WORLD CUP 2014: USA 0 - 1 Germany

Thomas Muller moved level with Lionel Messi and Neymar at the top of the World Cup scoring charts.

The Bayern Munich midfielder scored his ninth goal in as many World Cup appearances 10 minutes into the second half to earn Germany a 1-0 win over the United States, who joined the group winners in the knockout stages on goal difference ahead of Portugal.

Germany controlled much of the game in a rainswept Recife, deservedly taking the three points to top Group G with two wins and a draw. Following heavy overnight rain which had seen the city of Recife wake up to widespread flooding, a pitch inspection was required before the all-clear was given.

Both teams warmed up behind the goals to protect the surface as the rain continued to fall, evoking memories of Germany's 1954 World Cup final triumph over a fancied Hungary in Berne.

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