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Germany 3:0 Turkey
The first goal (42 minutes), scored by Miroslav Klose, was... lucky isn't the right word, since all goals require a bit of luck. Müller shot a header, which Demirel cleared into the left post, and Klose headed in on the rebound.
The second goal was from Mesut Özil, and he had some clear mixed emotions. Yesterday in interviews, he said he'd do his best to score. Today, every time he had the ball, the Turkish fans in the crowd booed. It didn't seem to keep him down, because in the second half, at 79 minutes, he broke away and kicked the ball into the back of the net, just past Demirel's foot. His celebration was subdued, with some high-fives and hugs around.
Klose netted the third goal (87 minutes) right between Demirel's feet. Polish-born Klose is now the 4th most capped German international (104), surpassing Beckenbauer, and the 2nd highest goal scorer (57), right behind Gerd Müller.
In interviews after the match, Klose said there's a huge difference between Beckenbauer and himself (Beckenbauer is one of the most revered names in German football). He's very humble, which is rare in sports stars, especially talented strikers. He also said he asks himself all the time why he can score for the national team but not for his club, FC Bayern. Maybe there's a tiny bit more luck with the nationals, he said.
It was a good match, and the boys showed confidence. For Bayern fans hoping their team will turn around, that could be a good sign that they're getting their game back together.
The first goal (42 minutes), scored by Miroslav Klose, was... lucky isn't the right word, since all goals require a bit of luck. Müller shot a header, which Demirel cleared into the left post, and Klose headed in on the rebound.
The second goal was from Mesut Özil, and he had some clear mixed emotions. Yesterday in interviews, he said he'd do his best to score. Today, every time he had the ball, the Turkish fans in the crowd booed. It didn't seem to keep him down, because in the second half, at 79 minutes, he broke away and kicked the ball into the back of the net, just past Demirel's foot. His celebration was subdued, with some high-fives and hugs around.
Klose netted the third goal (87 minutes) right between Demirel's feet. Polish-born Klose is now the 4th most capped German international (104), surpassing Beckenbauer, and the 2nd highest goal scorer (57), right behind Gerd Müller.
In interviews after the match, Klose said there's a huge difference between Beckenbauer and himself (Beckenbauer is one of the most revered names in German football). He's very humble, which is rare in sports stars, especially talented strikers. He also said he asks himself all the time why he can score for the national team but not for his club, FC Bayern. Maybe there's a tiny bit more luck with the nationals, he said.
It was a good match, and the boys showed confidence. For Bayern fans hoping their team will turn around, that could be a good sign that they're getting their game back together.
