A very quick one this morning as I have to go out.
Jens Lehmann was the hero for Germany as they beat Argentina on penalties. The South Americans went ahead early in the second half when Ayala was left free but Miroslav Klose got his 5th goal of the tournament to level it late on. Extra time saw no more goals so it went to penalties.
The German kicks were almost perfect, each one, while Lehmann saved from Ayala and then from Cambiasso to put the host nation into the semis where they’ll play Italy who beat Ukraine 3-0 in the other quarter final yesterday.
Naturally the Argentinians took defeat with good grace with United’s Gabriel Heinze the mesure of good sportsmanship at the end of the game. German boss Jurgen Klinnsman praised the Arsenal keeper though, saying:
As a former striker I wouldn’t want to face him, and he proved that, he has a sense about where the ball is going and he almost saved the other two as well.
Good stuff for Jens. Today sees England play Portugal and, God bless him, Theo Walcott is still hoping to get a game at some stage. I can’t see it to be honest but who knows now that Sven has gone a bit mental. The poor lad is so bored though he’s making a video diary.
France play Brazil in the other game with Gilberto Silva up against Patrick Vieira. If he gets picked that is. The Arsenal man is looking forward to it though.
There are lots of rumours going around about us signing Mexican defender Carlos Salcido. Gunnerblog has lots on this story and it seems he’d be the replacement for Sol Campbell who has apparently sorted out a £50,000 a week deal with Portsmouth. More comment on that when it happens.
Reyes to Real Madrid? Zzzzzzz.
Right, that’s it. Off out. More tomorrow.
