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no worries! better not to think too much I guess..

I have no idea why the whole Brazilian team was so nervous. Even after the 1:0 lead. They clearly made fouls but they protested like they didn't even touch the player. Even Dunga (who I thought was a very calm guy) was a nervous wreck. I think that is the main reason they lost. Also the red card incident

I didn't see the penalty but I think there were some fouls on Kaka and Roubinho that should be punished a bit sooner in the game, de Jong especially. The dutch players had to stop those two by fouls (just like Robben on the other side).

I still think Brazil played better, they created more chances and actually scored a goal from gameplay and not after corner/free kick,... But thats football

Gana just unlucky. I liked how they played: running all the time, never giving up, fast passes forward. Now Suarez is a hero for playing with a hand. He didn't have anything to loose. If he let the ball in they would loose, if he used the hand they still had a chance.

Looks good for Germany

Ok, guys, I've reset the poll with the four remaining teams. The original poll is seen below, for historical reasons.

The talking heads here in Germany explain their team's success so far to better technical abilities both from the individual players and as a team . . . .  ie, they have been better playing as a team.  I know there has been a long standing debate as to whether  “superstars” can contribute as much as they should in tournments like this . . .but  Germany has no real superstars,  . .  no Rooneys, Messis, Torres, or Robinhos and has found success so far, and the big named players have been disappointing.

This is my open bets from early stage of championship.
I invest 50$ in Bets who will be the first.
After @ is multiplier of stake so as you see I prefer Germany to be first.
For secure in early days I invest small amount on poor rated countries and if Uruguay wins I will make about 126 x 0,50 + 11 x 4 + 6,5 x 1,28 $
If Germany will be first I will make 9,5 x 1 + 8 x 2,47 + 6,5 x 8,24 + 6,5 x 1,78 + 3 x 25 $
I have left 5$ for live in play in situations if Germany score first goal than multiplier on Spain will rise btw 11 and 100 so in this case I will invest btw 2 and 3$ on Spain, this also will be if Uruguay score first goal vs Netherlands to secure me if Spain an Netherlands win at the end.
Any how I will make profit if Uruguay or Germany will bee first. Any how with small stakes in cases above I will be on small minus or small plus depends of multipliers.
Worst scenario is if Netherlands and Spain score first and win matches.
I hope that I will not loose my "investment"  
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... and Paul the Octopus was right once again! You can see him make his prediction here;

BBC News - German 'psychic' octopus predicts victory for Spain

There is a joke here that, after guessing today's match right, he will be turned into a paella.   

Could have done with Paul the Octopus in goal for England!

Very open final, but I'll tip the Spanish. Holland need the ball to play and Spain will deprive them.

I have to say, since England lost the World Cup has been more enjoyable than usual.

Well done the Netherlands and Spain!

Oldhand

Paul the Psychic Octopus (aka 'The Tentacled Tipster') predicts Spain to lift the cup;

BBC News - 'Psychic' octopus predicts Spain to win World Cup

I might put a few squid on it.

Wow, 5x0 in the poll, I didn't expect this.

But Paul the octopus got Germany right today, much to my disappointment as I was hoping Uruguay would win.