Spectacular football matches can be called both stubborn confrontations with an abundance of goals, and games in which major victories were won. Of the 64 matches of the completed football world championship in Brazil, several special meetings can be distinguished.
Brazil - Germany (1 - 7)
The most devastating victory at the 2014 World Cup can be considered the success of the German national team in the semifinal match against the host team of the World Cup, Brazil. The Germans inflicted a crushing defeat on the South Americans with a score of 7 - 1. It is noteworthy that the first half of the meeting ended with a score of 5 - 0. In addition, it should be noted that the German team was able to score five times in 18 minutes (from the 11th to the 29th minute of the first half). This defeat was the largest for the Brazilian national team in its history.
Spain - Netherlands (1 - 5)
One of the first matches of the tournament between top rivals also ended with a crushing score. The Netherlands inflicted a stunning 5 - 1 defeat on the Spaniards. The first half ended in a goal draw, while in the second half the Dutch crushed the opponent's defense, scoring four unanswered goals.
Australia - Netherlands (2 - 3)
Another game at the stage of the group stage between the Netherlands and Australia ended with a large score. The spectators were able to see five goals scored. During the meeting, both teams had an advantage in the score. At first, the players of the Netherlands took the lead, but in the second half, van Gaal's men had to recoup. To the credit of the latter, they not only did this, but were also able to win a strong-willed victory 3 - 2.
Nigeria - Argentina (2 - 3)
The match between Nigeria and Argentina also presented five goals scored. Events in the match began to develop very quickly. At first, the Nigerians conceded on the 3rd minute, but already on the 4th they won back. In the condensed time of the first half, Messi again brought the South Americans forward with a free kick. The beginning of the second half of the meeting was marked by a goal from Nigeria, but almost immediately (in the 50th minute) Argentina took the lead again. The final result is a 3 - 2 victory for the Argentines.
Ghana - Germany (2 - 2)
One of the brightest meetings that ended in a draw was the game between the Ghanaians and the Germans. German footballers only managed to take the lead in the second half, but then conceded twice. The next sensation of the championship was brewing. But the German players did not agree with this. They were able to level the score, which determined the final result of the match between Ghana and Germany (2 - 2).
