Argentina - Belgium [1-0]: Argentina qualified for 1/2 final

Following a lackluster match, Argentina is imposed Saturday against the Belgians and qualified for the 1/2 final [1-0] the first time since 1990. Belgium who had no played 1/4 finals since 1986 (where it was defeated in 1/2 final by Argentina) has been disappointing by opposing a low resistance to Argentina, which in turn has qualified with the minimum interval.

Argentina opened the scoring in the 8 'with a shot from Higuain [1-0] and then simply maintain its lead without really shine binding Belgians to running after the score, with few scoring chances. Despite all the energy deployed in the last quarter of an hour, the Belgians were unable to take the Argentine defense in default and could not avoid elimination.

Argentina will face the Netherlands in 1/2 final

Costa Rica - Netherlands: [0-0, 3 tab 4] Netherlands qualified

Saturday, in Salvador de Bahial, the Netherlands, qualified, not without difficulty, beating after extra time on penalties Costa Rica (0-0, 3 tab 4). Penalty shoot scored by Netherlands by Kuyt, Sneijder, Robben and Van Persie. Penalty shoot scored by Costa Rica by Bolanos, Gonzalez and Borges

In front of a Costa Rica very together, but shy, which has never really worried their defense, the Dutch often clumsy, but dominating, have never been able to find an opening at the Costa Rican ans prolongations was not enough to make a difference.

Costa Rica, unlucky in the penalty shoot, out the World Cup head high, eliminated but undefeated.

The Netherlands will face Argentina in 1/2 final.

Match Schedule July 6-7

No matches scheduled these two days

Schedule 1/2 final

Tuesday, July 8

Brazil - Germany 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9

Netherlands - Argentina 4:00 p.m.

16h00 (4h00 p.m.)

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