This World Cup Semifinals we see 2 from South America and 2 from Europe. It will no doubt be a South America vs Europe showdown as we have Brazil vs Germany in the first set and Argentina vs Netherlands in the second.
Some Trivia
From the first World Cup in 1990, It has always been the South Americans taking the World Cup Trophy when it is hosted in the Americana. By this logic, the odds are low for Germany and Netherlands.
There were 4 times in World Cup history that only one continent was left in the Semifinals, and they were all teams from Europe.
1934: Italy, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Germany.
1966: West Germany, Soviet Union (Former Russia), England and Portugal.
1982: Italy, West Germany, Poland and France
2006: Italy, France, Germany and Portugal
The Big matches ahead:
08 Jul 2014 - 17:00 Local time
Brazil and Germany will play at Estadio Mineirao(stadium name), Belo Horizonte(city)
- Estadio Mineirao (Stadium Mineirao) was coined by the governor of Minai Gerais and Mineiraos means someone born in Minai Gerais
- Constructed in 1965
- Overall capacity of 58170
In the previous clashes, Brazil managed 12 wins 5 draw 4 losses against Germany
Brazil scored 63 goals vs Germany's 39 goals
09 Jul 2014 - 17:00 Local time
Argentina and Netherlands will play at Arena Corinthians(stadium name), Sao Paulo(city).
- Arena Corinthians, also known as Arena de Sao Paulo, is the stadium for Sao Paulo's home club, Corinthians.
- Constructed in 2014
- Overall capacity 62601
Suprisingly, Netherlands has the better record of 4 wins 3 draw 1 loss against Argentina.
Netherlands scored 13 goals vs Argentina's 6 goals
Netherlands scored 13 goals vs Argentina's 6 goals
Statistics never lie. But the truth is: STATS DON'T MATTER. Cheers to an exciting World Cup, enjoy while it lasts!
EUFASS
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