Argentina set up World Cup Final rematch

Following Germany's rampage over Brazil in the first semifinal yesterday, one would be forgiven for hoping that Argentina and the Netherlands, for all the talent they both possess in their lineups, would produce the same level of fireworks. Perhaps 8 goals was too much to be expected for, but fans and neutrals would have hoped for a thrilling match…
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Dutch Emerge as Shootout Victors

When the Costa Rican squad arrived in Brazil before the World Cup began, they landed with little fanfare, hardly any media buzz, and most of the talk about them (if any) centered around what many assumed was their role as the whipping boys of Group D, where they were matched up with Italy, Uruguay, and England. It only took about one half of…
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