World Cup Group A - Germany Tops Group with Convincing Win

Germany 3 - Ecuador 0

I was constantly switching channels between this game and the other group A game that was played concurrently. The great thing was that Starhub showed this one and RTM 1 played the other. The unfortunate thing is that I only have one TV in the room, so spent much of the time switching channels.

As a result, I missed ALL the goals....for BOTH matches. Considering the number of goals scored by all 4 teams, what are the odds of that happening?!?!

Anyway Germany won this game comfortably. From what I saw, Ecuador didn't seem interested to play this game. They were content to let the Germans mount attack after attack, while they soaked in the carnival atmosphere. After the 3rd German goal, I almost felt it could've been a landslide victory (shades of 8-0 against the Saudis) and the Ecuador players wouldn't have cared. I suppose they were already celebrating the fact they have qualified.

Costa Rica 1 - Poland 2

Stark contrast comparing this game with the other. For 2 teams that have already been eliminated, this was an enthralling game with both sides going for the jugular. Costa Rica scored thru what looked like a deflected freekick from the replays that I saw, wrongfooting the Polish keeper. Poland were sluggish up to that point, as if they were feeling sorry for themselves. The Coasta Rican goal somehow galvanised them and woke them up from their slumber.

The Poles attacked with purposed and were duely rewarded with a headed goal by Bosacki from a corner. In the second half, he added a second header from another corner. It was Bosaki's first goals for his country. The momentum swung to and fro between the teams but there were no further goals.

For all their promise, Poland yet again disappointed their fans, but they did show that Polish football is well and alive in this game. Maybe they would return a more resolute side after the disappointments of the last and this World Cup.

A little trivia, Shamsul officiated his third match of the World Cup and did a good job despite handing out a whooping 10 yellow cards. Chances are, based on his performance, he might get a chance to referee another game.