Jahic Germany Has Many Strong Players

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Jahic: Germany has many strong players


During August Rosenmeiers visit to Zurich for the FIFA Ballon dOr 2014, the world champion played a game of
EA SPORTS FIFA 15 against a tough opponent - current Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) Champion Mirza Jahic. You
can watch the entire match in the video above. FIFA.com spoke to Mirza about what it was like to play against the
FIWC champion, his FIWC past and his hopes for Munich 2015.
When I was asked if I wanted to play an exhibition match against the FIWC Champion at the Ballon dOr, I didnt
hesitate for a second, Jahic told FIFA.com, I am a competitive player and my goal is to be the best in the world.
To play against the best was a great experience for me even though it was just a friendly.
The 24-year old self-defence instructor currently lives in Austria, where he runs his own martial arts school. When
Mirza isnt practicing Wing Tsun Li, hes playing FIFA 15. So what is the Virtual Bundesliga and how tough is it to
become the champion? The Virtual Bundesliga is the biggest tournament in Germany to determine the best FIFA
Player in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, explained Jahic. You have to stay focused all the time and believe
in yourself. Germany has many strong players. It is very hard to be the best.
August vs. Mirza
August's Denmark proved impenetrable, as did Jahic's Germany. With the score still 0-0 after extra-time, the
match was decided on penalties. August displayed the composure that has helped him secure the world title,
scoring his first four penalties while Jahic could only manage to score one of his first three. This was our first
match ever, but I have a feeling that it wont be our last, said Jahic after losing against the world champion. It
was a very close game. We neutralized each other and both of us defended very well. I had three big chances to
take the lead but I missed every time. It was very hard to get through Augusts defense. Playing him, you can see
why he is currently the best.
Now that Jahic has had a taste of what awaits in Munich at the Grand Final, the Bosnian gamer is eager to make it
to the FIWC showpiece. I know that I can keep up with the best of the best, he said, my goal now is to make it
the FIWC Grand Final. I have never played in a Grand Final before, but I have a feeling that my time might come
soon.
Mirzas FIWC history
The VBL Champion is no stranger to the FIFA Interactive World Cup. In 2011, Mirza came within just minutes of
securing a seat at the FIWC 2011 Grand Final in Los Angeles. Mirza managed to survive the pre-qualification
phase for the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland live qualification event for FIWC 2011, which was held in Berlin.
At the live event, 40 pre-qualified players competed for the one available Grand Final seat.
It was my first live event and I made it to the final match, he said. In the final, I was leading 2:0 all the way up to
the 73rd minute. Then my opponent scored from his very first corner. In the end I lost 3:2 because of
inexperience. My dreams were crushed. Next time I will take my chance.
Mirzas opponent in that fateful final was Manuel Waibel. The German would go on to compete in the Los Angeles
Grand Final, but failed to make it out of Group D, which was packed with seasoned FIWC players such as Alfonso
Ramos, Ruben Zerecero and eventual FIWC11 bronze medalist Mark Azzi.
With two online seasons and three live events still to go in qualification for FIWC 2015, the VBL champion still has
time to make his push for a place at the Grand Final. I am very excited about Munich hosting it, said Jahic. My
German friends are very kind and open people, who I am sure are looking forward to welcome the worlds best
FIFA players at the Grand Final.
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