Germany and Chile will play in the final of the Confederations Cup. The match will take place on Sunday, July 2 at 21:00 in St. Petersburg. The Germans will play in a Confederations Cup final for the first time, having previously achieved a semi-final in 2005 in that tournament. Head coach German national team Joachim Löw called reaching the final of the tournament "a grandiose result".
The finalists of the Confederations Cup have already played each other on group stage tournament, the match, held in Kazan on June 22, ended in a draw - 1:1.
How did the teams play in the semi-finals?
Germany defeated the Mexicans 4-1 in the semi-finals. In the 8th minute of the match, the 22-year-old midfielder of the German national team Leon Goretzka scored the fastest double in Confederations Cup history. He scored the first goal two minutes earlier. In the 59th minute, the striker of the German team Timo Werner scored another goal. Mexicans in the 89th minute through the efforts of a midfielder Marco Fabiana were able to win back one goal, but in the added time to the second half they conceded from Amin Younes.
In the semi-finals, the Chileans played with the Portuguese. Basic and Extra time semi-final match ended in a draw 0:0. The Chileans won 3-0 on penalties.
Who will play in the match for third place?
Match for the third place will pass on July 2 in Moscow, the Mexicans will play with the Portuguese. Portugal team leader Cristiano Ronaldo will not enter the field. The football player will go home to the newborn twins. The football player became the father of two twins on June 8.
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This match did not cause such a huge stir in Kazan as, say, the game that took place in the city last Saturday. But the atmosphere big football not gone anywhere from the capital of Tatarstan. First of all, through the efforts of the restless Chileans, who arrived in Kazan in incredible numbers. Bauman Street, the Kremlin, and all other points of attraction for tourists were painted red "la roja", as the Chileans themselves call their team. And the weather was just perfect for both hiking and playing football. If in previous days Kazan was periodically covered by tropical showers, now, as if by order, the sun shone all day. However, by the time the teams entered the field, none of the fans needed sunglasses - the match started at nine in the evening, when it was already getting dark in the city. And the stands were filled almost to capacity - 40855 spectators watched this semi-final live.
Starting global surprises did not conceal. Both coaches threw into battle all the strongest they could count on. Reconnaissance did not take much time - the first scoring chance arose at the Portuguese gate already in the seventh minute. It was Sanchez who cut the defense of the European champions with a perfect pass, but Vargas could not throw the ball over goalkeeper Rui Patricio. The answer was instantaneous and very similar in plot. This time, Cristiano Ronaldo acted as an assistant, who brought Sandra Silva to a lethal position. But here, too, the goalkeeper, the captain of the Chileans, Claudio Bravo, showed himself brilliantly.
Such a promising beginning of the continuation, however, did not receive. The Portuguese until the middle of the half had a little more possession of the ball, without deriving much benefit from this. Then the Chileans looked more active, who made a couple of good approaches to someone else's goal, but nothing more. As a result, a goalless draw after the first half looked quite a fair result.
After the break, the initiative finally passed to the Latin American team. Rui Patricio did not sit without work - Vidal struck a very dangerous header, then Vargas almost scored the most beautiful goal at the tournament. The Portuguese, as expected, the main danger came from Ronaldo. But Bravo reacted clearly to his tight shot into the near corner, choosing the right position. And after a free kick in the performance of Cristiano, the ball flew over the crossbar. The longer the teams failed to score, the more cautious they became. And brought the same joint efforts to overtime.
Alexis Sanchez could have decided the match at the start of extra time, but headed just to the left of the target. After that, the pace of the game finally dropped. It seemed that the teams were not averse to immediately proceed to the penalty shootout. But they had to run back the prescribed 120 minutes. And in the end, the ball somehow miraculously did not hit the gates of the Portuguese, who, after the blows of Vidal and Rodriguez, were rescued first by the bar, and then by the crossbar. But fate returned the favor to Chile. Claudio Bravo did something fantastic in the penalty shootout. He repelled three hits in a row from the "point" and brought Chile a historic victory.
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First semi-final
Why Portugal?
