Netherlands Steamrolls Brazil In 3rd Place Game
Van Persie gave his team the early lead. Photo Credit: Dita Alangkara/AP Netherlands locked up 3rd place in the 2014 World Cup with a 3-0 rout over Brazil. By: Sunil Sunderraj
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Germany Steamrolls Brazil To Reach World Cup Final
Muller & Germany roll into final. Photo credit: Martin Rose/Getty Images Germany set a record with the five fastest goals of all-time in their 7-1 shellacking of Brazil in the World Cup Semifinal at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. The five goals scored in the first half were the most at a World Cup since Poland achieved that feat back in 1974. By: Sunil Sunderraj
Brazil Survives and Advances
Luiz would be the savior for Brazil. Photo Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Despite losing to Neymar late in the second half and conceding a late penalty kick goal by Colombia, Brazil advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. David Luiz’s spectacular free kick from distance that landed in upper right corner of the game at the 69th minute would turn out to be the difference maker in the end. By: Sunil Sunderraj
Brazil Defeats Chile In Thrilling Match
Neymar shined brightly for Brazil in their victory. Photo Credit: Getty Images Neymar stutter step perfectly placed ball into the left corner of the net in penalty shootout lifted Brazil past Chile 3-2. Defender Gonzalo Jara’s attempted tying shot clang off the right goal post sending the crowd at Estadio Minerirao in Belo Hortizonte into a frenzy. With the victory Brazil advanced to a quarterfinal matchup on Friday July 4th against Colombia. By: Sunil Sunderraj