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1. Which of the following players did NOT score in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup?
2. Group B's opening match was a rematch of the 2010 World Cup Final as Spain took on Netherlands. The defending champions scored first before being thumped 5-1. Who scored Spain's goal?
3. Group D saw three former champions -- England, Italy and Uruguay -- plus minnows Costa Rica. Amazingly, Costa Rica won the group with Uruguay finishing second. Who was the last player to score in Group D?
4. Germany kicked off their World Cup campaign against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Germany won in convincing fashion, beating a below par Portugal 4-0. Thomas Muller scored a hat-trick in the game, but which other German player scored?
5. Brazil won their quarter-final match 2-1 against one of the surprise packages, Colombia. Which of the following statements is *NOT* true?
6. Netherlands met surprise package in Costa Rica in the quarter-finals. As a tense 120 minutes was about to end in a goalless draw, penalties beckoned. Louis Van Gaal made the controversial decision to substitute goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and bring on Tim Krul. The decision paid off as Netherlands won the shoot-out. But how many penalties did Krul save?
7. The first semi-final saw the hosts Brazil take on Germany, which would turn out to be one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Germany dismantled Brazil coming out 7-1 winners. Which of the following statements is *NOT* true?
8. The second semi-final saw Argentina and Netherlands square off against each other. It was a tedious, goalless 120 minutes before penalties was called upon again. Argentina won the shoot-out 4-2. Which two Dutch players failed to score their penalties?
9. The final: Germany vs Argentina. After an entertaining 90 minutes, neither team could break the deadlock. Who scored for Germany the second period of extra time, in the 113th minute?
10. Who won the Golden Ball award?
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