Asamoah Gyan leads Ghana to last 8 World Cup teams – Germany face England in old rivalry match later today – ‘Talented German Youth vs. Stolid English Experience’

June 27th, 2010

Asamoah Gyan - foto by Pymouss44 - Wikipedia

Asamoah Gyan is the new Ghanaian national football hero whose spectacular goal in the 2^nd period of extra time took his team to the last 8 remaining teams at the World Cup.

Normally he plays his soccer as a striker for [lowly!] Stade Rennais in the French ‘Ligue 1’ but his goal yesterday rightfully elevated his name to new heights – he was interfered with just before he took his shot yet even off-balanced with a quick glance before shooting he drilled in from a very difficult angle.

His goal, and Ghana’s success brought the house down at the ‘ Rustenburg Royal Bafokeng’ Stadium and now South Africa – and all of Africa – will rightfully support Ghana as their own team.

The Americans, perhaps after studying Ghana’s previously languid performances against both Algeria and Australia, did not expect such a sharp and polished game this side was able to bring to this game – lot of praise should go to the Serbian coach Milovan Rajevac, who had obviously done his homework.

Rajevac is not a ‘fly-by-night’ opportunist – an’ instant African coach’ who flies in from Europe for some months earning a whacking huge salary only to lose in the first round – he has been with Ghana since 2008 and his consistency shows on the field – he deserves a lot of credit for having led this team this far.

Ghana was up for this game and the game plan they had to shut-down the US and to knock the Americans off the ball at every opportunity brought success.

The US in spite of the presence of Bill Clinton, and giving their all – as is their wont - they had no answer to the Ghanaian football when and where it mattered and were out-played and out smarted.

Today’s first match at Mangaung/Bloemfontein – Free State Stadium is with old rivals Germany vs. England has all the hallmarks of a classic.

It will pitch the youth and brilliance of Mesut Ozil and the German team head-to-head against the more experienced but also more banal and older types of Gerrard and Lampard.

The game will be decided in front with Miroslav Klose competing with probably Wayne Rooney – either of these players will most likely decide the match.

It has been announced that both the UK leader Cameron and the German Chancellor Ms Merkel will take time out during their G8 meeting in Canada to watch the game together.

Tags: Asamoah Gyan, Milovan Rajevac

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