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The first quarter final was a real tough match between two highly skilled opponents. It is the first ever closely held match in this world cup. My favourites Argentina dominated the match right from the beginning and their midfield gave the best performance in any of the world cup matches this year. Germans could not get the ball from the Argies. But the Argies strikers failed to deliver. Argentina took the lead in the very beginning of the second half with a goal from Aloya and I thought they will rally to beat the Germans. But their tactics failed and they started playing defence style game and that cost them defeat. May be the injured Goal Keeper should have done well if he is not replaced. Poor Argies were defeated by Penalty Kick.
Though I am not a supporter of Germany, they really deserve this win for their team effort and guts.
Italy easily won Ukraine but I doubt if it will be an easy go for them with the Germans.
I would like to see atleast the last South American team Brazil to give a tough battle till the end of the tournament, though their performance is far from good till now.
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