2010 World Cup: Day 17

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 28, 2010

2010 World Cup: Day 17

Germany 4, England 1

England goalkeeper David James watches as Lukas Podolski's first-half strike goes into the net. Podolski has scored twice in the 2010 World Cup.

Germany 4, England 1

Germany's Thomas Mueller scores Germany's third goal. Mueller beat James twice, making dazzling runs from the midfield all match.

Germany 4, England 1

Jerome Boateng, Sami Khedira and Thomas Mueller celebrate after Mueller scored against England. The trio help make up Germany's stunningly successful youth movement at the 2010 World Cup.

Germany 4, England 1

German keeper Manuel Neuer tries in vain to reach Frank Lampard's controversial first-half strike that was not ruled a goal. The shot hit the crossbar and, upon replay, was an obvious goal.

Germany 4, England 1

England's Wayne Rooney and Germany's Miroslav Klose swap jerseys after the match. Rooney had no goals in the World Cup, while Klose has two.

Argentina 3, Mexico 1

Argentina phenom Lionel Messi dribbles past Mexico's Gerardo Torrado. Messi is still scoreless in the World Cup, but he's been creating chances for teammates in each game.

Argentina 3, Mexico 1

Mexico's Carlos Salcido and Argentina's Carlos Tevez fight for the ball in their round of 16 match. Tevez scored twice for Argentina.

Argentina 3, Mexico 1

Argentina coach Diego Maradona celebrates after his side's third and final goal against Mexico. The Argentines are 4-0 at the World Cup under Maradona.

Argentina 3, Mexico 1

Mexican Javier Hernandez takes a shot that wound up as Mexico's lone goal. Hernandez, a budding 22-year-old striker, begins a stint with Manchester United next season.

Argentina 3, Mexico 1

Captains Javier Mascherano (left) and Rafael Marquez battle for the ball. Mascherano is a favorite of Maradona, who said when asked of his lineup going into the World Cup, ""Mascherano and 10 other guys."