Thomas Muller continued his phenomenal World Cup form to seal top spot for Germany in Group G, while Portugal’s 2-1 win over Ghana in Brasilia meant the USA progressed on goal difference at the expense of Paulo Bento’s men.
Bayern Munich forward Muller claimed the Golden Boot in South Africa four years ago and scored a hat-trick in Germany’s emphatic 4-0 opening win over Portugal this time around.
And 10 minutes after half-time in a rain-lashed Recife, Muller netted superbly from 18 yards, chalking up his ninth finals goal.
A draw at the Arena Pernambuco would have ensured progression for Germany and USA regardless of events in the capital, but any fears of collusion were brushed aside by a keenly contested affair – which briefly appeared under threat earlier in the day as torrential rain flooded roads in the surrounding area.
Joachim Low handed Lukas Podolski a first start of the tournament on the left side of his attack and the Arsenal forward blazed over in the second minute, as Germany pinned back their opponents during the opening stages.
The United States progressed to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, despite going down 1-0 to Germany on Thursday.
Thomas Muller continued his phenomenal World Cup form to seal top spot for Germany in Group G, while Portugal’s 2-1 win over Ghana in Brasilia meant the USA progressed on goal difference at the expense of Paulo Bento’s men.
Bayern Munich forward Muller claimed the Golden Boot in South Africa four years ago and scored a hat-trick in Germany’s emphatic 4-0 opening win over Portugal this time around.
And 10 minutes after half-time in a rain-lashed Recife, Muller netted superbly from 18 yards, chalking up his ninth finals goal.
A draw at the Arena Pernambuco would have ensured progression for Germany and USA regardless of events in the capital, but any fears of collusion were brushed aside by a keenly contested affair – which briefly appeared under threat earlier in the day as torrential rain flooded roads in the surrounding area.
Joachim Low handed Lukas Podolski a first start of the tournament on the left side of his attack and the Arsenal forward blazed over in the second minute, as Germany pinned back their opponents during the opening stages.
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