Highlights

This may have not been the most entertaining game from a purists point of view, but it was certainly a brilliant tactical battle between two technically excellent teams. Spain seemed to be in control for most of the first half, but the…

This was billed as the most even match so far in the World Cup, but Argentina, with Messi, Tevez and Higuain leading the attack, were made favourites to overcome the "inexperienced" Germans. But they were completely blown away by the…

Ghana carried the last hopes of Africa in the first World Cup in their continent, and the stadium was full of screaming supporters, but Uruguay were still favourites to progress to the next round. Ghana started slowly and dourly defended…

Most pundits expected Brazil to cruise to the finals, although Holland quietly fancied their chances. To most watchers, when Brazil went ahead through Robinho after just ten minutes, it looked like it was going to be a walkover. Brazil…

The European Champions Spain went into this game as favourites, and yet again their was no place for the Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. Spain dominated the play as Portugal's Ronaldo was hardly noticed on the pitch, and David Villa's…

The Dutch team looked workmanlike in qualifying, but still won 3 out of 3. They had a hard last 16 game lined up against Slovakia, who had shocked the world by putting Italy on the plane home. Holland were happy to see their talismanic…

Chile were one of the surprises in the group stages, and it was thought that they may give Brazil a hard game in last nights Round of 16, but it proved a fruitless endeavour. Brazil were majestic as they bombarded the Chilean goal through…

England had looked very unimpressive in the group stages, while Germany easily won their group, but for some crazy reason the English were favourites to win this game. They were destroyed! Okay they may go on about the goal that was…

Sout Korea have become a regular player in the World Cup Finals, but they have never beaten a South American side in the history of the competition. It was never going to be easy against a Uruguay team with both Luis Suarez, who has been…

The United States played their hearts out again but this time the last minute winner went against them. It didn't look good when Ghana went 1-0 up after just five minutes and it was an uphill battle after that. There were lots of chances…