Brazil vs Germany News
Brazil, seeking their fourth title overall and first since 2003, will now meet England in the first semifinals in Guwahati on October 25.
The Brazilians have a huge support base in the region since the legendary Pele mesmerised the city during the Cosmos tour of 1977.
Brazil will now travel to Kolkata to take on Germany in the quarterfinals on October 22. Germany had produced a clinical performance while beating Colombia 4-0 in the pre-quarterfinals on October 16 in New Delhi.
In honour of the retiring sprinting great, Neymar even adopted the "lightning bolt" celebration, whilst chants of "ole, ole, ole, Neymar" rang around Rio's most iconic arena.
With the match being stretched to penalties, Neymar stood to take the 5th and final penalty of the shootout.
The Barcelona forward put the ball in the top-left corner, beating Germany’s goalkeeper Timo Horn.
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