Argentina (1) - Switzerland (0)
For the fourth time in seven R16 matches, we go to overtime.
Will we go to penalties?
No, Messi will have an assist to someone whose name only Argentinians will ever remember.
And Albiceleste will go to the Quarters against...
Belgium (2) - USA (1)
...Belgium, who pretty much kicked the USA's butt for 105 of the 120+ minutes of playing time.
For the fifth time in eight R16 matches, we go to overtime again.
After 90 minutes in which Belgium dominated but couldn't sneak one past the amazing Tim Howard, the fireworks began in overtime.
The first Belgian goal was a punch to the gut, but it was the second that proved the eventual game winner.
Americans couldn't rally from the 0-2 deficit, but Julian Green (late sub) kept the game interesting to the final whistle.
They join Algeria in losing 1-2 in overtime to a superior team.
Good run, Yanks, but we would have loved to see you make at least the Quarters, which I'll preview in the next post.
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