Joachim Loew will expect nothing less than three points from Germany’s opener in Durban but that may be easier said than done as they come up against a solid, it not spectacular, Australia side this evening. Without Michael Ballack and indeed hisreplacement Christian Träsch, Loew will be looking to Stuttgart youngster Sami Khedira to help win the midfield battle but that is one area that their opponents have a number of quality players with the likes of Tim Cahill, Brett Emerton,
Vincent Grella and Mark Bresciano packing Pim Verbeeks side with experience at the highest level.
Where Australia could struggle is up front where a lot rests on Josh Kennedy the Nagoya Grampus striker and he could find life tough up against a typically resolute German defence. Unless of course the Aussies decide instead to play Harry Kewell up front on his own which may well be how they plan to take on the Group D favourites. The Journal provides minute-by-minute analysis of today’s World Cup Group D match between Germany and Australia. Guest blogger David Goldenberg offers commentary on the match and the ABC telecast, with other contributions from around the world. Feel free to email David or any of our contributors with questions or comments before or during the game, which starts around 2:30 p.m. ET.v
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