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islander · « **Reply #240 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:07:31 PM »

Muller scores Germany's 2,000th goal

Thomas MÃ¼ller could yet take home the Golden Boot after moving to within a goal of Colombia's James Rodriguez when he scored the opener for his his fifth strike, which also happened to be Germany's 2,000 in history of Die Mannschaft.

MÃ¼ller is the third player (after Cubillas and Klose) in history to score five or more goals in two different World Cups - he has scored 10 goals and provided six assists in just 12 World Cup matches.

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islander · « **Reply #241 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:10:34 PM »

Fastest brace in World Cup history

Toni Kroos' first-half double, which came in just 69 seconds, was the fastest brace in the history of the competition.

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islander · « **Reply #242 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:13:37 PM »

Fastest four goals scored in World Cup history

Joachim Low's side scored four goals in the space of six minutes (from 23 to 29). That has never been done in World Cup history.

Brazil's second heaviest defeat was probably the only other match that could compare in the misery stakes, despite it being a friendly, since it came against arch rivals during a 6-1 hammering in 1940.

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islander · « **Reply #243 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:14:08 PM »

Germany's highest half-time lead

After their opening blitz, Germany achieved their highest half-time lead in a World Cup game. Their previous best was 4-0 against Saudi Arabia at the 2002 tournament, which eventually saw them record their greatest win with an 8-0 victory.

Only three teams have previously trailed by five goals at half-time: Zaire (1974), Haiti (1974)... and Brazil (1938).

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islander · « **Reply #244 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:14:38 PM »

Most goals scored in a World Cup semi-final

No other team has ever scored seven goals in the semi-finals of the World Cup, and may never do so again.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #245 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:20:47 PM »

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #246 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:22:01 PM »

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hofelina · « **Reply #247 on:** July 09, 2014, 05:22:48 PM »

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hofelina · « **Reply #248 on:** July 09, 2014, 05:55:24 PM »

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islander · « **Reply #249 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:25:53 PM »

The world's newspapers react to Brazil's annihilation

Peruvian daily El Comercio leads with sure to become an iconic image of Brazil's star midfielder David Luiz in tears

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islander · « **Reply #250 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:27:19 PM »

The lights have gone out for Brazilian paper Folha de S. Paulo

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islander · « **Reply #251 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:29:07 PM »

Germany's Hamburger Morgen-Post celebrates with the players. 'Germany dances' they write, 'Brazil gets dizzy'

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islander · « **Reply #252 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:31:57 PM »

This week's edition of German magazine Der Spiegel technically came out two days ago, but the cover is going to look so good on newstands

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islander · « **Reply #253 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:33:42 PM »

'An embarrasment for eternity' proclaims Correio Brazil with a suitably scroll-like design

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islander · « **Reply #254 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:35:14 PM »

High-end paper Brasil Economico leads with an incredible image that needs no translation

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islander · « **Reply #255 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:37:28 PM »

Spanish sport newspaper Marca compares the result to the 'Maracanazo' - the 2-1 defeat of Brazil at Uruguay's hands in the 1950 World Cup final, meant to be the greatest upset in World Cup history

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islander · « **Reply #256 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:46:10 PM »

Mexican sport paper Estadio also compares the defeat to the 'Maracanazo', also known as 'the day Brazil cried'

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islander · « **Reply #257 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:47:04 PM »

Italian sport paper Gazzetta dello Sport leads with sad Brazil fans and happy German players

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islander · « **Reply #258 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:47:48 PM »

Spanish paper Sport splashes on 'Brazil's historic humiliation - incredible failure'

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islander · « **Reply #259 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:48:36 PM »

Paraguayan paper Ultima Hora says 'sadness has no end'

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islander · « **Reply #260 on:** July 09, 2014, 07:49:10 PM »

Italian sport paper Corrierre dello Sport highlights the number that really matters

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

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islander · « **Reply #261 on:** July 09, 2014, 08:18:50 PM »

netherlands vs argentina
july 9 2014

King Willem-Alexander and Queen MÃ¡xima of the Netherlands

the king is of course dutch who chose as his queen an argentine.

will they fight after the semi-final game between their two countries? let's ask david...

