Algeria put up an admirable fight, but Germany rallied to a 2-1 win yesterday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals. After going scoreless through regulation, the Germans finally got on the board at 92' with a lucky goal from Andre Schurrle, and they increased their lead at 120' with a second goal from Mesut Ozil. But somehow, someway, Algeria still had some fight left, and substitute Abdelmoumene Djabou snuck one in to make it 1-2. Unfortunately, it was too late to stage a comeback, and Germany advanced to their 16th straight quarterfinals, where they'll meet France, who were also victorious yesterday.
Much like the Germany-Algeria showdown, France and Nigeria were tied at zero through much of regulation before a goal from Paul Pogba at 79'. In stoppage time, Nigeria's Joseph Yaba scored an embarrassing own goal to increase France's lead to 2-0 and put an end to the Super Eagles' World Cup hopes. France will face Germany in the quarterfinals this Friday at 12 noon.
Catch the best boots from these Round of 16 match-ups, plus yesterday's Wimbledon standouts in the gallery above.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Feliciano Lopez Drops John Isner in the Wilson Rush Pro
Shoe: Wilson Rush Pro
Player: Feliciano Lopez
Game: vs. John Isner
Key Stat: 6-7 (8-10), 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
Andre Schuerrle Scores Late Goal to Get Germany on the Board
Shoe: adidas F50 Adizero Battle Pack
Player: Andre Schuerrle
Game: Germany vs. Algeria
Key Stat: Goal at 92'
$220
Abdelmoumene Djabou Scores Last Minute Goal in the Magista Obra
Shoe: Nike Magista Obra
Player: Abdelmoumene Djabou
Game: Algeria vs. Germany
Key Stat: Goal at 120+1'
$275
Sabine Lisicki Cruises Past Ana Ivanovic in the Zoom Vapor 9.5
Shoe: Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour
Player: Sabine Lisicki
Game: vs. Ana Ivanovic
Key Stat: 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
$135
Paul Pogba Gets France Going in the CTR360 Maestri III
Shoe: Nike CTR360 Maestri III
Player: Paul Pogba
Game: France vs. Nigeria
Key Stat: Goal at 79'
$160
Mesut Oezil Scores 2nd Goal for Germany in the Predator Instinct Battle Pack
Shoe: adidas Predator Instinct FG Battle Pack
Player: Mesut Oezil
Game: Germany vs. Algeria
Key Stat: Goal at 120'
$220
Kei Nishikori Battles Back in the adiPower Barricade
Shoe: adidas adiPower Barricade
Player: Kei Nishikori
Game: vs. Simone Bolelli
Key Stat: 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-5
Joseph Yobo Scores Embarrassing Own Goal in the Predator Instinct
Shoe: adidas Predator Instinct FG Battle Pack
Player: Joseph Yobo
Game: France vs. Nigeria
Key Stat: Goal at 90+2'
$220
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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