Germany crush England to enter World Cup Quarter Final

England today received a resounding defeat from a powerful German side filled with star performers. However, the 4-1 win by the Germans was highlighted by a controversial decision regarding a potential equaliser. The match was 2-1 to Germany after goals from Klose and Podolski. The English defender Mathew Upson brought one back before the moment of frustration for England.When it came, England were the stronger side aiming for the equalizer. The attacking midfielder Frank Lampard looked to have just done that when he struck a long range shot under the underside of the crossbar. The ball clearly fell half a metre behind the goal line and the English players were already celebrating when the referee waved play to continue. After that disappointment, England were quickly taken apart in the second half by two counter-attacking goals from the German play-maker Thomas Mueller. He effective ended England's World Cup hopes and secured Germany's passage through to the Quarter-Finals.Germany expect to meet Argentina in the Quarter-Final, who must first defeat the unpredictable flair of Mexico. Buy World Cup Quarter Final tickets and World Cup 2010 tickets here at livefootballtickets.com.