Germany vs Portugal

Germany has only won once in their last 9 extra time outings ... beating mexico in the process ... Meetings between Germany and Portugal even out but Germany has not beaten Portugal in competitive matches since 1985 ...

Ballack, Lahm, Mertesacker, Friedrich and Borowski are out with injury ... Klose is doubtful with a hip injury ... who definitely wants to participate to ensure his golden shoe by scoring more goals ... Kahn should start the game too ... with Huth and Jansen in defence

Portugal should have a full selection ahead except Miguel is out with injury ... Ferreira should starts ... Ronaldo, Figo and Deco will be key if Portugal wants to win ....

Podolski who won the Gillette Young Player of the tournament will want to add to his 3 goal tally ... and a much better performance

Ronaldo who lost out to him on the award will have hone his twinkle toes against the German defence

We awaits the showdown .....