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Post by korky on Jul 3, 2014 22:17:08 GMT 1
Argentina 1 Switzerland 0
A goal in extra time by di Maria, sealed the win for the Argentina team, who tbh, have not played very well all through the tournament, but here they are now in the last eight.
Their opponents will be Belgium, who beat the USA 2-1 this game went to extra time too.
Belgium are a team that were well fancied to do well before the tournament began. Now that they are in the last eight, will their form improve, as up to now they have looke dordinary.
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Post by korky on Jul 5, 2014 23:43:05 GMT 1
Quarter Finals
Brazil booked their place in the semis, with 2-1 win over Columbia.
A spectacular goal by Luiz giving them victory, Columbia put up a game fight, unfortunately it was not enough.
France 0 Germany 1
Again the Germans come good in a tournament. This was a tight fought game, France giving as good as they got. The German goalkeeper played a blinder.
Next up for the Germans , will be Brazil.
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Post by korky on Jul 6, 2014 22:24:51 GMT 1
Other Quarter Finals :
Argentina 1 Belgium 0
An early goal for Argentina was enough to see them trough to the semis. Lionel Messi turned on some of his magic, in this match.
They now will play the Netherlands, who beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties, after extra time. Costa Rica's dream is over, but they can go home with their heads held high.
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Post by korky on Jul 9, 2014 23:25:42 GMT 1
1st Semi Final Without a doubt, the result of the tournament, so far. Brazil 1 Germany 7 To say this was a rout is an understatement, Germany came out flying, and had a 5 goal lead by half time. Brazil were awful, a shambles in defence, and no creativity in going forward. Germany had a game plan they stuck to it, and it worked. Surely they must be favourites to lift the Trophy now. ? Brazil are a Nation in mourning.
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Post by korky on Jul 13, 2014 15:23:43 GMT 1
3rd/4th place play off : Why they have these sort of games is beyond me !
Brazil obviously still suffering from their 7 goal mauling, by Germany, went down again. This time 3-0 to the Netherlands. Two early goals set the tone, and despite their efforts, Brazil conceded another late on.
The Netherlands have had a good tournament, and will build on this. Brazil need major work done on their team, and style of play, it's a long way back for them. !
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Post by korky on Jul 15, 2014 0:23:56 GMT 1
Well ! there you have it !
Germany are the World Champions, they won the Football World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0, with a goal in extra time.
It was a good game, with both teams having a few chances to score, with some better finishing, there could have been some more goals. Both teams were worthy finalists, although Germany were the better all round team.
Congratulations to Germany on their victory.
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