World Cup 2014 - Semi-finals and Finals

Germany wins fourth World Cup!July 13, 3 PM EDT - Germany 1 - 0  Argentina (Championship) 
Germany: Goetz 113'

Goetze scored the winner in extra period as Germany defeated Argentina to win their fourth World Cup. Goetze chested a Schuerrle cross before firing a right footed shot passed Romero and into the back of the net. Germany has broken so many records this tournament. Miroslav Klose became the top goal scorer in World Cup history. Germany became the top goal scoring team in World Cup History and became the first European team to win the World Cup on South American soil. And Goetze became the first substitute to score in extra time of a final in World Cup History.

Golden Glove - Manuel Neuer, Germany
Golden Ball - Lionel Messi, Argentina
Golden Boot - James Rodriguez, Colombia

July 12, 4 PM EDT  - Brazil 0 - 3  Netherlands (Third Place)
Netherlands: van Persie 3' (PK), Blind 17', Wijnaldum 90' +1

Netherlands ended a great tournament for the Oranje winning the third place against host Brazil. Brazil ends their tournament being outscored 10-1

The semi-finals matches are set and it will be Europe vs. South America.
Host Brazil will face Germany on Tuesday, July 8. Brazil will be missing the services of the suspended Thiago Silva, their captain and the anchor of their defense. And Neymar who is out of the tournament after suffering a broken vertebra during their quarterfinal match against Colombia. Can Brazil overcome the loss of Neymar or will Germany's height prevail?
The Netherlands needed a penalty shootout to dispose of Costa Rica to booked their semi-final match against Argentina on Wednesday, July 9.  But Argentina was dealt with a big blow, losing Angel Di Maria to a thigh injury. The teams have played eight matches against each other with Netherlands winning four to one. Can the Oranje make it five? Will Louis Van Gaal have something up his sleeve again? Will Messi's brilliance overcome the loss of Di Maria?
Winners will face each other for the 2014 World Cup. Will it be an all European final or will it be a South American final?

July 8, 4 PM EDT - Brazil 1 - 7 Germany
Brazil: Oscar 90'
Germany: Müller 11', Klose 23', Kroos 24' 26', Khedira 29', Schürrle 69' 79'

Brazil cannot overcome the loss of T. Silva and Neymar as Germany demolished the host team 7-1 to reach the finals of the 2014 World Cup. Germany scored 4 goals in 6 minutes to make the game unreachable. Miroslva Klose surpassed Ronaldo to become the all-time leading scorer in the World Cup while Germany became the all-time leading scorer of the the tournament surpassing Brazil. Germany will face the winner of the Netherlands-Argentina match on Sunday, July 13. 

July 9, 4 PM EDT - Netherlands (2) 0 - 0 (4) Argentina
Sergio Romero made two saves during the penalty shootout sending Argentina to the World Cup finals against Germany. Netherlands will face Brazil for third place.