In the first quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the national teams of France and Germany met. The game took place at the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The game between France and Germany stood out especially among the playoff matches of the current championship. Unfortunately, many neutral spectators expected more from the match, which ultimately fell short of expectations.
The game started very slowly. It seemed that the players would only move slowly around the field for only the first minutes, and then bright and emotional football would begin. However, this did not happen.
In the first ten minutes of the meeting, the attacks of the French were more focused on the opponent's goal, but the first ball ended up in the goal of Deschamps' wards. On the 12th minute from the standard the Germans opened the score. After Kroos' feed from the left flank, Hummels headed the ball into the goal. Germany led 1 - 0. This moment was supposed to open the game, but the teams continued to act too academic and uninteresting.
Among the dangerous moments of the first half of the meeting, one can distinguish the attack of the French, when Valbuena could equalize the score with a shot from outside the penalty area of the Germans, but the goalkeeper Neuer saved his team. This happened at the 34th minute.
More in the first half, the audience did not see dangerous attacks. By the break, Germany had a 1 - 0 advantage.
The second half of the meeting proceeded in the same uninteresting manner. The spectators did not see the bright attacking football, the teams' attacks lacked speed and creativity. There was a feeling that some simply do not want to play (the Germans), while others cannot (the French). At the same time, Deschamps' team tried to hold the beginning of the half in greater possession of the ball, but this did not lead to the desired results. The Germans, however, clearly fit into the dull game, because the score suited them.
Among the dangerous moments of the second half of the meeting, we can single out the chance of Shyurrle at the 82nd minute. The German striker could remove all questions about the winner of the match, but from within the penalty area the German shot right in the center of the goal, which determined the salvation of the French goalkeeper.
The French team had only one chance to recoup. In the most recent attack, Benzema shot at goal from close range. Despite the fact that the angle of impact was very sharp, Neuer had to step in and help his team out.
A minute later, the referee's whistle blew, marking the final victory of the Germans with a score of 1 - 0. Now Germany is expecting its rival from the Brazil - Colombia pair, and numerous football fans hope that they will no longer see such emotionless and uninteresting matches at the Brazilian world championship.
