Germany-Portugal [4-0]: First World tripled !

Monday, after a match controlled as in the past, Germany for its entry into the World Cup defeated Portugal [4-0] who played shorthanded during 53 minutes after the expulsion of Pepe (37 ') for a gesture of annoyance on Müller.

Thomas Müller, Bayern Munich striker opened the scoring in the 12 '[1-0] on a penalty kick obtained by Mario Götze. A goal that Portugal will not recover... To the 32' Mats Hummels register another goal [2-1] with a head of 6 m following a cornerof Kroos. Müller 45 '+1, taking advantage of a poor release of Dani Alves scored a third goal [3-1]. At the end of this first period, the game was already lost to Portugal, which has accumulated more errors.

In the second half, enjoying to the 78" of a missed interception of André Almeida, Müller a powerful center to the ground, sealing the victory of Germany [4-0] and Müller is the first player to score a tripled in the World 2014.

Iran-Nigeria [0-0]: A boring match

In a World Cup where goals are numerous, Iran and Nigeria at the end of a boring and very closed match, Iran and Nigeria leave with a draw [0-0]. During 90 minutes, both teams have spread their weakness without reaching create occasion, nor tie. Iranian who only had 30% possession of the ball have be able to continue thanks to their striker Reza Ghoochanejhad, who never ceased to prevent Nigeria to evolve.

Ghana-USA [1-2]: American Domination

From the beginning of the match after only 30 seconds Clint Dempsey enters in the Ghanaian surface after having erased Boye and scored the first U.S. goal [0-1] by rebound on the opposite pole. At the end of the first period rather intense in physical duels, the Black Stars have never been able to respond, fault to a little too individualistic creative play, decentralized and helpless... But Ghana with more cohesion and precision had ample means to win.

In the second period the United States dominate the Ghana which nevertheless, manages in a spurt to equalize with a powerful shot by André Ayew at 82'. A late equalizer [1-1] which increases the suspense for a few minutes before John Anthony Brooks, reacting in stride, terminating 4 minutes later, by scoring with his head on a corner perfectly pulled the winning goal [1-2].

Schedule of matches Tuesday, June 17

Belgium - Algeria 12:00

Brazil - Mexico 3:00 p.m.

Russia - Republic of Korea 6:00 p.m.

The Match to follow: Brazil, Mexico

Did you know

Joseph Edouard Gaetjens, born in Port-au-Prince from a Haitian mother and a father of German nationality is a footballer who played in the jersey of the U.S. team at World Cup 1950, scoring the surprisingly goal of the victory against England (1-0). In 1976 his name entered into the United States National Soccer Hall of Fame.

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