rein, well thought out critical analysis. I like it. I always liked Klinsmann. He was a great player. There should be no dispute in this. His record is exceptional and since 1990, has been a world class centre forward that held the line together even when the rest were dismal. His goal scoring tally is amazing. But I don't think Germany can be proud of reaching the semi-final when clearly they have always been a side that threatens the World Cup trophy. Germany played well, looking to attack, but I think it was too much attack and the backline were always left vunerable. It always became a matter of time when the defense were exposed badly. Germany has always been able to control the ball well, both in midfield and defense. But eveytime I saw the ball possession stats, they were beaten 65-35, 60-40, and that is not the German football that I have come to know. I mean where is the German expectation of winning the trophy? They said they didnot expected Germany to reach even the semi-final. This is outrageous. A team who has shown so much consistency over the past years, have always been a side to beat, and are now hosting the World Cup in their backyard, did not expect even to reach the semi-final?