I watched the Germany team sang their national anthem, then I went to bed. I really couldn't bear to watch. I woke up at 12.30am, and managed to catch Klose's well fought equaliser. Sister S had arrived. I fell asleep again during extra time when it was 1-1. The rumbling cheers from the neighbourhood woke me, Germany goes into the semi-final with 4-2 after a penalty shoot out. I watched the highlights, players' interviews and coaches' interviews. Then Spencer and I went to bed.

I am gald for Germany and her people. It was a hard fought battle, the Argentinians were diving kings, but the referee saw through that. There were minor scuffles since the first whistle, and there were some weak links in Germany's defence. Klinsmann will have 4 days to iron them out. He was all red in the face when Argentina was attacking, and tearing Germany apart. He recovered later during the interview, but his voice was hoarse from shouting.

Italy beat Ukraine 3-0.