Low: We must seize our chances
Joachim Low says his Germany side must take advantage of any opportunity against Australia tomorrow in their FIFA World Cup™ opener. The three-time world champions are considered favourites to top Group D but Low has warned the German fans they can not underestimate the Socceroos.
"We have respect for Australia," said Low. "I think it is going to be an intense match. With respect to four years ago, teams have improved and I expect to see a fascinating World Cup.
"We have studied Australia repeatedly and this team is great in defence. They play a great defensive system and the strength of Australia is the capacity to get organised. Of the last 28 games they have played, they didn't concede a goal in 17 games and that says something about their defensive system. They can also destroy their rivals' game."
The Germans, however, have not lost a group game since 1994, winning their last five opening games. Low is confident his team will find a way through Australia's defensive wall.
"I think we can crack this defensive wall with fast counter-attacks," he said. "We must catch them unaware. We have to apply this tactic. This team will not allow many goalscoring opportunities and we have to make the most of our chances. We must be able to put pressure and create opportunities. I am positive because when my team finds rhythm in a game, we create chances and we have many players that can score."
Low has selected the youngest Germany squad in 76 years for this tournament and has been impressed by the talent he has at his disposal. "We have a very young team that can develop," he said. "I have been with the team for six years and we have developed players and acquired international reputation in recent years. For us to reach the Euro 2008 final was a success."
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