I am slowly getting over the fact that Germany did not make it to the finals. I was so sure they were going to make it. I watched a little after the game as the players where waving to the fans and then I went to bed.
I have now been able to process the game and have a few thoughts. What was the deciding event in the game that turned the game? Both Germany and Italy had many opportunities, but the thing that really changed the game was at the start of the 1st overtime. When Italy brought on the 2nd striker. You could tell the Germans had problems and that is also when the Italians hit the post twice. Then, bringing on Del Pero, for what was in effect a 3rd striker was the final blow. Germany did not know how to cope with that. In the end, I believe that Germany was out coached by Lippy. Not to say that Klinsman was a bad coach. But, I believe that Italy made some tactical changes that Germany never were able to counter.