Dirk and I were discussing before the championship started how Germany has a history of winning major football championships, despite not having the best players. Military-like efficiency and organization, combined with great set-pieces (how many of their goals over the years have come from free-kicks and corners - remember the guy Klose against Saudi Arabia scoring 4 or 5 with his head?) have led to many German victories.
Well, lo and behold, they did it again this year. Great defense, a never-give-up attitude and the uncanny knack of scoring with their heads from corners and crosses led to another title for the Germans.
Except this year, only the coach and the system were German - the players were wearing the unfamiliar blue of Greece, rather than the famous white of Germany.