Mr. Rogers Would be so Disappointed.

France and Germany teamed up to send Africa packing from the tournament. Sometimes partners can turn on each other. Especially when they're neighboring countries who have a tense history with one another. While the jokes may abound that France would just part the way and leave the Germans unchallenged as they charged forward, it wasn't a total Germany walkover. Though Mats Hummels scored in the 13th minute, France did press forward with their own attacks. The magic just wasn't happening for them today, and Les Bleus will be going home. Germany moves on to face the winner of Brazil and Colombia.

Speaking of neighbors that don't get along, Brazil and Colombia are fierce rivals in the footballing world. Colombia has never beaten Brazil in a meaningful match, and never period in Brazil. The pressure was on, and though Brazil struck first in the 7th minute via Thiago Silva, they never looked to put Colombia away. In fact, the start of the second half saw Colombia star to come together. Unfortunately, a David Luiz free kick in the 69th minute made it 2-0. This only stirred Colombia into fiercer action. A penalty kick by James Rodriguez in the 80th minute made it a one goal game. Colombia pressed harder, but Brazil succeeded in winning the game. And the victor of the South American Fatal Fourway is Brazil. They will meet Germany in the semifinals.

France 0:1 Germany
Brazil 2:1 Colombia

Praeceptor: Nigeria 1:2 Germany   Germany
                   Brazil 3:2 Italy   Brazil
Musicus: France 3:2 Germany
                Brazil 2:1 Uruguay   Brazil
Scriptor: Germany 3:1 France   Germany
               Brazil 1:0 England   Brazil
Artifex: Switzerland 1:2 Germany   Germany
              Brazil 2:1 Greece   Brazil
IoannesNix: Switzerland 1:4 Germany   Germany
                    Brazil 2:3 England
Ferrarius: France 1:2 Ghana
                 Spain 1:2 Italy
Quis Digno: Germany
                     Colombia

Semifinals of Quarterfinals:

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3/4    YC
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_____________________Relegation Zone_____________________

3/8
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2/9    YC
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Revenge of the Fifth:

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0/6    YC
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Halfway through the semifinals. One day left before we know who battles for third, and who battles for the championship.

The Grand Salmon Alpaca