FIFA World Cup 2014: Germany eliminates World Cup host Brazil with stunning 7-1 victory

Germany players celebrate after their win

Germany handed Brazil their worst international loss (1-7) to reach their record eighth final.

A stunning performance from Germany and a disgracefully amateur turn from Brazil led to a historic result in the first World Cup semifinal Tuesday afternoon from Belo Horizonte.

A brace each from Toni Kroos and Andre Schurrle and goals from Thomas Muller, Miroslav Klose and Sami Khedira helped Germany beat Brazil in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup.

RESULT:

Germany defeats Brazil, 7-1

GOALS:

• 11': T. Müller – Germany
• 23': M. Klose – Germany
• 24': T. Kroos – Germany
• 26': T. Kroos – Germany
• 29': S. Khedira – Germany
• 69': A. Schürrle – Germany
• 79': A. Schürrle – Germany
• 90': Oscar - Brazil

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FIFA World Cup 2014: Netherlands beat Costa Rica on penalties

Netherlands substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul

Holland set-up semi-final meeting with Argentina after beating Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties with substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul is the hero in the 2014 World Cup quarter-final at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.

The Dutch won the shootout 4-3 after a goalless draw, and will play Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday 9 July.

RESULT:

Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out

GOALS:

• No Goals

PENALITY SHOOT

Costa Rica

• C. Borges - Goal
• B. Ruiz - Save
• G. Gonzalez - Goal
• C. Bolaños - Goal
• M. Umaña - Save

Netherlands

• R. van Persie - Goal
• A. Robben - Goal
• W. Sneijder - Goal
• D. Kuyt - Goal

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FIFA World Cup 2014: Argentina trumps Belgium 1-0 to reach World Cup semifinals

Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal.

Gonzalo Higuain's eighth-minute goal helped Argentina secure their fourth World Cup semifinal, where they will meet the winner of the Netherlands vs Costa Rica quarterfinal.

Argentina's win was tempered by a first-half injury to star winger Ángel Di María, who appeared to hurt his thigh after his shot was blocked by Vincent Kompany. But the organization the team showed will give them hope entering the semifinal, along with the knowledge that Argentina could have won by a greater margin. Ezequiel Lavezzi hit the crossbar in the second half, and Lionel Messi was narrowly denied by Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in injury time.

Argentina will meet the winner of the Netherlands vs Costa Rica quarterfinal.

RESULT:

Argentina beat Belgium, 1-0

GOALS:

• 8': Gonzalo Higuaín - Argentina

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FIFA World Cup 2014: Thiago Silva and David Luiz score to set up semi-final against Germany

David Luiz of Brazil

Brazil set-up semi-final meeting with Germany after beating Colombia 2-1 but win overshadowed by injury to Neymar.

Brazil calmed its nervous fans with a goal just six minutes in as Thiago Silva found himself unmarked on a corner and pushed in an easy chance.

With the goal in hand, Brazil was able to concentrate on effectively shutting down Colombia's star, James Rodriguez, who came into the game leading all World Cup scorers with five goals.

In the 68th minute of a choppy game, came a sublime moment. David Luiz rocketed in a perfect free kick into the upper corner of the goal from 35 yards out. Brazil led by 2-0 and seemed to be in control.

But Colombia was given new life when Brazil keeper Julio Cesar fouled Carlos Bacca in the box.

Rodriguez duly converted the penalty, his sixth goal of the tournament, and Colombia began to pour on the attacks.

But despite a few half chances, it could not find a breakthrough in the minutes that remained. Brazil advances to face Germany in the first semifinal on Tuesday.

RESULT:

Brazil beat Colombia, 2-1

GOALS:

• 6': Thiago Silva - Brazil
• 69': David Luiz - Brazil
• 79': James Rodríguez (penalty) - Colombia

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FIFA World Cup 2014: Mats Hummels heads Germany into the semi-finals

Germany's Mats Hummels

Mats Hummels scores a fantastic header to give his side seals fourth consecutive semi-final.

Germany became the first team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup as Mats Hummels' first half header gave them a hard-fought 1-0 win against France of the quarter-final game at Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, on Friday, July 4, 2014.

Germany will make its 12th World Cup semifinal appearance; no other country has more than 7 (Brazil, Italy).

The Borussia Dortmund defender held off the challenge of Raphael Varane to loop home Toni Kroos' free-kick with his head in the 13th minute.

Mathieu Valbuena and Antoine Griezmann forced Manuel Neuer into fine saves but Les Bleus could not find an equaliser to force extra-time.

Joachim Low's side will now face the winner of Brazil vs Colombia for a place in the final on July 13.

RESULT:

Germany defeats France, 1-0

GOALS:

• 13': Mats Hummels – Germany

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FIFA World Cup 2014, Quarter Finals

The Round of 16 matches ended on 1^st July. The World Cup takes a two-day break before the Last 8 matches from July 4.

For the first time in World Cup history, all 8 Group winners have progressed to the quarter-finals.

The semi-finals are scheduled for July 8 and 9 while the third place play-off game is on July 12. The big final is on July 13.

Here are the quarter-finals' line-ups and matches' schedule:

Quarter Final Match Schedule of FIFA World Cup 2014 in Indian Time

S.No.	Date - Time (IST)	Match
2	4th - 09:30 PM	France vs Germany
1	5th - 01:30 AM	Brazil vs Colombia
4	5th  - 09:30 PM	Argentina vs Belgium
3	6th - 01:30 AM	Netherlands vs Costa Rica

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World Cup 2014: Tim Howard makes record number of saves

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard breaks the record for the most saves made in a single World Cup game.

The Everton shot-stopper's 15 saves against Belgium is more than any other player has made since records started being taken in 1966. The previous record had stood since 1978, when Peru's Ramon Quiroga made 13 stops during a 0-0 draw against Holland.

Despite Howard's brilliant performance, the USA were still knocked out with a 2-1 extra-time defeat.

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