at 7/4 and Germany 2/1 - so Brazil just marginal favourites with the Bookies, but I reckon Germany will be too strong and organised.

The only fly in the ointment will be the performance of the Referee - Brazil have definitely had a couple of 'homers' - particularly against Chile!

[royfromaus]

particularly against Chile!


I would argue the Croatia were more hard done by.

[gordiescotland1]

I really am hoping that Germany will win

[Mick-the-Miller]

....yes and against Croatia - there have been so many matches that they my memory of the early rounds is now a little hazy.

Another aspect is that the Political situation in Brazil is a bit fragile and who knows what will happen if Brazil go out - I'm not saying that this will affect FIFA or the Referee but......

[grumpy01]

All the dodgy decisions and the Robben (and others) diving have turned this whole event into a bit of a turn off for me.

[murraymints]

3-2 Germany !

[SirOracle]

A brave call Minty. :-)

[murraymints]

It's in the chicken bones sir o !

[Wharton]

The Germans are accustomed to lose by shocking refereeing.

[SirOracle]

Can you toss them bones about a bit Minty,and tell me when the Hibs are going to win the Scottish Cup.

The answer by decade will suffice. I am desperate.!!

[SirOracle]

Very droll Wharton....but so true.....1966 is embedded in my mind.!!!

[royfromaus]

That's one

[DTCwordfan]

My £5 bet is looking very good.

Argies vs der Krauts.

[murraymints]

Ein für Deutschland !

[sunny-dave]

Best possible start - I want Germany to win - but also Brazil will have to play properly now