Italy 2-2 Morocco (Morocco win 5-4 on penalties)
Morocco seem to have a very strong team. Italy were pretty lucky in their group and now they were lucky again. Italy got 2 penalties in the match, but keeper Bourkadi saved.
After extra time, penalties again. Italy's 1st was being saved and so was the 2nd.
Pelle (Italian and the new Zlatan) scored a la Panenca. It was exciting and thrilling and the first Quarter Final of an already historical tournament.
Brazil 2-1 Germany
Brazil's A-team is much better than the youngsters. But Tardelli, Renato and Rafael (to name some) should not be underestimated at all. Brazil came back after being 0-1 down and they did that with the Brazilian way of Football. Rafael's goal in the 99th minute made him the deserved matchwinner.
Nigeria 1-1 Holland (Nigeria win 10-9 on penalties)
A full stadium coloured orange. As said earlier, everyone's expecting a simple win. Unfortunately the Nigerian players were better (in taking penalties). The black people, who look like they're at least 30, scored the first goal after 40 seconds.
Holland came and fought back by scoring in the 2nd half (after 1 minute). Two and a half hours were gone and both countries had to take penalties ... the whole team did, including the keeper!
We lost, again due to penalties ...
Argentina 3-1 Spain
Thrilling, better than the other two and a fantastic way to end the Quarter Final stage. Two title candidates fighting for a Semi-Final place. Juan Fran and Llorente didn't impress, Cardozo, Messi and Obermann did though. Especially Lionel Messi!
It's too bad this tournament isn't broadcasted in other countries, 'cause I see amazing Football and fantastic players. And we'll see some of them in the big national teams soon.
This was GJ's review of the QF stage: THE END.