Cristiano Ronaldo - the striker has a burning desire to be photographed with another cup, and enough strength - scored two goals and gave the cunning assist;
The presence of experienced people at the core - Bruno Alves, Pepe, Quaresma, Eliseu, Fonte, Ronaldo, Moutinho and Nani for more than thirty years, Chile also has an experienced team, there will be no advantage in confidence and teamwork;
Motivated Portuguese youth - Andre Silva, Gelson, Bernardo Silva, Guerreiro and Andre Gomes can create problems for any opponent, both in the semi-finals and in the final, if they find themselves there;
Aggressive manner - the Portuguese, if their game went well, in Russia they act on the attack, although they worked pragmatically at Euro 2016. But the Confederations Cup is a holiday tournament, they don't skimp on goals and chances;
Fernando Santos is a very strong coach who knows the capabilities of his team very well, does not overestimate it, combines the old and the young, makes great use of the technique of his veterans Nani, Ronaldo and Quaresma;
The advantage over the Chilean national team in terms of technicality of actions, the Portuguese are both physically strong and know how to feint, which they proved even against the Mexicans.
Why Chile?
Real fighters, incredible motivation, the Chile team takes the Confederations Cup seriously and will show their spirit against the European champions;
The Chileans do not have a lot of extra-class players in their roster - Alexis and Vidal, but there are no less good masters than the Portuguese team, where there are enough veterans and guys who have not yet grown stronger and do not always play smoothly;
Tactically, after Bielsa and Sampaoli, the Chile national team are tough peppers in terms of formations. They are very difficult to play with. official matches, which was proved by the draw of the German national team, Lev did not cope and did not defeat Pizzi, who can;
The Portuguese team has problems against tough opponents, while the Chileans are a fast team, they move the lines well, they can always rely on the pass of Sanchez, who will be pleased to fight with the Ronaldo team;
The Chilean team is the oldest participant in the tournament, there is also a minus here - they can get tired or lose in speed, but at the same time they do not need experience;
Chile is not afraid of favorites - they beat Messi's Argentina twice in the America's Cup finals, they are not averse to adding Cristiano Ronaldo to the collection of defeated champions.
Sokker.ru forecast: Ronaldo will make it to the final, although the match will not necessarily be spectacular - in the semi-finals, the Chileans will be tempted to dry the game, and the Portuguese will remember Euro 2016. In groups, the number of goals scored was important, in the semi-final the main thing was not to lose.
Second semi-final
Why Mexico?
Like the Chilean national team, the Mexican team is old and angry in sports, and Chicharito's short prayer before the match with Russia reminds us how seriously Latin Americans take football - they literally pray for victories and are ready for self-sacrifice for them;
Although the Mexicans played averagely against Russia, it is noticeable that this team is not at all afraid of any line of defense that it meets, and there were punctures in the defense of Germany in every match;
German goalkeepers at the Confederations Cup convince the injured married Neuer that Leno and ter Stegen are reservists, not rivals. Both made strange decisions, the Mexicans can take advantage of the blunder of the German goalkeeper;
Ochoa, Akinfeev's colleague, plays with inspiration at the Confederations Cup, and from the 14 World Cup in Brazil we remember how difficult it is to break through this guy if he catches courage;
Mexican mentor Osorio proved to be a competent specialist who changes Mexico for each opponent. It doesn’t always work out, but the Germans are an unplayed team, so there will be a chance to catch a goal;
Despite the lack of strong connections in the center of the field and when going on the attack - Vela and Jonathan dos Santos do not differ in their ability to work strictly, the Mexicans know how to attack powerfully, and the Germans have not yet been tested by a frantic attack;
In addition to people who already play in Europe, there are guys in Mexico for whom the Confederations Cup is a chance to show themselves for scouts. They will try, especially since they do not play against the foundation of the German national team.
Why Germany?
