The much talked about draw with the German National Team has been quashed off by Jurgen Klinsman in a press conference at Sao Paolo. While a draw with Germany will see the two teams through both Sunil Gulati, president of the US Soccer Federation and Klinsman has scratch that off the table.
"There is no time for friendship calls," Klinsman said. When asked what will happened with Loew 54, telephoned him? "It's all business at the world cup, the US is known to give everything we have in every single game. Otherwise Mexico won't be here". Klinsman, 49, was referring to the world cup qualifying match between the US and Panama, in which the US had already clenched to a spot in Brazil and had nothing playing for. They were heading into stoppage time trailing 2-1. United States won that game 3-2 which enable Mexico to qualify for the world cup. A loss with Panama will still ensure a spot for the US team but Mexico wouldn't be in Brazil. I think Klinsman was trying to remind the Mexican fans of US contribution to securing them a spot in Brazil but also telling the public that US always play to win.
Sunil Gulati has said, it was inconceivable that the US squad will seek draw with the Germans. When asked to compare the fixed match in 1982 between Germany and Austria to eliminate Algeria? Gulati told reporters in Manaus that the US team competed until the last minute of the World Cup qualifier, even when it had already reached the tournament in Brazil. "That may be the mentality of 1982 but not now".
The US has 3 wins and 6 losses against Germany and will go into Thursdays game to win it.
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