World Cup 2014 scores, reaction and analysis: Algeria and Germany play out a thriller on day 18

France

2-0 Recap

Nigeria

Germany

2-1 (AET)Recap

Algeria

World Cup Bracket

3 Things

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  Football after hours: the glories of extra time

  
  by Andi Thomas
  

  Next to the compelling psychodrama of penalties, extra-time seems a little ... unglamorous. Basic. Obvious, even. No difference yet? Play a bit more. That'll sort it.

  
  

  But while you don't quite get the same sugar-rush gratification as with the kicks from the penalty mark,...

  
  

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