Argentina, Germany advance to quarterfinals

LEIPZIG, Germany -- It took a blast of brilliance by Maxi Rodriguez to separate Argentina from Mexico in a World Cup classic Saturday night.

Argentina moved into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory on Rodriguez's goal in the 98th minute of the first extra-time game in the tournament. Rodriguez chested a long, arcing pass from captain Juan Sorin at the right corner of the penalty area and, in almost the same motion, wheeled and volleyed a soaring left-footed shot to the far portion of the net over flailing goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez.

Next up for Argentina is a match with Germany on Friday.

Mexico made the second round for the fourth straight time, but has lost each time.

Germany 2, Sweden 0

MUNICH, Germany -- Lukas Podolski scored two early goals to lead Germany into the World Cup quarterfinals.

Podolski scored in the fourth and 12th minutes. Podolski now has three goals in the tournament.

Defender Teddy Lucic was sent off in the 35th for two yellow cards, and striker Henrik Larsson wasted a penalty kick to make matters worse for an overmatched Swedish team.

-- The Associated Press