Yellow Fang
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No doubt Germany are a brilliant team, but how much of their success is due to their having more experience with the Jabulani football? There were quite a few goal keeping howlers in the early stages, which you wouldn't have expected at this level. That first German goal against England when their goalie just booted it up the field and our two central defenders misjudged its flight could have been down to the peculiarities of the ball. I can't remember seeing a goal like that in professional football since... well, I can't remember one. I understand the Bundesliga have been using the ball for half the last season, while the premier league was contracted to use another ball. Craig Johnstone isn't a fan anyway.
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1080055
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=1080055