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July 14, 2014

Q TIME: FIFA WORLD CUP 2014 - Part V

SEMI-FINALS, FINALS AND THIRD PLACE MATCH

(1) In the first semi-final match, how many players scored more than one goal?
Three
Two
One
Four
Two German players - Toni Kroos and André Schürrle scored twice as Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the first semi finals. Miroslav Klose, Thomas Muller and Samy Khedira scored one each for Die Mannschaft (The Team) whereas Oscar put one behind the net for the South Americans.
(2) Name the only player in the 2014 World Cup finals who had played in this stage of the tournament earlier.
Benedikt Howedes
Samy Khedira
Philip Lahm
Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose has played twice in the World Cup finals. He was also a part of the team that lost to the Brazilians in 2002.
(3) Who amongst the following did not score in the third place match against host Brazil?
Wesley Sneijder
Robin Van Persie
Daley Blind
Georginio Wijnaldum
Robin van Persie, Daley Blind and Georginio Wijnaldum scored as the Dutch beat Brazil 3-0. Wesley Sneijder did not play in this game as he was injured during the pre-match practice session.
(4) Who captained Brazil in the semi-final clash against Germany?
Oscar
Thiago Silva
David Luiz
Hulk
David Luiz captained Brazil in their disastrous loss to Germany. This was after regular skipper Thiago Silva was suspended following accumulation of yellow cards.
(5) Name the two Dutch players who failed to convert their penalties in the match against Argentina.
Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben
Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder
Arjen Robben and Ron Vlaar
Wesley Sneijder and Robin van Persie
Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder failed to go past Argentine goal keeper Sergio Romero as La Albiceleste (The White and Sky Blue) beat the Oranje 4-2 on penalties. However, amongst the Dutch - Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben managed to net the ball.
(6) In the first half of the 2014 World Cup finals, which of the following Argentinian player's goal was disallowed?
Gonzalo Higuain
Lionnel Messi
Pablo Zabaleta
Javier Mascherano
Argentine Gonzalo Higuain's goal in the first half was ruled as off-side. Higuain missed a golden opportunity as he shot went wide after beating German goal keeper Neuer.
(7) Who picked up the Golden Ball for the 2014 World Cup?
Thomas Muller
Arjen Robben
Lionnel Messi
Angel Di Maria
Argentine star Lionnel Messi won the Golden Ball for the 2014 World Cup, beating German Thomas Muller and Dutch Arjen Robben.
(8) Before the Germany vs Brazil match, when was the last time that the Seleçãos were beaten by a margin of 6 goals?
1905
1910
1915
1920
This was the first time since 1920 that host Brazil had been beaten by a margin of six goals after Uruguay had beaten the Brazilians 6-0. This match also set the record for the biggest margin of defeat in the semi-finals of FIFA World Cup.
(9) How many goals did Germany score in the entire tournament?
16
18
12
14
Germany scored 18 goals in the entire tournament equaling Brazil's tally in 2002. The scorers for Germany include Thomas Muller (5), André Schürrle (3), Miroslav Klose (2), Mats Hummels (2), Toni Kroos (2), Mario Gotze (2), Mesut Ozil (1) and Sami Khedira (1)
(10) Which of the following nations holds the record for being involved in the most number of penalty shoot-outs in the World Cup?
Argentina
Brazil
Germany
Netherlands
Argentina played in its fifth penalty shoot-out in the World Cup history during its semi-final match against Netherlands. Argentina has won the four of the five shoot-outs, losing one to Germany in the quarter finals of the 2006 World Cup.
(11) When did Mario Gotze score the winner for Germany in the finals against Argentina?
111
113
115
117
Mario Gotze scored the winner for the Germans in the 113^rd minute of the finals. Gotze who substituted Miroslav Klose in the 88^th minute became the first substitute to score the winner in the World Cup finals.
(12) Apart from Germany, which other nation has won the FIFA World Cup four times?
Italy
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Italy like Germany has won the World Cup four times - 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006. Only Brazil has won the title five times which is the world record as of now.
(13) Name the Dutch player who converted a penalty in the Third place face-off against Brazil.
Robin van Persie
Arjen Robben
Daley Blind
Georginio Wijnaldum
Robin van Persie scored the first goal as the Oranje beat Brazil 3-0 to finish third at the FIFA World Cup 2014. The penalty was awarded after captain Thiago Silva brought down Arjen Robben inside the D area.
(14) Who was voted as the winner of the Golden Glove for the tournament?
Sergio Romero
Tim Howard
Keylor Navas
Manuel Neuer
German keeper Manuel Neuer was voted as the best keeper of FIFA World Cup 2014. Nick-named the 'sweeper-keeper', he conceded just four goals and kept a clean sheet in four matches including the finals.
(15) Which of the four semi-finalist hold the record for the highest number of appearances in the finals of the FIFA World Cup?
Netherlands
Germany
Argentina
Brazil
Having played in the finals of the World Cup on eight occasions, Germany hold this record currently. Brazil have played in the finals seven times in the past. The Argentinians and the Dutch have played five and two times in the finale in the past respectively.

For more on World Cup 2014:

(1) Q Time: FIFA World Cup 2014 - Part I (Link)
(2) Q Time: FIFA World Cup 2014 - Part II (Link)
(3) Q Time: FIFA World Cup 2014 - Part III (Link)
(4) Q Time: FIFA World Cup 2014 - Part IV (Link)

Posted by Varun Nayak at Monday, July 14, 2014

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