Quarter-finals

[King Pietersen]

Valbuena and Pogba looking so good, amazed more sides aren't being rumoured as interested in Valbuena. France will be massively disappointed if they end up losing this game, they were the better side for much of that half.

 

[BoyBrumby]

German goal was the best thing for the game. French looked happy to sit back until it went in, but having to play a little more.

Klose unlucky not to get the pen, IMHO. Exaggerated the fall too much, I think. Def contact tho.

 

[Tangles]

They look really good when Pogba drives forward. I feel they can create chances but they can't afford to be wasteful.

 

[OverratedSanity]

France definitely improved as the half went on. Hope they score early on in the second otherwise Germany will start destroying them on the counter.

 

[Tangles]

Not sure France have the clinical finishing in them they need here.

 

[Burgey]

With so many blokes who struggle to kick the doona off the bed being displeased with the quality if play at this WC: be it the finishing, the style of play, the keeping or whatever; I just wanted to say that I have actually quite enjoyed it.

 

[Burgey]

I include myself in that description. **** I was a terrible player.

 

[smash84]

Germany playing pretty decent to keep their noses ahead

 

[Tangles]

French goal would be so good here.

 

[Spark]

Man, some of the balls into the box by the French are close to atrocious

 

[Spark]

FFS Benzema. Selfish.

 

[King Pietersen]

The officiating in this game has been absolutely dire. The referee's assistants especially.

 

[BoyBrumby]

"The next goal could have a huge bearing on who wins the trophy"

Pearce nailing today's "No schisse, Sherlock." award.

 

[Tangles]

Big save.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Should've nailed it shut there, Jerry.

Beautifully timed run from Ozil, gash finishing.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Ha, Deschamps taking the patented English route of bringing the big fella on to lump the ball up to.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah not worked at all has it.

France poor second half really.

 

[King Pietersen]

Hummels has been absolutely exceptional tonight. With blokes like Neuer, Hummels, Lahm and Howedes at the back, they're going to be very hard for any team to get past. Need to start Gotze in place of Ozil though.

 

[Spark]

Quality save, that.

Not the best game tbh.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Kudos to Jerry. Still haven't really peaked yet, IMHO.