Berlin, Germany – E be like say the stage don set for the big match wey go happen on Monday as Germany U19 go face defending champion Spain for the semi-final of the U19 Euros. Na action we dey talk about o, after all the wahala wey Germany don face during this tournament.
After dem suffer one heavy beating from Netherlands and comot for England match like say dem no sabi play ball again, dem make am into the semi-finals sharp-sharp when dem no fit sleep for Norway game until Assan Ouédraogo score fine goal plus Said El Mala late winner. Na the Netherlands safe help dem small by beating England. Who say we no fit make am as na first time since 2014 wey German boys dey enter knockout stage?
Last time wey Germany win this competition, na when Davie Selke show say e no be only fine boy but football magician too. E win Golden Player and top-scorer prize that time. Hanno Balitsch dey enjoy first tournament as coach, but e don see say no be beans.
As the match dey come, dem get small palava for team news. Ouédraogo don shine for group stage, expecting to start again. But Captain Noah Darvich dey struggle with injury, like wetin happen for Norway match. E no good at all, but Robert Ramsak dey ready to steal the show after e don show fine skills as top scorer for U17 Euros.
On the other side, Spain no be foool at all; dem don win all three matches for group stage, including a sweet hat-trick from Quim Junyent against Montenegro. E be like say na only dem get goals this tournament, no be joke o! They dey remember how dem win Spain for the championship last year, after José Lana pack his bags go coach Syria.
Spain’s coach, Paco Gallardo, don use the opportunity wey dem get to rest him boys for the 5-0 thrashing of Montenegro. As competition dey koma hot, dem get six Barcelona players wey dey ready to raw down Germany. Dey dey confident, which na wetin make dem holders of the title.
For other semi-final, Romania go dey meet Netherlands later for the day. E go be show of who fit carry last win back home. The final go happen on Thursday for Rapid-Giulești Stadium. Na wah!
So sharp sharp, gather your friends and prepare to watch. Na football we dey, no dulling!
