Football World Cup Brasil 2014: Germany defeated already qualified US with 1-0

RECIFE: Thomas Mueller hit an rebellious 20-metre shot which helps Germany to get 1-0 victory over the United States and firs position in World Cup Group G.

Former German boss Jurgen Klinsmann's side already made place in the last 16 despite the 1-0 defeat in rain-sodden Recife.

The 24-year-old German is now just six goals behind the all-time scoring record, which is jointly held by Muller's team-mate Miroslav Klose and former Brazilian striker Ronaldo.

The 1-0 win and Germany's subjection of the game answered doubters who had suggested the two sides could be happy with a draw that would see them both through to the second round.

Klinsmann employed German coach Joachim Loew as his assistant when he was in charge of Germany. The two remain friends but both asserted they would go (read more...)