In a continuing update . . . Italy beat Germany in the semi-final match (France plays Portugal tomorrow). We all went back to Offenburg to watch the game on the big screen in the town square (it's not the same to watch it at home). Totally different experience to be in Germany watching the Germans play someone else (before we had watched the US-Italy match). I've never seen Germans sing national songs or wave their national flag (they still have some country identity issues), so that was a cool sight to see.
Unfortunately, Germany lost, so my hope of a French/German showdown is now lost. The score did not accurately reflect how close the game was either, since the first goal of the night was in overtime with only 5 minutes left is regulation play. Once the Germans switched to 100% offense, it was easy for the Italians to score again.
