Quarter Finals - France vs Germany (17:00 BST) & Brazil vs Colombia (21:00 BST)

[Noob21]

Jogi seems sure enough to bring out the human cigar

[aiston]

Benzema wasted so many chances, has cost France.

[el sid]

This is a terrible game. France not showing any urgency at all

[Noob21]

Giroud blocking the return pass meant for Benzema

As the quote goes: they're like sandpaper and bare ass

[JD nawrat]

Benzema wasted so many chances, has cost France.

Very much so, unfortunately.

[JD nawrat]

What is with Lloris' kicking? Every GK and FK has been underhit... barely makes it past the halfway line with his GKs...

[el sid]

What a ****ing save

[Noob21]

Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeee France

[JD nawrat]

Neuer with the nonchalant one handed save

And Matuidi proving me right by being way off the mark yet again tonight.

[Apaco]

Neuer best keeper in the world by far.

Solid performance by Germany.

[georginho_juventusygr]

Good reflex by Neuer.

[Leppard]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS.

[Noob21]

Germany semi-finalists 4th time in a row

[mlyons]

He's handled Messi a few times, I'm sure they'll forgive a mistake today.

Think you must be one of the few who doesn't think Varane is one of the world's best, you surely can't be a big La Liga watcher if you think so.

He's not even as good as Pepe at this point, or at least Carlo Ancelotti doesn't think so.

[RubenJ]

That save was pretty incredible, made it look so easy as well

[JD nawrat]

Very disappointing game in the end.

France could have scored three or four goals but unfortunately they wasted them. Substitutions were poor and the lack of urgency was even poorer.

Germany deserved winners. Hummels was near unbeatable today.

[aiston]

What a ****ing save

Wasn't that good, it was a very poor shot in a perfect position for Neuer just to raise his hand at .

[el sid]

The save looks more ridiculous each time you see it

[Fe98]

4th consecutive SF for the Germans (apparently no-one has achieved that before). Impressive.

[DJ]

[Chr1s Lawson]

Terrible game of football, no flow at all just free kicks, throw ins, free kicks etc etc

[sean_oc16]

Not the most exciting of games to watch, but well done Germany for seeing it out.

[RubenJ]

He's not even as good as Pepe at this point, or at least Carlo Ancelotti doesn't think so.

yeah pepe really showed his worth this world cup

[JD nawrat]

He's not even as good as Pepe at this point, or at least Carlo Ancelotti doesn't think so.

I was going to suggest this but EUH isn't for listening I'm afraid He's stuck behind Sergio Ramos and PEPE. I'll trust the best coach in football's opinion more tbh.

[el sid]

Disgraceful performance from the French

[JD nawrat]

4th consecutive SF for the Germans (apparently no-one has achieved that before). Impressive.

Third consecutive third place on the horizon

[Noob21]

Neuer best keeper in the world by far.

Solid performance by Germany.

Ochoa and M'Bolhi would like a word with ya

[RubenJ]

Benzema always has this smirk on his face, somehow this really annoys me. Even when they're just about to get knocked out he's grinning.

[georginho_juventusygr]

German actors qualify again. Booooo.

France at least get more experience.

[mlyons]

yeah pepe really showed his worth this world cup

And yet Ancelotti keeps picking him ahead of Varane.

[Astafjevs]

Good. They're a mediocre team. Overrated by so many.

[JD nawrat]

Ochoa and M'Bolhi would like a word with ya

Good keepers but 'best keeper in the world'?

[Noob21]

Good keepers but 'best keeper in the world'?

Thought it was best keeper in the WC, my bad

[mlyons]

Yeah, Ochoa and M'Bolhi are in great form right now, but it's nuts to seriously suggest they're on Neuer's level.

[Apaco]

Disgraceful performance from the French

Made poor by Germany. Germany did not dominate, but they easily controlled the game.

German defenders brilliant by almost everytime clear the ball to a team mate, not loosing ball in own half etc. Very well played and extremely hard to outplay a team with such deffensive skills and discipline

[JD nawrat]

Thought it was best keeper in the WC, my bad

Thought you might have but wasn't sure

FWIW I agree with you. Would also add Tim Howard into the mix because of his heroics v Belgium.

[LewisQ]

Well, that was the first real stinker of the tournament. Even Russia vs. South Korea had an intensity to it. I thought the French were just physically exhausted, but the way they livened up for the last ten minutes suggests that was Deschamps's plan all along. Keep it tight for 75/80 minutes, don't let the Germans break on you, and then have a go. Crazy stuff at this level.

[TM]

every time Lawrenson or Lineker say "The Germans" it just sounds like an episode of Dad's Army

they will be vomitting if Germany go all the way and lift the trophy, Lineker could hardly say their name earlier

[ubos]

Think it's a bit unfair to say that Germany had an easy victory. France had some great chances that exploited their backline but Benzema just couldn't score

[Astafjevs]

Or maybe they're just not as good as everyone thinks. Too many players that aren't as good as is made out

[RubenJ]

And yet Ancelotti keeps picking him ahead of Varane.

Everyone makes mistakes.

[H.O.V.I]

Oezil the invisible man. Hasn't done anything of note in 5 starts or something this tournament

How he continues to be an automatic inclusion considering the talent around him...

e: Oh wait he scored an open goal in the Algeria game, my bad.

He's not a wide man, kinda easy to understand mate.

Kroos has been even more invisible and he is playing in his natural position.

[TM]

still think France missed Ribery in this competition, he could have helped them like Robben has for Holland

of course it could have gone the other way but you'd think he's not that stupid

[EnterUsernameHere]

I was going to suggest this but EUH isn't for listening I'm afraid He's stuck behind Sergio Ramos and PEPE. I'll trust the best coach in football's opinion more tbh.

He's not even as good as Pepe at this point, or at least Carlo Ancelotti doesn't think so.

Not sure Carlo even thinks that, Varane had some pretty serious injury problems which forced his hand. We'll see next season...

[HOORAY HENRIK]

every time Lawrenson or Lineker say "The Germans" it just sounds like an episode of Dad's Army

they will be vomitting if Germany go all the way and lift the trophy, Lineker could hardly say their name earlier

The massive chip they have on Germany being far superior is always great.

[darren1983]

Well, that was the first real stinker of the tournament. Even Russia vs. South Korea had an intensity to it. I thought the French were just physically exhausted, but the way they livened up for the last ten minutes suggests that was Deschamps's plan all along. Keep it tight for 75/80 minutes, don't let the Germans break on you, and then have a go. Crazy stuff at this level.

Nigeria vs Iran says hello

[Astafjevs]

still think France missed Ribery in this competition, he could have helped them like Robben has for Hollandof course it could have gone the other way but you'd think he's not that stupid

Doubt this very much. When did Ribéry have a good tournament? Hasn't helped them in the past. Another overrated player

[LewisQ]

Nigeria vs Iran says hello

Two limited teams trying their hardest, with the appropriate tactics for their circumstances imo.

[Divinity]

If history is repeating itself today, the Brazil match goes down to penalties with the hosts winning.

I do wonder if Colombia would have been better or worse a team if Falcao was there. Maybe anyone who watched their qualifiers with him might be able to give their 10 cents.

[darren1983]

Two limited teams trying their hardest, with the appropriate tactics for their circumstances imo.

As true as that is, it was still a stinker of a game.