Tag: Thomas Mueller

FIFA World Cup: Disaster for Brazil as Germany run riot in 7-1 win

Sixty-four years after Brazil was plunged into national mourning after their loss in the 1950 final, the hosts were torn apart in a defeat likely to be every bit as traumatic as the fabled “Maracanazo.” Germany advanced to Sunday`s final in the Maracana after a brilliant first-half blitz which included a burst of four goals…
Germany rout ‘worst day of my life’: Scolari

“I think it was the worst day of my life,” said the 65-year-old. The result, one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history, was “catastrophic,” he admitted. “I will be remembered as the coach to lose 7-1, but I knew that risk when I took the job and life goes on so that is…
Germany beat Algeria 2-1 to advance into quarters

Substitute Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored in extra time Monday to lead Germany over an aggressive Algeria 2-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals. Thomas Mueller provided a cross from the left flank that was slightly behind Schuerrle. The Germany forward dragged his left leg and backheeled the ball into the far corner in…
Thomas Mueller stars in Germany’s win

Thomas Mueller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup on Friday as Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead of the Americans, who also advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup despite losing. With two wins and a draw, Germany topped the group with seven points, while the…

FIFA World Cup: Disaster for Brazil as Germany run riot in 7-1 win