We are getting to the nitty-gritty of Brazil’s World Cup, when the nerves and the hysteria are palpable. One of Saturday’s matches features a great match-up between an old-school South American powerhouse and a promising European side on the rise.
The entire country of Brazil must have been on suicide watch with the home squad needing penalty kicks to get past Chile and advance. No the Chileans are not terrible but it is championship or bust for the Brazil team, especially on their home soil.
Cinderella Costa Rica faces Juggernaut Netherlands in the Quarters
It will be defense vs. offense in the quarter-final match between Costa Rica and the Netherlands on Saturday. The Costa Ricans certainly deserve their place in match – especially when considering they came from the same group as Italy, Uruguay and England!
European Football Giants Clash – France and Germany Meet in the Quarters
It hasn’t exactly been a banner World Cup for European teams and another one will go home Friday after France and Germany collide Friday.
