FINAL SCORE -
GERMANY - 4
(Podolski 8')
(Klose 26')
(Muller 68')
(Cacau 70')
AUSTRALIA - 0
The second half totally belonged to Germany.
The bit of huge controversial news for the Aussie fans came in the 56th min when Tim Cahill was given a STRAIGHT RED CARD and sent off for an unfair tackle on Schweinsteiger.
Then came the goals, almost immediately after each other. First, the very impressive 20 year old Muller of Bayern Munich turned stupendously around and drove a right footer straight past the Aussie goalie. Whilst Germany celebrated their 3rd goal, Miroslav Klose was being substituted by Cacau. As if in extended celebration, Ozil sent in a near perfect pass to the new substitute who made no mistake in driving the ball in, compounding the Aussies' misery to no bounds.
It was all over for Australia, bar the shouting from here.
All of the German players look in fantastic form. The only one in doubt was Klose but he proved more than his worth and looked extremely fit and raring to go. He now has 11 goals in WC so far, 4 away from the top scorer Ronaldo.
Cahill's Red Card means he will be sitting out the next match for Australia. A huge blow to their team, considering the value Cahill brings to the Aussies.
Germany look fabulous. A well-knit, well-groomed and well-oiled unit and fully functional, they are ready to take on the world. Most of their players are new, but the coach has done a wonderful job with all of them in building their team.
If you were disappointed by France, Argentina and England, be no more. Germany will be the team to back from now on. That is, if they keep this run of their fantastic opener of this WC.