World Cup 2014 Brazil » Quarter-finals » Live commentary: France - Germany 0:1

Endgame Summary:

And the match has ended. The result held from the first half. Hummels not only scored the only goal of the match and made excellent blocks for his defense. Neuer was also remarkable in goal, saving a few chances that may have broken the German side. A solid victory for the Germans and they're in their fourth straight semifinals. That's it for the Germany-France match and three more quarterfinals matches are left!

A last gasp effort for France! Benzema found some time in the edge of the box. Neuer lifted a sole arm to deflect the last effot away and Germany are through!

Four minutes of stoppage time left!

Just a few moments left for France to get anything out of this match. Giroud is on the ground, maybe just gathering his breath.

A great save by Lloris! Schürlle just tries to whip it into the goal but he doesn't hit it well enough. Germany are still only up one goal.

Despite all their efforts, France have not had a breakthrough yet. Hummels's goal may be enough for the German side.

A brilliant build up between Müller and Özil but the winger can't pick out anyone in the middle of the box and France are still just behind one goal.

Germany looking to replace Klose. He really didn't make his mark on the match and Schürrle will certainly inject some life into the German side.

Benzema fights for a ball in the box but he is called for a foul on Kroos. A bit of frustration from the striker as his team still trails.

Matuidi dashing down the left flank, he has a great touch and tries to cross the ball into the danger zone but Germany snuffs out the effort. The subsequent corner is poor and Germany are back on the ball.

Schweinsteiger leaves a shot for cross right in front of the penalty area but the midfielder doesn't connect with it well. A wasted opportunity for the Germans.

An excellent pass into Griezmann but his first touch isn't good enough to cause any danger. Germany are continuing the buildup.

A chance from France from a set piece. The buildup is well but Patrice Evra was offsides when the ball was played.

Back in action in the second half!

Halftime Summary:

After 45 minutes, France are trailing. The Frenchmen have never won after trailing entering the second half. Mats Mummels's excellent header is the difference in the match but France have had their chances. A couple of excellent counters have put pressure on the German defense and Benzema has made a few chances in the penalty area. Despite this, Germany are solidly in the lead and will look to preserve their lead into the second half. 45 minutes left in the match for more story lines to develop. Stay tuned for an exciting second stanza!

Only one minute of added time and France are deep looking for a late equalizer. Germany are going into half with the lead.

Just a few minutes left in the first half. The formation has served Germany well to this point and they are once again attacking.

A slight challenge by Debuchy on Höwedes and Germany have yet another set piece. Here's another danger for Germany.

France, after finding their way into the match, have looked more creative on the attack but cannot find a way through.

A clever piece of play by Evra trying to force the issue in toward Benzema. Neuer, fresh off his previous match as a sweeper keeper, grabs the ball before any danger can come about.

Germany continue to press forward. Klose has done well to work in the first thirty minutes. He looks like a fit man determined to break a record today!

Klose finds some space in the penalty area but he's brought down from a gentle shove. No penalty is whistled.

After the first twenty minutes, Germany have settled into the lead. They are still attacking well but the French side are still on the attack.

The pace of the match has slowed down after a frenetic two minutes from France. This is the first time that France have trailed in the World Cup. They will have plenty of difficulty equalizing.

Goooal for Germany, 0:1 by Mats Hummels
A great goal from Hummels! After the Kroos foul, the midfielder launches an excellent pass into the box. Hummels managers to beat his defender and flicks the pass on with a header on and settles into the French net after taking a bounce off the upper post. Germany are ahead.

The tempo from both sides has relaxed after a quick first ten minutes. Germany are still on possession after a decent buildup from Müller and Özil.

Still very little from the French side. They will have to find a way to control a bit of the midfield if they wish to make their mark on the match.

A decent opportunity for the German side. Müller tries to cut a ball into the box but it's deflected out. Kroos gathers a shot off deflection that's also thwarted by the France defense.

And the ball's rolling on the pitch!

Néstor Pitana and his Argentinian cohorts are responsible of regulating the match. Just a moment before kickoff!

France have not performed well on the international stage since the World Cup final in 2006. After high expectations in 2010, France disappointed. Contrastingly, this rendition of the French squad has performed well. They might be due a breakthrough against Die Mannschaft.

Die Mannschaft have made three straight semifinals and are seeking to reach a fourth. France have had relatively good success against their European rivals, winning eight of nineteen matches against Germany. They will look to improve on that record today.