R2 of DFB Pokal 0708

Adios, DFB Pokal....orz
SGE lost this game against BVB.



A big upset sometimes happened at the past DFB Pokals. So I expected SGE won this game even though the opponent was a giant killing BVB.
BVB has been in bad condition recently, but they stole a draw from FC Bayern at the previous game.

Take a look how SGE buddies spend a time before the kick-off.

Russ and Co. warmed up as usual.

Lately Marco usually put a tape on his legs. I hope it was just precaution, not injured muscles.


(photo by SGE official site)




And, at the press conference,


....Funkel had a reluctant hug...?! hihi




Some German media said Taka was a victim of the tactics, and some Japanese media said Taka would be out because of the conflict. I don't know these public opinion was the reason, but the coach changed his plan on the very day.
Takahara was a starting member as one of the two-top! And Ina was put on the bench initially.

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# Members list;
Pröll
P. Ochs, Russ, Kyrgiakos, Spycher
Köhler (86. Thurk), M. Fink (68. Inamoto)
A. Streit, Weissenberger (75. A. Meier)
Amanatidis, Takahara

# Goal Getters;
0:1 Amanatidis (11)
1:1 Brzenska (47)
2:1 Petric (65)
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Ama did a good job at 11 minutes!
Good job, Ama!



... I wished only the first half could fill 90 minutes fully. <- it can't be!
But I think everybody including Marco worked hard to get a victory.





Taka tried to get a goal.





Taka also ran backward and worked even as a defender.

(Photo by SGE official site)


Ja, Taka played hardly and almost scored, but without result.
(I just had a look at a TV program by ZDF.)



Here is the digest of three goals by a kindly person. Muchas gracias!



The DFB Pokal 0708 of SGE is finished. Oh Nein.
And more...., SGE have to play against FC Bayern at the Allianz Arena.
To tell the truth, the number of FCB's fans in Japan is larger than SGE's. Because of it, many Japanese people expect FCB will win *-1 with Taka's goal.
Nooo, I (want to) believe SGE could be a giant killing on Saturday!





# JP Trivia;
Did you know the color-changing roof and outer wall of the Allianz Arena is provided by a Japanese company?