冰火之争 Apples and oranges rivalry
This is a philosophical rivalry. Germany and Brazil are two nations that dominate the World Cup, but their footballing styles are like apples and oranges.
这次对阵充满哲学意味。德国和巴西在世界杯上的地位举足轻重,但他们的比赛风格却是截然不同。
Brazilian football is an attacking, free-flowing style of play. In Brazil they make sure they play ‘Joga Bonito’ (the beautiful game). German football is about efficiency and tactical mastery. In Germany, they call their team tournament team because they are so good at finding ways to win in tournaments.
巴西足球擅长进攻,行云流水自成一格。在巴西,人们确信他们是在享受“美丽足球”。德国足球注重效率与战术专攻。在德国,他们称自己的球队是大赛型球队,因为他们善于在大赛中设法夺冠。
Amazingly, the two heavyweights have only ever played each other once in the World Cup. The 2002 World Cup Final saw Ronaldo embarrass Germany. They are on track to meet each other again in this year’s final.
令人颇感意外的是,这两支重量级球队在世界杯上只有一次交手。在2002年世界杯决赛上罗纳尔多使整个德国队惨败而归。在今年的决赛中两队有望再次交战。