Altemir Hausmann (Brazil) The Westfalenstadion ground has the capacity of more than 81 thousand peoples. 0-4 When these two play, fireworks go off. Don't cry for me, Argentina. ", "Argentina have started very brightly. Referee: Ravshan Irmatov (Uzbekistan). They get Angel di Maria away down the right and his deep cross is chested into the path of Carlos Tevez, who hits a fierce left-foot volley that smacks flush into the face of Per Mertesacker. It's a sad sight. I've been impressed with them. 11:34 Commentary Let's get it out of the way early - yes, today's first quarter-final could have involved England. HAVERTZ GETS HIS FIRST INTERNATIONAL GOAL! Fifth official: "Both sides are very attack-minded and have got tremendous potential going forward, but they go about it in very different ways and it will be a clash of two very distinctive systems.". Gnabry and RB Leipzig's Lukas Klostermann had already combined well a couple of times down the right before linking up for the opener, the latter beating his marker and finding Gnabry, who finished smartly under pressure. Argentina: Mario Bolatti, Javier Mascherano, Gabriel Heinze. [2] Korea extended their lead through captain Park Ji-sung who tackled Loukas Vyntra and sprinted all the way to score. Rafael Ilyasov (Uzbekistan) But before we get into the melee of today's pair of box-office beauties, let's all spare a thought for how Asamoah Gyan feels this morning, yes? Argentina: 22-Sergio Romero; 15-Nicolas Otamendi, 2-Martin Demichelis, 4-Nicolas Burdisso, 6-Gabriel Heinze, 14-Javier Mascherano, 20-Maxi Rodriguez, 7-Angel Di Maria, 10-Lionel Messi, 11-Carlos Tevez, 9-Gonzalo Higuain. There's still plenty for Gnabry to do, but the Bayern attacker shows a flash of genius, dinking the ball up to take two defenders out of the equation before flicking it deftly past the goalkeeper. Germany are given a free-kick and Halstenberg lifts a brilliant effort over the wall and past Marchesin. Roberto Braatz (Brazil) José Luis Camargo (Mexico)[3]Alberto Morín (Mexico)[3]Fourth official: While the Obelisco fills up in Buenos Aires, BBC Radio 5 live are reporting from Berlin that 400,000 people are expected to gather at the Brandenburg Gate to watch the match. The Argentina forward just beats Süle to a cross from the left, sticking out a leg to meet it. Only after the interval did Argentina manage a spell of sustained pressure, and they threatened almost immediately when Di Maria let fly from outside the box and saw the ball fizz narrowly wide. Moments later Gonzalo Higuain shoots from an angle on the left and despite some poor handling, Neuer gathers at the second attempt. I made the best save of the tournament. That goal has visibly given Argentina a lift and they're playing a lot more confidently now. Gnabry and Klostermann have been excellent and, apart from one shot from De Paul that hit the post, there hasn't been much attacking threat from Argentina yet. Like I said, whoosh. He's only been on the pitch a couple of minutes but already Alario's had an impact. So what better way to mark the anniversary than with a veritable bevvy of world class football? Korea took the lead after seven minutes, with Ki Sung-yong's free kick near the corner flag being inadvertently flicked on by Kostas Katsouranis, before an onrushing Lee Jung-soo shot in the ball. Brilliant. "Germany have been absolutely superb. Following that, pre-tournament favourites Spain look to continue their World Cup renaissance in the last of the quarter-final ties against surprise package Paraguay. From Amrit: "Argentina need Veron in midfield - that will enable Messi to play higher up as he's coming from deep.". ", From Anon: "I'm really looking forward to this one. His replacement in defence – André Ooijer – and fellow central defender John Heitinga were at fault for Brazil's opening goal in the 10th minute, when Robinhowas allow… Group D of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 13 June and ended on 23 June 2010. Despite an injury complaint, left-back Marcos Rojo also makes Alejandro Sabella's 11. We'll see on Saturday how they'll lose and how they'll behave after a defeat." Humberto Clavijo (Colombia)[10] Fermín Martínez (Spain)[7]Juan Carlos Yuste Jiménez (Spain)[7]Fourth official: "Germany are still in charge here, they've got a gameplan and it's working well - let the Argentines have the ball in front of you and just don't let them in behind. But, after wave after wave of Argentina attacks had been frustrated, Loew's side hit back with a lethal sucker-punch to seal victory with two near-identical goals in quick succession. Germany break with pace as Lukas Podolski sends Mesut Ozil away down the left and his floated cross lands perfectly for Miroslav Klose to volley into the corner past Sergio Romero. Today match is going to take place between ARG vs GER. My next ideas involve getting Gary Lineker to host a weekly football highlights show and then asking England defender Rio Ferdinand to get involved on Twitter. "The more the game goes on, the more Argentina are going to go pushing for the equaliser. The game's a bit stretched and both teams are giving it away cheaply at the moment. Messi's shot was first saved by goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong; his second shot hit the post before Higuaín shot the ball into an unguarded net. In 1986, having beaten England in the quarters, a Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina overcame Germany 3-2 in the final to lay their hands on the trophy, four years before Germany, having beaten England in the semis, exacted their revenge with a 1-0 win. What are you doing to us? Havertz has the ball on the right, draws his marker and slides a ball into the onrushing Can, who's powered forward from the back. Anyway, let's move on. Neuer already used up all his luck vs England.". Germany stormed into the lead but second-half goals from substitutes Lucas Alario and Lucas Ocampos earned Argentina a … I would position Lionel Messi on the right wing, the same position that he plays for Barcelona sometimes, and I'd tell him to get at Jerome Boateng over and over again, because the German left-back is not the best defender. Paolo Calcagno (Italy)[7]Stefano Ayroldi (Italy)[7]Fourth official: While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Game on! So instead we kick proceedings off at 1500 BST with Argentina v Germany. In their dozens. "Both sides are very attack-minded and have got tremendous potential going forward, but they go about it in very different ways and it will be a clash of two very distinctive systems." The match is yet to really settle, though, with plenty of turnovers in midfield and attacks petering out. £10 on Argentina to win 3-2, so a dour 0-0 it is then.". The venue for today’s match between Argentina and Germany is Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany. "I don’t think this game needed anything to light the blue touch paper but Germany’s incredible start has stunned everybody inside Cape Town Stadium. The strikers were dropping so deep to find the ball. Martín Vázquez (Uruguay)[3] Diego Maradona trudges on to the pitch to shake hands and commiserate with his players. Yes Luis stuck his hand out but it's not cheating. Two yellow cards in five games and he'd have to miss the biggest game of his career? Two down, two to go - today, ladies and gentleman, sees the last of the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi's shot hits the wall, but from the rebound Argentina get the ball in the net - however, you could choose between any of four players who were standing in an offside position, so the correct decision there. Fifth official: [6], Man of the Match: Bertino Miranda (Portugal) Leave everything you've got on that pitch." The visitors break forward and once again Alario is involved, going on a mazy run into the box. Ouch. That is typical of South American teams. ", From pieniupieva: "Well, at least no Maradona running around naked. Diego Maradona's side, therefore, are boosted by Lionel Messi's recovery from a slight cold and fever earlier in the week, while German striker Miroslav Klose will make his 100th international appearance.