The Quarter-finals had surprises and some exciting matches. The surprising results are Netherlands win over Brazil and Germany thrashing Argentina. For me Germany’s win is obvious. The Global field of 100 Football Fan Economists polled by Reuters mentioned Brazil as favorites followed by Spain and Argentina.
So lets see the results and how the Global field Economists failed with their polls.
Netherlands vs Brazil:
Except Dutch the whole world was expecting that Brazil will win comfortably. But to add spice it was a jolt to all Brazilian supporters. After dominating the first half 1-0, a great goal by Robinho it was a mediocre display in the second half by Brazil. Dutch didn’t play well in the first half but it was a marvel display by them in the second half. Schneider was the match-maker for them in scoring 2 goals making the end result 2-1 in favor of Dutch.
Nothing went fine for Brazil in the second half. Red card to Felipe Melo and Kaka’s form made it easy for Dutch.
Uruguay vs Ghana:
This is the best match of the quarters. The match between Uruguay and Ghana has proved itself to be one of the most controversial matches in the history. There have been many ‘Hands’ in the history of football but never at this stage of the World Cup and in such a way. The last second goal in the first half by Muntaro gave the initial lead to Ghana in the first half 1-0.
But it was again Forlan for Uruguay whose free-kick outside the D-box equaled the lag 1-1. There after it was an even match with both the teams trying for the lead. The most gripping part of the game is the last minute of Extra-Time. Ghana got the free kick and after the kick the ball stayed jammed in the “D” for a while after which a header that was crossing over Luis Suarez was sent back by firm tow hands. Only that those were not the hands of the keeper.
Though he stopped the goal he was sent off for the foul and Ghana were awarded a penalty which Asamoah Gyan took. Unfortunately he missed the penalty hitting the top bar in the process which led the ball outside.
Uruguay won the match from there on penalties. Suarez is now seen as a cheat by almost everyone, but what is actually sad is that in his own country of Uruguay, he is seen as a hero.
Germany vs Argentina:
A lot of buzz was created for this match naming it as the best match of world cup and so on. But the Superior Germans thrashed Argentina. The result shocked Argentina fans because they were completely overshadowed by their European rivals Germany. They were routed 4-0.
The 3rd minute goal from Mueller gave the initial lead to Germany and from then Argentines were never in the game. Klose’s 2 goals and Freidrich’s goal made it 4-0. Schwansteiger, Podolski, Khedira, Oezil, Neuer and Lahm also played exceptionally well. Nothing went fine for Argentina and Maradonna.
Spain vs Paraguay:
Spain won the match comfortably and it was again David Villa who scored the only goal of the match. It was heartbreak for all the Paraguay supporters who played exceptionally well.
Spain will be facing Germans and Dutch will be facing Uruguans in the semis. So let’s wait for Paulo’s pick and matches to see the finalists.
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