At Johannesburg:
Mesut Ozil scored the only goal of the match at 60 minutes (pictured here)as Germany defeated Ghana 1-0 to win Group D. The Black Stars, thanks to the fact that Australia defeated Serbia, still advanced because of superior goal differential vis-a-viv the Socceroos.
Photo by Matt Dunham/Associated Press
At Nelspruit:
Tim Cahill (69') and Brett Holman (73', that's him being mobbed by teammates) each tallied once as Australia defeated----and eliminated----Serbia 2-1. Despite the win, the Socceroos were still eliminated because they lost on goal differential versus Ghana.
Photo by Martin Meissner/Associated Press
FINAL GROUP D STANDINGS:
1. Germany (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 6)
2. Ghana (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Australia (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 4)
4. Serbia (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 3)
Germany and Ghana advanced to the knockout stage.
On Saturday, the United States will face off against 2006 WC nemisis Ghana at Rustenburg.
On Sunday, Germany will battle Britain at Bloemfontein.
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