The French had the better possession this game, but grossly misused it. Germany was quick on the ball and quick up the field, using long, precision passes to best the French defense. Though most aspects of the game seemed fairly even, there was one factor in this match that could not be stopped: Germany's Asamoah. He received four long passes on the right wing which he fired from just outside the box. Three of them went in, giving him a hat trick, the game winner, and plenty more. The French defense had absolutely no answer for that play. Without him, this easily could have been a different game.
As always, Germany found a way around France's wall. As a result, they invaded the French end of the pitch repeatedly and made them pay for it. A late French goal on an intercepted pass by Vieira at '74 was their only consolation. Germany wins again.
*This simulation was run after the real game was played. 4th of July and all that.
Final result: 1 - 4 Germany
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