ANALYSIS

So far, two teams have qualified for the semi finals of the 2012 European Championships. One of which will go on to become European Champions.

Last night, the world saw that team.

Germany were incredible, the goals which were struck with astonishing precision numbered four. Although their opponents Greece, like England in the last World Cup, know it could have and should have been far more.

This German side plays as a team, they are a collection of high-powered, exremely creative players, each of whom are geared towards attacking their opponent into submission. There is a contrast here with Spain who glide around the park.

The Germans simply knock the stuffing out of their opponents and it is a true spectacle. It’s time to start using the word ‘massacre’ when describing a German football performance  – the best that could be said of Greece is that like England before them, they were just there.

As for Portugal, clearly this tournament is meant to be a vehicle for Cristiano Ronaldo. He has scored in the last two games. In the semi-final game against the Czech Republic, he hit the post with a wonderful creative effort, and scored in the second half with a header.

Unfortunately for Portugal though, Ronaldo is not Maradona.