Spain and Germany advance to semis
The highlights of the game in the second half, both team were awarded a penalty kick where the kickers failed to find their shot on target.
It was again Spain's David Villa that came to the rescue for his side when he scored the winning goal with just seven minutes of play remaining in the game.
In other quarter final, Germany tore Argentina apart 4 goals to nil to book their place in the semifinals and, for now at least, end Diego Maradona's dream of winning the World Cup as coach to go with his victory as captain in 1986.
The side scored four times for the third game at this tournament in what was a devastating attacking display.
Germany coped with everything Argentina could throw at them before finishing off Maradona's men with a lethal late burst.
Following Brazil's self destruction against the Dutch on Friday, Germany became the latest European team to see off a highly fancied South American side, and they move into the last four looking in good shape to become world champions for the first time since 1990.
Germany had ripped through England's back line in the second round a week ago, with Argentina caught out by their speed and incisiveness on the counterattack as they chased the game this morning.
Just looking at the semifinal, Netherlands will take on Uruguay on Wednesday at 6.30am.
In the second semifinal, Germany faces Spain on Thursday at 6.30am.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
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