MeHereYouWhere?! wrote:
Wrong.
If Germany loses to the US and Ghana wins, then it would be:
US 7
Germany 4
Ghana 4
Portugal 1
IF this was the case, the current goal differential is FIVE (Germany +4, Ghana -1). Even if Ghana won by 2 goals, the Germans would have to lose by 4 for Ghana to overtake them. If Germany lost by 3, then the next tiebrearer would be total goals scored. Again, based upon having 6 goals scored thru 2 games versus Ghana's 3, I give the edge to Germany.
Slice it however you want, but barring the ridiculous happening, Germany is thru.
Germany is basically a lock to advance, but they will still play for the draw against USA. A draw guarantees a group win. A loss gives the USA the group win. They will play conservatively and for the draw, as will the US. It helps that Klinsmann and Joachim Loew are buddies. Draw is a good bet for this upcoming game.