From FIFA’s official site:

In Game One at the end of regulation and an overtime it was England 1-1 France. The match was decided by penalty shots England 3-4 France. France makes it through to the Semi-Finals.

In Game Two at the end of regulation it was Germany 0-0 Japan. At the end of the overtime it was Germany 0-1 Japan. Japan makes it through to the Semi-Finals.

ESPN has the replay on the ‘Net.

Today they explained their strategy, which has been apparent if you are familiar with fighting wildfires, even if only via the ‘Net.

Information from the current Las Conchas Wildfire InciWeb Page:

Overview

Several strategies are being utilized to contain the Las Conchas Fire. In many areas, firefighters have built line directly next to the fire. These lines are then mopped up by extinguishing all heat for about a hundred feet from the edge of the line. Another approach is building indirect line, away from the fire’s edge. Firefighters then burn along these lines to create a wider area free of fuels. It may take several hours or even days for the backing fire from the control line to meet up with the wildfire.

Another strategy is being employed on many parts of this fire. With expected “monsoonal” rains, the fire may be extinguished naturally. In places where the fire is burning in extremely steep and dangerous terrain, containment lines have been established along existing trails and roads. These lines have been prepared for burn-out, but fire managers are hoping the rains will arrive before the fire reaches those lines, making the burn-out of containment lines unnecessary. As the fire moves closer, the decision to burn along these lines is continually re-evaluated.

Therefore, the fire continues to grow, put up smoke, and develop columns as both interior runs and perimeter growth occurs.

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Aigurande – Super-Besse Sancy

Distance: 189.0 kilometers.

It’s time for the lower gears, and the climbing begins. There are two Category 4 climbs in the middle, and a Category 2 followed by a Category 3 at the end. Focus is changing from the Green to the Polka Dot jersey.

It was cold, wet, and misty on the course. Contador has moved up to 20^th by not taking any chances – he is still a minute, 42 seconds behind Thor. Cavendish wins stages and loses ground in the standings.

Thor Hushovd ( Nor – GRM – 051 ) [Yellow] 36h 06′ 28″
Philippe Gilbert ( Bel – OLO – 032 ) [Green] 187 points
Tejay Van Garderen ( USA – THR – 178 ) [Polka Dot] 6 points
Robert Gesink ( Ned – RAB – 041 ) 17 [White]

Team: Garmin-Cervelo ( 051-059 ) [Yellow numbers]
Stage winner: Rui Alberto Faria Da Costa ( Por – MOV – 083 )
Combative: Tejay Van Garderen ( USA – THR – 178 ) [Red numbers]

They’ve gone 1,383.0 kilometers [859.4 miles] at an average speed of 41.8 kph [26.0 mph] ↓.

OVERALL STANDINGS:
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