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Match Keys


Germany


- Mario Gomez ability to effectively put Portugal under pressure

- Midfielders ability to control Ronaldo and the flow of the game

- Use of bench, Klose and company

Portugal

- Two words, Cristiano Ronaldo.  The success and creativity must be shown early

- Outside backs ability to get involved on the attack

- Play of young keeper Rui Patricio


Prediction





Germany over Portugal

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