The average age of the Germany team that started against Argentina in the quarterfinals of the World Cup was only 25, which speaks volumes. For a team as young as Germany, indeed it is an achievement in itself to have reached as far as the semifinals of the World Cup outside of Europe. Moreover, among the four remaining teams in South Africa, Germany has been by far the most impressive side and have also had the most difficult path to the semis. The group stage was relatively easy, but England in the last 16 was a tough proposition and so was Argentina. However, Die Mannschaft blew away both Fabio Capello's and Diego Maradona's sides, scoring four goals against each. In fact, Germany have scored four goals in three different games in the World Cup so far — it started the campaign with a 4-0 hammering of Australia.
Germany's football too has been scintillating with players in every position clicking. The defense looks susceptible, but with their midfielders Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger protecting the back four and also providing the impetus for attack, the 2006 World Cup semifinalists have been hugely impressive.
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