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islander · « **Reply #262 on:** July 09, 2014, 08:53:13 PM »

and from a philippines newspaper...

World Cup: Germany delighted, astonished by Brazil rout

3:34 pm | Wednesday, July 9th, 2014

German soccer fans celebrate after their team won the Brazil World Cup semi final being played in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, between Germany and Brazil at a public viewing event called â€˜Fan Mileâ€™ in Berlin, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. AP

BERLIN â€” Germans awoke on Wednesday to discover the 7-1 demolition of Brazil in their World Cup semifinal was not a delightful dream but a scarcely-believable reality.

The front-page headline in the countryâ€™s biggest-selling newspaper, Bild, read simply: â€œ7-1. No words for it!â€

The paper dedicated its first six pages to pictures of the Germany players scoring and celebrating. And when it finally got to words, it declared the team â€œimmortalâ€ and wrote: â€œThis 7-1 is worth as much as a title.â€

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both player and coach, tweeted: â€œWhat was that? Hard to believe.â€

Thousands watched the match at Berlinâ€™s outdoor fan mile despite wet weather. Germany fan Tamara Beck said: â€œItâ€™s the best that can ever happen, that Germany scored seven times.â€

http://sports.inquirer.net/

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david · « **Reply #263 on:** July 10, 2014, 12:17:11 AM »

netherlands vs argentina
july 9 2014

King Willem-Alexander and Queen MÃ¡xima of the Netherlands

the king is of course dutch who chose as his queen an argentine.

will they fight after the semi-final game between their two countries? let's ask david...

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hubag bohol · « **Reply #264 on:** July 10, 2014, 03:37:50 PM »

World Cup: Germany delighted, astonished by Brazil rout

3:34 pm | Wednesday, July 9th, 2014

German soccer fans celebrate after their team won the Brazil World Cup semi final being played in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, between Germany and Brazil at a public viewing event called â€˜Fan Mileâ€™ in Berlin, Tuesday, July 8, 2014. AP

BERLIN â€” Germans awoke on Wednesday to discover the 7-1 demolition of Brazil in their World Cup semifinal was not a delightful dream but a scarcely-believable reality.

The front-page headline in the countryâ€™s biggest-selling newspaper, Bild, read simply: â€œ7-1. No words for it!â€

The paper dedicated its first six pages to pictures of the Germany players scoring and celebrating. And when it finally got to words, it declared the team â€œimmortalâ€ and wrote: â€œThis 7-1 is worth as much as a title.â€

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup as both player and coach, tweeted: â€œWhat was that? Hard to believe.â€

Thousands watched the match at Berlinâ€™s outdoor fan mile despite wet weather. Germany fan Tamara Beck said: â€œItâ€™s the best that can ever happen, that Germany scored seven times.â€

http://sports.inquirer.net/

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away somewhere on the roof of the world...

Nepal Teenager Commits Suicide After Brazil Defeat
Associated Press | Updated: July 10, 2014 11:03 IST

Kathmandu: A teenager in eastern Nepal committed suicide after her favourite team Brazil lost badly to Germany in the World Cup semifinals, police said on Thursday.

Police said the 10th grade student was depressed and hanged herself from the ceiling on Wednesday morning in Bharaul village located 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of the capital Katmandu.

The teenager was identified as Pragya Thapa. Her mother found her hanging from the ceiling in her room. She was living with her mother and grandparents while her father was abroad working.

Police said they were investigating and the body had been sent for autopsy.

Brazil lost 7-1 to Germany in the semifinal on Tuesday.

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islander · « **Reply #265 on:** July 10, 2014, 03:55:07 PM »

how sad. i'll never believe that the world cup result is the only reason. some nepalese tabloid reporter who's a football fan must have made this story up prior to a formal investigation into the young girl's suicide or murder.

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islander · « **Reply #266 on:** July 10, 2014, 03:56:22 PM »

hinaot unta bai hubag nga naa niy follow-up story nga imong ma-post. there is more to this suicide or murder than the humiliated brazil team.

