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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jim Powell

World Cup 2014: Germany v Algeria – in pictures

belo horizonte germany: PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - JUNE 30:  Shirt worn by Rafik Halliche of Algeria an
The Algerian shirts hang in the dressing room prior to the second round match between Germany and Algeria at Estádio Beira-Rio Photograph: Mike Hewitt/FIFA/Getty/
belo horizonte germany: Germany's head coach Joachim Loew inspects the pitch before the match
The Germany coach, Joachim Löw, inspects the pitch before the match. Germany have lost both their previous meetings with Algeria in all competitions Photograph: Oliver Weiken/EPA
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Goalkeepers Roman Weidenfeller, Manuel Neuer and Ron-Robert Zieler of Germany warm up. Algeria beat West Germany 2-1 in a group match during the 1982 World Cup in Spain. West Germany and Austria contrived to record a mutually beneficial result in the final group game, which led to Algeria being sent home Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty
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The Algerian fans at Estádio Beira-Rio are hoping for a quarter-final showdown against France. Germany, though, have reached the semi-finals of the last three World Cups Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty
belo horizonte germany: German fans gather on the sands of Leme beach to watch the match
German fans gather on the sands of Leme beach to watch the match Photograph: Leo Correa/AP
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An Algerian fan invades the pitch before the match. Algeria aim to be the fourth African nation to reach the quarter-finals Photograph: Oliver Weiken/EPA
belo horizonte germany: The scene is set for the match at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre
The scene is set for the match at Estádio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty
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Fans arrive at Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre Photograph: Vinicius Costa/Getty
belo horizonte germany: Germany's defender Per Mertesacker challenged by Islam Slimani
Germany's defender Per Mertesacker is put under early pressure by Islam Slimani Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty
belo horizonte germany: Algeria's forward Islam Slimani with Manuel Neuer
Algeria's forward Islam Slimani sprints into the Germany half to latch on to a long clearance and beats Manuel Neuer to the ball... Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/AFP/Getty
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…but the German keeper Manuel Neuer gets back in time to tackle Slimani Photograph: Patrik Stollarz/AFP/Getty
belo horizonte germany: Algeria's Ghoulam misses a scoring opportunity
Algeria continue to create chances. Here, Faouzi Ghoulam misses a good opportunity Photograph: Leonhard Foeger/Reuters
belo horizonte germany: Algeria's Islam Slimani heads the ball into the back of the net
Algeria's Islam Slimani heads the ball into the back of the net... Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP
belo horizonte germany: Algeria's Slimani falls on the ground after scoring a goal
…but it is ruled out for offside as Algeria continue to press Germany Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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Manuel Neuer rushes out again - this time to thwart Sofiane Feghouli Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA
belo horizonte germany: Rais M'Bolhi
Algeria's goalkeeper Rais M'Bolhi turns the ball over the crossbar from a Muller header Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/AP
belo horizonte germany: Germany v Algeria: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
And then he saves a shot by Mario Goetze as Germany begin to create a few chances Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty
belo horizonte germany: Germany v Algeria: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Head coach Joachim Loew has work to do at half-time. The teams go into the break level 0-0 Photograph: Martin Rose/Getty
belo horizonte germany: Germany's forward Andre Schuerrle
Andre Schurrle looks to be clean through on goal, only to be foiled by a tackle from Ghoulam Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty
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A German fan watching in Berlin feels the tension although Germany have improved at the start of the second half Photograph: Clemens Bilan/AFP/Getty
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Neuer claims the ball under pressure Photograph: Fabrizio Bensch/AFP/Getty
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Bastian Schweinsteiger has his head in his hands as the game remains goalless Photograph: Martin Rose/Getty
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Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger and Sami Khedira fight for the ball against Algeria's Mehdi Lacen. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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Germany finally score at the beginning of extra time when Andre Schuerrle flicks the ball past Rais M'Bolhi Photograph: Stefano Rellandini /Reuters
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The legs are tiring after a relentless encounter. Here, Bastian Schweinsteiger receives treatment in extra time Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring the second with a minute to go to end Algerian hopes Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
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Algeria's players are in despair after Ozil's goal Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters
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But they get a very late consolation when Abdelmoumene Djabou scores Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
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Relief for the German fans at Copacabana beach. They can now look forward to a heavyweight European clash against France in the quarter-finals Photograph: Pilar Olivares/Reuters
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