Germany coach Joachim Loew hailed his side's "incredible" performance after seeing them defeat Argentina 4-0 to progress to the World Cup semi-finals.
Loew's side stunned the pre-tournament favourites with goals from midfielder Thomas Mueller, defender Arne Friedrich and two for striker Miroslav Klose.
"We really turned in an incredible showing," said Loew, whose side will now either face Spain or Paraguay.
"Scoring four goals against Argentina you have to say that that was class."
Germany took the lead as early as the third minute and managed to keep their opponent's attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain quiet throughout.
And it was Germany's ability to limit the threat of world and European player of the year Messi that particularly pleased Loew.
"We closed down Messi very well - without resorting to fouls, so that was great," said Loew.
Germany led 1-0 at half-time but sealed victory with three second-half goals, proving as much as an attacking force as their star-studded opponents.
"We really stepped on the gas in the second half and played a liberated style of attacking football," added Loew.
"I have been proud of my team for a long time, not only today. We played some really great football in the second-half and the team has shown the will of champions.
"This result and the amount of goals we scored was almost unimaginable before the game."
The only blot on Germany's copybook was Mueller's first-half yellow card which sees him suspended for the semi-final.
"Everything went off superbly and to send Argentina packing 4-0, well, what can you say?," said Mueller.
"But we did it as a team and I can't pick out any individuals. We all pulled together for this and it's just great.
"It's insane to beat Argentina 4-0. It's hard to find the words for a result like that."
Man-of-the-match Bastian Schweinsteiger added: "That gives you goose bumps seeing the way people are celebrating at home.
"We may have to play Spain next - they're the best team in the world, in my view. But we're good enough, we believe in ourselves."
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