Young, energetic, maneuverable - Lev's self-confident project and experiment is not tactically ideal, but on the whole it works, Germany wins and did not lose to the Chileans;
In addition to strength, there is a question of motivation. Mexico is a team with character, but will meet Germany, where everyone on the field is casting for the main application for the World Cup-18 - the most serious casting of the tournament;
The Germans have options, in any position there are two or three performers - it will be more difficult for Osorio to prepare for the match than in the case of the Russian team;
The Mexicans have problems with the defense - Salcedo and Diego Reyes were injured in the last matches, and these are important people, on the left side the Germans can create more than one chance in the semi-finals;
In addition to frames, there are also different variants in terms of tactics - Germany can play in a way that will be most inconvenient for the Mexicans;
Leo does not work perfectly, but he scored his 100th victory today as a mentor of the German national team in Joachim, the most successful Bundestim mentor in terms of winning percentage, if he succeeds in Russia in a year, he will also become a record holder in the number of matches, there are not many left;
Russian team. A funny argument in favor of the Germans against Mexico. The Russians did not get to the 2010 World Cup because of the Slovenes, and they took it and flew out from England - the first opponent that the Germans went through in the playoffs. Two years later, at Euro 2012, the Advocate team itself put Greece ahead - again the Germans knocked out the former opponent of the Russians.
At World Cup 14, as you remember, Russia missed the playoff team of Algeria - another first rival of the Germans. As a result, Leo became the world champion. And at Euro 2016, he played the first playoff match against Slovakia, the former rival of Russia. Those to whom the Russians lose become Germany's first opponent in the playoffs of major tournaments. And so far no one has beaten the Germans.
Sokker.ru forecast: The Germans are used to “revenge” for the Russian national team, and they will not give up good habits - Lev will reach the final, because Mexico is a pretty, but far from ideal team. And yes, the Russian team should have been in their place!
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Germany reached the Confederations Cup final
Today, June 29, in Sochi at the Fisht Stadium in the second semi-final of the Confederation Cup in football, the German team beat the Mexican team. According to the correspondent of the site, the world champions of 2014 beat the champion North America 2015 with a score of 4:1.
The Germans scored the first goal at the very beginning. In the sixth minute, the captain of the Mexican national team, Hector Moreno, made a mistake in the center of the field, the ball was intercepted by Leon Goretzka and ran to the counterattack. Not having completely crossed the center of the field, he gave a pass to the right flank to the oncoming Benjamin Henrichs. He, in turn, having caught up with the ball, returned it to Goretzka, who by that time was already at the radius of the penalty area. And the German midfielder without processing, sent the ball into the far corner with one touch. Mexican goalkeeper Guilherme Ochoa was powerless.
Literally in the next attack, the Germans again built a goal. Striker Timo Werner gave a penetrating pass between Moreno and Alanis to the same Goretzka. He went one on one with Ochoa and outplayed him. Score 2:0. In the 19th minute, he could have become completely devastating, but Werner's shot was beaten off by the Mexican goalkeeper. Two quick goals allowed the German national team to give the initiative to the Mexicans, and act on the counterattacks themselves.
Wards of Juan Carlos Osorio tried to attack, but the opponents did not allow it. long shots players in green uniforms were taken over by the Bundesteam defenders. The ball almost did not reach their penalty area. There were also attempts to aggravate the situation with the help of the flanks, but it did not end in anything useful.
The Mexicans managed to carry out a good attack in the 33rd minute. Giovanni dos Santos shot into the far corner, but Ter Stegen hit the ball with his foot, and in finishing off his head, Giovanni's brother Jonathan failed to beat the goalkeeper. An even more dangerous moment happened three minutes later. All the same Giovanni dos Santos gave a pass, which Kimmich failed to intercept, to Chicharito in the penalty area, but he sent the ball from eight meters just above the gate. Then there was another free kick in the performance of Hector Herrera, but Ter Stegen dragged this shot too. There were no more moments, and the first half ended with the score 2:0.
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In the second half, the Germans failed to beat the number. The Mexicans were pushy and continued to attack. But they couldn't score. What can you say about their opponent. In the 59th minute, Julian Draxler sent a penetrating pass into the penalty area for Jonas Hector, Guilherme Ochoa was already running out to the ball, but Hector managed to pass to Timo Werner. The striker sent the ball into the empty net. 3:0.
But this did not stop the onslaught of the Mexicans. In the 77th minute, Raul Jimenez struck with a header. Ter Stegen did not reach the ball, but the crossbar rescued him. But the effort paid off. In the 89th minute, a miracle shot was made by Marco Fabian. He quickly, while the players of the German national team got up into the wall, played a free kick with Hector Herrera and hit the far corner from 30-35 meters. But the comeback didn't happen. Amin Younes widened the gap again in the 91st minute and put an end to the match. 4:1.
The stadium was attended by 37923 spectators. best player match recognized Leon Goretzka, who made a double.
