“到目前為，這是一屆友好的世界盃盛會。很可惜，昨天我們沒能很好地把它延續下去。阿根廷球員的脾氣太火爆了。”
“他們的替補球員萊安德雷 庫弗雷用腳踢我們的佩爾 梅特薩克 ，我試圖去保護我的隊員。佩爾腿部有個傷口。”
“我們已經贏了5場比賽，這真是讓人驚奇，球隊為之所作的努力獲得了回報。”
“我們達到了最高水平，現在我們處於世界上最好的球隊行列。對我而言，看到球員們在比賽後慶祝真的很美妙，但我們沒有必要過於激動，我們的目標是贏取世界盃。”
“意大利是世界盃上的熱門球隊之一，我一直確信他們能戰勝烏克蘭。這場比賽的備戰不會因為時間短而僅以身體相博，我們必須作好戰術準備。”
對於3月份友誼賽中1-4負於意大利，德國中場弗林斯表示：“我們從沒有動搖取得勝利的信念，這是一次美妙的團隊作戰。”
“現在，意大利是我們前進途中的強大對手，我們很尊敬他們，但我們不怕他們。我們會在120分鐘結束比賽。”
“我很肯定我們能夠避免像在3月份友誼賽那樣1-4的失利。很難説阿根廷和意大利誰更強大，半決賽沒有弱者。”
鏈結：http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373011&cc=5739
原文：
Updated: July 1, 2006
Bierhoff hits out at 'Argentina temper'
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff has urged his players to forget the fracas that erupted after the World Cup victory over Argentina yesterday and concentrate on next week's semi-final against Italy.
Jens Lehmann's heroics saw the Germans win 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a tense quarter-final in Berlin ended 1-1 following extra time.
But the celebrations were marred after at least one German player was left lying on the floor after being kicked, and punches were thrown by players on both sides.
Relations had soured during the shoot-out itself and spilled over at the end as players and officials clashed.
Argentina substitute Leandro Cufre was shown a red card by referee Lubos Michel for his part in the flare-up.
'It was really a friendly World Cup up to now,' said Bierhoff.
'It's a pity that we didn't carry it on yesterday. But the players of Argentina have so much temper.
'Their substitute Leandro Cufre kicked our Per Mertesacker and I tried to protect our players. Per has a wound on his leg.'
Germany face Italy in the semi-finals after the Azzurri beat Ukraine 3-0.
'We've won five matches. It's really amazing, what the team has done up to now,' Bierhoff added.
'We are on the highest level and we are among the best teams in the world. For me it was great to see the players celebrate after the match, but we don't have to exaggerate. Our aim is still to win the World Cup.
'They (Italy) are one of the favourites. I was sure that they would win against Ukraine. The team shows lots of discipline and effectiveness. The preparation for the match will be not so physical because of the short time. We have to work on our tactics.'
Midfielder Thorsten Frings is aware of the task coach Jurgen Klinsmann's side face against Italy, but insists the 4-1 friendly defeat they suffered against the Azzurri in March will have no bearing on the match.
'We've never lost the faith in our victory. It was a wonderful teamwork,' said Frings.
'But now Italy is the next hard team on our way. We have respect, but we are not frightened. We know we are strong enough for 120 minutes.
'I'm sure we will avoid a 4-1 loss like in the friendly match in March. I can't say whether Argentina are stronger than Italy, but in the semi-finals there are no weak teams.'
作者--楊瓊華
責編：佟杉杉