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World Cup 2014 Photos: Klose rescues Germany against surprising Ghana

FP Sports June 22, 2014, 12:57:17 IST

Ghana held Germany to a 2-2 draw on Saturday despite veteran striker Miroslav Klose coming on as a substitute to tie the World Cup scoring record with the equalizer in their highly entertaining Group G match.

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World Cup 2014 Photos: Klose rescues Germany against surprising Ghana

[caption id=“attachment_1583151” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Miroslav Klose rescued Germany a point as he scored in the 71st minute to help Germany draw 2-2 in a dramatic game against Ghana. Reuters Miroslav Klose rescued a point for Germany as he scored in the 71st minute to help his team draw 2-2 in a dramatic game against Ghana. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583153” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Ghana impressed in the first half as both the teams went goalless in the interval. But Mario Goetze gave Germany the lead in the 51st minute via a fortuitous header. Reuters Ghana impressed in a goal-less first half before Mario Goetze gave Germany the lead in the 51st minute. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583177” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Mario Goetze celebrates after giving Germany the lead. Reuters Mario Goetze celebrates after giving Germany the lead. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583179” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] It took just three minutes for Ghana to bounce back as Andre Ayew drew them level with a thumping header off a wonderful Harrison Afful cross. Reuters It took just three minutes for Ghana to bounce back as Andre Ayew drew them level with a glorious header. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583181” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Ayew was pumped up after scoring the goal. It was a statement of intent from Ghana and a deserved goal. Reuters Ayew was pumped up after scoring the goal. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583183” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Ghana’s Jonathan Mensah reacts after missing a chance to score. Both the teams upped the ante in search for a winner. Reuters Ghana’s Jonathan Mensah reacts after missing a chance to score. Both the teams upped the ante in search for a winner. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583185” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Asamoah Gyan then sent Estadio Castelao into raptures as he gave Ghana the lead in the 63rd minute. Muntari provided an brilliant pass through to Gyan, who fired home to make it 2-1. Reuters Asamoah Gyan then sent Estadio Castelao into raptures as he gave Ghana the lead in the 63rd minute. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583189” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Germany then brought on Miroslav Klose and the move proved to be a masterclass as the veteran scored with his first touch to make it 2-2 in the 71st minute. Reuters Germany then brought on Miroslav Klose and the move proved to be a masterstroke as the veteran scored with his first touch to make it 2-2 in the 71st minute. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_1583191” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] It was Klose’s 15th goal in World Cups and he equalled the record for the most goals in World Cups with Brazil’s Ronaldo. He followed it up with wonderful Somersault celebration. Reuters It was Klose’s 15th goal in World Cups and he equalled the record for the most goals in World Cups with Brazil’s Ronaldo. He followed it up with a wonderful somersault celebration. Reuters[/caption]

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