After the magical performance by the Germans in the first semi-finals against host Brazil, where they humiliated them with a 7-1 thrashing, many were expecting a good game in the second semi-finals. The game took place on July 9 at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. However, both Argentina and Netherlands decided to play it… Continue reading Drab and Dull Game in the Second Semi-finals of the World Cup
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World Cup Semi-Finals, The Biggest Let Down in History
What happened on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte could only be termed as shocking, not only for the Brazilians, but also for the entire world who was expecting the Selecao to at least put up a fight. However the 7-1 thrashing that the Germans handed to the five-time world… Continue reading World Cup Semi-Finals, The Biggest Let Down in History
Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic Create History at Wimbledon
The shock exit of Spanish giant Rafael Nadal was not the biggest surprise of this year’s Wimbledon, instead, it is the entry of two Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic into the semi-finals. Although their rise has not been sudden, as Eugenie has reached the semi-finals of both the Australian adn French Open this year,… Continue reading Canadians Eugenie Bouchard and Milos Raonic Create History at Wimbledon
Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Ice Hockey Recap and Semi Finals
The winter Olympics taking place in Sochi, Russia has entered its last phase as the main events of ice hockey began a couple of days back. However, the hosts Russia were left disappointed when their men’s ice hockey team failed to win against Finland in the quarter finals. The highlight of the match was the… Continue reading Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Ice Hockey Recap and Semi Finals