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Quiz about Knockout Stages of Brazil 2014

Knockout Stages of Brazil 2014 Quiz

The knock-out stages of the 2014 FIFA World Cup were dramatic. See how much you know about the final stages of the tournament.

A multiple-choice quiz by bradez. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bradez

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,104

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Chilean player missed the crucial penalty in Brazil's penalty shootout victory over Chile? Hint

Gonzalo Jara

Mauricio Pinilla

Alexis Sanchez

Marcelo Diaz

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Colombia's second round 2-0 victory over Uruguay, which player scored a long range volley to give Colombia the lead? Hint

Carlos Bacca

Jackson Martinez

James Rodriguez

Juan Cuadrado

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Question 3 of 10

3. Netherlands dramatically beat Mexico 2-1 in the second round. In what minute did they score the winning goal? Hint

9th minute

88th minute

94th minute

56th minute

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Question 4 of 10

4. Costa Rica were a surprise package of the World Cup. At what stage were they finally eliminated? Hint

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Second Round

Runners-Up

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player did Louis Van Gaal "controversially" substitute against Costa Rica? Hint

Jasper Cillessen

Arjen Robben

Robin Van Persie

Wesley Sneijder

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the semi-final between Germany and Brazil, what was the score at half time? Hint

3-0 Germany

0-0

5-0 Germany

2-0 Germany

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Question 7 of 10

7. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 AET in the World Cup final. Who scored the only goal of the game? Hint

Miroslav Klose

Mario Gotze

Thomas Muller

Sami Khedira

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many penalty shootouts were there in the knockout stages? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which goalkeeper won the Golden Glove award after several heroic performances in the knockout stages? Hint

Guillermo Uchoa

Julio Cesar

Sergio Romero

Manuel Neuer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which player won the Golden Ball award? Hint

Bastian Schweinsteiger

Lionel Messi

Angel Di Maria

Thomas Muller

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Chilean player missed the crucial penalty in Brazil's penalty shootout victory over Chile?

Answer: Gonzalo Jara

Jara's penalty hit the post delighting the home nation's fans. This Second Round game finished 1-1 AET and went to penalties (3-2 to Brazil), and Brazil progressed to the quarter-finals.

2. In Colombia's second round 2-0 victory over Uruguay, which player scored a long range volley to give Colombia the lead?

Answer: James Rodriguez

James' shot hid the underside of the crossbar before beating Fernando Muslera in the Uruguayan goal.

3. Netherlands dramatically beat Mexico 2-1 in the second round. In what minute did they score the winning goal?

Answer: 94th minute

With two minutes to go Mexico were 1-0 up before Wesley Sneijder in the 88th and then a Klaas Jan Huntelaar penalty in the 94th sent the Dutch through.

4. Costa Rica were a surprise package of the World Cup. At what stage were they finally eliminated?

Answer: Quarter Finals

Costa Rica got through a penalty shootout in the second round against Greece before their luck finally ran out against the Netherlands in the quarter final.

5. Which player did Louis Van Gaal "controversially" substitute against Costa Rica?

Answer: Jasper Cillessen

Jasper Cillessen was replaced in the last minute of extra time as Tim Krul was deemed to be a better penalty saver than Jasper Cillesen. Van Gaal's decision proved to be an inspired one as The Netherlands won the shoot-out 4-3 (the game finished in a 0-0 draw), with two saves by Krul.

6. In the semi-final between Germany and Brazil, what was the score at half time?

Answer: 5-0 Germany

A number of records were broken in this match:

[] all-time biggest loss at home by Brazil (prev. 1-5 vs. Argentina 1939).
[] biggest home loss by host nation (prev. Sweden vs. Brazil 2-5 in 1958).
[] equals all-time biggest ever loss by Brazil (prev. 0-6 vs. Uruguay 1920).
[] all-time record most goals conceded by Brazil.
[] most goals conceded by Brazil at World Cup (prev. 5 goals in 6-5 win vs. Poland 1938).
[] equals most goals conceded by host (prev. Switzerland vs. Austria 5-7 in 1954).
[] biggest semi-final win at World Cup (prev. 6-1 Argentina vs. USA and Uruguay vs. Yugoslavia, both in 1930).

7. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 AET in the World Cup final. Who scored the only goal of the game?

Answer: Mario Gotze

Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra time, with seven minutes left on the clock.

8. How many penalty shootouts were there in the knockout stages?

Answer: 4

The teams featuring in the shoootouts were: Brazil, Chile, Greece, Costa Rica (twice), Netherlands (twice), Argentina.

SECOND ROUND:
Brazil v Chile 1-1 AET, Brazil 3-2 pens.
Costa Rica v Greece 1-1 AET, Costa Rica 5-3 pens.
QUARTER-FINALS:
Netherlands v Costa Rica 0-0 AET, Netherlands 4-3 pens.
SEMI-FINAL:
Netherlands v Argentina 0-0 AET, Argentina 4-2 pens.

9. Which goalkeeper won the Golden Glove award after several heroic performances in the knockout stages?

Answer: Manuel Neuer

Neuer made waves at the World Cup with his commanding presence in the German goal.

10. Which player won the Golden Ball award?

Answer: Lionel Messi

Messi won the Golden Ball even though he scored all of his goals in the group stage and had very little influence in the knockout stages.

Source: Author bradez

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