Germans Trash England While Argies Edge Past Mexico

Game 51: Germany 4-1 England

I can't stress this enough. England are overrated! Before the tournament started, I predicted my top 5 teams and England were not one of them. They were close but it was because I thought this was their best chance since players like Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and John Terry are in their prime. I was wrong. Since their first game against USA, I knew they were nowhere close to winning it. Germany exposed all possible weaknesses in the English defence in this game and expert finishing for all their 4 goals once again put them through to the quarter finals. Say what you want about bad refereeing decisions in this game (which clearly were bad), but the way England played their 4 games, there was nothing at all to convince that they are going to be champions. Players like Emile Heskey and Matthew Upson shouldn't be picked at all while the press should just shut up with all the hype about Wayne Rooney who was pretty useless throughout the 4 games. Man of the Match: Thomas Muller (scored 2 well taken goals and had the assist for another, very hardworking and always providing an option during a German attack - great performance from the young lad)

Game 52: Argentina 3-1 Mexico

After this game, I'd like to suggest FIFA that it is time to have video replays for officials to review. It is totally unacceptable to have glaring mistakes by officials at a World Cup and especially on the same day. Argentina's first goal was extremely fortunate not to be disallowed. Mexico started brightly in this match and almost had the lead in the early stages but once Argentina got into their stride, there was no stopping them. Mexico were unfortunate to concede the first goal but they clearly shot themselves in the foot by presenting their opponents a second goal. After that, Argentina looked in total control and once Carlos Tevez scored probably the best goal in the tournament so far, there was no way back for the Mexicans. They got a consolation through Javier Hernandez but that's about all they could come up with. Argentina face Germany in a fascinating quarter final encounter as both teams have shown that they are the best when it comes to scoring goals. Man of the Match: Carlos Tevez (his first goal was controversial but his second undeniably secured victory and his all-round performance was excellent from start to finish)