So, we’re down to the nitty gritty of the tournament. No second chances. Win or go home. It’s knockout time!! Here are the Last Sixteen matches with my ten word treatment…
30th June: France 4 – 3 Argentina
Les Blues hold off Argies in exciting seven goal thriller.
30th June: Uruguay 2 – 1 Portugal
Cavani brace more than good enough to beat one-dimensional Portugal.
1st July: Spain 1 – 1 Russia (3-4 pens)
Hosts dig deep to knock out disappointing Spain on penalties.
1st July: Croatia 1 – 1 Denmark (3-2 pens)
Modric relief as Croatians hold nerve in penalty shoot-out victory.
2nd July: Brazil 2 – 0 Mexico
Brazilians comfortably dispatch Mexico thanks to Neymar and Firmino goals.
2nd July: Belgium 3 – 2 Japan
Last gasp Chadli winner puts Belgium through, breaks Japanese hearts.
3rd July: Sweden 1 – 0 Switzerland
Swedes win nervy game by single goal as Swiss toil.
3rd July: Colombia 1 – 1 England (3-4 pens)
England overcome late Colombian equaliser to finally win on penalties.
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