Tuesday, July 1, 2014

World Cup 2014 - Quarterfinals


The stage is set for the Quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup.  The quarter-finals start this Friday, July 4 with France facing Germany.

July 4, 2014
12 pm EDT - France 0 - 1 Germany
Germany: Hummels 13'

Hummels' header hit the crossbar before going in was all Germany needed to punch their ticket to the semi-final round. France's Benzema had a chance to tied the match in the last minute of stoppage time but Neuer was able to get a quick hand on it to block the shot. Germany now waits for the winner of the Brazil - Colombia match.

4 pm EDT - Brazil 2 - 1 Colombia
Brazil: T. Silva 7', David Luiz 69'
Colombia: James 78' (PK)

Silva scored the opener in this fast-pace match before James' penalty shot cancel out an incredible free-kick by David Luiz. Brazil advances to the semi-final match against Germany on Tuesday, July 8.

July 5, 2014
12 pm EDT - Argentina 1-0 Belgium
Argentina: Higuain 8'

4 pm EDT - Netherlands (4) 0-0 (3) Costa Rica

In a very bold move and one that will be talk about for ages, Louis van Gaal change his goalie before the end of extra time and was a brilliant move as Krul stopped two shots to win it for Netherlands.

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