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FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo Fails, Muller Strikes Thrice as Germany Maul Portugal 4-0
June 17, 2014 00:09
Cristiano Ronaldo was a marked man thus his pace was neutralised, as opposed to a weak Portuguese defense failing to stop Thomas Muller. Germany scored thrice in the first half. They finished the game 4-0. (All images AFP)
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Cristiano Ronaldo was a marked man thus his pace was neutralised, as opposed to a weak Portuguese defense failing to stop Thomas Muller. Germany scored thrice in the first half. They finished the game 4-0. (All images AFP)
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Muller converted from the spot in the 11th minute to give Germany the lead.
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Mats Hummels's header from a corner made it 2-0 for Germany in the 32nd minute. The game by then was pretty much over for the Portuguese.
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Dramatically, in the 38th minute, Portuguese defender Pepe was involved in a head butt with German striker Thomas Muller.
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Pepe was red carded as a result , and Portugal was reduced to 10 men with almost an hour of play still left.
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Immediately after Pepe's red card exit Muller again scored for Germany on the 45th minute to give Germany a daunting 3-0 lead at the half way point. For Portugal though, it was adding insult to injury.
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Germany celebrated their victory in emphatic fashion after Muller again scored in 78th minute to make the scoreline read 4-0. Muller completed his hat trick in the process. He now has 8 goals in 2 World Cups.
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