Of course, obvious for anybody that have seen the match, Zinedine Zidane has been selected man of the match,

Zindedine Zidane turned back the clock and showed the form that won him three FIFA World Player of the Year awards as he led France to a 1-0 quarter-final victory over Brazil in Frankfurt.

‘Zizou’, who was recognized as the best player in the world in 1998, 2000, and 2003, comfortably outshone his opposite number and current FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho, with a vituoso display of skill, vision and guile.

The French skipper was constantly at the centre of the action for Les Blues, using subtle, delicate touches to escape Brazilian defenders and directing dangerous balls to striker Thierry Henry. It one such cross, in fact - from a set piece on the left wing - that found the Arsenal man wide open at the far post for a close-range volley that he side-footed past Dida into the roof of the Brazilian net.

“Zidane was easily the most influential player in the French team,” said FIFA Technical Study Group member Alvin Corneal. “His footwork was amazing, his passing exquisite. He totally marshalled the midfield. This French team has never looked as good as they did today because of Zidane.”

Source: WCoffsite