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islander · « **Reply #267 on:** July 10, 2014, 03:56:51 PM »

Semi-Finals

wednesday, july 9

Argentina - 0 (4)

Netherlands - 0 (2)
fulltime (penalties)

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islander · « **Reply #268 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:01:50 PM »

Argentina Beats Netherlands On PKs 4-2 In World Cup Semifinal

Wed, July 9, 2014 6:48pm EDT
by Andrew Gruttadaro

The final is set! After Germany stomped Brazil yesterday, Argentina put forth a valiant effort on July 9 to defeat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalty kicks and advance to the World Cup final.

After Germany blew out Brazil 7-1 in the first semifinal on July 8, it was almost a guarantee that the other match between Netherlands and Argentina would be closer, and sure enough, it was a nail-biter. It came down to the wire, with Argentina thrillingly pulling past the Netherlands to win the match on penalty kicks, 4-2.

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islander · « **Reply #269 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:09:37 PM »

Argentina Wins World Cup Semifinal In Penalty Kicks

Both teams didnâ€™t make too much of an effort to take risks in the first half (anyone whoâ€™s watched the Netherlands in the knockout phase likely recognized this style of play), with both teams making feeble crosses into the box but never really threatening goal.

The scoreless bout continued into the second half, and though both teams pushed a little harder â€” Argentinaâ€™s Gonzalo Higuain actually appeared to score a goal, but the ball went just wide â€“ neither could score by the time 90 minutes was up. With the score still 0-0, the game went into extra time.

It was more of the same for most of extra time â€” chances that fizzled out into nothing â€” and with neither team being able to score, penalty kicks were required. Talk about intense.

With a trip to the World Cup final on the line, Argentina was simply just a tad better â€“ Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Aguero, and Maxi Rodriguez all scored, and goalkeeper Sergio Romero made enough saves, two, to lead the team to victory.

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islander · « **Reply #270 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:24:24 PM »

Argentina & Netherlandsâ€™ Roads To The Semifinals

This was a seriously marquee matchup â€” one of the best in Europe going up against one of the best in South America. Both teams had proven themselves leading up to the semifinal. On the back of a historic performance by Lionel Messi, Argentina won all three of their group stage matches, and then won close games against Switzerland and Belgium in the knockout phase.

The Netherlands also won all three of their group matches, though their run in the knockout stage was a little more shaky. The Oranje was just minutes away from being knocked out in the Round of 16 by Mexico before a Wesley Sneijder goal tied the match, and a late penalty kick shockingly won it. The Dutch then lumbered through their quarterfinal match against Costa Rica before winning it in penalty kicks.

Someone had to lose eventually â€” it just wasnâ€™t the Netherlandsâ€™ day. Now Argentina will go up against the intimidating Team Germany on July 13 for the World Cup final. It is the teamâ€™s first appearance in the final since they won the tournament in 1986.

â€“ article by Andrew Gruttadaro
images from various online sources

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islander · « **Reply #271 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:25:41 PM »

Argentina's fans will travel to the Maracana where their country will meet Germany in Sunday's final

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islander · « **Reply #272 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:25:55 PM »

The agony and ecstasy is instantly visible as Cillessen is distraught and Argentina's players mob Rodriguez

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islander · « **Reply #273 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:39:58 PM »

FILE - In this June 18, 2014 file photo, Dutch King Willem-Alexander and his wife, Argentine-born Maxima, sing the national anthem before the start of the World Cup football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The World Cup semifinal between the Netherlands and Argentina on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 could produce some split loyalties in the House of Orange. Photo: AP

at least, they both wore the dutch orange football "emblem".

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islander · « **Reply #274 on:** July 10, 2014, 04:56:59 PM »

A Dutch and an Argentinian fan cheer before the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

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islander · « **Reply #275 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:03:39 PM »

Argentina fans come in all shapes and sizes.

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islander · « **Reply #276 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:04:10 PM »

A Dutch fan gets in the spirit during the semi-final match.

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islander · « **Reply #277 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:05:27 PM »

An Argentine soccer fan dressed as Pope Francis.

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islander · « **Reply #278 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:08:41 PM »

Thousands of fans flock to the streets in the Netherlands.

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islander · « **Reply #279 on:** July 10, 2014, 05:09:08 PM »

A Netherlands fan in tears after loss.

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