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Freiburg started dominant on home soil, but it was the visitors that broke the deadlock in the 17th minute when Youssef El-Arabi tapped home Pep Biel's blocked shot. Olympiacos should have doubled their advantage, but Giorgos Masouras rounded Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken and hit the side netting instead of the empty goal in the 23rd minute, reports Xinhua.

The weekend will be a hangover for Barcelona, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid, who all saw their Champions League hopes ended in midweek, while Real Madrid still left themselves with work to do to ensure they finish top of their qualifying group.

"The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF), on instructions from FIFA, has already notified the player as well as Club Sport Herediano. It is important to clarify that, at this time, the player has not been disqualified from participating in any competition, because FIFA's decision is awaited," the FCRF said in a statement on Tuesday, reports Xinhua.

That completed the quarterfinal lineup as these four teams joined the United States, Brazil, Germany and Nigeria also making the last-eight stage. China failed to qualify for the quarterfinals after losing 1-0 to Spain in the last group match here on Tuesday. Colombia topped Group C on better goal difference after a 2-1 win over Mexico helped them finish with six points along with Spain.

The mood perhaps was no different among the Indian footballers in the middle. Yet, for them, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. While they indeed enjoyed the unforgettable night and made their presence felt too at times, they often looked overwhelmed by the complete dominance of the Brazilians, who were far ahead in skills.

Hosts India are already out of the World Cup having lost their first two group league encounters against the United State (0-8) and Morocco (0-3). They are now pitted against mighty Brazil, considered a force to reckon with in women's football.

The game started with Morocco making the initial attacks, while India slowly made some efforts to grow into the game. The first serious attempt at the goal came in the second minute when Morocco's Samya Masnaoui made a rather tame effort, which was cleared by the Indian defence. Masnaoui tried a curler in the next minute but it went directly at goalkeeper Melody Keisham, who gathered it comfortably.

"Upon request from Qatar, a motion was submitted to parliament on Saturday to deploy soldiers in the country for six months to provide security during the football tournament in November," the parliament said in a statement on Wednesday. The operation aims to "take necessary measures against various threats, especially terrorism, which may affect the security of the event," it added.

Ahead of the Champions League group encounter against Sevilla this Wednesday, the 2012 German champion find themselves exposed to stiff headwinds. Disappointments about three league defeats are accompanied by an unpleasant debate about the team's mentality problem, triggered by coach Edin Terzic. "The lack of determination has been following us over the past years," Terzic complained.

Moreno hasn't played since September 11 and missed out on Spain's recent UEFA Nations League matches due to the injury, but he was back in training on Monday when he pulled up with a relapse of the problem, sports papers El Mundo Deportivo and Diario AS reported.