2014 FIFA World Cup Group G
Group G of the 2014 FIFA World Cup consisted of Germany, Portugal, Ghana and United States. Play began on 16 June and ended on 26 June 2014.
Teams
| Draw position | Team | Method of qualification |
Date of qualification |
Finals appearance |
Last appearance |
Previous best performance |
FIFA Rankings | |
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| October 2013[nb 1] | June 2014 | |||||||
| G1 (seed) |  Germany |
UEFA Group C winners | 11 October 2013 | 18th | 2010 | Winners (1954, 1974, 1990) | 2 | 2 |
| G2 |  Portugal |
UEFA play-off winners | 19 November 2013 | 6th | 2010 | Third place (1966,2006) | 14 | 4 |
| G3 |  Ghana |
CAF Third Round winners | 19 November 2013 | 3rd | 2010 | Quarter-finals (2010) | 23 | 37 |
| G4 |  United States |
CONCACAF Fourth Round winners | 10 September 2013 | 10th | 2010 | Third place (1930) | 13 | 13 |
- Notes
- ^ The rankings of October 2013 were used for seeding for the final draw.
Standings
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| Group winners and runners-up advanced to the round of 16 |
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- Germany advanced to play Algeria (runner-up of Group H) in the round of 16.
- United States advanced to play Belgium (winner of Group H) in the round of 16.
Matches
Germany vs Portugal
The two teams had met in 17 previous matches, including in the 2006 FIFA World Cup third place match, won by Germany 3–1.[1] Their most recent meeting was in the UEFA Euro 2012 group stage, won by Germany 1–0.
Germany took the lead with a Thomas Müller penalty kick, awarded for a foul on Mario Götze by João Pereira. Mats Hummels doubled the advantage for Germany by heading in a corner kick from Toni Kroos. Shortly before halftime Müller and Pepe were involved in an altercation, in which Pepe headbutted Müller and was sent off. In first half stoppage time, Müller intercepted a clearance from Bruno Alves to slot home. Müller completed his hat-trick in the second half, as he scored from close range after Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patrício stopped André Schürrle's cross.[2]
The match was Germany's 100th in the World Cup, the first team to reach the milestone. Müller's hat-trick was the seventh by a German player in the World Cup, the most of any nation.[3]
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Ghana vs United States
The two teams had met in two previous matches, both in the FIFA World Cup where Ghana eliminated the United States for two consecutive tournaments. In the 2006 group stage, Ghana won 2–1, and in the 2010 round of 16, Ghana again won 2–1 after extra time.[4]
Clint Dempsey opened the scoring for the United States within 30 seconds, as he received the ball from Jermaine Jones, dribbled past John Boye and shot into the far corner. The lead lasted until the 82nd minute, when Asamoah Gyan's back-heel set up André Ayew to score. However, the United States scored the game-winning goal four minutes later, when half-time substitute John Brooks headed in Graham Zusi's corner.[5] The American victory was marred by an injury to Jozy Altidore, leaving the match in the 21st minute with a strained left hamstring.[6]
Dempsey's goal was officially timed by FIFA at 30 seconds after kick-off, the fifth fastest in World Cup history, and the fastest by an American player. He also became the first American player to score in three World Cups.[7] Brooks became the first American substitute ever to score in a World Cup.
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Germany vs Ghana
The two teams had met in two previous matches, including in the 2010 FIFA World Cup group stage, won by Germany 1–0.[8]
After a goalless first half, Germany took the lead when Thomas Müller crossed for Mario Götze, whose header went in off his thigh. Ghana equalized three minutes later, when André Ayew headed in Harrison Afful's cross. Ghana then took the lead when Sulley Muntari intercepted the ball from Philipp Lahm, then slipped a through ball for Asamoah Gyan to score. Just two minutes after coming on as a substitute, Miroslav Klose once again tied up the match, with a close-range finish after Benedikt Höwedes flicked on a corner from Toni Kroos.[9]
Klose's goal took his World Cup total to 15, equaling the record mark held by Brazil's Ronaldo. He also joined Pelé and Uwe Seeler as the only players to have scored in four World Cups.[10] Gyan became the joint top African scorer in the World Cup (tied with Cameroon's Roger Milla) with five goals, and also the first African player to score in three World Cups.[11] Just as in the 2010 meeting, Jérôme Boateng (Germany) and Kevin-Prince Boateng (Ghana) faced each other, the second time two brothers faced each other in a World Cup game.[12]
In the 52nd minute, a man with a Polish passport, identified as Leszek Ludomin, invaded the pitch shirtless, with letters and numbers painted on his chest and back. FIFA's official TV feed cut out the images. The man was approached in a calm and friendly manner by Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari, and quickly escorted by him out of the pitch, were he was then taken into custody by the stadium security.[13] It was also quite surprising that no police was seen entering the pitch in pursuit of the invader.[14]
