Dutch Too Strong For Slavakia While Brazil Rampage On

Game 53: Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia

Based on this game, there was no point to doubt Arjen Robben's importance to Netherlands. His goal was trademark and his running in the first half caused a lot of trouble to the Slovakian defence. And when Wesley Sneijder put them 2-0 up with six minutes to go, they were safely through. Although Slovakia got a goal with the last kick of the game, Netherlands were just too strong throughout the match. They didn't play their best football but did enough and deserved their place in the quarter finals. For Slovakia, they should be proud of reaching the knockout stage in the first ever World Cup and should build on this and try to qualify for Euro 2012. Man of the Match: Wesley Sneijder (his excellent through ball for the first goal, his instinct to go forward and score the second, and the control of the midfield during the match proved he is just as important to the team as Arjen Robben)

Game 54: Brazil 3-0 Chile

This was by far Brazil's best performance at this World Cup. They controlled the game right from the beginning and never let Chile attack their goal with genuine threat. With Luis Fabiano looking at his predatory best and Kaka regaining his good form, the Samba Boys are looking good to capture their sixth World Cup. Chile, who in my opinion have shown great attacking football in this tournament, were totally shut out for this game but credit to them for showing fighting spirit when they were trailing. The suspensions to key players definitely played their part for this game. Brazil face Netherlands in another mouth-watering quarter final clash and with both teams defending well and controlling midfield in all their games, something's got to give. Man of the Match: Juan (he showed composure in defence, read the game well all the time, and scored the all-important first goal which set his team on their way to victory)