June 27, 2014
France vs. Japan
Japan could advance on GD with a 2 goal victory and help. France could advance with any result and help on GD. France scored in the 14th minute to take a 1-0 lead but Japan evens the match in the 45th minute to send it to the half timed 1-1. In the 74th minute Ribery scores to give France a 2-1 lead and they hang on for the victory. They now have a GD of +1.
France 2
Japan 1
Uruguay vs. Algeria
Algeria advances with a win or tie, or could with a loss and GD. Uruguay would depend on other results for advancing and could with any result and GD. Uruguay scores in the 35th minute to take a 1-0 lead. Algeria responds in the 70th minute to tie the match and they hold on and advance.
Algeria 1
Uruguay 1
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