The Germans scored 4 goals for the third time in five games as they put Argentina out of the World Cup with a thumping victory. Muller gave Germany the lead after only 3 minutes connecting with a free kick and Klose went close soon after. Argentina had chances after half time with Tevez and Di Maria going close but Loew's side reacted well as Podolski squared for Klose to finish. Friedrich put the result beyond doubt after a brilliant run by Bastian Schweinsteiger and Klose got his second with a volley from an Oezil cross
Villa snatches victory for Spain
David Villa scored his 5th of the tournament to give Spain a place in the Semi Finals (they have only ever reached the semi-finals once in 1950!) The relatively boring game had one incredible passage of play as the favorites before the tournament got lucky as Paraguay's Oscar Cardozo missed a penalty. From the miss, Spain counter attacked and Alcaraz fouled Villa to give the Spanish a penalty. Alonso scored but the referee ordered a retake which the Spaniard then missed. Valdez was seen on his knees praying and eventhough they were answered, there was nothing he could do to prevent Villa equalling the Spanish record of 5 goals at a World Cup
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