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Thus, in the match for third place will meet the national team of Portugal and the national team of Mexico. They have already played in the group stage. Then the match ended with the score 2:2.It is already known that the match will miss the captain of the Portuguese team, Cristiano Ronaldo. He left the national team due to the fact that he had twins from a surrogate mother. The game will take place on July 2 in Moscow at the Otkritie Arena stadium. Beginning at 17:00 Yekaterinburg time.Germany and Chile will meet in the final. They also played in the group stage. Their match ended with the score 1:1. The game will pass July 2 in St. Petersburg at the stadium "Krestovsky" at 23:00 Yekaterinburg time.
— football tournament which is held under the auspices of the International Football Federation (FIFA).
Eight participating countries take part in the Cup draw: the host country of the tournament, the reigning world champion, the winners of six continental competitions - UEFA (Union of European Football Associations), CAF (African Football Confederation), CONMEBOL (South American Football Confederation), AFC (Asian Confederation Football), OFC (Oceania Football Confederation) and CONCACAF (Football Confederation of North and Central America and the Caribbean).
The forerunner of the Confederations Cup is the King Fahd Cup, which was held in 1992 and 1995 in Saudi Arabia.
In 1992, the teams of Argentina and Saudi Arabia met in the final match of the first Cup. The match took place on October 20 at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. The best with a score of 3:1 was the team of Argentina. Leonardo Rodriguez, Claudio Canigia and Diego Simeone scored against the Argentines, Said al-Owairan scored against the Saudi Arabian team.
In 1995, the national teams of Denmark and Argentina became the finalists. The match took place on January 13 at the King Fahd International Stadium and ended with the victory of the Danish team with a score of 2:0. Mikael Laudrup and Peter Rasmussen were the authors of the goals scored.
In 1997, the Confederations Cup was held in Saudi Arabia from 12 to 22 December. Brazil and Australia met in the final. The match took place on 21 December at the King Fahd International Stadium. The game ended with the score 6:0 in favor of Brazil. Ronaldo and Romario each scored a hat-trick.
In 1999, the Confederations Cup was held in Mexico from July 25 to August 4. The teams of Mexico and Brazil reached the final. The match took place on August 4 at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City and ended with the victory of the hosts of the tournament with a score of 4:3. Miguel Zepeda (double), José Abundis and Cuauhtemoc Bravo distinguished themselves in the Mexican national team, Serginho, Roni and Ze Roberto scored in the Brazilian national team.
In 2001, the Confederations Cup was held in South Korea and Japan from May 30 to June 10. The teams of Japan and France became the finalists. The match took place on June 10 at the Yokohama International Stadium (Nissan Stadium) in Yokohama (Japan). The meeting ended with a score of 0:1 in favor of the French team. The goal was scored by Patrick Vieira.
In 2003, the Confederations Cup was held from 18 to 29 June in France. The teams of Cameroon and France reached the final. The match took place on June 29 at the Stade de France stadium in the suburbs of Paris. France managed to defend the title 1-0 thanks to Thierry Henry's golden goal in the 98th minute of extra time.
In 2005 the Confederations Cup was held in Germany from 15 to 29 June. The finalists were the teams of Brazil and Argentina. The match took place on June 29 at the Waldstadion stadium (now the Commerzbank Arena) in Frankfurt am Main. The meeting ended with the score 4:1 in favor of Brazil. The Brazilians won the Confederations Cup for the second time. Adriano (double), Kaka and Ronaldinho scored goals in the Brazilian national team, Pablo Aimar scored in the Argentina national team.
In 2009, the Confederations Cup was held on African soil for the first time in history. The competitions were held in South Africa from 14 to 28 June. Teams USA and Brazil reached the final of the tournament. The match took place on June 28 at the Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg and ended with a score of 2:3 in favor of Brazil. Luis Fabiano (double) and Lucio distinguished themselves in the Brazilian national team, Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan scored in the US national team.
In 2013, the Confederations Cup was held in Brazil from June 15 to 30. In the final, which took place on June 30 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil defeated the defending world champions Spain 3-0 to win the title for the fourth time, and this was the third successive triumph of the Brazilians in the Confederations Cup. The authors of the goals scored were Fred (double) and Neymar.
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