2014 FIFA World Cup: Vital statistics after match day 23

-A total of 62 matches have been played, so far
General statistics
-A total of 167 goals have been scored so far in the on-going World Cup in Brazil: The current goalscoring record at a finals with 32 participating teams stands at 171 and was set at France 1998, which was the first tournament to host that many countries.

-The 167 goals represent an average of 2.7 goals per game

-There has now been a record of 31 goals scored by substitutes at this World Cup.

-The leading top scorer is James Rodriguez of Colombia with 6 goals: the number of goals that James has now scored at Brazil 2014 so far. He scored in every single game he played, before the Colombia were knocked out of the tournament by Brazil and his 6 goals have already surpasses Thomas Muller's adidas Golden Boot-winning haul of 5 goals at South Africa 2010.

-A total of 176 yellow cards have been flashed`
Semi finals 2 results
Netherlands 0-0 Argentina (2-4p)
Man of the match: Sergio Romero
-The Netherlands have lost both of their semi-final shootouts (the first coming v Brazil in 1998).

-Argentina have progressed from all four of their World Cup semi-finals.

-Arjen Robben attempted just one pass in the first half against Argentina.

-Lionel Messi did not touch the ball in the Dutch penalty area during the 120 minutes.

-Seven of the 14 knockout games at this tournament have gone to extra time, the most since 1990 (eight).

-This was the first World Cup semi-final to end goalless (including extra time).