在展望與阿根廷隊的四分之一決賽時，德國隊隊長巴拉克口氣強硬地表示，現在的德國隊風頭正盛，不會懼怕任何對手。去年德國隊曾與阿根廷隊兩次交鋒，結果都是2：2平。

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　　Bring on Argentina says Germany's Ballack

　　AFP

　　June 25, 2006

　　MUNICH (AFP) - Germany captain Michael Ballack says the host nation are playing so well that they should not fear any team at the World Cup - including their next opponents Argentina.

　　After defeating Sweden 2-0, Germany face off against Argentina in a quarter-final in Berlin on Friday and Ballack is in a bullish mood.

　　"Along with Argentina we have made the best impression so far. We do not need to hide," Ballack said Sunday.

　　"We are meeting a terrific opponent and they deserve the utmost respect but we have to look at our game.

　　"We are playing well and will continue to play our game whoever comes along. If there is a team that is better then fair enough.

　　"But if we play like we can then we have a chance. On current form we do not need to fear anyone."

　　Germany benefitted from two Lukas Podolski goals in the first 12 minutes as they defeated ten-man Sweden on Saturday but Ballack expects a tougher game from Argentina.

　　"That was the best game Germany have played for a long, long time - particuarly in the first half," Ballack declared. "It is not possible to play better than we did in the first half hour.

　　"We have gained a lot of confidence from the Sweden win but Argentina is the next obstacle.

　　"They are of a higher calibre because they are one of the favourites for the title."

　　Argentina reached the quarter-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win over Mexico on Saturday.

　　Argentina and Germany met twice last year with both matches - a friendly in Dusseldorf and a group match at the Confederations Cup - ending 2-2.

　　作者-趙海軍

責編：佟杉杉