poptimists | TOGO AND FRANCE GLIDE INTO QUARTER FINALS

Ukraine 0 Togo 2

A blistering team talk from

juror8 led to a better Ukraine performance after the break, but their abject first half had made a comeback too great an ask, and despite their manager's vocal encouragement they failed to turn improved possession into serviceable chances. The result was hailed as justice in some quarters, after many disgruntled fans had criticised the Ukraine's controversial team selection, but the Togo camp insisted that victory was on their own merits.

stevem78 takes his team into a quarter-final against the Czech Republic - two teams unfancied before the tournament started, one of whom will now star in a Pop World Cup semi-final.

An early bath again for Spain / Togolese prayers are answered

France 1 Spain 0

The tight scoreline reflects a cagey second-half tactical battle, as waves of Spanish build-ups were broken up by the cultured French midfield.

katstevens' side had passionate support but in the end the class of

atommickbrane's experienced back four was too much. France goes through to a quarter-final against Japan, a clash which the pundits are already hyping as a potential game of the tournament.

Final Results

France - 76 points
Spain - 62 points

Togo - 83 points
Ukraine - 57 points