July 08, 2006

Germany 3, Portugal 1: The Wrath of Kahn. A surprisingly well-played consolation game, with the host country getting two goals from the Pig Climber in the second half. Portugal had the run of play most of the match, but had no one who could stick it past Oliver Kahn, starting his first game of the tournament, until the final five minutes, when Luis Figo, possibly playing his last international game, set up a goal with a nifty pass. From hell's heart, I stab at thee....

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