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Quiz about Knockout Stages of Brazil 2014
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.
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Author
bradez
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
369,104
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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523
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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


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


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


Question 4 of 10
4. Costa Rica were a surprise package of the World Cup. At what stage were they finally eliminated? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which player did Louis Van Gaal "controversially" substitute against Costa Rica? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the semi-final between Germany and Brazil, what was the score at half time? Hint


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


Question 8 of 10
8. How many penalty shootouts were there in the knockout stages? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which goalkeeper won the Golden Glove award after several heroic performances in the knockout stages? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which player won the Golden Ball award? Hint



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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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