Fair to say ALL favorites went through to the 1/4 Finals Stage from the Round of 16.
In terms of $$$ Muller not scoring has an impact but Zee Germans & Argies are on track.
Think Brazil are vulnerable to Colombia - will depend on Colombia's players being over awed by the occasion or not.
One thing we can say is that Young Players generally thrive on the occasion & Older Players tend to get a little more 'toey', plus the added pressure of expectation on the Home Team - should Colombia score 1st & James Rodreigez score or have a hand in it, trouble for Brazil.
Brazil to scrape through (JTC, no doubt you suggest with Officialdom 'Help', yeah?)
Holland v Costa Rica will be interesting - hoping Holland, as before the Round 16 game I bet on Coast Rica to go out in 1/4s @ $2.50.
But despite their impressive results, I would contend that they haven't played all that well since the opening game v Spain & are vulnerable.
Holland, just. Maybe Penalties.
Argentina v Belgium will be a cracking match. Red Devils are a real chance IMHO.
Wallet says Argies. But gunna go for Belgium in an 'upset' - might take a 'saver' @ $2.44 to get through
Germany v France ... Germans too haven't been that impressive since their 1st match v Portugal. I think they have struggled against all 3 teams Ghana, USA & Algeria but their experience & legendary self belief has got them through. France on the other hand have 'flown under the radar' a bit. I backed both to win the Tournament so won't be unhappy who wins but Germany are a 'bigger' result for me, obviously.
Going with the Power that is Zee Germans - they almost always make Semi Finals of Major Championships. Germany for mine.
Now the Tournament REALLY begins.