Germany's unexpected defeat hurt Twain but filled the media with glee and delight.
After the England and Germany teams beat their respective opponents by a large margin, everyone felt that the structure of the group had been shaped and that England and Germany were the two strongest teams. The two teams that would advance were more likely to be them. The only suspense was about which teams would come in first and second.
That was a good thing for the supporters of England and Germany. However, it was the worst situation for the media who wished for the whole world to be in chaos. They all bemoaned that the "group of death" did not live up to its name from their point of view.
All was good now, and the reality did live up to the name. The group of death was suddenly not just a name, but also a reality. The situation became interesting.