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United States vs Portugal
The two teams had met in five previous matches, including in the 2002 FIFA World Cup group stage, won by the United States 3–2.[15] Portugal defender Pepe was suspended for the match after his red card against Germany.[16]
Portugal took the lead within five minutes, when Geoff Cameron's mis-hit clearance fell to Nani and he scored from close range. Near the end of the first half, Nani's long-range shot hit the post, and American goalkeeper Tim Howard saved Éder's follow-up. In the second half, Michael Bradley had a shot cleared off the line by Ricardo Costa, but the United States eventually equalized through Jermaine Jones, as he curled in a right-foot shot in after a corner was cleared to him. The United States then took the lead, as Graham Zusi crossed for Clint Dempsey to score with his midriff. Had the United States held on for the win, they would have clinched a place in the knockout stage while eliminating Portugal at the same time, but in the fifth minute of injury time, Cristiano Ronaldo crossed for substitute Silvestre Varela to head in the equalizer and keep Portugal's qualification hopes alive.[17]
Varela's goal (94:33) was the latest World Cup goal scored in regulation time.[18] This was also the first game in World Cup history with a water break, with the referee stopping the match in the 39th minute.[19]
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United States vs Germany
The two teams have met in nine previous matches, including twice in the FIFA World Cup, both won by Germany (1998, group stage: 2–0; 2002, quarter-finals: 1–0).[20] Current United States coach Jürgen Klinsmann played in three World Cups for Germany (he scored the second goal in the 1998 match against the United States), and also managed them in 2006 with current Germany coach Joachim Löw as his assistant, who succeeded him after the World Cup.
Both teams qualified for the next round. Germany will play Algeria on 30 June, while the United States will play Belgium on 1 July.
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Portugal vs Ghana
The two teams had never met before.[21] Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari was suspended for the match due to accumulation of yellow cards.[22] However, along with fellow midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, Muntari was indefinitely suspended from the team for disciplinary reasons.[23][24]
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References
- ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup – Statistical Kit" (PDF). FIFA.com. p. 20.
- ^ "Germany 4 Porgual 0". BBC Sport. 16 June 2014.
- ^ "WC 2014 Number Cruncher: How Germany Mullered Portugal". First Post. 17 June 2014.
- ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup – Statistical Kit" (PDF). FIFA.com. p. 21.
- ^ "Ghana 1 USA 2". BBC Sport. 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Victory over Ghana, agony over Altidore: America wakes up to the World Cup". Guardian. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "FIFA: Dempsey goal at 30 seconds". ESPN FC. 17 June 2014.
- ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup – Statistical Kit" (PDF). FIFA.com. p. 35.
- ^ "Germany 2 Ghana 2". BBC Sport. 21 June 2014.
- ^ "Germany striker Miroslav Klose equals World Cup goal record in dramatic draw with Ghana". The Telegraph. 22 June 2014.
- ^ "Asamoah Gyan: African top scorer at World Cup with Roger Milla". Africa Top Sports. 21 June 2014.
- ^ "Brothers Jérôme Boateng and Kevin-Prince Boateng face off at the World Cup". USA Today. 21 June 2014.
- ^ "Torcedor polonês invade campo da Arena Castelão em jogo de Copa do Mundo | Copa do Mundo". Esportes O POVO. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ 22 de junho de 2014 12h43min. "Nazista invade campo entre Gana e Alemanha - Yahoo Esporte Interativo". Br.esporteinterativo.yahoo.com. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup – Statistical Kit" (PDF). FIFA.com. p. 36.
- ^ "World Cup 2014: Pepe of Portugal handed one-match suspension". BBC Sport. 19 June 2014.
- ^ "United States 2 Portugal 2". BBC Sport. 22 June 2014.
- ^ "FIFA World Cup: USA 2, Portugal 2". CBC. 22 June 2014.
- ^ "World Cup Match So Hot Officials Call for First-Ever Water Break". ABC News. 22 June 2014.
- ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup – Statistical Kit" (PDF). FIFA.com. p. 48.
- ^ "2014 FIFA World Cup – Statistical Kit" (PDF). FIFA.com. p. 49.
- ^ "Muntari suspended for Portugal game". Ghana Football Association. 21 June 2014.
- ^ Hills, David (26 June 2014). "Ghana in chaos as Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng suspended". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "World Cup: Ghana duo Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng kicked out of squad". Sky Sports News. 26 June 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
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External links
- 2014 FIFA World Cup Group G, FIFA.com
2014 FIFA World Cup finalists | |
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| Champions | |
| Runners-up | |
| Third place | |
| Fourth place | |
| Quarter-finals | |
| Round of 16 | |
| Group stage | |
