Monday, June 30, 2014

Germany through after Algeria scare



Germany's Andre Schurrle

Algeria gave Germany an unexpected scare before two extra-time goals sent the three-time champions into a ninth successive World Cup quarter-final.
The Africans had Germany rattled for long spells but Andre Schurrle's inventive flick from Thomas Muller's pass and Mesut Ozil's late close-range strike ensured their progress.
Algeria scored a late consolation through Abdelmoumene Djabou.
Germany progress to face France in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Algeria fans in confident mood ahead of their game with Germany
Algeria fans predict a repeat of their victory over (West) Germany in 1982
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer challenges Algeria's Islam Slimani
Algeria's goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi dives for the ball
Philipp Lahm forces a fine save from Rais Mbolhi
Philipp Lahm forces a fine save from Rais Mbolhi
Bastian Schweinsteiger sees his header saved
Bastian Schweinsteiger sees his header saved as the game heads into extra time
Germany's Andre Schuerrle scores past Algeria's goalkeeper
Andre Schurrle
Andre Schurrle celebrates his opening goal
Mesut Ozil scored what proved to be the winner
Mesut Ozil scored what proved to be the winner
Abdelmoumene Djabou
Abdelmoumene Djabou scores a late consolation for Algeria