There are two major matches in the quarter-finals, one between the Netherlands and Brazil, and the other between Germany and Argentina.

After the match between the Netherlands and Brazil, the eyes turned to Germany and Argentina.

The German team is developing towards a younger age under Loew's construction, and there are many young people in the team, and the captain Lahm is one of them.

The diminutive full-back came into the spotlight from the '06 World Cup, opening the tournament in Germany with a long-range shot.

After four years of training, Lahm took over the captain's armband from Ballack, which is a testament to Loew's youth army.

The youth army is full of vitality, but there is also the problem of ups and downs.

Germany beat Australia by four goals in the first round of the group, and when everyone thought they would win over Serbia in the second round to seal their place in the knockout rounds, they were beaten by a narrow goal.

This game fully showed that Loew's youth army is indeed unstable, and there are still ups and downs in form.

So before the showdown with Argentina, many German media expressed concern about it.

Argentina are the only team to win all of them except the Netherlands, which speaks volumes about their hot form.

In an interview with the media before the game, Maradona said: "We will beat Germany, there is no doubt about it, because we are the strongest team!" ”

"Messi will score against Germany and he is ready for this goal!"

Maradona was full of confidence, but Loew was cautious, saying in a telephone interview with German media: "Argentina is very strong, although Messi did not score, but he has contributed a lot to the team, we will develop a targeted defensive strategy."

It was definitely going to be a tough battle and we were even ready to take the penalty. ”

At 4 p.m. on July 3, the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town was crowded with many world-renowned stars gathered in the stands, including the famous "Football Emperor" Beckenbauer.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is also impressively listed!

This speaks volumes about the status of football in Germany!

"Tick! ……”

With the referee's whistle, the pinnacle showdown between Germany and Argentina began!

The two teams have met five times in the World Cup, with Germany winning three, drawing one and losing one, with the only defeat coming in the 1986 final.

Four years ago, Germany eliminated each other on penalties in the quarter-finals, but in the six meetings since the 1990 World Cup final, Germany never beat Argentina in normal match time, losing 1-0 in Munich in the warm-up game in March this year.

Statistically, the German team has the upper hand.

Once the match began, Argentina, who were the first to serve, attacked, and Germany stood by and formed a dense defensive line in their own half.

In the third minute of the first half, the situation changed dramatically, and after Germany broke the ball on the right flank, the football came to the feet of Schweinsteiger.

The German midfielder won the ball and launched a quick counter-attack with a wide range of transfers, and the ball flew to the left side of the field.

German striker Podolski picked up the ball and headed for Otamendi, who was about to break through.

Otamendi was very decisive to take him to the ground and stifle the Germans' long ball and quickly counter-attacked.

The referee awarded Germany a free-kick in front of the field, and Schweinsteiger sent the ball into the box, which flew towards the left side of the box.

Thomas Muller flew up to get behind Argentine defender Otamendica, and then flicked the ball with a header and the ball flew towards the goal!

Argentine goalkeeper Romero misjudged and the ball bounced into the middle of the gate when it touched his right calf!

The ball is in!

The score became 1-0!

The Germans are off to a fantastic start!

German Chancellor Angela Merkel happily stood up and applauded, and Beckenbauer nodded repeatedly......

Who would have thought that the goal of this pinnacle duel would be scored at the beginning of the game, and the German fans at the scene blew a red and black storm at the Green Point Stadium, and the eyes of the Argentine fans were full of pain......

The goal undoubtedly disrupted Maradona's deployment, and after the restart of the game, Argentina launched a fierce attack.

The goal gave the Germans a boost of confidence, and they defused the onslaught again and again with their tenacious defence.

The game was at a stalemate.

In the 24th minute of the first half, Thomas Muller burst into the penalty area on the right rib and crossed, Klose pushed a right-footed shot from 12 meters from the goal in front of the goal, and the German team missed a great opportunity to extend the score!

Five minutes later, Argentina was still in color, Messi dribbled the ball in front of the field and suddenly distributed the football to the left, Heinze suddenly fired a cold arrow, and the ball went over the crossbar.

Over time, the mentality of the Argentine attacking group changed, and they wasted shots again and again, either hitting the ball out of the frame or sending it into Neuer's arms.

In the end, the Germans ended the first half with a score of 1-0 thanks to a goal in the third minute of the opening game.

At the start of the second half, Argentina became more and more ferocious, Heinze sent a low cross from the left, Maxi Rodriguez took the ball 12 meters from the goal and turned around, followed by a low shot!

The football was blocked by German defender Mertesacker!

Three minutes later, Di Maria fired a left-footed volley from 28 yards out on the right that went wide of the far post.

In the ninth minute of the second half, Di Maria got the ball with his left foot from the right side, Maxi Rodriguez made the ball on his chest, Tevez volleyed with his left foot from 12 meters in front of the goal, and the football hit Mertesacker's face and reflected it at the near post!

In the seventeenth minute of the second half, Messi once again exerted his power, distributing the ball in front of the penalty area, the football flew towards the left side of the penalty area, Higuain flew forward and shot directly from a small angle ten meters away from the goal!

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer blocked the ball, and then a flying pounce crushed the ball under him!

In the face of Argentina's ferocious attack, the Germans did not panic and kept looking for a lethal counterattack.

In the twenty-third minute of the second half, Khedira plugged straight into the left rib, Thomas Muller fell to the ground with his back to protect the ball and hooked with his right foot, and Podolski burst into the left side of the penalty area with a low cross!

The ball flew through the gap between Romero and Burdisso, and Klose stopped the ball and sent it into the empty net easily!

The ball is in!

Two to zero!

The Germans extend their lead!

Argentina is in a desperate situation.

With a two-goal lead, Germany focused more on defence, erecting a solid line of defense in front of goal. The Argentine attack group went in again and again, and again and again in vain.

In the 29th minute of the second half, Germany got a corner kick opportunity, Schweinsteiger took a tactical corner kick on the left side, and then received Podolski's pass and accelerated past three people to cut into the bottom line of the penalty area, and Friedrich rushed into the near corner four meters from the goal in front of the goal!

The ball is in!

Three to zero!

The Germans seal the win!

The German fans in the stands were going crazy, while the Argentine fans looked at the stadium in despair......

With three goals in hand, the Germans put almost all their energy on defense and played defensive counter-attacks.

In the 44th minute of the second half, Ozil counterattacked from the left and crossed, and Klose pushed a right-footed half-volley from nine meters from the goal!

Football hits the net!

Four to zero!