Argentinian fans were also optimistic, especially with Lionel Messi on their side. However, nothing is certain, especially when playing Germany.

“The German coach, Joachim Loew, read the match perfectly and managed to paralyze the Argentinian squad in their own half side. With only a few chances, Argentina did nothing. It was pathetic the way they played. They lost every single hope in making a come back. It was obvious from the very first three minutes when Germany scored,” said Mutea Muhammad, an Argentinian fan.

“Argentinian players did nothing except run around trying to keep up with the German squad,” he added

Faisal Al-Sayed said he favored the Argentinian team because of Messi and Maradona and because of Germany’s huge win against Saudi Arabia in the 2002 World Cup.

“The 4-0 result shows that the Germans meant business and with no doubt I think they will win the World Cup. Let’s face it, Maradona is not a good coach. He got the team qualified at the last minute. On the opposite was Loew who managed to play with perfect tactics and isolated Messi who was totally lost and frankly did nothing. This Messi is different from the one playing in Barcelona. All that I can say is congratulations to Germany and I expect Germany and Holland in the final,” he added.

German fan Abdul Raheem Ahmad said he never doubted Germany would win. “Argentina failed in this first real test against Germany. This result will go down in history and only shows German superiority over Argentina. Maradona is not a coach. He is an emotional person. Loew managed to read the game and paralyze the Argentinian team. First it was England and now Argentina. Whoever is next is not a problem for the Germans. They will win the cup and keep it forever,” he added.

Soccer buff Hassan Almaeena praised the tactical supremacy of the Germans that speared the Argentine passion. “After the 20th minute of the second half, the A dejected Argentinian fan after the loss to Germany. (EPA) Argentines just gave up. After the first German goal, the effective marking by three tall Germans of Messi paralyzed Argentina,” he said. It is ironic that within two days Saudi fans have witnessed two shocking results with the two South American favorites losing.