Some may think that because this game went to extra time it was somehow close. It was not. Algeria never once had a chance to win this game. They created no danger to the German net. At the end of 90 minutes they had one measly shot on goal. It was not a difficult one to save either. Germany had the ball 70 percent of the time and passed it around looking for openings in Algeria's 11 man behind the ball wall. Algeria looked much like Greece in 2004 in this regard. Germany played it down to that pace and patiently held the ball until a crack showed up -- and it did.
At the end of 90 minutes: Germany had 16 shots compared with 6 for Algeria. On target shots were led by Germany 8 to 1. And almost all of those 8 saves were spectacular work by the Algerian Keeper. Germany ed in possession 70 percent to 30. Corner kicks were again led by Germany 9 to 3.
It was utter domination.
After the 30 minutes of extra time the final stats looked like this: Germany outshout Algeria 13 to 2. The rest were about the same. Germany was winning 2-0. With a few seconds left Germany stopped trying and Algeria got a goal.
The German dominance was untested. This will set up a quarter final vs France. The winner of that game should take the Cup. They are the best two teams.
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