Quarter final games 1 and 2
Germany and Argentina tussled in the first match of the evening. Argentina seemed to have the upper hand until their first goal caused the Germans to up the ante. After that, Argentina seemed to step down a gear and permitted the Germans to dominate. Equalizing during the latter part of the second half, Germany had the upper hand for some time, but was unable to capitalize. The match entered extra time without any decision. A penalty shoot-out had to decide the winner: Germany won by 4 goals to Argentina’s 2.
Italy had little trouble in dispatching the team from the Ukraine. Their 3:0 victory assured them a spot in the next round.
Argentina and the Ukraine are out of the competition.
Germany meet 
Italy in the next round.
