''I did not expect Mexico to be this strong'' - Nigerian Coach

After failing to beat Mexico in their opening Group C game of the FIFA Women's U-20 World cup which ended 1-1, Nigeria coach Peter Dedevbo, has admitted that he didn't expect envisage the fight he saw from the North American side.

In his word ''I did not expect them to be this strong. They have given me the opportunity to see some lapses in my team which I’m going to work on. I’m not satisfied with a draw. I wanted a win to put the team top of Group C.''

Dedevbo also added that they would work more in training on ball control, passing and finishing.

He said: ''Is like every other match; at times in some matches what you expect to see or when you plan your strategies it does not work out for you. You feel a bit disappointed. There is no problem; it happens like that in most first matches of every competition. The team gave in their best''

Ochoa moves to Malaga

Malaga have completed the signing of 29-year old Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa from French side Ajaccio on a three-year contract.

 His impressive performances at the World Cup in Brazil put him in the market and has opted for a new challenge in La Liga.

''Malaga Club de Futbol has reached an agreement to sign one of the best goalkeepers from the recent World Cup in Brazil, Guillermo Ochoa,'' read a statement on the club’s official website.

''He will wear the Blue and Whites’ shirt for the next three seasons. Ochoa has successfully passed the routine medical checks.

Suddenly, the Brazilians are worried ahead of semi final clash against Germany

Suddenly the Brazilians are worried, terrified and angry. For obvious reasons you'll say. Following the early exit of their star striker, Neymar, worsened by the suspension of the team's captain Thiago Silva and confronted by the machines from Germany who have not been convincing themselves but have always picked necessary result from each game.

The Germans are in a confident mood and full in strength having all their players 100% fit as reports reveal.

Estadio Mineirao will be lightened up on Tuesday night, but without much spark from the camp of Les Selecao owing to Neymar's absence as he seemed to be responsible for driving the attack. The rest of the team must prove their worth and show to the entire world that they have a team that can survive without the Barcelona star.

What does Thiago Silva bring to the team? Solidity, confidence, blocking and above all Leadership.

It might just be their best match tonight without the missing duo but that will be if they turn up and take the match to the Germans or have it otherwise.

History has it that both teams have met 21 times, including games contested by the former West Germany. The Selecao can only claim four wins compared to 12 for the Germans, with five draws.

How they reached the semis
They topped Mexico, Croatia and Cameroon, Brazil saw off Chile following penalties in the first knockout stage to progress to the quarter-finals. Their subsequent clash with Colombia could have fallen apart in the dying minutes after Los Cafeteros scored a late penalty, but Brazil held on for a 2-1 win, booking their place in the final four.

How they reached the semis
Germany topped a tough group featuring the U.S.A, Portugal and Ghana, before eventually seeing Algeria off in extra time during their round of 16 clash. Up next were France, who had looked one of the strongest sides in the competition until that stage, but Joachim Low’s side managed.

World Cup: Holland late come back edge Mexico, Costa Rica beat Greece on penalties

Two late goals from Sneijder and Klass Huntelaar helped Holland defeat Mexico in the round of 16 match on Sunday.

After a goalless first half, Mexico took the lead through Giovanni Dos Santos in the 65th minute while the Netherlands had to wait till dying minutes of the match to rally back and win the match which saw them through to the Quarter final of the World Cup in Brazil.

Meanwhile, Costa Rica and Greece had to settle for penalty shootout after finishing 1-1 on regulation time.

Costa Rica scored through Captain Bryan Ruiz and were later reduced to 10 men after Oscar Duarte was sent off for for a challenge. The Greeks rallied back into the game to send the match into extra time and then penalties to be decided.

It could be recalled that Costa Rica shocked Uruguay, Italy and shared points with England in the Group stage.

Round of 16: Brazil to play Chile, Holland face Mexico

Neymar was the closure of all eyes as Brazil took Cameroon to the cleaners beating the Africans 4-1 in the last Group A game on Monday night which confirmed the host as the leader of the Group.

The Barcelona star grabbed a brace in the encounter to increase his goal tally in the tournament to four.

In the other Group game Mexico defeated Croatia to also confirm a place in the next round and will be facing Group B leaders Holland.

Chile also qualified from Group B and have set a date the the host nation Brazil in an all south American affair.